We were going to do just 5 and 5 “hits” and “misses” from Heater-sponsored Waiver Wire columns, but some “bonus” reviews found their way in…

California and Carolina League hardware is being handed out, and some of the brightest young stars in the game are the recipients.

With over 300 plate appearances logged on the 2009 season, there is still a great deal of debate as to what kind of player Garrett Jones is. Should we view him as the next great Quad-A reclamation, or the next Shane Spencer?

How a derivatives market may hold some answers to evaluating fantasy team performance.

Reviewing his stellar 2009 and looking forward to 2010.

Is Chase Utley really all alone as the No. 1 second baseman? There have been many improved second basemen, but perhaps Ben Zobrist has been the biggest surprise.

Fear and loathing in the last week of the season

Roy Halladay has only so many arms.

This will be the last player-picker episode for Waiver Wire, with season-end reviews coming next week. With playoffs going, feel free to ask questions about players other than these eight, and we’ll try to reply promptly.

As the season winds down, Waiver Wire looks at eight NL end-of-the-year options for you, including three spot-start pitchers and three players fighting for a 2010 position.