As the All-Star Break approaches, the teams at the top of theFantasy Baseballranking will be more aggressive in the trade offer.
They aim to tighten the roster, hold onto the star performers, and sell off incredible players on a regular basis. Even if you are in a position to raise your ranking, you need to be careful. These opportunistic fantasy managers approach you like a sheep-dressed wolf and try to market to players who may regret having won.
If your competitors are well in the stolen base category, beware of Jon Berti's deal. The veteran Utilityman is an absolute beast in the Marlins base pass, swiping 12th base in the last 12 games and 21st base in the previous season. He's been a staple of the lineup throughout June, but his playing time is directly related to both Joey Wendle and Brian Anderson's injuries.
Bertie has 81 at-bats for the weekend I recorded it. His June at bat is in stark contrast to the 52 at bats two months ago. Pinch runners may open up additional opportunities, but when Wendle and Anderson return, we can expect Don Mattingly to return to his original lineup.
Another skeptical player is Isaac Paredes in Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old infielder was touted as an important factor coming to the raise in the Austin Meadows trade. Paredes hit four home runs in two games against the Yankees last week.
When a player gets the attention of such media, a hard-working waiver hound catches him and immediately tries to take advantage of the promotion. If Paredes was on another team, he might be able to see the way to a normal turn at bat, but when Brandon Lowe and Wander Franco come back, he doesn't have much of a chance. Manager Kevin Cash may be mixed with his rescuer, but he has his favorites in the field and doesn't like to ruin his defenses.
Not all fantasy players try to sell you an invoice for an item in the first place, but you need to be careful when making a deal. Many times, the owner looks at the player's latest stats and does not take the situation into account. Do your homework and learn about all the players who come your way. At-bats are important to your fantasy team, so make sure you get the real thing.
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