Most Interesting Add Transactions of the Past Week #1

Most Interesting Add Transactions of the Past Week #1

Swami Takes Time For an Analysis Review

I thought it would be interesting for the Swami to review the add/drops and waiver wire moves made in the first week of league activity.  Keep in mind, I don’t know what was in anyone’s head and their reasoning behind their transactions.  Rather, think this as an outsiders view of what going on in the league.

The following report does not include the add/drop moves immediately following or draft.  Those changes were reflected in the Roster Grids I sent to all of you, along with the Swami’s 2010 forecast for all teams and predictions as where they finish at the end of the regular season period. 

Last – comments were made at the time of the transaction.  Subsequent activities or status of the players may of changed since.

Baseman

04/11 - Added Bengie Molina (SF - C) 

A proven and valuable backup catcher.

Stars

04/11 - Added Clay Buchholz (Bos - SP) and dropped Kelly Johnson (Ari - 2B) 

A very good SP prospect and pickup Swami believes.

04/08 - Added Luis Castillo (NYM - 2B) and dropped Felipe López (StL - 2B) 

Swami said this move does make a lot of sense.

Ageless One

04/11 - Added Justin Duchscherer (Oak - SP) and dropped Mark Teahen (CWS - 1B,3B,RF) 

Picked up a decent longshot for his pitching staff.  He had a very favorable first start  and showed he can still get the job done. 

Reds

04/11 - Added Hideki Matsui (LAA - Util) and dropped Johnny Damon (Det - LF) 

Swami has mixed emotions in this move for he likes both players.  However he sez, the more valuable guy just could be the one acquired by this team.  I don’t believe Damon will be a free agent for long.

04/10 - Added Rod Barajas (NYM - C) and dropped Skip Schumaker (StL - 2B,LF,RF) 

Interesting speculation here Sez Swami.  Barajas is a power hitter and if he gets good time behind the plate, l would expect  him to get his fair share of good stats

Tenn Hitters

04/09 - Added Kevin Gregg (Tor - RP) and dropped Joel Piñeiro (LAA - SP) 

Swami believes Kevin Gregg may be one legit closer in waiting and should be kept.  Joel Pineiro could be a good starter, but I figure Gregg would be more appropriate for the Hitters roster.  

04/07 - Added Édgar Rentería (SF - SS) and dropped James Loney (LAD - 1B) 

I consider it very fortunate for Tenn to grab this guy before the West Coast  manager who loves the Giants did.  You caught him sleeping at the switch Swami thinks.  Edgar Renteria  has been a very consistent hitter and will continue to be for San Francisco.

Coyote Utley

04/10 - Added Shaun Marcum (Tor - SP,RP) and dropped Justin Masterson (Cle - SP,RP) 

Highly rated prospect for the Blue Jays looks decent to the Swami – much better than Mastersons chance with Oakland.

04/10 - Added Jeremy Bonderman (Det - RP) and dropped Ryan Theriot (ChC - SS) 

Swami thought this was a great pick-up, but Coyote changed his mind, replacing him later in the day.

Zonk

04/07 - Added Barry Zito (SF - SP) and dropped David DeJesús (KC - LF,RF) 

Swami likes this move for it is a good chance that Barry Zito could have an exceptional year.  Keep in mind he sez,  Zito finished 2009 strongly.

New York Uticans

04/07 - Added Troy Glaus (Atl - 1B) 

Picked up to use in place of a player on DL.  Swami figured he chose this player because he will be eligible at 1B in a few days.