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“waiver wire pickups”

May
24
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #8

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.

Josh Collmenter ARI – If you need some starting pitching, Collmenter has had back to back quality starts and is penciled in the rotation.  And they’re hitting, their bullpen is dealing right now and he could be used while [...]

May
10
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #6

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.

Eric Hosmer KC – The super prospect got the call up and is here to stay.  Grab him in all formats and stash him if needed.  He should hit and be a contributing piece on your fantasy rosters.
Brandon Beachy [...]

May
2
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #5

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.

Alex White CLE – Baseball America had him as the Indians number two prospect heading into 2011.  He’s go the stuff and makeup to be a middle rotation guy with potential to be a number one or two down [...]

Apr
25
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #4

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.

Jed Lowrie BOS – This is an obvious one. He’s already owned in AL only’s and deeper mixed leagues, but should be owned in all leagues.  He’s on fire and like I said in Spring Training, Lowrie will [...]

Apr
18
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Scoring Period #3

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.

Wilson Betemit KC – While Betemit and fellow Royal Mike Aviles were suppose to be keeping the seat warm, Betemit is trying to keep his name in the mix.  He continues to hit in that potent KC lineup (a [...]

Apr
10
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #2

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.
MIXED LEAGUES:

Jordan Walden ANA – Fernando Rodney wasn’t quite cutting the mustard for manager Mike Scioscia and Walden has taken over the closer’s role in Anaheim.  The youngster has nasty stuff and should be added in mixed leagues.
Jose Contreras [...]

Sep
6
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #23: Keeper and Dynasty Leagues

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.
AL CALL-UPS:

Desmond Jennings OF, TB – With Tampa looking like it’s going to claim a playoff spot, the Rays called up their Carl Crawford replacement for the stretch run.  He’s most likely going to slide into left field in [...]

Aug
29
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #22

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.
MIXED LEAGUES:

Brandon Lyon RP, HOU – This is the closer edition.  Lindstrom is on the DL.  Lyon is closing.  The season is coming to a close and every save counts.  The Astros have actually played decent ball over the [...]

Aug
16
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #20

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.
MIXED LEAGUES:

Jeremy Hellickson TB – He’s 3-0 boys and girls.  He was one of those sexy prospects on pre-season lists and you can match a face to his name.  Hellickson has looked great in his first three starts and [...]

Aug
9
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Waiver Wire Pickups: Week #19

Here are some waiver-wire pickups for you out there in need of some bench or roster help.
Most leagues have rules regarding players changing leagues.  I hope everyone in AL and NL only leagues got a piece of the action.  As for this week…
MIXED LEAGUES:

Chris Johnson HOU – Johnson was a NL pickup a couple weeks [...]