In all likelihood, it appears that Brett Favre is leaving the Minnesota Vikings. Tarvaris Jackson is now in play as a potential starter in Minnesota. In 2008, the year before Favre showed up, Jackson completed 88 of 149 pass attempts for 1,056 yards, 9 touchdowns, and had 2 interceptions. As someone who has watched Jackson […]
Matt Capps Traded to Minnesota: Fantasy Impact
In the latest transaction of the trade deadline frenzy, the Minnesota Twins have acquired bullpen help in the form of a new closer. All-Star Matt Capps, who aside from 8 blown saves has been sparkling this year (3-3, 2.80 ERA, 25 saves, 7.40 K/9, 1.33 WHIP, 1.00 HR/9), is headed to Minnesota in exchange for […]
Trade Deadline Deals, Rumors, and Fantasy Implications
It’s been a busy day in baseball as we near the trade deadline as we’ve seen Roy Oswalt and Jorge Cantu traded to new teams, but with two days until that deadline, there are still plenty of moves to come. So far this afternoon, we’ve had a handful of new trades go down, which will […]
Astros Ace Oswalt to be Traded to Philadelphia: Fantasy Impact
Late last night, the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies agreed on a deal that will send Roy Oswalt to Philly in a three-for-one swap. Phillies southpaw J.A. Happ is reported to be part of the deal, with Houston also receiving a pair of minor league players. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the trade is not […]
Scott Podsednik Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Impact
In what was likely the first of several moves for the Kansas City Royals as baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline approaches quickly, popular outfielder Scott Podsednik is heading to the LA Dodgers in a deal that will give the Royals 25 year old catcher Lucas May and 21 year old pitcher Elisaul Pimentel. Podsednik, 34, was […]