Fantasy Baseball Strategy & Tips
2 Up, 2 Down – Catcher Edition
Fantasy Baseball Cafe — Welcome back as the Cafe kicks off the Fourth Annual Two Up, Two Down series. If you’re new to the series, what we attempt to do is profile two players at each position who we feel are being undervalued and will exceed expectations, and two more who are being overvalued and will disappoint and frustrate [...]
10 hours agoThe Fantasy Man - American League East Questions
Fantasy Baseball Express — I was hoping to get a guy in here to do some American League analysis but no such luck so far and I can't let Chris the NL King have all the fun. So for now, I'll try to throw down some AL Only League knowledge and try to keep up with Chris' pace.American League EastNew York Yankees- Is Brett Gardner going to play Full-time?- Who will bat second in the lineup? Nick Johnson or Curtis Granderson?- Is Derek Jeter in a decline?- 5th Spot.... Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes?Thoughts: I would expect Gardner to get a minimum of 450 AB assuming he can hit consistently enough and by consistently, I me...
15 hours agoNL King - National League West Key Fantasy Questions
Fantasy Baseball Express — Arizona Diamondbacks:- Is Brandon Webb past his injury problems and ready to become an ace again?- Will going to the NL help Edwin Jackson take the next step?- Will Miguel Montero establish himself as one of the better NL catchers this year?- Will Chris B. Young, Connor Jackson & Kelly Johnson rebound?- Is the real Stephen Drew the 2009 version or the 2008 version?- Is Mark Reynolds steals for real and will he hit above .250?Colorado Rockies:- Will Jorge De la Rosa show that 2009 was not fluke?- Is Jeff Francis a good cheap flyer after missing most of the last 2 seasons?- Can Chris Ianetta...
March 13, 2010NL King - National League Central Key Fantasy Questions
Fantasy Baseball Express — Chicago Cubs:- How long will Ted Lilly be out?- Is Randy Wells really reliable depth starter?- Can Carlos Marmol hold the closers job for the whole year?- Can Aramis Ramirez play 140 games?- Can Alfonso Soriano find that old magic?Cincinnati Reds:- Can you rely on Aaron Harang & bronson Arroyo?- Will Aroldis Chapman make the team?- Is this the year Johnny Cueto takes the big step?- Can Jay Bruce give you strong power numbers but hitting above .260?- Who is the starting LF of Chris Heisey, Todd Frazier, Wladimir Balentien, or Josh Anderson?- Can Drew Stubbs provide nice numbers across the b...
March 13, 2010Rockies' Fowler, Seth Smith undervalued in fantasy
ESPN — ...season (despite missing time because of a knee injury), it's obvious that the immediate returns for fantasy players have come in the steals department. He went 20-for-28 on the basepaths at Double...
March 12, 2010Big Board: Baseball
Yahoo! Sports — A thyroid condition hurts not only Jose Reyes' place on the latest Big Board, but teammate Jason Bay's, too.
March 12, 2010Backup closers: Finding save candidates
Fox Sports — Daniel Bard is Boston's future closer.
March 12, 2010Mound musings: Ranking top 100 relief pitchers
Fox Sports — Kansas City's Joakim Soria ranks No. 4 among the top 100 relief pitchers.
March 12, 2010Position Primer: Starting Pitcher
Yahoo! Sports — When it comes to drafting starting pitchers, owners should expect the unexpected.
March 12, 2010Diamond Debate: Evan Longoria versus David Wright
ESPN — Eric Karabell and Christopher Harris argue the merits of Evan Longoria and David Wright as two of the elite third-base option in fantasy this season.
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- Sunday's headlines: Some old friends in the news Mariners Blog | Seattle Post-Intelligencer Mike Cameron is looking to make some new history this season with the Red Sox, while Dan Wilson is in camp with the Mariners this week to help with the young catchers.
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia batting practice video Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram Here's a clip of Jarrod Saltalamacchia hitting in the cages Sunday morning. He was scheduled to start the game against the Dodgers. - Anthony Andro
- Carlos Pimental bullpen video Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram Here's a bullpen clip of Carlos Pimental, who went 5-4 with a 2.93 ERA for Hickory in 2009. - Anthony Andro
- Geuris Grullon bullpen video Foul Territory | Fort-Worth Star Telegram Here's a clip of left-hander Geuris Grullon in the bullpen. Grullon made 16 appearances for Spokane in relief last year. - Anthony Andro
- White Sox's Mitchell: 'I'm not going to quit' White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports By Dave van DyckGOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jared Mitchell, who will undergo surgery for a torn tendon in his left foot, visited the White Sox clubhouse Sunday morning heavily bandaged and on crutches."I'm fine," he said when asked about his mental state. "Just some extra work I've got to put in. It's all part of the process. What else can you do? I'm not going to quit. It's all a test of character."The Sox No. 1 draft choice last June hurt his ankle Friday while playing in a split squad game. He was expected to start the season at Class A Winston-Salem, but surgery and rehabilitation could cost him mo...
- Sox's Beckham still waiting for challenge White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports By Dave van DyckGOODYEAR, Ariz .-- So how is the transition from shortstop to third base to second base going for the White Sox's Gordon Beckham?Too early to tell, according to bench coach Joey Cora."He really hasn't had any plays yet," Cora said. "But he'll be fine.What he did last year in coming to the big leagues and moving to third and succeeding, tells me he'll be fine. Last year wasn't fair, this year is."