July Stat Look

Friday, July 29, 2005 | Feedback | Print Entry

Friday: By the time this weekend ends, a lot could change. Or a lot might not. Just because everyone's talking about the Sunday MLB trade deadline doesn't mean key players are actually going to change teams. And for our purposes, it doesn't mean it will affect fantasy.

Could it be that Shawn Chacon is the best pitcher moved? This guy is 2-20 since July 2003. That's not a misprint.

Anyway, since we don't know for sure whether A.J. Burnett, Randy Winn, Danys Baez, a Reds outfielder and even Manny Ramirez will be moved, let's discuss the 99 percent of players who aren't in trade talks.  
 

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  • Eric Karabell Eric Karabell

    Eric Karabell is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He has covered fantasy sports for ESPN since 2001, specializing in baseball and football. Eric is the host of the Baseball Today Podcast, is seen several times a week on ESPNEWS and contributes to ESPN The Magazine. He has been honored twice as fantasy sports writer of the year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, and his blog was named best fantasy baseball series for 2007.

    Eric grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, and accordingly, favors all Philly teams first, his fantasy teams second. He previously served as ESPN.com's lead NBA editor, and is a former Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer sports writer. Eric is also the author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments," published by Source Books and available in bookstores and online.

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