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The Wire Troll: Carlos Beltran Looking Like His Old Self

June 28, 2015 | by Michael Seff | Comments Comments Off on The Wire Troll: Carlos Beltran Looking Like His Old Self
Carlos Beltran has been hitting well for the New York Yankees.
Carlos Beltran is getting a lot more at-bats for the Yankees this season. (Thegreedypinstripes.com)

Well, July has nearly crept up on us, but if you are sulking in the sadness of a poor first half for your Fantasy season, fear not, we are here to help. If you listened to our Podcast on Thursday we clued you in on the Diamondbacks’ Rubby De La Rosa, but alas, he does not qualify for this week’s Wire Troll as his ownership has exceeded 50 per cent, and — unlike many sites — we believe in only recommending players that are actually available. Yes, we’re wacky that way. Still, there are plenty of solid options provided to save you before it gets too late.

Carlos Beltran, OF, New York Yankees (ESPN: 38 per cent; CBS: 48 per cent): We can at least temporarily curb the “Beltran is too old, he’s lost it” chatter, because the Yanks’ veteran outfielder is starting to rediscover his stroke. ESPN owners are taking notice, as Beltran has experienced a 15.9 percentage point spike over the past week with a five-game run in which he recorded four multi-hit games and swatted two homers. Better yet, he loves his parents (see video below).

Tommy Milone, SP, Minnesota Twins (ESPN: 22.5 per cent; CBS: 34 per cent): Milone has experienced a Beltran-esque spike in his ESPN ownership numbers, up 18.3 percentage points over the last seven days. He’s posted three straight quality starts entering the weekend, including a one-run, seven-inning performance against the powerful Cardinals.

Marlon Byrd, OF, Cincinnati Reds (ESPN: 21.4 per cent; CBS: 36 per cent): Since returning from the DL, Byrd has started to rake with several big games this week. He has plenty of power even at the ripe age of 37, which is further aided by playing at Great American Ballpark.

Roberto Osuna, RP, Toronto Blue Jays (ESPN: 19.2 per cent; CBS: 25 per cent): Osuna’s ESPN numbers are up 15 percentage points given the Jays’ current conundrum at closer. He may be an answer after a dominant six-out save against Tampa Bay in which he struck out five, but Manager John Gibbons has not officially anointed a closer. After a nearly flawless four-out save against Texas on Sunday, Osuna is starting to look like the Jays’ go-to man in the ninth inning.

Kyle Gibson, SP, Minnesota Twins (ESPN: 17.8 per cent; CBS: 33 per cent): Gibson has been inconsistent for much of the year, but a solid outing in Milwaukee on Saturday was his third straight strong effort, and like Milone, Gibson may be starting to turn a corner as the midway point approaches.

Andrew Heaney, SP, Los Angeles Angels (ESPN: 5.9 per cent; CBS: 32 per cent): Heaney was outstanding in his Angels debut on Wednesday and the former Marlins prospect might get a few more starts with Jered Weaver currently sidelined.

Jackie Bradley Jr., OF, Boston Red Sox (ESPN: 0.7 per cent; CBS: 4 per cent): There was a time when it seemed the Red Sox had far too many outfielders to function, but injuries and ineffectiveness have provided opportunities to players that didn’t begin the year with the team like Alejandro De Aza and Bradley. Bradley has made an impact with his bat in a few games since his second recall of the season.

Kendall Graveman, SP, Oakland Athletics (ESPN: 13.2 per cent; CBS: 44 per cent): Graveman has been outstanding of late and has started to rack up some strikeouts over the course of five consecutive quality starts. Suddenly, the Josh Donaldson trade that sent Graveman and Brett Lawrie west isn’t looking so bad.

Adam Morgan, SP, Philadelphia Phillies (ESPN: 1.7 per cent; CBS: 2 per cent): Given the dismal mess that is the Phillies season, for young pitchers like Morgan this is akin to pilot season for aspiring actors. The southpaw was outstanding in outdueling Michael Wacha and the Cardinals in his big-league debut last Sunday before rain cut short his second start. Given the likely departure of Cole Hamels, Morgan is likely to stick around for a little while.

Greg Garcia, IF, St. Louis Cardinals (ESPN: 0.1 per cent; CBS: unowned): Playing time might be hard to come by initially for Garcia, but he has made the most of his sporadic opportunities, and given the Cardinals’ sizable lead in their division and an injury bug that has struck on a number of occasions, he might start seeing some more at-bats. There’s no reason to believe he won’t at least eclipse the light-hitting Pete Kozma as the next infielder in line if someone needs a day off. Consider Garcia in very deep NL-only leagues.

Others to Consider

David Carpenter, RP, Washington Nationals (ESPN: 0.3 per cent; CBS: 1 per cent): We considered Carpenter a top 70 reliever heading into the season, but he was too hittable for the Yankees and wound up getting dealt for a minor leaguer a couple of weeks ago. Since landing in Washington, he’s pitched very well and suddenly has holds in three straight appearances, so if you’re in a deep NL-only league that tracks that category, give him a look.

Deck McGuire, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers (ESPN: unowned; CBS: unowned): Two years ago the former Jays’ first rounder started showing flashes of brilliance at Double-A, but he struggled at Triple-A in 2014. Now in the Dodgers’ organization, McGuire is looking like a keeper league prospect again. He improved his hit rates at Double-A, earning a promotion to Triple-A, where homers have been a bigger issue, but haven’t killed his ERA (3.40). With LA scrambling for starting pitcher options, could McGuire be in line for a look soon?

Now it’s your turn. Let us know in the comments below who your favourite Fantasy baseball waiver wire pick of the week is.

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Podcast: The Non-Waiver Trade Review

August 1, 2011 | by Tim McLeod | Comments (2)
The Giants gave up a lot in Wheeler, but needed the offense that rental player Beltran brings to the table if they are going to have a shot at repeating as World Series champs.
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Free Agency Report: National League, Part X

February 24, 2009 | by RotoRob | Comments (6)
Is Jerry Manuel putting a gun to his own head by shifting Jose Reyes out of the leadoff spot? Oh, baby! Spring Training games start Wednesday – meaning that in less than 24 hours, we’re going to be checking out boxscores. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that. Well, except checking out boxscores while being […]
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Do I Hear a Fat Lady in Atlanta?

July 31, 2006 | by RotoRob | Comments (2)
In recent years, during the Braves’ unprecedented run of success, many “experts” have predicted the demise of the club, but Atlanta always found a way to win. We have resisted such portents of doom, always suggesting until it happened, you had to give the benefit of the doubt to the Braves.
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RotoWidow: Counting Down to the Trade Deadline

July 30, 2006 | by RotoWidow | Comments (0)
By now I manage to cope pretty well with the fact that vacations are only possible before April and after September. The need for proximity to a computer with Internet access is pretty routine in my life now. Still, this time of year is so disruptive to my peace. It’s hard to believe the stress that so many ordinary people — Fantasy baseball managers — put themselves through for their fictional teams. I mean, that’s why the Theo Epstein‘s of the world get paid millions. In many cases, RotoRob included, it’s pride that motivates.
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