BRONX, NY - JULY 15: Carlos Marmol #49 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the 79th MLB All-Star Game at the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York on July 15, 2008. The...

...10, 2008 in Flushing, New York. The Marlins defeated the Mets 8-2. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images

...hits and RBI ground out RBI against the Tampa Bay Rays during game three of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 25, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac...

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

MLB: JUN 07 Mariners v Red Sox 7 June 2008: Boston Red Sox's Coco Crisp sides in...

CHICAGO - JULY 13: Pitcher Tim Lincecum #55 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during a MLB baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 13, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. The...

...Lincecum #55 of the San Francisco Giants high kicks his leg to deliver a pitch during a MLB baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 13, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. The...

Holliday traded to A's: Disastrous for fantasy owners

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the Monday trade that sent Matt Holliday to, of all places, Oakland.

NL Rookie of the Year: Soto shined at dark position

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy value of National League Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto.

AL Rookie of the Year: Longoria lives up to hype

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy exploits of AL Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria.

...Sox in the thrid inning of game two of the American League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs at Tropicana Field on October 11, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida

How this year's playoffs affect next season's fantasy drafts

Eric Karabell describes how lasting impressions from the playoffs will play into next season's draft-day decisions, for better or for worse.

Hot Stove Preview: Whose fantasy value is at stake this offseason?

Tristan H. Cockcroft identifies the 10 players whose value would fluctuate the most with an offseason team change.

MLB: JUL 20 Pirates v Rockies 20 July 2008: Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday hits a homerun against...

...in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Rays 4-3 to win the World Series. (Rich Pilling/MLB via Getty Images