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
Phillies Offseason Free Agent/Payroll Breakdown
October 17, 2011 1 Comment
What can the Phillies do to improve the team in 2012? With $114 million already committed to 10 players, there isn’t much wiggle room with the Phillies payroll. Obviously lots of things will change over the next few months, but I’m going to give you a rough idea of what the Phillies can and cannot
Angels Release Pitching Prospect Scott Kazmir
June 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
The Angels gave up on former Rays ace Scott Kazmir, releasing the once- promising starter. Kazmir, 27, was given his release Wednesday as the Angels closed out a three-game series in Seattle. Once among baseball’s most exciting young pitchers, and a two-time All-Star with Tampa Bay, Kazmir has declined rapidly since being acquired by the
MLB To Realign Its Teams?
June 13, 2011 9 Comments
By Peter Christian ESPN’s Buster Olney is reporting that Major League Baseball Officials are discussing a divisional and league realignment that would leave both the American League and National League with 15 teams. As a person that has been pushing this idea on friends and colleagues for years, I’m all for it. As Olney reports,
Jeff Berry Wants An MLB Rule Change After Buster Posey Hit
June 1, 2011 3 Comments
Last week, San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey broke a bone in his lower left leg when he was hit by Florida Marlins’ Scott Cousins at home plate. Posey was blocking the plate in the 12th inning as Cousins reached home, hoping to score the go-ahead run and earn a victory for his team. In
Jose Reyes to Toronto Blue Jays?
May 26, 2011 Leave a Comment
According to the NY Times, The Blue Jays among other teams have been monitoring the situation of the New York Mets and Jose Reyes. With Fred Wilpon’s recent published comments and the Mets’ financial distress paint a dreary picture for the team’s prospects of re-signing Jose Reyes. But there are other teams that have the
Jason Giambi- Hitter of Homeruns
May 26, 2011 Leave a Comment
Jason Giambi was once one of the most feared sluggers in the game, but now is a shell of his former self. However, he’s experiencing a bit of a renaissance over the last week. The 40 year old 1B/PH is only batting .231 this season playing for the Colorado Rockies, but that average isn’t anything
What The Number 31 Means To Chicago
December 10, 2010 Leave a Comment
Take a look around the major leagues, team by team, and there are numbers that define the franchise. In Boston, it is Ted Williams’ familiar Number 9. Number 44 in Atlanta is synonymous with Hank Aaron. And in New York, well…in New York, the Yankees have too many to mention. On May 3, the Chicago
Run Prevention; Paradigm Shift or Excuse?
April 5, 2010 Leave a Comment
Over the past decade, offensive prowess became synonymous with winning baseball. The AL East titans, the Red Sox and Yankees engaged in a race to install bashers at each of the nine positions in the batting order. The rest of Major League Baseball, at least the teams that wanted to contend, followed a similar track.
This Years Top Breakout Candidates Article
March 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
We found a great article over at the Dug-Out Doctors called the “Top 15 MLB Breakout Candidates“. The article “creates awareness for some of their new favorite players” – well put! You won’t believe who is hanging out in the #2 spot. I recommend reading this post before you draft!
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