Rate it 1 through 10:\n\nC: J. Posada\n1B: D. Ortiz\n2B: C. Utley\n3B: A. Rodriguez\nSS: D. Jeter\nOF: H. Matsui\nOF: K. Griffey Jr.\nOF: B. Giles\nSP: J. Santana\nSP: J. Beckett\nSP: R. Johnson\nSP: B. Colon\nRP: M. Rivera\n\nTell me what you think.
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I would give your team an 8.  Posada's not a top tier catcher anymore. Ortiz and A-Rod will put up monster numbers, Utley puts up great numbers for 2B, Jeter puts up some of the best stats for a SS, Matsui is a keeper, Griffey is questionable because of his injury problems, Giles numbers have been down in recent years, Santana is a dominant pitcher with little run support, Beckett's WHIP and ERA will jump a little going into the AL, Johnson will have solid numbers, Colon is questionable, and Rivera is still great.  You seem to be lacking in stolen bases, you might trade Colon for a pitcher with better WHIP and ERA, and you need another RP.
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depends on the rest of your lineup, but it seems like you're giving a lot up in Konerko and Cabrera to basically get Arroyo, since Figgins and Overbay are basically throw ins in the trade, imho.\n\nArroyo's been hot, no doubt, but he's really played over his head so far this year and is more likely to cool down than remain on this pace.\n\ngiven all that, I'd say it's not a good trade for you unless you're lineup is strong enough that you regularly bench Konerko and Cabrera.
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a 10!\ndrop lee and pickup utley, berkman, or another 1st baseman.
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First of all if Figgins somehow clears waivers get him back.  That wasn't a good move.  Castillo is pretty much worthless at 2B.  If you don't get Figgins back,  Polanco, Durham or even Hudson would be improvements.  Bench Mench until he gets hot, Move Huff to OF and I guess use Overbay at UTil.  Cut Sele and Sanchez from your pitching staff.  Burgos of KC or  Sosa of the Braves are actually closing and are available.  As for SP Sele could best be replaced by Nolasco or Lilly.  As you have just one closer maybe dropping both Sanchez and Sele for closers would work just as well as grabbing a SP and a closer.  Mike Cameron would be an upgrade from Shawn Green so I'd make that move as well.  You're allowed unlimited moves, so I'd drop Martin for Napoli of the Angels.  You could always get Martin back later if needed.
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first of all c cordero is the closer for the nats, try and trade hallady and h lune for a good 2b like soriano, also trade shelton and atkins for a good 3b and put nomar at 1st once you trade chelton dont drop nomar
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good pitching\ni would drop patterson and alou. i would try to pickup either willingham (c/of) for the marlins, holliday (of) for the rockies, blake (3rd/of) for the indians, swisher (1st/of) for the athletics, or rios (of) for the blue jays.
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I personally would take Team A over Team B.  \n\nDo the trade of Colon for Roberts/Izzy.  You will get SB's and good average PLUS saves for a pitcher having a bad year and of no fantasy value.  If that trade doesn't happen, then good luck with all that.  Hate to drop a Cy Young-er, but.....  \n\nDrop Alou, he is not playing right now and when he does play, he only plays every other day.  He's good when he is in, but you can surely find a player on the waivers/free agents list that will do you well every day rather than every other day.  My suggestions are Thames, Granderson, J. Encarnacion.  One of those 3 should be available in that order.........OR, you know what to hell with all of that, drop him and pick up another starter on the waiver wire.  The outfielders you have suit you just fine as is.    \n\nGood Luck.
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That wouldn't be a bad trade, it has both ups and downs. Teixeira's been settling down after a hot first month. Pierre hasn't really been there so you can get your average up defeintly by trading them away and getting Hafner and Roberts. The only thing is your going to find a pitcher that you can replace Zito with because hes been pitching very well this season. Perhaps a Madduz or Millwood. Peavy has also been lights out as of late.  I'd say go for it, make the trade, and then try to find some pitching. Your offense should defeintly benefit though.
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1.Uggla\n2. Colon will be back soon, and Matsui is out for season. not sure about the other 2\n3. It depends on how your other starting pitchers are doing. (I personally would keep him).\n4. No do not worry about 2ND base at all\n5. I have the same issue-If you look at the other catchers he is a little above average and he will get better.\n6. except for your relievers very good\n7. You said hitting team so batting average very good, runs also are very good, good RBI.You have a lot of speed but you are not likely to win Home Runs.
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you didn't ask a question.  i looked at your fantasy roster that you posted.  one suggestion i have is this: trade beltre for a stud OF.  move cantu to 3b and play loretta at 2b ... he will have a great year for the bosox.
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ok these guys are a little off.  Helton finally has people hitting behind him.  Howard has struggled a little.  This is his first full year, he will struggle at times.  He IS a stud, but helton is a super stud.  Helton will give you average, power, rbis and TONS of runs, remember he is like pujols minus 10 hrs.  He will hit .330 with 30 hrs and 45 doubles, with high on base.  TONS of Runs scored.  Do the trade unless it is a keeper league.  Helton is the man and he has some young studs batting behind him.  Howards bats 5th with noone behind him.  Helton is a much safer pick
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Hitters:  \n1) Albert Pujols (1B) Cardinals\n2) Alex Rodriguez (3B) Yankees\n3) Vladimir Guerrero (OF) Angels\n4) Derrek Lee (1B) Cubs\n5) Manny Ramirez (OF) Red Sox\n6) Mark Teixeira (1B) Rangers\n7) Jason Bay (OF) Pirates\n8) David Ortiz (DH) Red Sox\n9) David Wright (3B) Mets\n10) Bobby Abreu (OF) Phillies\n\nPitchers:\n1) Johan Santana (SP) Twins\n2) Pedro Martinez (SP) Mets\n3) Roy Halladay (SP) Blue Jays\n4) Roy Oswalt (SP) Astros\n5) Ben Sheets (SP) Brewers\n6) Mariano Rivera (RP) Yankees\n7) Jake Peavy (SP) Padres\n8) Chris Carpenter (SP) Cardinals\n9) Randy Johnson (SP) Yankees\n10) Joe Nathan (RP) Twins
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Well, I could help you if I knew what your team consisted of and what positions you needed to upgrade.  SOOO, since that is not possible, I'll throw some names out there from all positions.\n\nC--none, all the good catchers are probably rounded up, unless you can find Josh Willingham on the waiver wire.  He also is available for use in the outfield.  Been in a slump lately, but the last few days he has broken out of it.\n\n1B--Ben Broussard.  When he is at home against righties, he pretty much gets a hit every time (well over .400 with 9 homers).  The only problem with him is he sits the bench when a leftie starts, so you would have to pay close attention to match-up's with him.  Also, Prince Fielder? \n\n2B--Dan Uggla, Brian Roberts, Jose Castillo, in that order.  Surely one of those 3 are available.  Also, check for Jeff Kent.  He has been on the DL and is coming off on Tuesday.  He MAY have been dropped when he got hurt and should return to his normal form.  \n\n3B--Ryan Zimmerman or Freddy Sanchez.  Zimmerman is young and looks to be figuring out MLB pitching as the year goes on.  Sanchez leads the NL in batting, very quietly.  \n\nSS--David Eckstein and Freddy Sanchez.  Sanchez is available to play at SS, as well as 2B and 3B, so he is very versatile.  Eckstein gets you hits every night, but has no power.  SS is a very hard position to find players on the waiver wire.\n\nOF--Any outfielder who plays for the Texas Rangers.  As the summer heat in Dallas warms up, the more balls that will be flying into the stands and any of their outfielders can take care of that.  Mench, Wilkerson, Matthews Jr. most notably.  Jacque Jones is starting to figure out NL pitching and should be available.  Let's see....possible consider Randy Winn or Curtis Granderson as well.  \n\nYou mentioned nothing about pitching, so I'll stop there.  Hope this helps a bit.
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Pretty good.  I say 8 out of 10.  I don't know what's your league settings but you guys seems ot play a lot of players.\n\nYou might want to get a better SS if you have someone to trade out.\n\nYour SPs could be a problem, basically, they don't draw wins.  Seattle and Nationals are bad.  Liriano is not starting and Twins are bad this year too.  I can see that you are focusing on SV, ERA and WHIP, but there is always a good chance the ERA and WHIP will burst with few pitching innings.  Just be careful.
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if willingham is available i would drop javy lopez. i just picked up shawn grees because he is playing to his potential. hermida is good. willingham would give you a back up catcher. he also can be placed in the outfield slot.\ni dropped pierre because he just seems unable to get on base. keep green drop pierre and pick up hermida.
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I often try to predict this myself, for all sports, but especially for baseball:\n\nI agree with all of your no-brainers, but Biggio (could make it) and Trevor Hoffman (not many relivers have made it, and was he that outstanding?)\nOf your potential HOF'ers:  Off the top, I think Manny is pretty much a no-brainer, and don't believe that Luis Gonzalez or Johnny Damon has much of a shot at all. Many of your others are pretty good picks for this category, though.\n\nI agree with your "close but no cigar" list, and will withhold commentary on the steroid issue.  I haven't sorted that out yet.
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I'd take the second one.  Some decent power there with Dawson, Cepeda, and Killebrew, while the first group is more contact hitters for average.  Starting pitching not quite as good as the first group, but still with Marichal, Niekro, and Feller, a decent staff.  No real reliever though.