Would you take a moment to analyze my team ?

[loveface]

R. hernandez (SD- C )
M. Teixeira (Tex- 1B)
T. Iguchi ( CWS- 2B)
H. Blalock ( Tex- 3B)
O. Cabrera ( LAA- SS)
J. Damon (Bos- OF)
Lu. Gonzalez ( Ari- OF)
J. Lane ( Hou- OF)
C. Patterson ( ChC- Util)
S. Green ( Ari- 1B, OF) BENCH
L. Castillo ( Fla- 2B) BENCH
V. Wells ( Tor- OF) BENCH
C. Crisp ( Cle- OF) BENCH

J. Schmidt ( SF- SP)
M. Buehrle ( CWS- SP)
A. Pettitte ( Hou-SP)
Fr. Rodriquez ( LAA- RP)
D. Marte ( CWS- RP)
C. Shilling ( Bos- SP)
Z. Greinke ( KC- SP)
B. Arroyo ( Bos- SP)
E. Gagne (LAD- RP)

I just dont seem to be making any great strides in my fanatsy league, this is the first one I have played in, so would appreciate any suggestions anyone might have as to how to move up in the standings. I am currently 7th place in a league of 12

Thanks much

Maddygirl

[decktard]

I hate to make this sound like a pep talk... but your team looks very solid... especially your pitching. I'm assuming this is a 12 team.

I'd stick it out and not tinker too much. In a couple more weeks you should start to see which stats you're falling behind in and you could possibly work some trades to make strides in those areas.

Be patient... I don't see a need to do TOO much just yet.

[theowannabe23]

Not to be a broken record... But that's a good lookin' team overall. It's still early my friend... give yourself time to get everyone healthy and get their bats going (especially Texiera)... plus, iguchi should start running some too...

Good luck!

[Snuff]

I agree i have such a hard time in fantasy baseball cause as my wife says " Why dont you just be patient!"

[loveface]

Good sounding advice from you all so far- Being new to this, patience is something I'm going to have to learn- My first instincts have been to trade everyone and start over

Very much appreciate the support

Maddygirl

[AT]

Start Castillo, bench Iguchi. If holds is not a category you should not have Marte on your team. Look to add a closer (Turnbow, Burgos, Wuertze, Borowski DL) are all good candidates to be available on waivers or as free agents. I'd also consider trading Vernon Wells for a closer.