http://blogs.sloppypotatoes.com/2008/05/11/when-is-it-time-to-cut-the-cord/ About the games we play Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:27:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://blogs.sloppypotatoes.com/2008/05/11/when-is-it-time-to-cut-the-cord/comment-page-1/#comment-579 ep Mon, 12 May 2008 06:52:25 +0000 http://blogs.sloppypotatoes.com/?p=154#comment-579 Thanks for the prospect watch list Jay-Mo, but in my opinion trading one dead weight player for another isn't worth it at this point in the season. Rasmus is a highly regarded prospect and I'll only dump him to pick up a player who's going to help my team immediately, like St. Louis Ryan Ludwick who hit .524 with 3 HRs and 8 RBIs last week or even a surging really old guy like Garrett Anderson who's batting .368 with the same number of homers and RBIs. Thanks for the prospect watch list Jay-Mo, but in my opinion trading one dead weight player for another isn’t worth it at this point in the season. Rasmus is a highly regarded prospect and I’ll only dump him to pick up a player who’s going to help my team immediately, like St. Louis Ryan Ludwick who hit .524 with 3 HRs and 8 RBIs last week or even a surging really old guy like Garrett Anderson who’s batting .368 with the same number of homers and RBIs.

]]> http://blogs.sloppypotatoes.com/2008/05/11/when-is-it-time-to-cut-the-cord/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Jay-Mo Sun, 11 May 2008 18:39:50 +0000 http://blogs.sloppypotatoes.com/?p=154#comment-576 Finding young players to make an immediate impact in Fantasy Baseball is always tough, particularly since most young players don't play consistently enough to yield long-term benefits for the season. Although, nabbing them early for keeper leagues is a wise investment if you have the patience ... which is why I'm not handy in dealing with keeper leagues. Blame it on our generation's need for instant gratification. I don't doubt Colby Rasmus will turn things around, since St. Louis has a proven track record of working well with young talent. Apparently, the Cardinals system works wonders. If you lean on giving Rasmus his walking papers, there are a slew of Class AAA talent currently hitting well and may attract attention from their Major League teams this year. Keep an eye on: Dallas McPherson, 3B for Florida; Nelson Cruz, RF for Texas; Ian Stewart, 3B for Colorado; Nate Gold, 1B for Texas; Terry Tiffee, 3B for Minnesota; Mike Hessman, 3B for Detroit; Brad Eldred, RF for Pittsburgh and Jeff Larish, 1B for Detroit. Since Detroit is probably hoping for pitching help, their youngsters may have to wait until next spring to make an impression; but Pittsburgh, Florida and Texas are assuredly going to be giving these guys a chance, epsecially once the trading deadline takes away some of their pricey veterans. If you want to go further down the Minor League trail, take a peak at Matt LaPorta, OF for Milwaukee, who is already heating up in Class AA and should rise to Class AAA by the end of summer. He may be held down this year, but he should be a name to watch next spring. It may be wise to snag him this year if you can. I'll even allow you to take credit for the snatch, no finder's fee here. Finding young players to make an immediate impact in Fantasy Baseball is always tough, particularly since most young players don’t play consistently enough to yield long-term benefits for the season.
Although, nabbing them early for keeper leagues is a wise investment if you have the patience … which is why I’m not handy in dealing with keeper leagues. Blame it on our generation’s need for instant gratification.
I don’t doubt Colby Rasmus will turn things around, since St. Louis has a proven track record of working well with young talent. Apparently, the Cardinals system works wonders.
If you lean on giving Rasmus his walking papers, there are a slew of Class AAA talent currently hitting well and may attract attention from their Major League teams this year.
Keep an eye on: Dallas McPherson, 3B for Florida; Nelson Cruz, RF for Texas; Ian Stewart, 3B for Colorado; Nate Gold, 1B for Texas; Terry Tiffee, 3B for Minnesota; Mike Hessman, 3B for Detroit; Brad Eldred, RF for Pittsburgh and Jeff Larish, 1B for Detroit.
Since Detroit is probably hoping for pitching help, their youngsters may have to wait until next spring to make an impression; but Pittsburgh, Florida and Texas are assuredly going to be giving these guys a chance, epsecially once the trading deadline takes away some of their pricey veterans.
If you want to go further down the Minor League trail, take a peak at Matt LaPorta, OF for Milwaukee, who is already heating up in Class AA and should rise to Class AAA by the end of summer. He may be held down this year, but he should be a name to watch next spring. It may be wise to snag him this year if you can.
I’ll even allow you to take credit for the snatch, no finder’s fee here.

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