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About Michael StreetNote: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Michael Street's ArticlesSpecial: Mike's NL Waiver Wire IndexClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLApril 02, 2010A nice, well-rounded basket of goodies in my final Waiver Wire column: stud CA Brian McCann of the Atlanta Braves, rising 1B Joey Votto and OF Justin Upton, along with lefty SP Wandy Rodriguez and Cincinnati closer Francisco Cordero. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLMarch 26, 2010On offense, we look at the powerful Andre Ethier, the speedy Michael Bourn, and the powerful and speedy Brandon Phillips, while our pitching focuses on the young fireballer Ubaldo Jimenez and the fragile fireballer Rafael Soriano. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLMarch 19, 2010This week, we look at a bounceback year from Derrek Lee, the awful second halves of Raul Ibanez and Brad Hawpe, and the future for an up-and-coming Clayton Kershaw and a down-and-going Johan Santana. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLMarch 12, 2010This week's WW Offseason examines the chance for a breakout from Jeff Clement, a rebound from Philadelphia's Cole Hamels, or continuing production from Houston's Bud Norris and Arizona's Mark Reynolds, as well as whether Nick Hundley is a good investment. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLMarch 05, 2010This week focuses on the NL Central, with a look at Milwaukee 2B Rickie Weeks, St. Louis' new 2B Felipe Lopez, Pittsburgh's new-ish LF Lastings Milledge, plus young pitchers Homer Bailey of Cincinnati and (just so the NL West doesn't feel left out) young-ish Jason Hammel of Colorado. Waiver Wire IndexFebruary 26, 2010An index of all players covered in the NL Waiver Wire column Waiver Wire Offseason: NLFebruary 26, 2010Outfielders and pitchers from Florida and Cincinnati take center stage this week, along with a host of Johns, as we look at Marlins Cameron Maybin and Chris Volstad, Reds Jonny Gomes and Johnny Cueto, and the Mets' John Maine. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLFebruary 19, 2010In honor of President's Day, we look at four Washington Nationals—new Nats Adam Kennedy and Chien-Ming Wang, along with reader requests Josh Willingham and Elijah Dukes—plus rising ace Yovani Gallardo of the Brewers. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLFebruary 12, 2010This week, we look at three outfielders (Jason Bay, Carlos Gonzalez and Chris Young) as well as pitchers Ricky Nolasco and Billy Wagner. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLFebruary 05, 2010It's an all-request week, as we look at the Nationals' closer situation, an aging Lance Berkman, the youthful Colby Rasmus and Everth Cabrera, and the developing Nate Schierholtz. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLJanuary 29, 2010It's an all-news week on Waiver Wire, with a bunch of recent signings and arbitration-avoidance deals to talk about. Carlos Ruiz and Bengie Molina step back behind the dish in Philly and San Fran, and Hunter Pence gets his payday from Houston, while Doug Davis returns to Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh gets a closer in Octavio Dotel. Check out our new Index, too! Waiver Wire Offseason: NLJanuary 22, 2010We go hitter-heavy this week with our newsmakers, Dan Uggla and Adam LaRoche, and the latest 2009 Roto Countdown members Todd Helton and Tommy Hanson, plus reader request Drew Stubbs. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLJanuary 15, 2010Two new signees, Aubrey Huff and Brett Myers, headline this week's column, with reader request (and new Diamondback 2B) Kelly Johnson, while continuing to count down 2009's top roto producers with the saber-reliable Adam Dunn and hot rookie arm J.A. Happ. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLJanuary 08, 2010This week, we start our countdown of the top 2009 NL roto producers with two closers and two outfielders. During the countdown, I'll also add on special requests (like this week's Delwyn Young) or newsworthy players (like this week's Matt Holliday). Waiver Wire Offseason: NLJanuary 01, 2010Happy New Year from Waiver Wire! On the first day of 2010, we'll look at "Where Did They Come From?" guys Garrett Jones and Randy Wells, "Where Did He Go?" Stephen Drew, and "When Will He Get Here?" Tim Alderson. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLDecember 25, 2009Waiver Wire Offseason doesn't stop working, even on Christmas Day! For your gift, we continue with a trio of young outfielders: Dexter Fowler, Jordan Schafer and Andrew McCutchen. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLDecember 18, 2009This week's offseason NL Waiver Wire looks at the SS good enough to make Milwaukee get rid of J.J. Hardy, the 3B good enough to make Colorado get rid of Garret Atkins, and another great young San Francisco pitcher. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLDecember 11, 2009We fast-forward a bit, in order to highlight more of the Graphical Player 2010. We'll start the countdown—or, really, count-up—to the top NL roto producers of 2009. This week, we look at RBI stalwart Carlos Lee, the concussion-challenged David Wright, and young phenom Josh Johnson. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLDecember 04, 2009Catcher is one of the tightest positions in a fantasy team, so we look at two 2009 backstop disappointments, as well as the enigmatic pitcher Joe Blanton, to see how all three might perform in 2010. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLNovember 27, 2009It's Brewerfest on the NL Waiver Wire, as we look at Milwaukee's future in its biggest hitting prospect, its present with a struggling RF, and the past with a former All-Star pitcher. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLNovember 20, 2009This week's NL offseason coverage looks at two top-flight young pitchers and where Jake Fox might appear in a baseball game—and how he might perform. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLNovember 13, 2009The oft-derided Jeff Francoeur, the up-and-coming Kyle Blanks, and a still-green Scott Elbert get a long look at this week's examination of NL players with offseason questions. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLNovember 06, 2009Two middle infielders—well, maybe one-and-a-half infielders—and a young lefty reliever take center stage on this week's look at the 2010 outlook for notable NL players. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLOctober 30, 2009This week, we look at a Cy Young candidate and two young sluggers coming off wrist injuries to speculate on their immediate and long-term futures. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLOctober 23, 2009This week's NL offseason Waiver Wire wins the Colorado Trifecta: a look at the Rockies' crowded outfield and one of its breakout SPs. Waiver Wire Offseason: NLOctober 16, 2009Now that the waiver wires are inactive, we look at some 2009 NL players whose offseason situations should be watched closely. Waiver Wire: NL 2009 Hits and MissesOctober 02, 2009At the end of the season, we take a look back at my five best—and five worst—recommendations for 2009 waiver wire pickups. Waiver Wire: NLSeptember 25, 2009As the season winds down, Waiver Wire looks at eight NL end-of-the-year options for you, including three spot-start pitchers and three players fighting for a 2010 position. Waiver Wire: NLSeptember 18, 2009This week's possible NL pickups include two catchers, two middle infielders, and two hot relievers. Waiver Wire: NLSeptember 11, 2009Two hot bats, two Padres pitchers, and one nearly forgotten fireballer highlight this week's potential NL pickups. Waiver Wire: NLSeptember 04, 2009Two one-dimensional hitters, two possible closers, and one future All-Star catcher top the list of possible NL additions for your fantasy team. Waiver Wire: NLAugust 28, 2009A new source of steals and Brad Lidge's potential replacement top the list of this week's potential NL pickups. Waiver Wire: NLAugust 21, 2009Smoltz, Wagner, three OF HR threats and two Cubs with new opportunities highlight this week's potential NL pickups. Waiver Wire: NLAugust 14, 2009A trio of outfielders, a speedy shortstop, and two ahead-of-the-curve SP choices top the list of this week's potential NL pickups. Waiver Wire: NLAugust 07, 2009A look at a few more NL pitching arrivals, along with some good MIFs and OF pickups. Waiver Wire: NLJuly 31, 2009This week's NL waiver wire pickups looks at position players traded to the NL, the post-purge Pittsburgh infield situation, and prospect Bud Norris. Waiver Wire: NLJuly 24, 2009Some deeper league pitching options, Colorado's new starting left fielder and Cincinnati's new starting catcher are part of this week's analysis of possible NL roster additions. Waiver Wire: NLJuly 17, 2009A Bowker, a Baker, and a no-hit thrower are three of the eight NL players discussed this week. Waiver Wire: NLJuly 10, 2009It's 90s Throwback Week on the NL Waiver Wire, examining whether Luis Castillo and Jamie Moyer (along with six much younger players) can help your fantasy team. Waiver Wire: NLJuly 03, 2009This week's potential NL pickups include three MIFs and four SPs, both old and young. Waiver Wire: NLJune 26, 2009Marlins' closing options and top prospect Kyle Blanks highlight this week's NL free agents to consider. Waiver Wire: NLJune 19, 2009Pickups from the Rockies and Padres highlight this week's NL free agents to consider. | ||||