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I play in a head-to-head points-based keeper league and I was given the opportunity to trade for Albert Pujols. The guy wanted Travis Hafner and Alfonso Soriano for Pujols and Kevin Youkilis. I just couldn't pull the trigger despite how great Pujols is. Please tell me that you guys understand why I turned that deal down?

- Malik Richardson, Marietta, GA

B.F.: Not only do I agree, but I think that you saved your season by not pulling the trigger. Don't get me wrong -- Albert Pujols is fantastic. He's probably the Fantasy MVP and has ridiculous numbers despite the fact that he spent a few weeks on the disabled list. He's putting up monster numbers and will be the key to many championship-wining Fantasy squads this season. But, in a standard CBS SportsLine.com head-to-head points league, Hafner is the No. 2 ranked offensive player in all of baseball. He's a stud. Alfonso Soriano is the No. 3 ranked hitter in the league -- also a stud! They have 50 homers between the two of them already! They're both Fantasy MVP candidates along with Big Albert. Pujols is good, but not that good.

Well, the minor leaguers I owned in a Head-to-Head keeper league have all gotten the call already this year. Now it is time to reload my minor-league pitchers for the future. Who would you suggest might be good bets for next year or the year after?

- John Darts, Dothan, AL

B.F.: I'd be all over Yankees prospect Phillip Hughes, who has been getting loads of attention lately. Check out my esteemed colleague Eric Mack's current Prospect Report, for a detailed background of the talented youngster. Homer Bailey, John Danks, Thomas Diamond and Jason Hirsh are some other intriguing pitching prospects that should make an impact by mid-2007.

I was thinking of giving up Alfonso Soriano and Price Fielder for Adam Dunn and Chad Billingsley. My league is a 10-team points-based Head-to-Head keeper with nine reserve spots It does not penalize Ks for Dunn. I'm thinking Billingsley is the real deal, and Soriano's trade value is at an all time high.

- Mike G., West Chester, PA

B.F.: Soriano has been an elite Fantasy player since 2001 and an elite power hitter since 2002. Why does everyone think it's a fluke? I don't get it. The guy is very, very good. In most cases, I'd advise you to keep him. Billingsley is a great prospect and should eventually be a great major-league pitcher -- but he's not going to be any better of a pitcher than Fielder will be a slugger. I'd keep Soriano and Fielder.

I'm in a highly competitive keeper league and getting the next young sensation at a free agent price tag is huge! I missed out on Ryan Howard last year. Do you project any young sluggers to be called up and have a second half like Ryan Howard did last year?

- John, Hackensack, MN

B.F.: Nobody is going to make an impact like Howard did last season. You can't expect a minor leaguer to come up and blast 22 homers with 63 RBI in only 312 at-bats on a regular basis. However, quite a few prospect should make some noise in Fantasy circles over the next few months. The best guy to target is Angels prospect Howie Kendrick, who is batting .373 with 13 homers and 59 RBI as a middle infielder for Triple-A Salt Lake. It looks like he's ready and he should replace Adam Kennedy fairly soon. Aaron Boone has been awful and Indians brass has started to sour on the third baseman, meanwhile Andy Marte is heating up at the hot corner for Triple-A Buffalo. Marte, who was acquired for Coco Crisp, would be a decent option if Cleveland makes the switch. However, the Indians have an even better prospect at Double-A Akron. Kevin Kouzmanoff is hitting .432 through 183 at-bats. Yes, .432! It's going to be interesting to see who the club prefers as the 3B of the future. Kouzmanoff isn't ready for the show at this point, though. A pair of Royals -- Billy Butler and Alex Gordon -- both appear to be future stars, but might not get the call until September. Delmon Young, Hunter Pence, Stephen Drew and Chris Iannetta round out the group of slugging prospects that I would try to stash for second-half production.

I currently have Dan Uggla, Jose Lopez and Brandon Phillips on my team. Which one of them should I trade for a starting pitcher? Also should I sell high on Alex Rios or keep him?

- Jacob Neidecker, Mankato, MN

B.F.: All three of those 2B are having nice seasons, so I would see who generates the most interest in your league. Personally, I'd keep Uggla and shop the other two. As for Rios, he's in the hospital! How can you sell high on someone when they're hospitalized? Keep him until he returns and hits a few homers -- then sell high.

Editor's note: Each week a CBS SportsLine Fantasy writer will sift through the hundreds of e-mails from Fantasy Baseball fanatics and address a handful that will benefit all owners. Send your questions to DMFantasyBaseball@cbs.com and maybe your question will be answered in this space! Be sure to include your name and hometown.