Paul Sporer
Scheduling Down the Stretch
June 30, 2009 12:30pm CDT
Sometimes a fantasy league's trade deadline tops that of the major league action as the contenders aim to get that missing piece for a stretch run. What follows is a look at the August and September home/road breakdown of some of the parks most known for favoring its hitters and some of the parks most known for favoring its pitchers. Why pay the extra prospect or draft pick that your trade partner requests for Ryan Spilborghs if he's going to spend most of September on the road where his OPS drops 100+ points? Maybe Ross Ohlendorf is worth it as a throw-in piece of deal if the Pirates will be at home for most of the final two months where he is actually usable.To continue reading, sign up for Owner's Edge below...
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