by: toolsy
I always remember one line from The Shawshank Redemption when Andy said: “How can you be so obtuse?” In fantasy baseball, we often have implicit bias and cling to old biases, name value, or even general consensus when we value players. We even sometimes stubbornly refuse to see it when it’s staring us in the […]
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Grand Teton’s peak is about 13,775 feet above sea level. Climbing this beast usually starts at Jackson Hole, where the face of this behemoth is visible. This massive wall of jagged granite extends 7,000+ vertical feet above the valley floor. The trek up to the summit is a long and punishing route. To make the […]
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As we approach the home stretch (under 40 games left), it is time to make adjustments. We will discuss players who flipped the script, guys on heaters, players saving their best for last, and a few that may sink you if you stick with them. For some slumping stars, it’s another reminder to be patient, […]
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There was a frenzy of activity during the trade deadline, and the outfield landscape shifted. Even though it is a week after the deadline, the timing of my write-up actually works out better. It allows me to fully digest the moves and get a clearer read on roles after the dust has settled. All stats […]
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This is where the rubber meets the road. For my first set of rest-of-season rankings, referencing R.E.M. and Michael Stipe feels so appropriate here. If you’ve been staring at your outfield roster on the IL, you are not alone, because everybody hurts right now. I also want to offer a quick disclaimer. I’ve learned a […]
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Grey recently talked about the smell of napalm. There is another unmistakable stench in the air. Agent Smith from The Matrix said it best: “It’s the smell, if there is such a thing. I feel saturated by it. I can taste your stink, and every time I do, I fear that I’ve somehow been infected […]
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Jo Adell Hold your hand up if you’ve been burned by Jo Adell more than once. How many times did he sink your AVG and become completely unplayable within weeks or days after adding him? Consequently, I refused to budge and missed last year’s 37 bombs. Finally convinced he arrived, I, like many of you, […]
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Quick Intro I have been a regular follower of the site for many years. This is my first article. I want to thank the Razzball team for giving me an opportunity, and I wish Disco Stu well. I will be filling in for him, covering the Outfield column. I’ll start off my first articles with […]
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