by Scott Butler Vance Worley’s emergence on the MLB scene was easily one of the nicest surprises for the 2011 Phillies. But what kind of story will unfold for Worley in 2012? Worley went from mediocre minor leaguer to dominant major leaguer overnight, going 7-1 with a 2.02 ERA in his first 11 starts with
Why The Mariners Will Not Sign Prince Fielder
There is a strong argument that Prince Fielder to the Mariners is a natural fit, maybe even the most natural fit in baseball at this point. The only other seemingly obvious teams are the Nationals and Rangers (though the Rangers keep saying they aren’t interested, and Yu Darvish is going to be a huge investment,
Montini’s Sophomore Multi-Sport Athlete Austin Kline: Illinois Player to Watch
Austin Kline, the 5’11″, 185 lb., sophomore at Montini Catholic High School-Lombard (Class of 2014); playing with the MaxBat Sponsored 16U National Team, just recently finished showcasing his skills at the Pastime Wood Bat Showcase 17U/18U Games that were held at the University of Notre Dame’s baseball complex this past Fall weekend of October 1st
Barry Bonds Appeals Sentence
Former baseball player Barry Bonds was sentenced on Dec. 16 to 30 250 hours of community service, two years of probation and 30 days worth of house arrest for obstruction of justice. He was found guilty back in April after a three-week trial and was sentenced by Susan Illston, a U.S. District Court Judge. Illston
Jimmy Rollins To Re-Sign With Phillies
By: Ribbie3b The contract length offered and eventually settled on by the Phillies and short-stop Jimmy Rollins was not exactly what Jimmy and his agent expected, but it was long enough to land J-Roll back in Philadelphia for atleast 3 more years. The agreement will net Rollins $33MM over the next three years with an
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Every Position in 2012
By: Dear Mr. Fantasy Fantasy baseball owners are no different than anyone else. Whether you are looking to buy a car, invest in a stock, pick up a CD of your favorite band or draft a player for your fantasy roster, everyone is searching for a deal. In fantasy sports, deals come in the form
NL MVP Ryan Braun Fails Drug Test
A host of free agency signings has meant baseball’s been in the headlines quite a bit the last week or so, especially with the LA Angels signing Albert Pujols to a $254 million contract. However, the publicity was all negative on Dec. 10 when it was reported that 2011 National League MVP Ryan Braun of
The Disappointment Roster of 2011
Not every place on your team’s roster is inhabited by players playing up to or beyond their perceived talent or capabilities. Sometimes you are stuck with a player whose best time has passed or has a nagging injury affecting stats or simply falls off a cliff. The question that comes with these players is “why?”.
Top Ten Fantasy Baseball First Basemen for the 2012 Season
It is often said that you cannot win your fantasy baseball league without a premier player manning first base on your roster. While this may not be entirely true, you may want to consider utilizing a top pick (or keeper slot) on an elite first baseman to solidify your roster. Whether you are in a
Don’t Count The Brewers Out For 2012
Last winter, the Milwaukee Brewers took a look at the NL landscape, their team as constructed, and the impending free agency of their best player, and decided that this was the year to go for it. They made big trades for starting pitchers Zach Greinke and Shaun Marcum and made their best play at winning



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