As you get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in a few weeks, please take a moment to think of John Lackey, because his worst nightmare just came true.

The 30-year-old righty, who posted a 12-5 record with a 3.75 ERA this past regular season, was probably licking his chops at the idea of feasting on feeble AL West lineups in 2009, boosting his numbers before hitting the market as a free agent in 2010. Read more »

Although the 2008 MLB free agency period has yet to set sail, one of the off-season’s biggest fish is already swimming towards the west coast.

The Oakland Athletics acquired outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies on Monday. In exchange, the Athletics are sending closer Huston Street, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and pitcher Greg Smith a mile high. Read more »

Free agency time again, and we take a look at some of the more dependable starting pitchers on your waiver wire. We also throw in some upside picks with left-handers Andrew Miller and Francisco Liriano; two guys bound to find a groove as summer approaches.

Veteran help can be found in large quantities, with Tim Redding, Mike Mussina and Daniel Cabrera leading the way. Here is a look at the latest free agent starting pitchers than can provide an immediate, and dependable addition to your fantasy squad. These players are available in at least 50 percent of ESPN.com leagues. Read more »

Here is a look at the latest free agent starting pitchers than can provide an immediate and dependable addition to your fantasy squad. These players are owned in less than 50 percent of fantasy leagues.

Veterans and young pitchers alike are on this week’s list, so different options are available for managers with different philosophies. Young left-handers Jon Lester, coming off Monday night’s no-hitter, and Adam Laffey are high-upside options, while Tim Redding, Mike Mussina and Daniel Cabrera are more known commodities. Read more »