what is up with houston street?  i have him as my closer, but he is doing NADA... should I keep him?
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Of course you keep him!  He's just going through some minor injuries right now.  This is not a situation like Dodgers where you have a clear closer situation.  Street will be fine just be patient.  He's back and is just being babied right now.  He'll be fine.  Having said that though, if you can get an established closer who might be struggling a little bit now, I would trade for him.  Think Lidge or Todd Jones.
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They are very interested in Carlos Lee and he is interested in going to Houston. (Same reason Clemens and Pettite came, he lives nearby).  Houston is interested in Alfonso Soriano and possibly Gary Matthews Jr..  We want pitching since we are only guaranteed Oswalt as a veteran pitcher next season.  Look for veteran pitchers who are affordable, possibly Woody Williams (also lives near Houston).  So hopefully we get Pettite and Lee.  Those are the two most likely free agents I see coming.  \n\n1B-Berkman\n2B-Biggio/Burke\nSS-Everett\n3B-?(Ensberg trade possibility, not sure if Huff will re-sign)\nOF-Lee/Taveras/Scott?\nC-Ausmus/Quintero? (Astros are looking for better hitting backup catcher, possible starter)\n\nSounds pretty good to me.  As long as Scott and Berkman along with Lee can keep doing what they did last season and with the defense (best in MLB) and good starting pitching, we've got a good shot,
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He is going to platoon with Trot Nixon. He smashed LHP last year but fanned again RHP. He will start when a left handed pitcher starts and Nixon will matchup again right-handers. So if you want maybe a 3 games a week guy take him. Then again, if Nixon gets hurt he will thrive in the lineup.
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Same here. I have Kent on my team, and he's always on the DL.\nI've been wanting to drop him for a while now, but for some reason I haven't. Obviously Kent isn't performing to his full potential this year. But I say, hold onto him for a while. It's still pretty early to drop one of the elite players in the league. Wait until the All-Star break(that's what I'm doing), and if he doesn't bring up his stats and if he doesn't start performing better, drop him!
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Ramon Hernedez, i was looking at this last night.  Hernedez has 200 some AB's and Ross has 85.  Go with the player that has been more steady not streaky.  Ross is stil 3rd string on the Red's depth chart so until they change that he prolly won't be a every day starter
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There is also a rumor that the Rangers may be working with my White Sox for Javier Vasquez.  He's an awesome pitcher the first two times through the batting order, then he falls to shit.  But he will be a good strikeout pitcher.  I notice that nobody is that upset about losing Derosa.  One thing the Rangers have to look forward to is Kinsler, I see a lot of potential in that guy.  Offense looks OK, Texiera, Young and Kinsler.  Work on getting some pitching and you'll contend inthe west.
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No, you should keep him. He's coming back, there's little doubt about that (its just a matter of where and when). Fantasy games are fickle because people drop and trade based on streaks. Avoid that. He'll be back and he'll be good. The risk of that is worth a bench spot for now, isn't it? If he decides not to play by June or July, then pick up somebody else. But if he decides to play and you traded him for some fourth-starter, you'll kick yourself.
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Look on the waiver wire for hidden gems and trade Chris Shelton for a consistent fanstasy producer while Shelton has such a high value. Don't worry yet, their are still many more weeks. If your league plays SP's, RP's, then just P's for the P's use relief pitchers who appear in more games than starters
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Zumaya is the next closer for Detroit... period.  Rodney will not get that job back (unless injuries crop up).\n\nLowe is dern good.  He's in a pitcher's park & definitely seems accustomed to the NL hitters now.  \n\nVerdict:  Trade for Lowe!
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Huston Street.  Duchscherer has been in A's for four years, but last year Houston Street was still promoted to be the closer.  Street is also more powerful and dominate in the game, when he is healthy.
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Buchholz isn't a bad replacement at all.  He's better than the guys suggested in the previous answers.  He should be in the Astros rotation for the forseeable future.  He was also a highly regardeed prospect in the Phillies system coming to Houston in the Billy Wagner trade.  Check if Justin Verlander or Daniel Cabrera is available in your league but if not I'd recommend Buchholz.  Don't pick up Bannister as he's on the DL too.
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I had a closing problem on my team because I only had B. Wagner as my closer, then I picked up Akiniri Otsuka. He's the replacement for Frankie Cordero and Buck Showwalter wants him there and think he'll be there for a long time because Cordero is just not ready yet. Of course there is the most popular replacement closer, J.J. Putz, he's probably taken, but if not, u get him. A. Burgos was on but he's in a bad slump now and since the Royals suck, he doesn't have much opportunities and anyway, i think he lost the job to Elmer Dessens and anyway, Mike MacDougal is coming bak from his injury soon and as soon as he comes bak, he's the closer. Another closer that is a sleeper in most leagues, is Tyler Walker, after being dessignated for assingment by the Giants, the Devil Rays pick him up and he's doin pretty well for them right now. And there is the Marlins closer J. Borowski, but since the Marlins don't win a lot of games, he doesn't have a whole lot of oppurtunitys. Another one is Todd Coffey, he's probably goin to take over the job in Cinnci. I also know a lot of people dropped Armando Benitez, the injuried Giants closer. Same with Eric Gagne. Brandon Looper is a possibility but don't get him now, get him only if Izzy is hurt.\nAlso try to buy T. Hoffman or J. Valverde low via trade. Maybe give a guy like J. Westbrook or a little bit more.\nOh, and one more...Roberto Hernandez, the set-up man for the Pirates might get like 12 saves during thr year because Jim Tracy sometimes uses Mike Gonzalez to face leftys, then Hernandez gets the closing role for that day. \nHope I helped
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Ray has been more consistent, so the closer role is his at present.  Reitsma may have some value as a middle reliever.  If the Braves fall off the pace in the East, Reitsma may be shipped elsewhere for a young prospect.
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I wouldnt do it either.  I like Hawpe i have him on my team.  Bonds is inconsistent and takes many days off. Hoffman also closes for San Diego who is not gonna win a lot of games.  He will have a low era though.
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I take a different approach.\n\nMy opinion is that he will either retire or return to Boston. (it would only be for a couple of months at the most, like a summer home for the family in Boston - its not too hard on him or the family)\n\nHe will not go to the Rangers, he's done with the yankees (he has some nice memories, why ruin them), his actions at his last game this year in front of the Astros crowd told me at that moment, he was sure his days in the Stros uniform were over, and he said goodbye to the fans.\n\nThe only place he has unfinished business is with Boston (after the wa he left the team) He knows the club (with new ownership and Front office) and the fans want him there, he will probably were a Sox cap in the hall of fame, why not finish your career in one. Plus he can actually be above a .500 pitcher in Boston, can't with the Astros (carlos lee ain't going to solve that)\n\nThere are many rumours that he regreted signing with the astros, and wanted to be traded to boston at the deadline. I am sure he will at least consider playing for the Sox again.\n\nAnd he has a better chance of a postseason with Boston than Astros, Boston will have a better rotation and hitting than the Astros (they will need it too) If you are coming back, might as well try for another world series..\n\nThat being said, Retirement is at least a 50% chance as well, probably higher.
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Good question. They said he would be back this weekend but he had groin soreness after working out on Friday. I just got another replacement 2B for my team, so I am not counting on him for at least 3 more games. And you can bet he won't be stealing any bases for a while!
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JJ Putz....ive had him for a while...his ERA is below 2.40 hes getting just as many ks as a starter...therefore good k/9...little walks...now hes even the closer for seattle..WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT!