Mo' Goop

The Pickled Pecklers haven't played very well this week. When I check box scores, either on line or in the paper in the morning, and I see ugly outings like Brandon Webb's, or an obvious absence of hitting, I can't bear to look at the BABI standings. I checked them this morning, and it wasn't too bad. We've got to start getting RBI's. Potential trading partners, please note that when you ask for Cabrera.

I see Ken might be set up to pull away from the field. Plus, he's got keepers for the next BABI dynasty. Great managment. I believe if you check my blog for my post draft analysis, I indicated that I thought Ken had the best draft (after us, which was biased as I explained) and I said "Kudos to Any 9 who I sensed throughout were being pretty careful about their values."

Here are some Friday notes that caught my eye:

According to the Los Angeles Times, "Manager Jim Tracy said that hot-hitting Antonio Perez was not playing because he was not proficient at any position. Perez is uncomfortable at third base and too inexperienced to play outfield. Moving Jeff Kent to first base and playing Perez at second isn't an option, either, because Perez has been shaky there as well."

Kinda makes his light hitting .300 average pretty fantasy useless.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News, "Setup man Ugueth Urbina ran his scoreless, hitless innings streak to 8 1/3 innings with a scoreless, hitless eighth."

That’s pretty impressive. I haven’t heard Wagner’s name bandied about lately as trade bait, but this guy is waiting in the wings. He could also be a closer next year for someone. George bought him at a price that would make him keepable if he is.

According to the Rocky Mountain News, "The Rockies are trying to work out a deal that would send Desi Relaford to the San Francisco Giants and open a roster spot, but if that does not get done, they could send out infielder Eddy Garabito or designate Relaford for assignment. Relaford made his second start in a row, breaking an 0-for-33 skid with a single in the eighth inning."

Desi Relaford for nothing. That’s the answer to the Giants’ problems.

The Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News reports that "As it turns out, Cory Lidle's pitching problems might have less to do with his mechanics than his mental state. Lidle left the team yesterday and will be gone for an undetermined amount of time. The team explained Lidle's absence was necessary for "personal reasons." His pitching coach explained the reason for Lidle's last two starts the same way.

Maybe he could get an appointment with Tomko’s shrink.

Ken Griffey Jr. has managed to stay healthy the entire season and has put together an impressive season along the way. Griffey is currently batting .290 with 21 homeruns and 64 runs batted in. That is the most successful season he has been able to put together since the 2001 season when he finished with 22 homeruns and 65 runs batted in. Griffey would be a very large trading chip if he came with some kind of a guarantee. Unfortunately, those only come on cars and it doesn't appear anyone is willing to take on his expensive contract and gamble on his health despite his impressive numbers.

True in real baseball, true in fantasy baseball. We traded for Griffey from Lou a couple of years ago. He hit like crazy for 2 weeks, then went out for the season.