Erik Bedard Trade Official

With the deal finally being official, here's how it breaks down fantasy-wise:

Erik Bedard: He'll get a little more run support, he'll be playing in a weaker division (no Yankees and Red Sox), and he'll be pitching in a better pitchers' park. Basically, his value goes up moderately. With this trade, I have him ranked as the third best starting pitcher in fantasy baseball behind only Santana and Peavy.

Adam Jones: Not a whole lot changes. Slightly better hitters' park and he should see plenty of playing time, so maybe a slight bump up in value.

George Sherrill - I love this guy. I know he's going to be 31 this year and he doesn't have a whole lot of name recognition, but in his major league career he has a 9.7 K/9 rate, including an 11.0 mark last year. I don't see any way he isn't the O's closer. If you're looking for a sleeper at closer, look no further.