Current Roster:
C - Yadier Molina, STL
C - Wilson Ramos, WSH
1B - Chris Davis, BAL
2B - Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B - David Wright, NYM
SS - JJ Hardy, BAL
MI - Alcides Escobar, KC
CI - Brett Lawrie, TOR
OF - Giancarlo Stanton, MIA
OF - Justin Upton, ATL
OF - Nelson Cruz, TEX
OF - Michael Bourn, CLE
OF - Austin Jackson, DET
UT - Ichiro Suzuki, NYY
P - David Price, TB
P - Gio Gonzalez, WSH
P - Jeff Samardzija, CHC
P - Lance Lynn, STL
P - Francisco Liriano, PIT
P - Tony Cingrani, CIN
P - Jeremy Hellickson, TB
P - Edward Mujica, STL
P - Joaquin Benoit, DET
Bench - Jedd Gyorko, SD
Bench - Henry Urrutia, BAL
Bench - Johnny Cueto, CIN
Bench - Ivan Nova, NYY
Bench - Gerrit Cole, PIT
Bench - Taijuan Walker, SEA
My Transactions:
-Added Ichiro Suzuki (OF - NYY); dropped Adam Eaton (OF - ARI)
I think Eaton should do alright during the 2nd half, but Ichiro is basically who Eaton hopes he can be if everything goes to plan. So, instead of hoping Eaton plays like Ichiro, I just picked up Ichiro instead.
-Added Henry Urrutia (OF - BAL); dropped Todd Frazier (3B - CIN)
I know what you're thinking. Who the hell is Henry Urrutia? Right? Well, he's just the latest Cuban export tearing up the minor leagues. Though less heralded than the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig (OF - LAD), and a few years older as well, he has been making mince meat of minor league pitching nonetheless, hitting .363 with a .531 slugging percentage over 66 games. But who cares, right? That's just the minors. Ahh... but here's the kicker: O's manager Buck Showalter said recently that Urrutia is very close to getting the call up to the majors (and I mean very close, as in the first week back from the All-Star break). And, when that happens, Urrutia should end up serving as DH, and could make a major impact in fantasy right out of the gate. If you missed out on Puig, grab Urrutia.
-Added Taijuan Walker (SP - SEA); dropped Tommy Milone (SP - OAK)
Walker may be more of a long shot than Urrutia to get significant playing time this season, but given just how strong he's been pitching in the minors, and just how hopeless the M's season seems to be, he very well be up sooner rather than later. And, if the team makes a trade at the deadline -- i.e. deals away someone like Joe Saunders, or Aaron Harang -- then Walker will almost assuredly face major league batters this season. And, if that's the case, he's one minor league pitcher I can see making a major impact on fantasy rosters, unlike Kevin Gausman (SP - BAL). To give you an idea of just how good he is, he's gone 2-0, with a 0.56 ERA, and a 16/5 K/BB ratio, while holding opposing batters to a .186 average. And keep in mind, this is not low-A we're talking about. He's dominating AAA (just like he's dominated every level he's pitched at), so I'm willing to take a bet that his stuff will translate to the majors. Granted, he's a far riskier play than Tommy Milone, but the upside is exponentially higher as well. And for a pitcher who's riding my bench, I'd rather take the chance on the upside.
League Transactions (excluding my own):
-Added Tyler Chatwood (SP - COL); dropped Erasmo Ramirez (SP - SEA)
-Added Jarred Cosart (SP - HOU); dropped Angel Pagan (OF - SF)
-Added Logan Morrison (1B - MIA); dropped BJ Upton (OF - ATL)
-Added Chris Archer (SP - TB); dropped John Buck (C - NYM)
-Added Rex Brothers (RP - COL); dropped Ben Revere (OF - PHI)
My Watch List:
C
1. Josh Phegley, CWS
2. Mike Zunino, SEA
3. John Buck, NYM
4. AJ Ellis, LAD
5. Yan Gomes, CLE
6. Travis d'Arnaud, NYM
7. Devin Mesoraco, CIN
8. Hank Conger, LAA
1B
1. Darin Ruf, PHI
2. Mitch Moreland, TEX
3. Yonder Alonso, SD
4. Paul Konerko, CWS
5. Chris Carter, HOU
6. Justin Smoak, SEA
7. Jonathan Singleton, HOU
2B
1. Omar Infante, DET
2. Jurickson Profar, TEX
3. DJ LeMahieu, COL
4. Emilio Bonifacio, TOR
5. Neil Walker, PIT
6. Dustin Ackley, SEA
7. Brian Roberts, BAL
8. Brock Holt, BOS
9. Kolten Wong, STL
3B
1. Lonnie Chisenhall, CLE
2. Trevor Plouffe, MIN
3. Todd Frazier, CIN
4. Nolan Arenado, COL
5. Will Middlebrooks, BOS
6. Eric Chavez, ARI
7. Miguel Sano, MIN
8. Mike Moustakas, KC
9. Nick Castellanos, DET
10. Matt Dominguez, HOU
SS
1. Andrelton Simmons, ATL
2. Brad Miller, SEA
3. Xander Bogaerts, BOS
4. Josh Rutledge, COL
5. Brian Dozier, MIN
6. Billy Hamilton, CIN
7. Yunel Escobar, TB
8. Jose Iglesias, BOS
9. Zack Cozart, CIN
10. Didi Gregorius, ARI
11. Grant Green, OAK
OF
1. Lorenzo Cain, KC
2. Christian Yelich, MIA
3. Marlon Byrd, NYM
4. Andre Ethier, LAD
5. Josh Reddick, OAK
6. Jarrod Dyson, KC
7. Michael Saunders, SEA
8. George Springer, HOU
9. BJ Upton, ATL
10. Dayan Viciedo, CWS
11. Matt Joyce, TB
12. Josh Willingham, MIN
13. Drew Stubbs, CLE
14. Oscar Taveras, STL
15. Peter Bourjos, LAA
16. Nate Schierholtz, CHC
17. Aaron Hicks, MIN
18. Juan Pierre, MIA
19. Kyle Blanks, SD
20. Zoilo Almonte, NYY
21. Jorge Soler, CHC
22. Mike Carp, BOS
23. Marcell Ozuna, MIA
24. Lucas Duda, NYM
SP
1. Tommy Milone, OAK
2. Jose Quintana, CWS
3. Danny Salazar, CLE
4. Wei-Yin Chen, BAL
5. Wandy Rodriguez, PIT
6. Hector Santiago, CWS
7. Dan Straily, OAK
8. Phil Hughes, NYY
9. Wade Miley, ARI
10. Dan Haren, WSH
11. Carlos Villanueva, CHC
12. Chad Gaudin, SF
13. Brandon Morrow, TOR
14. Michael Pineda, NYY
15. Dillon Gee, NYM
16. Randall Delgado, ARI
17. Chris Carpenter, STL
18. Stephen Fife, LAD
19. Bud Norris, HOU
20. Michael Wacha, STL
21. Ubaldo Jimenez, CLE
22. Jonathon Niese, NYM
23. Edwin Jackson, CHC
24. Brett Anderson, OAK
25. John Danks, CWS
26. Jason Vargas, LAA
27. Rick Porcello, DET
28. Tom Gorzelanny, MIL
29. Zach McAllister, CLE
30. Jordan Taylor, WSH
31. Jameson Taillon, PIT
32. Andy Pettitte, NYY
33. Marco Estrada, MIL
34. Danny Hultzen, SEA
35. Scott Kazmir, CLE
36. Tyler Skaggs, ARI
37. Jordan Lyles, HOU
38. Rubby De La Rosa, BOS
39. Alex Colome, TB
40. Colby Lewis, TEX
41. Brandon Workman, BOS
42. Archie Bradley, ARI
RP
1. Brad Ziegler, ARI
2. Oliver Perez, SEA
3. Steve Delabar, TOR
4. Pedro Strop, CHC
5. Drew Smyly, DET
6. Cody Allen, CLE
7. Alex Torres, TB
8. Tyler Clippard, WSH
9. Luke Gregerson, SD
10. Mark Melancon, PIT
11. Junichi Tazawa, BOS
12. David Robertson, NYY
13. Tanner Scheppers, TEX
14. Josh Collmenter, ARI
15. Joel Peralta, TB
16. Trevor Rosenthal, STL
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C - Yadier Molina, STL
C - Wilson Ramos, WSH
1B - Chris Davis, BAL
2B - Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B - David Wright, NYM
SS - JJ Hardy, BAL
MI - Alcides Escobar, KC
CI - Brett Lawrie, TOR
OF - Giancarlo Stanton, MIA
OF - Justin Upton, ATL
OF - Nelson Cruz, TEX
OF - Michael Bourn, CLE
OF - Austin Jackson, DET
UT - Ichiro Suzuki, NYY
P - David Price, TB
P - Gio Gonzalez, WSH
P - Jeff Samardzija, CHC
P - Lance Lynn, STL
P - Francisco Liriano, PIT
P - Tony Cingrani, CIN
P - Jeremy Hellickson, TB
P - Edward Mujica, STL
P - Joaquin Benoit, DET
Bench - Jedd Gyorko, SD
Bench - Henry Urrutia, BAL
Bench - Johnny Cueto, CIN
Bench - Ivan Nova, NYY
Bench - Gerrit Cole, PIT
Bench - Taijuan Walker, SEA
My Transactions:
-Added Ichiro Suzuki (OF - NYY); dropped Adam Eaton (OF - ARI)
I think Eaton should do alright during the 2nd half, but Ichiro is basically who Eaton hopes he can be if everything goes to plan. So, instead of hoping Eaton plays like Ichiro, I just picked up Ichiro instead.
-Added Henry Urrutia (OF - BAL); dropped Todd Frazier (3B - CIN)
I know what you're thinking. Who the hell is Henry Urrutia? Right? Well, he's just the latest Cuban export tearing up the minor leagues. Though less heralded than the Dodgers' Yasiel Puig (OF - LAD), and a few years older as well, he has been making mince meat of minor league pitching nonetheless, hitting .363 with a .531 slugging percentage over 66 games. But who cares, right? That's just the minors. Ahh... but here's the kicker: O's manager Buck Showalter said recently that Urrutia is very close to getting the call up to the majors (and I mean very close, as in the first week back from the All-Star break). And, when that happens, Urrutia should end up serving as DH, and could make a major impact in fantasy right out of the gate. If you missed out on Puig, grab Urrutia.
-Added Taijuan Walker (SP - SEA); dropped Tommy Milone (SP - OAK)
Walker may be more of a long shot than Urrutia to get significant playing time this season, but given just how strong he's been pitching in the minors, and just how hopeless the M's season seems to be, he very well be up sooner rather than later. And, if the team makes a trade at the deadline -- i.e. deals away someone like Joe Saunders, or Aaron Harang -- then Walker will almost assuredly face major league batters this season. And, if that's the case, he's one minor league pitcher I can see making a major impact on fantasy rosters, unlike Kevin Gausman (SP - BAL). To give you an idea of just how good he is, he's gone 2-0, with a 0.56 ERA, and a 16/5 K/BB ratio, while holding opposing batters to a .186 average. And keep in mind, this is not low-A we're talking about. He's dominating AAA (just like he's dominated every level he's pitched at), so I'm willing to take a bet that his stuff will translate to the majors. Granted, he's a far riskier play than Tommy Milone, but the upside is exponentially higher as well. And for a pitcher who's riding my bench, I'd rather take the chance on the upside.
League Transactions (excluding my own):
-Added Tyler Chatwood (SP - COL); dropped Erasmo Ramirez (SP - SEA)
-Added Jarred Cosart (SP - HOU); dropped Angel Pagan (OF - SF)
-Added Logan Morrison (1B - MIA); dropped BJ Upton (OF - ATL)
-Added Chris Archer (SP - TB); dropped John Buck (C - NYM)
-Added Rex Brothers (RP - COL); dropped Ben Revere (OF - PHI)
My Watch List:
C
1. Josh Phegley, CWS
2. Mike Zunino, SEA
3. John Buck, NYM
4. AJ Ellis, LAD
5. Yan Gomes, CLE
6. Travis d'Arnaud, NYM
7. Devin Mesoraco, CIN
8. Hank Conger, LAA
1B
1. Darin Ruf, PHI
2. Mitch Moreland, TEX
3. Yonder Alonso, SD
4. Paul Konerko, CWS
5. Chris Carter, HOU
6. Justin Smoak, SEA
7. Jonathan Singleton, HOU
2B
1. Omar Infante, DET
2. Jurickson Profar, TEX
3. DJ LeMahieu, COL
4. Emilio Bonifacio, TOR
5. Neil Walker, PIT
6. Dustin Ackley, SEA
7. Brian Roberts, BAL
8. Brock Holt, BOS
9. Kolten Wong, STL
3B
1. Lonnie Chisenhall, CLE
2. Trevor Plouffe, MIN
3. Todd Frazier, CIN
4. Nolan Arenado, COL
5. Will Middlebrooks, BOS
6. Eric Chavez, ARI
7. Miguel Sano, MIN
8. Mike Moustakas, KC
9. Nick Castellanos, DET
10. Matt Dominguez, HOU
SS
1. Andrelton Simmons, ATL
2. Brad Miller, SEA
3. Xander Bogaerts, BOS
4. Josh Rutledge, COL
5. Brian Dozier, MIN
6. Billy Hamilton, CIN
7. Yunel Escobar, TB
8. Jose Iglesias, BOS
9. Zack Cozart, CIN
10. Didi Gregorius, ARI
11. Grant Green, OAK
OF
1. Lorenzo Cain, KC
2. Christian Yelich, MIA
3. Marlon Byrd, NYM
4. Andre Ethier, LAD
5. Josh Reddick, OAK
6. Jarrod Dyson, KC
7. Michael Saunders, SEA
8. George Springer, HOU
9. BJ Upton, ATL
10. Dayan Viciedo, CWS
11. Matt Joyce, TB
12. Josh Willingham, MIN
13. Drew Stubbs, CLE
14. Oscar Taveras, STL
15. Peter Bourjos, LAA
16. Nate Schierholtz, CHC
17. Aaron Hicks, MIN
18. Juan Pierre, MIA
19. Kyle Blanks, SD
20. Zoilo Almonte, NYY
21. Jorge Soler, CHC
22. Mike Carp, BOS
23. Marcell Ozuna, MIA
24. Lucas Duda, NYM
SP
1. Tommy Milone, OAK
2. Jose Quintana, CWS
3. Danny Salazar, CLE
4. Wei-Yin Chen, BAL
5. Wandy Rodriguez, PIT
6. Hector Santiago, CWS
7. Dan Straily, OAK
8. Phil Hughes, NYY
9. Wade Miley, ARI
10. Dan Haren, WSH
11. Carlos Villanueva, CHC
12. Chad Gaudin, SF
13. Brandon Morrow, TOR
14. Michael Pineda, NYY
15. Dillon Gee, NYM
16. Randall Delgado, ARI
17. Chris Carpenter, STL
18. Stephen Fife, LAD
19. Bud Norris, HOU
20. Michael Wacha, STL
21. Ubaldo Jimenez, CLE
22. Jonathon Niese, NYM
23. Edwin Jackson, CHC
24. Brett Anderson, OAK
25. John Danks, CWS
26. Jason Vargas, LAA
27. Rick Porcello, DET
28. Tom Gorzelanny, MIL
29. Zach McAllister, CLE
30. Jordan Taylor, WSH
31. Jameson Taillon, PIT
32. Andy Pettitte, NYY
33. Marco Estrada, MIL
34. Danny Hultzen, SEA
35. Scott Kazmir, CLE
36. Tyler Skaggs, ARI
37. Jordan Lyles, HOU
38. Rubby De La Rosa, BOS
39. Alex Colome, TB
40. Colby Lewis, TEX
41. Brandon Workman, BOS
42. Archie Bradley, ARI
RP
1. Brad Ziegler, ARI
2. Oliver Perez, SEA
3. Steve Delabar, TOR
4. Pedro Strop, CHC
5. Drew Smyly, DET
6. Cody Allen, CLE
7. Alex Torres, TB
8. Tyler Clippard, WSH
9. Luke Gregerson, SD
10. Mark Melancon, PIT
11. Junichi Tazawa, BOS
12. David Robertson, NYY
13. Tanner Scheppers, TEX
14. Josh Collmenter, ARI
15. Joel Peralta, TB
16. Trevor Rosenthal, STL
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