Any good free agents left?
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Now that Alfonso Soriano and Aramis Ramirez have signed/re-signed with the Cubs, the rest of the free agent market doesn't have anything overly exciting left on it.\n\nAmong the top names left are Jason Schmidt, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Carlos Lee, and Barry Zito. It really gets bleak from there in terms of "Superstars." I guess you can throw in Barry Bonds if you wish. Right now there is word that he will possibly DH for Oakland.
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Alex Rios (Tor - OF)\nCasey Blake (Cle - 3B, OF)\nJoe Crede (CWS - 3B)\nCraig Wilson (Pit - 1B, OF)\n\n\nThose guys are doing pretty well this season, especially Rios and Blake. If either of those are available then pick them up and expect them to take a permament spot in your roster, as for Crede and Wilson they've cooled off after a pretty decent start. Don't expect them to stay on your team very long.
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Cano will be one of  the best.  Soriano is a disaster in the field but can hit the heck out of the ball.  \nBiggio will be retired by then.\nJeff Kent will be on the downslide of his career, already is.\nIt will really come down to \nUtley, Vidro, Roberts and Cano.\n\nI think Cano has the biggest upside.  But right now Roberts is the best of the bunch.
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Get rid of Clemens and Spahn and take Juan Marichal.  That gives you 2 lefty's and 3 righty's and a good combination of pitchers.
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Look at the insane contracts teams are shelling out for relievers this offseason. Denys Baez got $19 million over 3 years from the Orioles. Jamie Walker got $5 million per year. That's absurd. Sure the Mets have plenty of cash to pony up, but why throw it away? As far as SPs, look at Vicente Padilla asking $10 million a year. \n\nLook for the Mets to fill pitching needs through trades as the offseason progresses. They may pick up a free agent starter or reliever, but I expect it will be a second tier guy with some upside, maybe Jason Marquis or Tony Armas. Those guys can eat innings and, with a little improvement that a change in venue often creates, they could have similar numbers to someone like Vicente Padilla for less than half the price.\n\nI don't think the Marlins will let Dontrelle go. They have said uncategorically that they will not, but I guess some don't believe it. Right now it looks like the Marlins have a legit shot at a wild card next year. If they were to let Willis go, I don't see it happening until after mid-season and only if they aren't in the hunt.\n\nGlavine is still about a 50/50 possibility to return. They've locked up Orlando Hernandez. Of course, you've got Pedro. John Maine is a legit number 3. If Victor Zambrano is healthy, he's a nice back of the rotation guy (though he's sure no Scott Kazmir! Ouch). Philip Humber and Mike Pelfrey have the potential to be in the rotation next season and could put up nice numbers. If (and it's a big if, I grant you) Oliver Perez returns to form you could have a borderline ace on your hands. And you've got your second tier young guys like Bannister and Soler who could easily fill a role.\n\nIn short, yes the Mets need to pick up another starter if they want to win the East. But I don't think the situation is so desperate that they need to shell out ridiculous cash this early in the signing period. Wait it out.
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the best signing is robbie fowler.. looks like he is rejunevated once he is back at his old club...
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Josh Johnson- Marlins\nJered Weaver- Angels\nRoger Clemens- Astros (he'll be back soon)\nCasey Janssen- Blue jays\nChris Sampson- Astros\nChien Ming-Wang- Yankees\n\ndepends on who's available... Millwood is still up for grabs in a lot of leagues I'd take him if he was- check into these guys if not
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very good team but i would drop prior and pickup peavy, young, kasmir, or oswalt.\n edmonds shoulder is going to need surgery at the end of the year so his numbers will be down so i would try to get hawpe(of) or sullivan for colorado or willingham (of/c) for florida.\ndrop castillo for lopez(2nd/ss) for the reds\ndrop c. guillen for young(ss) of the rangers
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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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trade teams w/ tampa bay
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i just want to say you are a good person for liking the tribe! They are gonne be the 06 champs. the martinez you are thiking of is dennis martinez (el presidente) im not sure where he is. but thome is on the rival white sox who arent doing so well this year so far, hershieser is an espn baseball analysis. sandy plays for the rangers i believe and is like 2nd sting. julio franco is with the braves i think and is like the oldest player in the mlb. omar is short stop for the giants and last i saw of mesa he was pitching for phili. hope that helps alittle and GO TRIBE!
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How can I pick just one? Big Papi would be the first to come to mind - along with Varitek. Wily Mo is my favorite new addition. I followed him in Cincinnati and I think he'll be a major contributor in the near future. Since he's been in the Sox lineup I think his plate discipline had improved dramatically.
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Not knowing your exact team makeup, ie number of  SP number of Closers or whether the league is Head to Head or rotissiere, I can't be certain.  However of those listed Saito is the best choice strictly on ability.  A good closer who should have the job for awhile makes him a worthwhile add.  If by some chance your league counts holds as well as saves, Zumaya would be the top choice.  If you need a SP more, I'm not particularly impressed with those you listed.  Shields might be OK, but is Scott Olsen of the Marlins available?  I imagine Josh Johnson also of Florida is gone, but I'd rank Olsen ahead of any of the guys you named, and fellow Marlin Ricky Nolasco might also be as good or better choice than Shields.  Another option is Cole Hamels.  He's been shaky last couple of starts, but I think he'll turn it around and be a very good fantasy SP.  In fact I'd add Olsen, Saito, and Hamels if all were available.  Do you have any bench hitters you can drop?  The bench isn't very important in most fantasy leagues.  I'm in first or contending in some leagues with no extra hitters.
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There is still a viable market for rookie cards, you just need to find the right ones. Right now, you gotta have an Albert Pujols card. Some others to look for would be the Mets' David Wright and the RedSox J. Papelbon...future stars.
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Cole is by far the best of that list. I would go with him over driver. The rest of the options are either overrated or not worth the roster spot.
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Best Players in Free Agent Class of 2008:\n\nShawn Marion\nAndre Iguodala \nBaron Davis \nBen Gordon \nCorey Maggette \nDwight Howard \nElton Brand \nEmeka Okafor \nGilbert Arenas \nJameer Nelson \nJason Kidd \nJermaine O'Neal \nRichard Hamilton \nRicky Davis \nRon Artest \nTim Duncan \nSteve Francis \n\n  -NOTE: This is two summers away (2008). Both Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter will be a free agent in 2007, not 2008
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First I'd check for a C upgrade. Lopez isn't bad, but I picked up Ramon Hernandez today and Willingham recently on another team. It never hurts to look. While Mueller is hot now, he's not a long term answer. You really should be getting some SBs out of this position. Check out Josh Barfield of SD or Castillo of Pittsburgh. Your team is vitually bereft of speed. SPs are weak. I'd drop Weaver and look at Bannister of the Mets.Trade Clement now before he reverts to his normal form. Andruw Jones supplies great HR?RBIs, but he's a drain on team batting average. I would be inclined to offer Thome or Jones for an SP. Keep your eyes on the free agents in your league. Use your DL slot. Always good to keep one guy on the DL, so if another goes on the DL, you can just switch them. I think your team is mid-pack talent wise. You need a couple front of the order guys for runs and SBs. Maybe Granderson or Stewart are available. Maybe package Thome or Jones plus Clement. Get an SP with era/whip and a .300+ hitter who'll replace some of the HRs you traded.