Nerd Speak’a My Language: Fantasy Relievers Who Will Increase Or Decrease Strikeouts

March 2, 2012 | Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy | 16 Comments

by: Jake

Last time, on Nerd TV we looked at some SP whose actual Ks didn’t jive with their expected Ks from last season. That’s 2011, for those of you traveling through time while reading this. In case you can’t read minds or remember 70 random characters at a time, I’ve used this formula for the expected Ks:

eK%=(ClStr%*.9)+(Foul%*.5)+(InPly%*-.9)+(InZSwStr%*1.1)+(OZSwStr%*1.5)

Today, we’ll subjectively select some sandbaggin’ and overachievin’ RP for your fantasy baseball draft strategy. Please, blog, may I have some more?

2nd Basemen To Target, 2012 Fantasy Baseball

March 2, 2012 | Fantasy Baseball Sleepers | 61 Comments

by: Grey

Between the two middle infield positions, I tend to draft a 2nd baseman early and punt shortstop.  This happens for a few reasons.  1) 2nd base has more talent.  That’s right, I draft the deeper position earlier.  Same reason I punt catchers and try to get a 1st baseman early.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

Bottom of the Ninth: Who’s Safe?

March 1, 2012 | 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft, Closers | 31 Comments

by: R.J.

The baseball season is only a few short weeks away, which means were oh-so-close to closer controversy, out-of-nowhere fantasy stars and disbelief that anyone could have been suckered into drafting Brandon Lyon again. It also means it’s time for our first Bottom of the 9th of the season. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Closer Look

March 1, 2012 | 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft, Closers | 55 Comments

by: Grey

Since our last Closer Look, we’ve had some comings and goings.  One coming was Pestano, who last year said Eataly should give out free pizza toppings if you’re wearing Crocs.  With Chris Perez going down for 4 to 6 weeks with the ever-mysterious oblique injury, Pestano should see some saves into the beginning of the year.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

Razzball’s LABR 15-Team MLB Draft

March 1, 2012 | Our Leagues | 93 Comments

by: Rudy Gamble

Coming off our middle of the bell curve performance as rookies in last year’s NL LABR league (frigin’ Vazquez – he has even a mediocre April/May, we don’t drop him and we finish in 3rd place), we were invited back to participate in the first-ever 15-team mixed league LABR (click link to see the other league participants).   Please, blog, may I have some more?

Michael Bourn, 2012 Fantasy Schmohawk

February 29, 2012 | Fantasy Baseball Overrated | 126 Comments

by: Grey

People love Michael Bourn.  Color me confused.  I am far and away the lowest on Michael Bourn out of every ‘pert both sides of the Mississippi and Canada, unless the Mississippi runs through Canada and that’s being redundant; I have no idea.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

San Diego Padres 2011 Minor League Review

February 29, 2012 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects | 17 Comments

by: Scott Evans

San Diego Padres 2011 Minor League Review

Organizational Talent Rankings via Baseball America:

2012 (8) | 2011 (8) | 2010 (20) | 2009 (29) | 2008 (13) | 2007 (29) | 2006 (29)

2011 Affiliate Records

MLB: [71-91] NL West

AAA: [65-79] Pacific Coast League – Tucson

AA: [94-46] Texas League – San Antonio

A+: [96-71] California League – Lake Elsinore

A: [69-70] Midwest League – Fort Wayne

A(ss): [46-30] Northwest League – Eugene

The Run Down

San Diego’s system is, without a doubt, among the best in baseball, and that holds true regarding fantasy.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

Catchers To Target, 2012 Fantasy Baseball

February 29, 2012 | 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft, Fantasy Baseball Sleepers | 83 Comments

by: Grey

Here, friend, are some catchers that I will be targeting at my 2012 fantasy drafts after the top options are gone.  I’m not going to get into the strategy of punting catchers.  Been there, half-drunkenly wrote that.  Click on the player’s name where applicable to read more and see their 2012 projections.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

I Drafted the Best SP Rotation… How Ya Like Them APPLES?

February 28, 2012 | 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft, Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy | 185 Comments

by: Awesomus Maximus

You’ve seen Grey’s PEDS, you’ve seen his iOS, you’ve seen his Pitcher Pairings, you’ve seen his rankings, you’ve seen his mustache… doode’s an open book (and actually, he’s got one of them, too). He’s fantasy baseball’s equivalent of Jenna Jameson; he’s willing to show you everything, but he’s not quite as easy as he seems. Please, blog, may I have some more?

10, 14, 15, 16 Mixed League Numbers To Win Your ESPN and Yahoo Leagues

February 28, 2012 | 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft, Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy | 126 Comments

by: Grey

We already went over what it took to win your fantasy baseball league for 12 teams.  Don’t believe me?  Click this.  Sucker!  You got Rick Schroder rolled!  Or not because you read this part before you clicked it.  I know, 2002 called, they want their internet meme back.  Please, blog, may I have some more?

Fantasy Baseball Strategy, The Sexy Names

February 27, 2012 | Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy | 149 Comments

by: Grey

Sure, you can draft Paul Konerko, A-Rod and C.J. Wilson with your 4th through 6th picks in your fantasy baseball draft.  Nothing wrong with that.  Don’t furrow your brow.  There’s no reason to, concerned Razzball reader.  We’re friends, you don’t have to hide the last of the milk because you don’t want me to finish it.  Please, blog, may I have some more?