Pedro Martinez Fantasy Baseball Value
July 15, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Buy Low
Pedro Martinez, the future Hall of Fame starting pitcher, has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies hope that Martinez can help the team as they go for back-to-back World Series championships.
But can Pedro Martinez help lead your fantasy baseball team to a championship? Despite his great play in the past, there’s not much statistical support that he can.
The 37-year-old didn’t pitch very well for the Mets last season. In 20 starts, Martinez had a 5.62 ERA and only struck out 87 batters in 109 innings. In fact, Martinez hasn’t won double-digit games since 2006 when he won …read more
Carlos Delgado and Jose Reyes Updates
July 12, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries
If you built your fantasy baseball team around the New York Mets, you’re likely sporting a poor record right about now. With Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran being injured, the Mets seem destined to complete another disappointing season.
However, as we head into the All-Star break, the Mets have gotten some good news regarding Jose Reyes and Carlos Delgado.
Reyes has a right leg injury but he recently was able to get out on the field and perform agility drills in front of manager Jerry Manuel.
Said Manuel: “It was very encouraging to watch him move as freely as he was …read more
