Waiver Wire
If you look at the free agent list in any league you'll find a list of players who probably shouldn't be available. Today we'll point out a few of them:
Eric Gagne, RP, L.A. -- Yes, he is still on the DL. However, he's getting closer and closer to a return, possibly as early as next week. Reports say Gagne is feeling great, not experiencing the pain that put him on the DL. If he's available in your league, don't waste time. Grab him now and insert him into your line-up shortly after his first appearance.
Nate Robertson, SP, Detroit -- Justin Verlander and Jeremy Bonderman get all the hype, but this is a pitcher who is putting up quality numbers. Sure, if you're looking for a guy who can be a keeper for the next five years, Verlander is the Detroit pitcher to target. But he should be gone in all leagues (if not, CLAIM HIM IMMEDIATELY). If you need a guy for this season who should be good in most categories, Robertson might still be sitting there waiting for a home.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, Florida -- He's hitting .335, has stolen 16 bases and has crossed the plate 42 times. Those, friends, are great numbers. He's not going to thump at a .335 clip all year, but he might be capable of finishing above .300. Ramirez joined the Marlins as the key part of the deal that sent Josh Beckett to Boston. He was viewed as a tools guy who would become a great player. It's just shocking that the transformation is happening so soon.
Tyler Walker, RP, Tampa Bay -- If you need saves, he has claimed the job for the Devil Rays. Just be aware that you'll have to take a high ERA along with those saves. Also, Walker was the man at the back of the S.F. pen last year when Armando Benitez was on the DL. Well, he was the man until his ERA kept growing and he kept showing that he really shouldn't be closing games. The same will probably happen again this year. The difference is that Tampa may not have any other options.
Brian McCann, C, Atlanta -- The kid can hit. His average won't stay as high as it is now, but expecting totals of .280, 15 HR isn't unreasonable. He's currently dealing with a knee issue that could land him on the DL, but if you have the room to reserve him then go for it. Catcher is a weak position and this kid might wind up being one of the best out there. Depending on keeper rules, he may even warrant consideration as a guy to carry for 2007.
Eric Gagne, RP, L.A. -- Yes, he is still on the DL. However, he's getting closer and closer to a return, possibly as early as next week. Reports say Gagne is feeling great, not experiencing the pain that put him on the DL. If he's available in your league, don't waste time. Grab him now and insert him into your line-up shortly after his first appearance.
Nate Robertson, SP, Detroit -- Justin Verlander and Jeremy Bonderman get all the hype, but this is a pitcher who is putting up quality numbers. Sure, if you're looking for a guy who can be a keeper for the next five years, Verlander is the Detroit pitcher to target. But he should be gone in all leagues (if not, CLAIM HIM IMMEDIATELY). If you need a guy for this season who should be good in most categories, Robertson might still be sitting there waiting for a home.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, Florida -- He's hitting .335, has stolen 16 bases and has crossed the plate 42 times. Those, friends, are great numbers. He's not going to thump at a .335 clip all year, but he might be capable of finishing above .300. Ramirez joined the Marlins as the key part of the deal that sent Josh Beckett to Boston. He was viewed as a tools guy who would become a great player. It's just shocking that the transformation is happening so soon.
Tyler Walker, RP, Tampa Bay -- If you need saves, he has claimed the job for the Devil Rays. Just be aware that you'll have to take a high ERA along with those saves. Also, Walker was the man at the back of the S.F. pen last year when Armando Benitez was on the DL. Well, he was the man until his ERA kept growing and he kept showing that he really shouldn't be closing games. The same will probably happen again this year. The difference is that Tampa may not have any other options.
Brian McCann, C, Atlanta -- The kid can hit. His average won't stay as high as it is now, but expecting totals of .280, 15 HR isn't unreasonable. He's currently dealing with a knee issue that could land him on the DL, but if you have the room to reserve him then go for it. Catcher is a weak position and this kid might wind up being one of the best out there. Depending on keeper rules, he may even warrant consideration as a guy to carry for 2007.
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