Maddux still wanted, dealt to Dodgers

After all these years, Greg Maddux is still getting it done.

Never one to overpower hitters, Maddux's laser-like control has extended his career to age 42, where his ERA is still under 4, albiet just barely at 3.99.

On Monday, he was traded yet again to yet another contender. 

The Dodgers have reportedly acquired Maddux, who has 353 wins and a 3.14 career ERA, for a player to be named later.

One of the guys you just can't help root for, Maddux winning a World Series would be a fitting end to his career, although not to Cubs fans. A Dodgers championship would mean at least 101-year drought for a championship to the north siders.

Maddux could very well put the Dodgers over the hump as they are locked in a tie with the Diamondbacks at 64-60.

Can you imagine a Dodgers-Cubs NLCS with Maddux and Zambrano squaring off in Wrigley? Ghost of the past vs. the present. 

This is why baseball is great. Forget fantasy for a moment. It's the players and personalities that make the game what it is.

In part, I guess, it's why fantasy is so popular as well. We like to pull for individuals to succeed just as much as teams sometimes.

The Mad Dog may be the last player ever to win 350 games and because of that, we should be pulling for L.A. to make a run in these playoffs.

OK, a small run.

Fantasy spin: Maddux was pitching in a pitcher's paradise but Dodgers Stadium is not too far behind Petco. Look for similar ERA and WHIP numbers and an uptick from his 6 wins this year. His run support has been atrocious and with the new Manny-energized Dodgers, 4-5 wins in September is possible.