I'm guessing getting Dan Haren on a resonable contract for the next 3 1/2 years for a pittance is a good signal that we have a buyer's market on our hands in 2010. Here's hoping your fantasy team makes out like the Angels at the deadline, not the D'Backs. Terrible deal.
Haren's status doesn't change much for fantasy. He may win more games, but the rest stays the same. He goes to the more difficult league, but the ballpark effects should negate that pretty well. I'm going to call it a very slight win for his value, but not enough to make me think of him in a different light.
Actually, most established players who are dealt at the deadline (Haren and Cliff Lee included) will not see much of a change in value. Stars are stars and they can play anywhere. For fantasy purposes, the players who probably fluctuate in value the most are relief pitchers. If you are in a league where saves are at a premium and all other relievers are worthless, you'll want to keep close tabs on the market. Could Octavio Dotel be dealt? Evan Meek or Joel Hanrahan could gain value. What about Matt Capps? Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard anyone? What's going to happen with the Toronto bullpen? If you have the roster space now, it is a good idea to make speculative plays on some of these guys. What's the worst thing that could happen, you drop them in a week? If you don't have the roster space, this week is a good week to keep your ear to the door and be ready to act quickly when a deal is made.
Cheers,
TFAM
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