All the Wrong Cubs dropped six smackers on two second-sackers who are whacking the ball really well right now: $3-a-pop for Orlando Hudson and Ty Wigginton.
While Hudson's fast .412/.450/.588 start is probably not sustainable and he's bound to dip closer to his career line of .278/.337/.431, there's no denying he's providing a lot of value right now, much more so than Tadahito Iguchi, who was dropped.
On the F-A-A-B grading scale, I give this move an F for Fantastic Fast Start.
As for Wigginton, it should be noted that he is also eligible at 1B and 3B, which will be very helpful while Aramis Ramirez's wrist recovers. It also should be noted that this is Wigginton's second tour of duty with ATWC (First Tour: 4/23/06 - 5/4/06). This is veering on Man Crush territory. But, hey, what is there not to like about Wigg? He can handle the hot corner, he covers holes up the middle, and he sure can receive the ball with his foot on the sack.
On the F-A-A-B grading scale, I give this move a B for Brokebackish.
Speaking of second helpings, the Slipstream Starlings bought a steaming pile of Bartolo Colon for $1. Will the dirigible-sized pitcher crash or float this year?
Adam LaRoche -- owner of a lonely .088/.205/.206 start -- was exiled to free agent land, where he will happily flourish until someone else gives him a roster spot.
On the F-A-A-B grading scale, I give this move an F for Fool Me Once? Shame On You...
TransAction Mondays are provided by Commissioner Johnston for entertainment/reference purposes only and should be taken in the spirit in which they are written: with camaraderie and affection. TransActions are graded on the FAAB Scale, where F, A, A, and B represent whatever is convenient in any given week.
2 comments:
Shit, I almost picked up Podsednik. What grade would that've gotten?
I don't do the TransAction reports, myself, but from what I understand, they grade on a curve. Unfortunately, Podsednik can't hit a curve, so we'll never know.
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