Correspondent Report May 24

Latest Team News

I’m going to do something different for this team news; I will be going player by player instead of just a paragraph or two about the whole team, which should help you as a fantasy player.

Brian Anderson: Not worth having.

Miguel Batista: He has struggled as of late, so I would say that you should only have him if you are in a very deep league.

Rick Helling: He is looking better then he did at the beginning of the year but not good enough to have on your team, yet.

Randy Johnson: He has not looked his best lately but I’m sure he will recover and be fine. His struggle tends to be that he gives up 2 or 3 runs in 8 innings—nothing to worry about.

Byung-Hyun Kim: He is looking good right now and Mantei might not have a job when he gets back. There is still a question of who will close though, so I would trade him for another high end closer right now.

Mike Myers: If your league counts holds as a stat grab Myers.

Eddie Oropesa: He has been a pleasant surprise for the Diamondbacks this year. He has a low ERA and gets lots of holds also.

Curt Schilling: The guy is amazing. If you can get him in a trade right now I would do it. Looks like he might be getting a Cy Young Award this year.

Todd Stottlemyre: Back on the DL. Drop him.

Rod Barajas: Has been getting more starts lately because of Millers back strain, but has yet to put up good numbers. Also it should be noted that Barajas has turned into Miguel Batista’s personal catcher.

Damian Miller: When he plays he is wonderful and he should start playing more because his back doesn’t seem to be bothering him much any more. Doesn’t catch for Miguel Batista.

Jay Bell: I don’t think he will get his job back. Don’t waste a DL spot on him in hope that when gets back he will play.

Greg Colbrunn: He is great when he plays, But the Diamondbacks have the ideal situation at 1B so don’t count on him playing much.

Craig Counsell: He has established him self at 3B both defensively and offensively. If you are in a deep league go ahead and pick him up.

Chris Donnels: Plays occasionally but not enough to have.

Erubiel Durazo: Second game back, three home runs. Yep, that’s right. Pick him up! He is for real.

Mark Grace: With Durazo back he will not be playing everyday. Also he has a bruise on ankle but it is not serious.

Junior Spivey: He is amazing! Will help you in every category. Pick him up.

Matt Williams: See Jay Bell.

Tony Womack: If you need steals go ahead and grab him.

Danny Bautista: Looks like he could be heading for the 15 day DL due to a dislocated shoulder. Don’t drop him just put him on your bench or DL.

Steve Finley: Has been hitting well. Worth having as a bench player.

Luis Gonzalez: His HR’s and RBI’s are great and I think his AVG is at 299 and should come above that very soon.

Jose Guillien: Doesn’t play enough.

Injuries: Matt Mantei 60 day DL recovering from Tommy John surgery, he is pitching well in AA El Paso; Armando Reynoso 60 day DL recovering from neck surgery; Matt Williams 60 day DL with a broken hip; Jay Bell is in the middle of a rehab assignment in AAA Tucson; Danny Bautista Dislocated Shoulder could go on 15 day DL; Todd Stottlemyre on the DL because of arm trouble.

Local Perspective: The fans in Phoenix are really getting excited about this season. You just can sense the fact that they are behind the team 100%, and a series with the giants doesn’t hurt. Lets hope it stays like this.

Rumors: The latest rumor has Byung Hung Kim, Eddie Oropesa and Brian Anderson to Colorado for Mike Hampton. Simply put, its not going to happen. Kim is more valuable then Hampton to the Diamondbacks and so to trade him, Oropesa, and Anderson all for Hampton is unreasonable. However Brian Anderson is said to be up for trade. His value will greatly decrease if he is traded.

Add:
Junior Spivey: He is putting up great stats right now and I expect him to continue to do that for the rest of the season.
Damian Miller: He is really hitting the ball well right now. If you look at his stats his HR’s and RBI’s are amazing and I think his AVG will start to rise soon. With catcher being such a hard spot to fill Miller is a great player to have on your team.
Erubiel Durazo: Mr. Power. 40 + home runs this season isn’t out of the question.

Drop
Jay Bell: don’t count on him getting his job back.
Matt Williams: see Jay Bell.
Todd Stottlemyre: this injury could be the end of the line for Todd

Hold:
Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling and Luis Gonzalez (do I really have to explain?)
Damain Miller: a good starter for any fantasy team.
Junior Spivey: see Damian Miller.

Trade:
Erubiel Durazo: Okay, so you picked up the guy but you have Giambi or Delgado at first base. Well, trade the guy. You can get top dollar right now for him.

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