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The Wire Troll: Wagering on Mookie Betts

June 22, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

The defending World Series champs are in trouble and need a boost from their outfield production. Could Betts provide that spark? They’ve moved him from the middle infield to the outfield and with his recent promotion to Triple-A he hasn’t skipped a beat. In the past 10 games at Pawtucket, Betts is getting on-base at a .422 clip (see video below) with five stolen bases. Buying in now could save you a pile of FAAB cash as his eventual promotion could be right around the corner.

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The Wire Troll: Gregory Polanco Arrives

June 15, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

The big concern is whether he can he keep the free passes to a minimum. At Triple-A Colorado Springs, Matzek walked 31 batters in 66 2/3 IP (which is actually a massive improvement for him already). If he can keep the walks down he has the potential to be a solid asset for both the Rockies and your Fantasy squad.

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The Wire Troll: Now Playing Shortstop in Detroit…

June 8, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

Surprisingly, the Twins have signed the former Mariner to a pro-rated one-year $12-million deal. Who saw this one coming? Morales’ ownership levels are currently at 46 per cent in CBS and 16 per cent in ESPN, so there still is an opportunity to grab some solid power numbers for the second half. If he’s available in your league he should be the top FAAB priority this week.

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The Wire Troll: Kendrys Morales Coming Soon

June 1, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

If your Fantasy squad needs the 10-to-15 homers, and 40-to-50 RBI he has the potential to provide down the stretch, buy in now. Come mid-June, Morales’ days as a free agent will be behind him.

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The Wire Troll: Kolten Wong Returns With a Vengeance

May 18, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

The current flavour of the week as the Mets’ closer could actually stick in the role. New York has moved Mejia from the rotation, where he struggled badly, into its beleaguered bullpen and he earned his first save Saturday against the Nats. His swing and miss stuff could translate very well in a late-inning role.

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The Wire Troll: More Closer Craziness

May 11, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

Heisey, who smoked 18 dingers as recently as 2011, should be the beneficiary of most of the extra at-bats until Bruce is back.

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The Wire Troll: C.J. Cron Arrives in Disneyland

May 4, 2014 / Baseball, The Wire Troll, Tim McLeod

Villar isn’t exactly Mr. Consistency, but you’re talking about a middle-infielder that has the potential to swipe 40 bases and hit for double-digit power. The BA will never be great but take those first two numbers and smile.

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