Albert

It usually isn't good news when a player pulls out of a competition, especially one where they would be representing their country. But, Albert Pujols of the Cardinals will not represent his country in the upcoming WBC and for you fantasy owners, this is might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Coming off a monster year with a bad elbow and now coming off surgery, the absence from the WBC might be a turning point for the 2009 fantasy season. Less time at the WBC gives him more time to prepare and be 110%. He said he is 100% healthy and if insurance issues weren't getting in his way he'd be representing the DR.

For owners of Pujols, you should be extremely happy to see him on the sidelines and slowly preparing for the 2009 season.

Just thinking about the numbers he could produce in 2009 makes me drool.