Waiver Wire Offseason: AL

Rob—

I’d agree that either Verlander or Lester is a better buy/keep than Carpenter, largely due to age and injury risk. Verlander and Lester are young, so their performance may be a bit shakier, and I’m with you that Verlander will need one more good season to show me he’s truly a great pitcher.

But the risk-aversion strategy I typically employ would put either of them ahead of The Original CC, who hasn’t had a healthy season since 2006. He could outperform either if healthy, but that’s a big “if.”

Thanks for the article. I knew Jones tailed off there but I didn’t know it was that bad.  I think I have to keep him at $3, but I will make sure to have a solid backup plan in CF.

Is there a set of links to past offseason waiver wire posts or a collection of all the players that have been covered?  I know I have read them all but I’m scared I’ll suggest one that’s already been done.

My request (if you’re still taking) is Ervin Santana

Uehara coming up tomorrow!  Ervin Santana covered last week:

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/fantasy/archives_art/2009/10/23/