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That huge sigh of relief you hear is coming from the Boston area. There's only so much Manny Being Manny that MLB can take.

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The 0-7 National have optioned CF Lastings Milledge to the minors. Milledge hit leadoff for the Nats in 5 of their 7 games but was hitting just .167 (4-24) with 1 walk and 10 strikeouts. This may be an attempt at a wakeup call for Milledge and the [more ...]

Fantasy Impact: Milledge's work ethic has been questioned in the past and with the log jam of outfielders in Washington, he may not get recalled quickly.

Former Angels prospect Nick Adenhart was killed in a three car accident in Fullerton, California last night. The 22-year-old made his fourth big league start Wednesday night against the Oakland Athletics, scattering seven hits in six shutout inning [more ...]

Fantasy Impact: While there's certainly some fantasy impact here, none of that really matters. You just have to feel terrible for Adenhart and his family.

Bears deal for Cutler. [more ...]

Fantasy Impact: The Bears offense sees an upgrade, while the Broncos definitely head south.Will also impact the draft.

According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Mets are on the verge of signing OF Gary Sheffield. According to the article, "Unless something drastic happens, he is a Met," one of the sources said. "Someone would have to offer him a second year, [more ...]

Fantasy Impact: Sheffield doesn't have much fantasy value left unless Church suffers another concussion. Not worth a fantasy roster spot.

Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Sunday that he's picked Kevin Gregg over Carlos Marmol as his team's closer.

Piniella's difficult decision was made even harder because he knows what Marmol can do while he’s only just learning about Gregg.

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Fantasy Impact: Gregg's value obviously increases, but Marmol's value decreases slightly, only because I think he will take over eventually. Either way, Marmol holds some value, especially with leagues that count holds. But like I said, look for Marmol to take over the closing duties eventually.