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2010

Waiver Wire Offseason: NL

April 02, 2010
A 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: NL

March 26, 2010
On 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: NL

March 19, 2010
This 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: NL

March 12, 2010
This 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: NL

March 05, 2010
This 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 Index

February 26, 2010
An index of all players covered in the NL Waiver Wire column

Waiver Wire Offseason: NL

February 26, 2010
Outfielders 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: NL

February 19, 2010
In 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: NL

February 12, 2010
This 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: NL

February 05, 2010
It'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: NL

January 29, 2010
It'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: NL

January 22, 2010
We 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: NL

January 15, 2010
Two 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: NL

January 08, 2010
This 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: NL

January 01, 2010
Happy 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.

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