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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Play That Funky Mujica, Wipe Boggs

The Cardinals said Edward Mujica 'could be tried as closer.' That's obviously after everyone else has been tried and found guilty of sucking. Matheny said,…

  • Grey
  • April 16, 2013
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Pitcher Profiles

Pitcher Profile: Can Against The Marlins A Good Day Keep The Doc Haters Away?

Roy Halladay. Is he the next Tim Lincecum? Can he pitch at all any more? Should he get sent to the minors?! Is he fantasy…

  • JB Gilpin
  • April 15, 2013
  • 65
Creeper of the Week

Creeper Of The Week: Put Your Middle Infield In A Full Nelson

True story: one of my childhood friends had a younger brother who was big into WWF or WWE or whatever that wrestling league was called…

  • Sky
  • April 15, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

If His Momma Called Him Clay, Imma Call Him Clay

Now, if Clay wants to be called Buchholz, Imma call him Cassius. Clay Buchholz took a no-hitter into the 8th inning and ended with the…

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  • April 15, 2013
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NEWS

Jam it or Cram it: The Battered and the Broken

Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar once said, "You can sum up in one word the game of baseball: 'You never know.'" Well said…

  • The Guru
  • April 14, 2013
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NEWS

Red Light, Green Light: Alexi Casilla, Craig Gentry

There are always guys that you can grab for some extra speed if you need it, and this week we'll look at a few more…

  • Mike
  • April 14, 2013
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Our Leagues

Fantasy Razzball Update: April 14

Fantasy Razzball is the game where the goal is to manage the worst fantasy baseball team possible. You hope to find terrible players who don't…

  • VinWins
  • April 14, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor Accomplishments: Week 2

Jorge Soler was off to a great start at High-A Daytona, batting .435/.519/.739 with 2 homers through his first six games. The was promising news…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 14, 2013
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Deep Leagues

Deep Impact: Hey, Careful Man, There’s A Beverage Here!

Wow, assembling this week's list of players made me dizzy with enthusiasm. No. I'm lying. To help write this post, I have a hired a…

  • Jay
  • April 13, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Jays Fans Looking For Reyes of Hope

The fantasy gods can be a cruel mistress, and after dealing a crushing blow Thursday night in a frustrating (ie stupid) brawl-induced injury, taking Zack…

  • Dan Pants
  • April 13, 2013
  • 85
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers

Two-Startapalooza — Week 3

I begin with this: The scene above is from Wednesday's Mariners v. Astros game, and I realize that the clip has made the rounds by…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 13, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Who The F#@* Is Gattis?

Gattis, Gattis, who the eff is Gattis?  He wandered the streets asking that exact same question to everyone he came upon.  Spiritual advisors, ski instructors,…

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  • April 12, 2013
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Points Leagues

Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues: Meatloaf and Tehol Combine Forces to Blast Middle Relief and Roy Halladay

I would do anything for a title. I would do anything for a title. (Sing with me guys!) I wooooould doooo anythiiiiiing for a title. But…

  • LT Murray IV
  • April 12, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

That’s Fertilizer!

When one guy in a fight is named after a maximum security prison and the other guy is named after something Velma from Scooby Doo…

  • Grey
  • April 12, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Notes

“If I Could Turn Back Time…”

If I could find a way I'd take back those words that hurt you…. Damn you Cher. Damn you and your catchy songs. And damn…

  • The Bender
  • April 11, 2013
  • 28
Closers

Bullpen Report

Much like the more ballyhooed Closer Report, the alternate week Bullpen Report covers everything that those dudes who get quality starts don't. It's starting again,…

  • Smokey
  • April 11, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Bear or Bull: I Plead The Fif

Welcome to the brand new series called Bear or Bull. In this series, we will be talking about animals and how they relate to baseball…

  • Jay
  • April 11, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Yost Asks Holland If He Minds Going Dutch

Yost would tell you that Holland is still the closer, but Kelvin Herrera should be the closer in KC. No, there's no official closer change,…

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  • April 11, 2013
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fantasy baseball strategy

When Is A Streak Not A Streak Anymore?

Note: If you don't want the story, just scroll down to the bottom to see the statistical markers on how to tell the difference between…

  • Jay
  • April 10, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Prospect Power Rankings

Ranking prospects for fantasy purposes is a tricky exercise. Back in February, I rolled out my Top 50 Fantasy Prospects for 2013 (part 1, part…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 10, 2013
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DraftKings

DraftKings – Chris Hansen Is On The Prowl For My Picks

Razzball Nation!  Why don't you have a seat? Do you know why I'm here?  It's because I'm about to recommend a Minor as your starting…

  • JB Gilpin
  • April 10, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

He Wept To Jered

Jered Weaver owners just found another reason to get down on one knee (although shelling out for a ring causes a similar sensation). Weaver will…

  • Grey
  • April 10, 2013
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OPS Leagues

You Give Luck A Bad Name

The first week of the season is in our rearview mirror, Pearl Jam, and I’m seeing overreactions everywhere I turn around, Bonnie Tyler. Ask yourself…

  • Tom Jacks
  • April 9, 2013
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All Podcasts

The Razzball Podcast — The One Where Nick And Rudy Go It Alone

Momma Albright was visiting so I wasn't able to get on the fantasy baseball podcast this week. Momma said to me (like she just got…

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  • April 9, 2013
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Our Leagues

RCL Update: April 9

The first week of the season brought more closer questions and injury woes. Carlos Marmol is now owned in just 28 leagues, while Shawn Camp…

  • VinWins
  • April 9, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Don’t Blame Henderson, John Axford Diss

As Sam Cooke said when looking at John Axford on my fantasy teams, "Change is gonna come." Thanks, Sam. Sam also said the same thing…

  • Grey
  • April 9, 2013
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Pitcher Profiles

Pitcher Profile: Jose Fernandez Makes The Mets Whiff More Than On A Madoff Investment

Razzball Nation! The pitcher profiles are back for 2013.  Every Monday I will be breaking down a starting pitcher's performance pitch-by-pitch so you can see…

  • JB Gilpin
  • April 8, 2013
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Creeper of the Week

Creeper Of The Week: Grab This Joyce-Stick

Kids these days, you all have it so good. All your video games have the most primo controllers. I went and googled Joystick just to…

  • Sky
  • April 8, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

You Cain Cole ‘Em Aces But At That Price I Expect Something Less Dickey

This morning's rant is for all the owners who took it up the ace on Sunday. It's one thing when your ace is pitching @TEX…

  • Rudy Gamble
  • April 8, 2013
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NEWS

Jam it or Cram it: Jackie Bradley Jr vs. Gerardo Parra

An exciting kickoff to the 2013 MLB season. I’m sure  Ken Burns documented it all with black and white photos, mournful fiddle music and the…

  • The Guru
  • April 7, 2013
  • 115
NEWS

Red Light, Green Light: Searching for Steals

Each week I'll be looking at some favorable match-ups to help you grab a few extra steals for your fantasy team. Whether you are in…

  • Mike
  • April 7, 2013
  • 18
Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Minor Accomplishments: Week 1

A year ago, Nolan Arenado was entering the 2012 season with loads of hype. Minor League production expectations were enormous, and most folks around baseball…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 7, 2013
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2013 Fantasy Baseball Draft

Deep Impact: And So It Begins…

Welcome to the first official Deep Impact for this 2013 season. We went over some Overvalued and Undervalued choices to help with your off season…

  • Jay
  • April 6, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Friday I’m in Love with Yu

We have almost a week of baseball in the books and Yu Darvish's Marvishlous 14 K 1-hitter and Chris Davis' power surge have been early…

  • Dan Pants
  • April 6, 2013
  • 58
Fantasy Baseball Two Start Pitchers

Two-Startapalooza — Week 2

Weekly leaguers, Two-Startapalooza is back with a fresh lineup for week two. It's a weekly feature, so obviously it's back. I'll try to come up…

  • Scott Evans
  • April 6, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell

Hoping Hitters Go 0-fer Against Jo-Fer

Last year, the Buy/Sell brought you such brilliant ideas as “Eric Thames is gonna be a river running through your heart!” and “Brennan Boesch is…

  • Grey
  • April 5, 2013
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Points Leagues

Fantasy Baseball Points League — Street Fighter 2 Edition: Chris Davis Unleashes Shoryuuuuken

Greetings all! Tis I, Tehol Beddict, ready and willing to service you in any way you desire, though the main goal here is to help…

  • LT Murray IV
  • April 5, 2013
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Fantasy Baseball Daily Notes

Detroit, Valgreen Sing “Let’s Stay Together”

He'll make you feel good and bad and happy and sad. But mostly just sad. And mad. And glad...you don't own him. I'm talking, of…

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  • April 5, 2013
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Closers

Closer Look

It's the first week of the season and there is really only one question as we enter the first week of fantasy SAGNOF-ville. What in…

  • Smokey
  • April 4, 2013
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Pitcher Profiles

“I’m dropping the Hammel!” “No, you’re not!”

Cole Trickle was such a hypocrite. When Harry Hogge gave the young cocky kid a chance, Trickle did nothing but wreck other drivers, get into…

  • The Bender
  • April 4, 2013
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