Part of successfully managing your fantasy baseball squad is knowing when a slumping superstar is about to break out, and being able to acquire such talent.
Here is a short list of April disappointments that you may want to consider trading for (season stats are through April 20, 2007):
A. Laroche PIT 1B .100 AVG
The Pirates acquired Laroche in the offseason from the Braves. He put up monster numbers in the second half last year, after he started taking medication for a medical condition that ended up helping his eyesight. You might be able to snatch him up for very little in return.
G. Sheffield DET 1B/OF .125
Sheff may finally be getting old, which is why you have a chance to add him to your squad for a young prospect or two. He has been one of the most consistent power hitters in the last decade. Just realize that the Yanks may have let him go for a reason.
S. Casey DET 1B .170
Another Tiger who has started out cold, Casey is a reliable hitter for average who should warm up soon.
A. Pujols STL 1B .197
Ok, you probably won't be able to get the perennial MVP-candidate for cheap, but if you are going to trade for him, now is the right time.
B. Roberts BAL 2B .212
After signing a big contract before the 2007 season, Roberts has failed to impress so far. There's no way the O's will give up easily on him, so he should be good for 30+ steals regardless of what he hits.
M. Young TEX SS .185
In your league, maybe Young's owner is a little worried that the hitting machine is starting to age a little bit. All the more reason for you to grab him. Young should hit over .300 this year, possibly even by the end of May.
W. Betemit LAD 3B/SS .132
I watched this guy on TV a lot when he was with the Braves, and he is a superior hitter for an infielder. He has developing power, and a good eye at the plate. Despite his low batting average so far, his walk-to-strikeout ratio is a very respectable 9/11. Betemit can probably be acquired for very cheap right now.
A. Gordon KC 3B .137
Everyone's prospect of the year, the next George Brett has struggled mightily at the plate and in the field. If you are EVER going to trade for him, now is the time.He may end up getting sent down to AAA if he doesn't start hitting soon, but he won't stay there for long.
E. Encarnacion CIN 3B .154
A very solid, unsung, young player...Double-E should put up his usual numbers by season's end.
A. Jones ATL OF .179
The Braves' center fielder has had terrible starts before. In fact, he has had terrible seasons before. You only want to pay top dollar for Jones if he's going to hit for average as well as power. That means wait until he starts to show signs of coming out of his funk before you make the big offer for him.
M. Ramirez BOS OF .189
The annual slow start to Manny's season will prompt 'Sox trade rumors, but come August, Manny will still be in Beantown. He is one of the most prolific hitters of all time, and still in his prime. Man-Ram hit his first dinger a couple of nights ago, so get ready for that bat to heat up.
Here is a short list of April disappointments that you may want to consider trading for (season stats are through April 20, 2007):
A. Laroche PIT 1B .100 AVG
The Pirates acquired Laroche in the offseason from the Braves. He put up monster numbers in the second half last year, after he started taking medication for a medical condition that ended up helping his eyesight. You might be able to snatch him up for very little in return.
G. Sheffield DET 1B/OF .125
Sheff may finally be getting old, which is why you have a chance to add him to your squad for a young prospect or two. He has been one of the most consistent power hitters in the last decade. Just realize that the Yanks may have let him go for a reason.
S. Casey DET 1B .170
Another Tiger who has started out cold, Casey is a reliable hitter for average who should warm up soon.
A. Pujols STL 1B .197
Ok, you probably won't be able to get the perennial MVP-candidate for cheap, but if you are going to trade for him, now is the right time.
B. Roberts BAL 2B .212
After signing a big contract before the 2007 season, Roberts has failed to impress so far. There's no way the O's will give up easily on him, so he should be good for 30+ steals regardless of what he hits.
M. Young TEX SS .185
In your league, maybe Young's owner is a little worried that the hitting machine is starting to age a little bit. All the more reason for you to grab him. Young should hit over .300 this year, possibly even by the end of May.
W. Betemit LAD 3B/SS .132
I watched this guy on TV a lot when he was with the Braves, and he is a superior hitter for an infielder. He has developing power, and a good eye at the plate. Despite his low batting average so far, his walk-to-strikeout ratio is a very respectable 9/11. Betemit can probably be acquired for very cheap right now.
A. Gordon KC 3B .137
Everyone's prospect of the year, the next George Brett has struggled mightily at the plate and in the field. If you are EVER going to trade for him, now is the time.He may end up getting sent down to AAA if he doesn't start hitting soon, but he won't stay there for long.
E. Encarnacion CIN 3B .154
A very solid, unsung, young player...Double-E should put up his usual numbers by season's end.
A. Jones ATL OF .179
The Braves' center fielder has had terrible starts before. In fact, he has had terrible seasons before. You only want to pay top dollar for Jones if he's going to hit for average as well as power. That means wait until he starts to show signs of coming out of his funk before you make the big offer for him.
M. Ramirez BOS OF .189
The annual slow start to Manny's season will prompt 'Sox trade rumors, but come August, Manny will still be in Beantown. He is one of the most prolific hitters of all time, and still in his prime. Man-Ram hit his first dinger a couple of nights ago, so get ready for that bat to heat up.
1 comment:
goes to show how foolish some come be in the month of april in fantasy baseball.
shoot zambrano is is rough - but look at his april numbers in past...4.4 ERA or so and then 2.99 after that. it would be interesting to see how many of these guys are free agents in head-to-head leagues.
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