On July 1, Sanchez owned an ERA of 2.82, he was averaging 6-7 strikeouts per start — 9.1 K/9 — and his WHIP was 1.13. He was producing in nearly every category at or above a tier two level. Two terrible starts — one in July of 7 ER in 3.2 IP, one in August of 5 ER in 1.2 IP — made his overall line look far more pedestrian than it really was. He did regress some in the second half. His ERA rose by .2 runs and his WHIP rose by .11, but those two disaster starts made the summer seem extremely unkind to him, until he found his form with back-to-back 6+ IP, 0 ER starts to open September. His strikeouts never wavered though, and he’s one of very few starts with a K/9 in the 9-10 range that isn’t an immediately recognizable name, which can make him a good value pick. http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/nl-starting-pitcher-keeper-rankings-tier-five
At 34 years old, Roy Oswalt isn’t done as being a quality Major League pitcher. The statistics, however, indicate that he is regressing. Now, he’ll have to show that he can adapt to declining stuff. If he can, he can prolong his career another four (or more) years. He won’t be the ace that he was in the mid-2000′s, but he can be the piece who can complete a contender’s rotation. He doesn’t project well, but if Oswalt adapts quickly, he can extend his career. Teams may be hesitant to take that chance, necessitating a one year deal. That scenario would be ideal as Oswalt can be a valuable member to a staff. A team shouldn’t commit more than a year at this point, but they may have to. If the price is more akin to a third or fourth rather than an ace’s salary, signing Roy Oswalt can help most National League teams. A long term commitment would be foolish. He is still a quality pitcher, but he is no longer that front tier guy. His free agency will be a test as to whether or not Major League teams can separate nostalgia from results. http://fcpbaseballreport.com/2011/11/01/oswalts-value-on-the-free-agent-market
The Padres signed Dominican outfielder Franmil Reyes for $700,000, the Dominican Prospect League announced today. Reyes, 16, is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound corner outfielder from Palenque who stood out for his size and raw power. Reyes also played in the Under-Armour All-America game at Wrigley Field in August, going 2-for-4 in the game. Baseball America subscribers can access Reyes' complete scouting report from prior to July 2, as well as reports on other top international prospects who became eligible to sign this summer.
Frank McCourt agreed Tuesday to sell the Dodgers, abruptly surrendering the team after fighting to retain it over two years and in two courts. McCourt and Major League Baseball have agreed to seek approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for an auction of the Dodgers. The sale is expected to include the team, Dodger Stadium and the surrounding parking lots, a package bought by McCourt for $421 million in 2004 and likely to sell for two to three times as much now. The league hopes a new Dodgers owner can be in place by opening day. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dodgers/2011/11/mccourt-agrees-to-sell-dodgers.html
But because of his postseason, a collection of early exits and non-dominant starts, he probably isn't going to get the 5-year/$100 million contract he might have been in line for before the playoffs started. He still might get five years, but it's possible that he'll only get four now. And that alone could make the bulk of the $25 million swing that Olney was talking about. That's good news for the Rangers, who have a lot of rotation depth, but probably don't want to rely on either Matt Harrison or Derek Holland to throw 220 innings for them next year. And Wilson thinks he'll be back http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/11/1/2530374/c-j-wilson-free-agent-texas-rangers
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