Sometime in 2009 it finally clicked in the collective Pirates brain that they needed to stop playing for now since they weren’t playing well for now anyway. And with that kernel of “ah-ha,” the Pirates sent McLousy off the plank and ushered in Andrew McCutchen, The Dread Pirate. The Dread Pirate proceeded to climb to […]
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Mike Stanton, 2010 Fantasy Outlook
November 12, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rookies | 43 Commentsby: Grey
First, I looked for anecdotal evidence on Mr. Stanton. I found in 2007 the Red Sox offered to trade Manny to the Marlins, while paying his salary, for Mike Stanton. The Marlins obviously refused. Interesting, but the last time Marlins traded a prospect for a big name was exactly never. Still, the Marlins (along with […]
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November 10, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rookies | 46 Commentsby: Grey
This is what I’m hoping for… You know how in different cities — really just Philly, but I want it in different cities — there’s a core group of fans for a certain player and they personalize it with their own touch? For instance, there was Padilla’s Flotilla, which saw fans paddling around in sombreros… […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?This post was almost titled, “Alcides Escobar, 2010 Fantasy Sleeper As Long As The Brewers Don’t Make A Boneheaded Decision To Start Hardy At Shortstop.” Lo and behold, the Brewers fermented their yeast and unloaded Hardy — Hardy knew you! — and have committed to Alcides. With him and Rickie Weeks up the middle in […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Fantasy Baseball Keeper League Strategy
November 6, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Keepers, fantasy baseball strategy | 129 Commentsby: Grey
Usually on Friday I go over one player who can be looked at keeping in keeper leagues, but the other day in the comments I was asked for some general fantasy baseball keeper league strategy. A request and dedication, if you will. For illustration purposes, let’s look at last year’s Chase Utley keeper post. Go […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Scott Sizemore, 2010 Fantasy Outlook
November 3, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rookies | 163 Commentsby: Grey
With Grady Sizemore dealing with an elbow issue and Tom Sizemore responsible for The Smoking Gun updates, finally we have a Sizemore that had a good 2009. Scott Sizemore is the 2nd base prospect for the Tigers. I know what you’re thinking, Crapolanco’s got 2nd base locked down, son. Well, Dad, Crapolanco is entering free […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Dayan Viciedo, 2010 Fantasy Outlook
November 2, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rookies | 33 Commentsby: Grey
What I’d really like to see is a Major Leaguer go to Cuba to play. Kevin Youkilis grows out his beard another five inches, jumps in a raft and paddles to Havana. He tears up the Cuban Leagues on a steady diet of fastballs and plantains. This could end the Cold War for good. (It […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? B.J. Upton, 2010 Fantasy Baseball
October 30, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Keepers | 145 Commentsby: Grey
We continue our 2010 fantasy baseball keeper posts with B.J. Upton. At first, I was going to write about Justin Upton, but I figured he was such a no-brainer that I didn’t need to dedicate a keeper post to him. Of course he’s a keeper. B.J.’s much more interesting. In his short major league career, […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Top 20 Closers, 2009 Fantasy Baseball
October 29, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rankings | 69 Commentsby: Grey
With the the top 20 closers for 2009 fantasy baseball, we’ve finished our recap of the 2009 fantasy baseball rankings. This is our final look back. This is still a look back. It is not how I’d rank them for 2010 aka next year. As with the other rankings, the final rankings come from ESPN’s […]
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October 27, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rankings | 115 Commentsby: Grey
How’s everyone holding up without baseball every day? I don’t know what to do with myself! Yesterday, I wandered into a Starbucks and told the coffeerista about Billy Butler for 2010. She told me where to find Manic Panic hair dye so I could dye my roots blue (which is a great gospel group, but […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Top 20 Starters, 2009 Fantasy Baseball
October 26, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Rankings | 25 Commentsby: Grey
All the final 2009 fantasy baseball rankings for hitters has been done. For those that skipped the title, today starts the top 20 starters for 2009 fantasy baseball. This is NOT for 2010 (caps for those still wearing their Final Destination 3-D glasses). This is a recap. Will these effect next year’s rankings, sure. But […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Mark Reynolds, 2010 Fantasy Baseball
October 23, 2009 | Fantasy Baseball Keepers | 70 Commentsby: Grey
In the 2009 preseason, I looked at Mark Reynolds and saw a bargain. He stole bases and hit homers. I figured the rest would sort itself out. It did. In a big way. On his way to celebrating the bi-whifftennial, Reynolds hit a career high in homers, steals, RBIs, Runs… Knocked down 7 consecutive bulls […]
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