Week 9 in the AL Waiver Wire series assesses the value of Mike Napoli, John Lackey, Javier Vazquez, Corey Patterson (blasphemy, right?) and Jason Frasor among others … plus Jose Bautisa watch continues.

This week’s NL Waiver Wire features an underowned middle-of-the-order bat as well as a couple of catchers, some unlucky starting pitchers, a high-strikeout reliever and a starter pitching in the majors for the first time since 2007.

Another top 100 update has arrived, along with another batch of prospect notes.

My take on the great quant debate.

A potential way of handling season-ending injuries to keepers

Predicting which pitchers will sustain their high K rates despite small samples.

You should know your team’s weaknesses by now, here are some surprising players that can help you in specific areas.

Checking in on some outfielders of interest.

If he’s hurt and it’s a freak accident or ailment, he’s on my fantasy roster.

Featured in this week’s Waiver Wire are a few more potential save vultures, a rehabbing strikeout artist, and some useful bats in deeper leagues.