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As a Phil Hughes owner all I can say is...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Yes but he can't catch a cold, from what I have read. Actually, I think a lot of his errors are on the throw. And hes been much better so far this year in the minors.

Thats a tough one. While Chipper is going to hit for great average, Byrnes and Giambi are going to drive you crazy. I had Giambi last year and his BA is the reason I came in third, not second. If you can stomach the two guys bringing down your average then maybe. You're selling low on Dye and Rolen though. If steals is a concern, try to get away from these massive trades and target just one guy who will make a big impact. Byrnes is gonna do OK on steals, but probably not enough to make a material difference. You could just replace Uggla with Theriot in your lineup. If I were you, I'd try to sell high on Bonds and Hamilton and pick yourself up a really good pitcher and an average/steals OF such as Taveras, Victorino, Lofton, or Pierre. You've got enough power in other places to have one of them in your lineup. We don't have average in our league, we have OPS instead. That should benefit Giambi some. I have already replaced Uggla with Theriot so I agree with you there. I agree that Byrnes is fairly mediocre and basically a toss in. It's a tough call for sure. Thanks for the input. Ahh, well yeah that changes things for Giambi. Hes a huge upgrade over Nomar, and Chipper is an upgrade over Rolen, but you have to worry about injury. I guess it really depends on how you feel about Dye, is he going to be like 2005 or 2006. PECOTA says 2005, so it actually wouldnt be that big of a downgrade to Alou/Byrnes. The trade isn't going to really help your SB issue, but it should make your team better.

I assume you mean Hideki...still really doesnt help your SB problem. Hideki is a better OF overall, but much less of a SB threat.

Thats a tough one. While Chipper is going to hit for great average, Byrnes and Giambi are going to drive you crazy. I had Giambi last year and his BA is the reason I came in third, not second. If you can stomach the two guys bringing down your average then maybe. You're selling low on Dye and Rolen though. If steals is a concern, try to get away from these massive trades and target just one guy who will make a big impact. Byrnes is gonna do OK on steals, but probably not enough to make a material difference. You could just replace Uggla with Theriot in your lineup. If I were you, I'd try to sell high on Bonds and Hamilton and pick yourself up a really good pitcher and an average/steals OF such as Taveras, Victorino, Lofton, or Pierre. You've got enough power in other places to have one of them in your lineup.

With 6 steals in his last three games, and 13 on the season so far, could the flyin' Hawaiin become one of the elite base stealers in the league? Doesn't look like his double digit HR power has shown yet with only 7 extra base hits (all doubles), but hes getting on base and stealing like crazy. Hes already eclipsed PECOTA's projection of 12 SBs (for 660 PAs), how many do you think he'll swipe this year? Would you rank him ahead of Taveras from a fantasy standpoint?

Yeah, that sucks, but theres nothing you can do. I think you did the right thing given the information that was available.

I'm pretty sure both of those stops are closed.

I'd argue that there was no fleecing involved in the first trade, and I don't like the second trade for you at all. But your team is still awesome. I am not an Uggla fan at all, but I still think you did quite well in the first trade. Berkman is a big upgrade over Sheff. I also don't like the second trade at all for you.

I really think the trade Figgins/Theriot for Atkins/Durham trade is a steal...Atkins>>Figgins, Durham>Theriot. Although I'm not in need of steals with Rollins, Taveras, Victorino, and a bunch of 15 steal guys on my team. I countered with additionally giving up Corey Hart for Lincecum, but not sure how well that will fly. I think you aren't giving up enough. I'm very much not a Uggs fan, nothing hes done says he will repeat his 2006 campaign. Maine is obviously going to regress. Hes a fine back of the rotation starter, but nothing that special. If you can pull off that deal I'd do it.

I went to a game a couple weeks ago and it took me a half an hour to get from Fullteron to Belmont (a mile).

Well you consolidated power. I love turning two pretty good players into one really good player. Sizemore is a big upgrade over Rocco and you could pick up someone of the ilk of Iguchi probably off the wire who isn't a big downgrade (if any) from Giles.

Holding out helped...I never responded to him and was just offered Durham and Atkins for Figgins and Theriot. I have to pull the trigger on this one, right folks?

I'd look to upgrade at RP moreso than at 3rd OF. I'd also sell high more on Upton than Kinsler. They are both playing over their head, but Upton will drop 100 points of average and ain't gonna stay at #6 in Yahoo!. Kinsler will regress too, and may end up having less value than Upton, but right now I think hes playing slightly closer to his potential. Obviously, it depends on how they are valued in the marketplace, but with Hanley, Martin, Sizemore, and a healthy Kendrick you shouldn't have a problem in steals. I very much take into consideration the possibility that the team I am trading with could leapfrog me with the improvement and therefore only trade with them if absoutely necessary.

Additionally, the far left field bleachers are the last to fill up. If you get there and it seems pretty crowded, ty far left field, its a great view.

Yes. At this point in the season you still have to stick with your pre-season rankings save injuries.

Sizemore is a stud 5 category guy and you'll be getting back guys who are going to hurt you in at least one category...pass.

If you can get Nathan for Maine DO IT

Was just offered these two tempting trades. I give up Figgins and Harden for Atkins and Durham or even better I give up Figgins and Al Reyes for Atkins and Durham These arent just first testing the water offers, we've had a decent amount of back and forth. I have a ton of stolen base threats and the other guy has none. Its a 5x5 12 team roto, closers are very valuable. The other guy has Mo, Pap, and K Rod, so I'm sure this is a prelude to another trade for him if he were to get Reyes. Reyes is a total sell high, but, I'll be screwed if I go the season with 2 closers. My work blocks fantasy sports so I have to get pretty lucky for a closer change to happen on a weekend to pick a guy up on the wire (and other managers prospect/check meticulously). I love Harden, but God only knows if/when he'll pitch. I have big holes at CI and MI and lacking in RBIs. Should I pull the trigger?

Anyone know if this one is going to happen? I've got tickets, but I really really really need to get work done. What is the best place to check? cubs.com?

Congrats. With the way the Sox offense has been thats really the only way you can assure yourself a win. Congrats to Sammy for breaking it up.

and no one does :)

Adam Lind>>Jacque Jones BUT they screwed with him last year and acquired Frank in the offseason, so maybe J.P. isn't that high on him.

MLB isn't the NBA. They monitor this kind of stuff quite abit. Jorge Julio anyone?

I'd rather keep Cedeno than acquire Aybar, as I don't see a lot of difference between the two. Blanton would be nice, but I don't think our OBP-depleted lineup can afford to lose Murton. If minor league numbers mean anything, Aybar will be the superior offensive player. Cedeno: .265/.316/.376/.692 (1924 AB) Aybar: .311/.356/.454/.810 (2216 AB) Aybar got help from the Texas League, California League and the mountain PCL division. Arkansas is +40% HRs relative to the TL. Salt Lake is about +15% HRs relative to the PCL. Rancho is about league average for the Cali which is a heckuva lot higher than the FSL average. Aybar's entire minor league career was at the highest offensive league in the level, and most of the time in one of the highest parks in that league. His minor league numbers have been heavily aided at every stop. Cedeno's are at the opposite end most of the time. Aybar's PECOTA .263/.306/.382 Ronny's PECOTA .265/.302/.388 Pretty damn close. What is it that people like about Aybar then? Not trying to start anything, I'm just curious. Aybar hit very well in the minors year in and year out. Ronny really only became a prospect 2 years ago. Edit: Their career minor league lines: Aybar- .311/.356/.454/.810 Cedeno- .265/.316/.376/.692 No offense, but your post showed you did not read what you quoted at all. :D Am I missing something? :? A) You edited to add career minor league lines, when they were already in the initial post B)Meph explained Aybar's league and park effects. In response to the question of why people like Aybar, I agree with Meph, people love his tools, especially his defense. As well as the fact that most people don't take into consideration league/park effects.