Ramblings

It's my turn in the rotation and I couldn't decide upon a topic, so I figured I'd just go with a few topics that were on my mind. So here it goes:

• Is it just me or are there more hitters than pitchers on the waiver wire these days? As of today in my league, you could pick up hitters like Brandon Phillips, Dan Uggla, Orlando Cabrera, Jose Lopez or Hanley Ramirez while the best pitcher available is Aaron Cook or Mike Maroth. If you need a pitcher don't worry. The Waiver Wire goes through cycles. Pitchers will be available and hitters will be non-existant at some point. Just wait till Chad Billingsley gets on the wire.
• In one year, the REDS have become a bastion of fantasy excellence. Whether it is the surprising performances of Felipe Lopez's legs, Brandon Phillips's bat or Bronson Arroyo's arm, there is alot to like about these Reds in any fantasy league. Add to that the strong play of Edwin Encarcion, Austin Kearns and Aaron Harang with the mainstays of Dunn and Griffey and you have a formidable Fantasy team there in your own right. Fantasy owners take notice.
• Trade for Richie Sexson right now. 3 hits the other night and a home run last night, he's going to come back in a huge way and you need to be there to reap the benefits. Granted he will never help your team in average but expect at least 35 HRs and 100 RBIs from this man that can be had on the cheap.
• And now for my sure fire cather strategy. First, never and I mean NEVER pick a catcher in the first 15 rounds. Second, try and find a catcher that has catcher eligibility but will play every day. Last year, this was Brandon Inge and this year, it's Josh Willingham. This is a great way to fill the catcher position because it provides your team with a catcher that can fill up stats every day of the week. Off days will not hurt your team in a given week in the runs, HRs, RBIs and SBs categories. Try it next year. Let me know how it works out.

Until next week, good luck in Fantasy.

Brablc