News: The Red Sox sent RHP Lincoln Holdzkom outright to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday. He had been designated for assignment.
Analysis: Holdzkom is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now.
News: The Red Sox designated RHP Lincoln Holdzkom for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Holdzkom is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues right now.
News: The Red Sox optioned RHP Craig Hansen, RHP Lincoln Holdzkom, C George Kottaras and INF/OF Chris Carter to Triple-A Pawtucket of the IL on Monday.
Analysis: Hansen's luster as a prospect has been relatively lost in recent years, while Kottaras and Carter figure to help the Red Sox in some capacity this season. All of these players are nothing more than low-end options for the deepest of AL-only leagues, barring injury that might open up a more significant role for one of them.
News: Moving Curt Schilling (shoulder) to the 60-day DL cleared space for Boston to sign right-hander Lincoln Holdzkom to the team's 40-man roster. Holdzkom pitched for the Red Sox in the minors last season. He was selected by Philadelphia in the Rule-5 draft last December, but was placed on waivers this week.
Analysis: Holdzkom is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the Red Sox and the deepest of AL-only leagues if he gets time on the roster this season. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: RP Lincoln Holdzkom cleared waivers Wednesday and became a free agent after the Phillies released him. Holdzkom was selected by the Phillies in the winter meeting draft (Rule 5) in December from the Red Sox.
Analysis: Holdzcom split last season between Double-A and Triple-A, going a combined 5-1 with one save and a 2.97 ERA in 63 2/3 innings. He held opponents to a combined .231 average and right-handed batters to a .198 average. Some team will likely take a flier on Holdzkom, but it is safe to ignore him in Fantasy leagues at this time.
News: The Phillies selected Lincoln Holdzcom from the Red Sox in the Rule-5 draft. Holdzcom, a native of Pasadena, Calif., pitched for Mesa in the Arizona Fall League in 2007 and has a career record of 10-19 with a 2.70 ERA (81 ER, 270 innings) in 177 games (eight starts).
Analysis: Holdzcom split last season between Double- and triple-A Pawtucket, going a combined 5-1 with one save and a 2.97 ERA in 63 2/3 innings. He held opponents to a combined .231 average and right-handed batters to a .198 average. The Rule-5 pick will have to remain on the Phillies' roster all year or be offered back to the Red Sox for cash. Regardless, he is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: RHP Lincoln Holdzkom, who was claimed by the Astros in the Rule V Draft, has cleared outright waivers and been returned to the Cubs organization Monday.
Analysis: Holdzkom proved unworthy of a big-league roster spot and will likely spend the year in the minor leagues. He's not a big enough prospect to consider even in the deepest of long-term keeper leagues either at this point.
News: According to the team's official site, Astros GM Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner will have to make a decision this spring on Rule 5 pick Lincoln Holdzkom, who has to either make the club or be sent back to the Cubs. Holdzkom, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound right-hander, caught the attention of management during Nolan Ryan's Elite Pitchers Camp. "He's really impressive," Purpura said. "We knew he was a big guy, but he's a huge guy. He could be interesting. He gives you more flexibility. If a guy like him is equal to another guy who's got options [on his contract], you can start the season with a guy like [Holdzkom], see what he can do at this level and option another guy out. That's inventory. You're always trying to keep that inventory up."
Analysis: In three different stops last season in the Cubs organization, Holdzkom went 2-3 with a 1.76 ERA in 25 appearances. Holdzkom would be nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues if he were to make the team.
News: The Astros picked RHP Lincoln Holdzkom in the Rule 5 draft.
Analysis: Holdzkom would be nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues if he were to make the team.
News: The Marlins outrighted RHP Lincoln Holdzkom, 22, to Triple-A Albuquerque, clearing him from the 40-man roster.
Analysis: Holdzkom has a nice arm, averaging over 11 strikeouts per nine inning in his three brief minor-league seasons. He projects as a reliever.
