Buy Low/Sell High June 23rd (Shields, Matsui)
Buy Low: James Shields
Key Stats:
| Pitcher: | BABIP | K/BB | PTO% | qERA | ERA Dif | P/IP |
| Hitter: | BABIP | P/PA | BB/SO | GB/FB | HR/FB | |
| 2008 | 0.308 | 4.110 | 31.6% | 3.61 | 0.327 | 14.63 |
| 2007 | 0.287 | 5.11 | 31.89% | 3.37 | 0.482 | 14.78 |
| 2006 | 0.334 | 2.74 | 29.19% | 4.08 | 0.763 | 15.99 |
So far James might be best known for his part in the Coco Crisp brawl but he has been pitching excellent for the Tampa Bay Rays even if his 4-5 record doesn’t show it. He’s in the elite level of control and gets people out easy enough that he can continue to go late into games. He’s someone who can really help you out in terms of K’s, ERA, and WHIP. He’s the perfect kind of guy who you should try to buy low, he’s 1 step below superstar but will help your team each and every day he goes out there.
Shields, James SP TB for Rios, Alex RF TOR
Shields, James SP TB for Escobar, Yunel SS ATL
Shields, James SP TB for Soria, Joakim RP KC
Sell High: Hideki Matsui
Key Stats: | Pitcher: | BABIP | K/BB | PTO% | qERA | ERA Dif | P/IP |
| Hitter: | BABIP | P/PA | BB/SO | GB/FB | HR/FB | |
| 2008 | 0.323 | 3.77 | 3.29 | 1.786 | 12.50% | |
| 2007 | 0.268 | 4.03 | 3.18 | 1.437 | 17.61% | |
| 2006 | 0.282 | 4.06 | 3.13 | 1.000 | 13.56% | |
Hideki’s run of usefulness may be nearing its end. What little he has produced so far has been partly attributable to luck as his BABIP is well off his career norms. He has been slightly more selective at the plate but he has been hitting many many more GB than FB this year. On top of this he’s not hitting as many HRs per FB as he has previously. He’s at the age (much like Damon) where he will not be an automatic in the lineup as various nicks and bruises will add up. Thankfully his name and his team name will help you get a good chunk of change in return.
Lilly, Ted SP CHC and Matsui, Hideki LF NYY for Holliday, Matt LF COL
Matsui, Hideki LF NYY for Chamberlain, Joba RP NYY
Matsui, Hideki LF NYY for Braun, Ryan J. 3B MIL
