Last Week's FAABathon

I keep seeking analysis of the trade deadline FAAB this past Friday but didn't want to necessarily post myself since I successfully secured a bulk of the talent available. But given no one else has stepped up, here it goes:

(1) David's Goliaths bid $42 for Mark Teixeira; waive Olmedo Saenz
other bids: Del Lords - $32 (Wilson Betemit), Tarantulas - $30 (Ryan Freel)

I was struck by two things... the Prowlers didn't bid and the Lords would have had him for $32 if not for the Goliaths. I guess everyone assumed a slew of $40+ bids.

(2) Slackers bid $24 for Tadahito Iguchi; waive Brendan Ryan
other bids: Wright Edition - $24 (Scott Speizio), TC Homers - $24 (Omar Quintanilla), David's Goliaths - $16 (Tony Graffanino), Raul's Doggy Dogs - $8 (Wes Helms), Jim Shorts - $7 (Chad Tracy)

I assumed I'd get him at $24. He's not necessarily a keeper but a very productive major leaguer who I'd think several owners would seek in trade.

(3) Slackers bid $24 for Octavio Dotel; waive Dan Wheeler
other bids: Raul's Doggy Dogs - $15 (John Grabow), TC Homers - $8 (Joe Smith)

Before his injury, I had delusions of him becoming the deadline FAAB closer like 2006 $24 pick ups Guardado, Cordero and Wickman. I still think he has a decent shot of being the 2008 closer somewhere and being effective in September.

(4) Slackers bid $24 for Ty Wigginton; waive Jared Saltalamacchia
other bids: Wright Edition - $24 (Mark Sweeney), Prowlers - $24 (Chris Burke), Jim Shorts - $24 (Damion Easley), Tarantulas - $12 (Ryan Langerhans), Lou Evil Sluggers - $12 (Chris Iannetta)

Another simple $24 bid for the Slackers, Wigginton clearly was interesting to a lot of owners. Ironically, the team that traded for him didn't even bid on him.

(5) David's Goliaths bid $16 for Luis Castillo; waive Adam Kennedy
other bids: Lou Evil Sluggers - $12 (Eric Bruntlett), Tarantulas - $11 (Jeff Conine)

I thought for sure the Jim Shorts would bid $24 for Castillo. Silly for him to think no one else was bidding $24 for Wigginton and passing on a productive 2B he could have certainly acquired. I look forward to his "comment" here.

(6) Jim Shorts bid $11 for Rob Mackowiak; waive Jose Cruz
other bid: Wright Edition - $6 (Hiram Bocachica)

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(7) Raul's Doggy Dogs bid $7 for Delwyn Young; waive Joe Borchard
other bids: Wright Edition - $6 (Cory Sullivan), Tubagoos - $6 (So Taguchi), Jim Shorts - $6 (Cesar Izturis)

One of my alternative strategies was going to bid for Young but I just couldn't see him cracking the Dodger outfield this year or next. Although given their offensive woes maybe he gets a shot. I told Erik prior to FAAB that Raul would most certainly be in the bidding here as he's a dodger fan... I mean a Red Sox fan... I mean a Yankee fan. Hey Raul, who do you root for anyway?

(8) Jim Shorts bid $7 for Joel Pineiro; waive Brandon Lyon

Jim was trying to talk me into Lyon's closer in waiting status last week. I guess he was trying to pull a fast one on me. Maybe I will claim him this week. Given Pineiro's bad WHIP in Seattle, I can't see him succeeding much. That said, maybe he will present a new look to NL batters. His first start (7IP no runs) suggests maybe he works in spots.

(9) Del Lords bid $5 for Bobby Livingstone; waive Kyle Davies

I scouted Livingstone a few weeks back but just couldn't bring myself to buy a starter in Cincinnati.

(10) Prowlers bid $5 for Scott Proctor; waive Oscar Villarreal
other bid: Jim Shorts - $5 (Shawn Chacon)

Here's a second attempted waiver by Jim Short marketed to me as a cheap saves long shot. And Jim wonders why I question his credibility in scouting deals between us. Proctor is a productive $5 pick up to save cap space if nothing else.

(11) Jim Shorts bid $5 for Tim Redding; waive Livan Hernandez

Livan has had his troubles but he seems at least equally spot-startable as Redding. At least Livan has pitched well in his career and has a good team behind him. Maybe Jim just grew tired of the temptation of starting Livan.

(12) Lou Evil Sluggers bid $5 for Chris Coste; waive Mike Lieberthal

Who is Chris Coste? Probably just the reason the Sluggers are successful year after year while the Slackers are has beens.

(13) Tarantulas claim Jo-Jo Reyes; waive John Van Benschoten
other claim: Lou Evil Sluggers (Paul Estrada)

I liked Jo-Jo but didn't think he was worth owning at $10 for 2008. The Tarantulas continue bargain hunting for staring pitching.

(14) Slackers claim Kevin Correia; waive Jason Hirsch
other claims: Prowlers (empty spot), Jim Shorts (Jon Lieber), David's Goliaths (Josh Hancock)

I actually like Correia as a closer for the Giants in 2008 but he needs to have a big September.