Week 3 : No Roster Moves

This is a tough situation. I always want to be making moves. I figure with guys on the DL, I can add a new player, reserve the disabled player, and end up controlling more players. Controlling players I think is huge in this AL-only league. You know how excited you get when somebody pops up on a most-added list in your regular leagues? That hot young call-up, or guy breaking out, or the guy getting a chance at saves because of an injury to the incumbent closer? Yah, well in this league, he's already gone. Disappointing and frustrating.

This week, I have Mauer and Ryan Perry on the DL. That leaves me 2 slots to add from the free agent pool -- or more appropriately, the free-agent puddle. But I wasn't particularly enthused with any of the FA pitchers right now, and who wants to add a back-up catcher to their active line-up? I'll simply wait for both guys to come off the DL, though it pains me a bit to have dead spots in the active line-up.

The one guy I did want to make a bid on was Chris Davis. Following the injury to Josh Hamilton, he got called up this past week, reward for tearing up Triple-A once again. This is the same guy who was a starting 1B just two years ago. He's got power galore, and he hits is an uber-favorable hitters park.  Before the season started, I exchanged tweets with Chad Finn of the Boston Globe regarding Mitch Moreland. I said remember Chris Davis is there too! He said:

GlobeChadFinn Mar 22, 10:07pm via Web

@buzzonabudget Man, I STILL think Chris Davis is going to make it. He must have one glaring weakness he hasn't been able to fix.

 Here's the latest on Davis:

Chris Davis - 1B - Texas Rangers
Rangers recalled INF Chris Davis from Triple-A Round Rock.
Rangers manager Ron Washington plans to give Mitch Moreland some time in the outfield, so Davis could see some time at first base if he swings the bat well enough. The 25-year-old has had numerous chances in the big leagues, but has a .248 batting average and 278 strikeouts over 806 at-bats. He's worth an add in AL-only leagues based on his power potential. Apr. 13 - 12:34 pm  

With the solid Daric Barton at 1B, promising thumper Mark Trumbo at CI, and ROY-runner-up Danny Valencia at 3B, at I simply have no roster spot available to add Davis. To date, Davis hasn't had an at-bat.  His best shot at playing time is still probably a trade. So he'll end up being a missed opportunity of sorts, like the Legend of Sam Fuld. Ugh, I'm eating my heart out over here!