Shortstop is no longer a position where the 3 R’s (Reyes, Rollins, Ramirez) dominate as Troy Tulowitzki is the clear top pick today and perhaps the top pick in the game. But, if you look closely, you will be able to find some diamonds in the rough at the shortstop position. Here are our 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers at the shortstop position. UPSIDE: The trade of Jesus Montero and retirement of Jorge Posada means that A-Rod and Jeter will be spending more time as DH, thus giving Eduardo Nunez more playing time in the Yankees infield. 1. Dee Gordon, Los Angeles Dodgers —…
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Don's Do Not Trust List: Baseball 2012
Sons of Roto - Fantasy Football Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Advice29 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pmGet used to seeing Hanson clutching his armPhoto Credit: Chrisjnelson With football in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to get back to the man’s game: fantasy baseball. Like its real life counterpart, fantasy baseball is a long and grueling season, and injuries are inevitable. Knowing which players to gamble on and which guys to stay away from can make a huge difference come draft day. Luckily for you, that’s where I come in. Welcome to the Don’s Do-Not-Trust List (DDNTL): 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Edition.I’m going to address a number of players that have injury question marks and… -
Tiers, Not Fears: Second Base
Sons of Roto - Fantasy Football Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Advice7 Feb 2012 | 6:56 amI have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...Photo Credit:Keith Allison Second base has its appeal. The soft, bag of sand-like feel. The expression on her face when you move in unannounced on her unmentionables and proceed to pounce on her like a raccoon on a rotting pork shoulder… wait, we’re talking fantasy baseball?Oh, in that case, second base really isn’t that great. Sure it isn’t as shallow as shortstop, but it’s a position that is usually a weakness for most fantasy owners. That makes this particular edition of “Tiers, Not Fears” a must-read for those of you looking… -
Curtis Granderson, 2012 Fantasy Schmohawk
Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com7 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmThere was good dialogue in the comments on my Curtis Granderson 2012 fantasy that I wrote while lip-synching to Taylor Swift. I’ll give you the gist since your clickie finger doesn’t always work so well. I’m paraphrasing, btw. Frequent commenter, Oaktown Steve, said, “Granderson was working the shortest part of the park pretty well last year. I think there’s something to be said for knowing how to take advantage of your home yard. Might have figured it out. When I saw him this year I saw very quick hands inside, especially against left handers.” I… -
INSIDE JOB: Stolen Pictures of Marlins Park Aquariums
Fantasy Baseball Dugout4 Feb 2012 | 10:37 amAs if enough hasn’t already been stolen from the taxpayers of Miami, here are never before seen pictures of the new Marlins Park aquariums were stolen from a mole inside Marlins Ballpark. No fish are yet inhabiting the aquariums much like no fans are going to be going to the Marlins games after the initial honeymoon phase and the resulting traffic issues. Editor’s Note — These pictures were not part of the photo essay and investigative story done by BallparkBob for a previous post on Fantasy Baseball Dugout. SHATTERED: The Marlins' aquariums are made of fiberglass…
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O's Kim suspended from playing in Korea - Seong-Min Kim (S) Baltimore Orioles
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Moreland (wrist) says he's 'feeling great' - Mitch Moreland (1B) Texas Rangers
7 Feb 2012 | 7:51 pmMitch Moreland (wrist) said he is "feeling great" and could be close to full strength going into spring training.
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23 Sep 2011 | 9:58 amNate Ravitz, Tristan Cockcroft, and Stephania Bell discuss how injuries will affect players and their values for 2012.
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Fantasy Basketball Find: Jeremy Lin
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amAnthony Gruppuso, US Presswire One of the players that is jumping off the shelves is New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. In his past two games he’s 20 for 36 from the floor for an impressive 55.6 shooting percentage. He’s also made 12 of 16 (75.0 percent) of his free throws. He only knocked down one three-pointer, but it would hard to complain about that. . Not with an average of 26.5 points per game. It’s not like that’s the only area he has contributed either. Lin added 3.5 rebounds per game, 7.5 assists per game, and 2.0 steals per game. With the kind of production it… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Additional Third Base Options
7 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amWe already looked at the LestersLegends’ top 15 fantasy baseball third basemen for 2012, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t additional options if you choose to wait on filling your third base slot to address other positions. Alternatively, many leagues offer corner infield slots, which put these options on your radar. David Freese was a monster during the postseason for the Cardinals, setting the record with 21 RBI. He wasn’t too shabby during the regular season either, posting a .297-41-10-55-1 line in 333 at bats. He’ll need to step up his game with Albert Pujols moving… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings
6 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amPrior to the Prince Fielder signing Jose Bautista was my top hot corner option. With Miguel Cabrera moving over, here are the Lester’s Legends 2012 fantasy baseball Third Base rankings. Here’s the initial list. 1. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers: He was probably the top first baseman before the Prince Fielder signing. Now that he’s moving over to the hot corner, he easily tops this shallow position. 2. Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays: Proved that 2010 was not a fluke with 43 home runs last year. His 3B/OF eligibility is a bonus. 3. Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays: Had a down… -
Super Bowl XLVI Champion New York Giants
6 Feb 2012 | 4:00 amCongratulations to the New York Giants. As a Patriots fan it was a brutal loss. To have Eli once again snatch victory from us with a brilliant fourth quarter drive brought back painful memories. Just a tough loss to swallow. On a lighter note, here is how my picks finished out: Regular Season Lock Picks: 28-6 (.824) Regular Season Total: 176-80 (.688) Playoffs Picks: 6-6 (.545) Pro Bowl Pick: 0-1 Overall Total: 182-86 (.679) -
Super Bowl XLVI Fantasy Wide Receiver Rankings
5 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amHere are the Lester’s Legends Super Bowl XLVI fantasy football wide receiver rankings. He wasn’t the main factor last week, but Hakeem Nicks still has been the biggest wide receiver beast of the 2011-12 NFL Playoffs with an insane 335 yards and four TDs. He presents one heck of a match-up problem for the Patriots, who have been susceptible to the passing game all year long. Wes Welker could and probably should have caught 15-20 passes the last time these two teams squared off in the Super Bowl. The Giants had no answer for him. The same scenario played out in Week 9 when Welker…
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You Snooze, You Lose: Sleepers at Every Position for 2012
5 Feb 2012 | 6:59 pmGuest writer Chris McBrien has written for us before and today Chris gives us his sleeper picks at every position for the 2012 fantasy baseball season. Chris McBrien is a baseball writer for numerous baseball websites and may be found at Dear Mr. Fantasy and can be followed on Twitter @cmcbrien. We certainly agree with Chris on at least one position: we picked Dee Gordon as our top fantasy baseball shortstop sleeper too. If you would like to be a guest writer for a site that is always on the first page of Google for organic search results, then check out our guest writer submission page… -
How To Take Charge of Your Injury Problem
4 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amEmilio Bonifacio with not Emilio Bonifacio's girlfriend. Ever draft a great fantasy baseball team, only to see it go down the tubes quickly due to unanticipated injuries to your new fantasy baseball studs? We’ve all been there. But, how do you avoid the injury bug in fantasy baseball? Well, the first way is to avoid those injury prone players. Injuries are not about bad luck, at least not always. Some player are just more prone to injury than others (Grady Sizemore anyone?) so try to avoid them. (Shameless plug to see pictures of Grady Sizemore’s girlfriend… -
INSIDE JOB: Stolen Pictures of Marlins Park Aquariums
4 Feb 2012 | 10:37 amAs if enough hasn’t already been stolen from the taxpayers of Miami, here are never before seen pictures of the new Marlins Park aquariums were stolen from a mole inside Marlins Ballpark. No fish are yet inhabiting the aquariums much like no fans are going to be going to the Marlins games after the initial honeymoon phase and the resulting traffic issues. Editor’s Note — These pictures were not part of the photo essay and investigative story done by BallparkBob for a previous post on Fantasy Baseball Dugout. SHATTERED: The Marlins' aquariums are made of fiberglass… -
Top 9 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Shortstops
4 Feb 2012 | 9:25 amShortstop is no longer a position where the 3 R’s (Reyes, Rollins, Ramirez) dominate as Troy Tulowitzki is the clear top pick today and perhaps the top pick in the game. But, if you look closely, you will be able to find some diamonds in the rough at the shortstop position. Here are our 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers at the shortstop position. UPSIDE: The trade of Jesus Montero and retirement of Jorge Posada means that A-Rod and Jeter will be spending more time as DH, thus giving Eduardo Nunez more playing time in the Yankees infield. 1. Dee Gordon, Los Angeles Dodgers —… -
Nyjer Morgan Can Skate
2 Feb 2012 | 9:47 amNyjer Morgan proved that he can move on the ice as well as on the baseball diamond as he laced up his skates to practice with his boyhood team, the San Jose Sharks. Morgan even scored a rather “soft” goal during the shootout.
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Pitch Count: A New Fantasy Pleasure
7 Feb 2012 | 10:49 pmToday’s pitch count is 6. Rookie closers are usually a nightmare, but not Atlanta’s Craig Kimbrel last year. Can Kimbrel continue as one of the best fantasy baseball closers in 2012 or will he... To read the rest of this article, please visit Crooked Pitch... -
Brian Wilson Throws Batting Practice, Still Not Ready for Cactus League Action
1 Mar 2011 | 8:53 amGiants closer Brian Wilson made great strides last season; not just because he lead the league with 48 saves, but because he improved in just about every statistical category fantasy owners care... To read the rest of this article, please visit Crooked Pitch... -
Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings
16 Dec 2010 | 2:50 pmHere are the Week 15 fantasy football rankings over at FanHouse: Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: QB Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: RB Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: WR Fantasy Football... To read the rest of this article, please visit Crooked Pitch... -
Mike Stanton Connects For First Major League Home Run
19 Jun 2010 | 4:13 amIt took nine games to happen, but Mike Stanton finally hit his first big league home run on Friday, going 2-for-4 with four RBI. It will be his first of many home runs to come. While you’re... To read the rest of this article, please visit Crooked Pitch... -
Go Sign Tim Hudson Already
18 Jun 2010 | 8:29 amIt irks me that Tim Hudson is still only owned in 80 percent of fantasy leagues. Are people not watching what he’s doing? Hudson’s 7-2 with a 2.34 ERA, and he should have more wins that... To read the rest of this article, please visit Crooked Pitch...
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Top 5 Utility Players for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
8 Feb 2012 | 2:15 amWe fill out the 2012 fantasy baseball rankings with the last few hitters, the top 5 utility players for 2012 fantasy baseball. Tomorrow we take this mother to one hundred! Not one hundred utility men. The top 100 overall. Then we take this to 300! Again, not 300 utility men. Okay, these players are only eligible at DH aka Utility. Frankly, I don’t think you should draft any of these designated hitters. They don’t allow enough flexibility. For example, what if you had Vladimir Guerrero clogging up your Utility spot last year and you really wanted to pick up Desmond… -
Curtis Granderson, 2012 Fantasy Schmohawk
7 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmThere was good dialogue in the comments on my Curtis Granderson 2012 fantasy that I wrote while lip-synching to Taylor Swift. I’ll give you the gist since your clickie finger doesn’t always work so well. I’m paraphrasing, btw. Frequent commenter, Oaktown Steve, said, “Granderson was working the shortest part of the park pretty well last year. I think there’s something to be said for knowing how to take advantage of your home yard. Might have figured it out. When I saw him this year I saw very quick hands inside, especially against left handers.” I… -
Top 20 Middle Relievers for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
7 Feb 2012 | 2:12 amThe 2012 fantasy baseball rankings are just about in the bag, but first we look at the top 20 middle relievers for 2012 fantasy baseball. No, next we’re not going to do the Top 20 Guys Who Will Have The Most Balks. Chillax. The only people that seem to pay attention to middle relievers are those that play in a Holds league. That’s wrong, I tell ya. A great way to balance out your ratios is by carrying a few middle relievers on your staff. (BTW, Ron Jeremy can carry three middle relievers on his staff.) Say you had Francisco Liriano last year and he mistook your team’s ERA… -
Closer Look
6 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmOn the heels of the top 20 closers for 2012 fantasy baseball — or heals if you’re talking strictly about Huston Street and Andrew Bailey — comes every closer for 2012 fantasy baseball. This is the post you’ve all been waiting for since earlier this morning! Sorry to put you through that hour and a half of anguish/anticipation or anguishipation. You were a melancholy soul. But now you’re happy — yay. It’s still Monday funday! There were quite a few moves this offseason with closers relocating to greener pastures, or in some case, just… -
Top 20 Closers for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
6 Feb 2012 | 2:15 amThe 2012 fantasy baseball rankings have reached the next to next to next to last stop with the top 20 closers for 2012 fantasy baseball. These top 20 closers are different than all of the other rankings. The closers on the top of this list you should not draft and there are closers that aren’t on this list that you should be targeting. Shortly, there will be a list of every team’s closer and setup man. I’m thinking this afternoon. Monday funday! The projections are also a bit wonky since you can’t predict saves. It’s a fool’s errand. If fool’s errand means…
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Podcast: “Gleeman and The Geek” (Episode 27)
8 Feb 2012 | 1:15 amThis week's episode of "Gleeman and The Geek" was recorded at Wild Boar in Hopkins and our special guest was FSN on-air talent and "MLB Fan Cave" hopeful Lindsay Guentzel. She drank vodka, I drank beer, and John Bonnes drank ... water. Topics included the good and bad sides of female baseball fandom, Ron Gardenhire's preferred lineup, the lack of veteran relief help, John's payroll chat with Dave St. Peter, my nerdiness, and pursuing a career in sports media.Not included: Lindsay becoming our first guest to sing karaoke after the podcast was over.Gleeman and The Geek: Episode 27In addition to… -
Me at Baseball Prospectus
7 Feb 2012 | 8:47 amMy excitement about this may be difficult to properly convey because I've been writing about baseball on the internet for a decade now and am fortunate to have had my byline appear in all sorts of great places, but today I have a guest column at Baseball Prospectus and ... well, the 15-year-old me who read every Baseball Prospectus book cover to cover and printed out Baseball Prospectus articles to save in three-ring binders would be giddy right now.And the 29-year-old me, while admittedly being embarrassed that the 15-year-old version was such a massive nerd, is pretty damn excited too. -
Twins Notes: Relievers, starters, outfielders, draftees, and signing an MVP
6 Feb 2012 | 12:05 am• Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com has the details of Joel Zumaya's one-year deal with the Twins. He's guaranteed $400,000 even if they cut him during spring training and that would turn into $850,000 if Zumaya is on the Opening Day roster, with another $900,000 in potential bonuses based on appearances. If he were to stay healthy and effective for the entire season Zumaya could earn a total of $1.75 million.Of course, Zumaya hasn't stayed healthy and effective since he was a 21-year-old rookie in 2006, so when he signed my assumption was that the Twins would still look to add another veteran… -
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3 Feb 2012 | 12:05 am• These would be the latest fashion trend for bloggers, except we don't wear pants.• I was a guest on "Fan Graphs Audio" with Carson Cistulli and had a great time chatting about non-baseball stuff for around 45 of the 50 minutes. We discussed the Twins briefly at the end, but not before talking about Louis C.K.'s greatness, how getting rejected made me start blogging, the downside of having to wear pants at work, being propositioned for sex, the advantage of having a name that starts with back-to-back A's, and high-brow versus uni-brow. I think you'll like it a lot.• Congrats might be… -
Podcast: “Gleeman and The Geek” (Episode 26)
1 Feb 2012 | 12:05 amThis week's episode of "Gleeman and The Geek" was recorded at ... my house. John Bonnes called in sick, so instead of skipping a week I decided to pour myself a scotch and do a solo show. Topics included how he's like Joe Mauer and I'm like Michael Cuddyer, buying a Macbook, the latest reliever non-signings, Saturday night's blogger get-together, aligning the outfield, judging the rotation, congratulating Tom Kelly and Camilo Pascual, and answering listener questions.Gleeman and The Geek: Episode 26In addition to the direct download link above you can also subscribe to the podcast via iTunes.
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2012 NFL Free Agency Rumors: Players Who Could Be Released from AFC South
7 Feb 2012 | 8:10 pmThere has been a changing in the guard in the AFC South. No longer are the Indianapolis Colts that proverbial 500 pound elephant in the room. Instead, the injury to Peyton Manning really showed that franchise that their window has closed. Replacing the Colts as the “favorite” in the division is the Houston Texans, who are only going to get better. It goes without saying that there is going to be dramatic roster turnovers all throughout this division. There are some really bad contracts here and certain individuals just haven’t performed up to the level that their… -
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Time For The New York Giants To Reload
7 Feb 2012 | 2:39 pmOnce the celebrating is over, the Giants will refocus on what they need to make a second-straight Super Bowl run. Fresh off the heals of their 4th Super Bowl win in team history, the New York Giants will celebrate for a few more days. Then, just like the other 31 teams in the NFL, it’s back to business as usual. Even though they got to, and won, the big game over the Patriots, there are still a few holes, tweaks and changes the Giants can and will make to get back to the big dance for the second-straight year. Below is my early mock draft on what the Giants will be looking for to better… -
Super Bowl 46 Recap: Game, Commercials and Madonna
6 Feb 2012 | 8:05 amThe Giants captured their second Super Bowl victory in four years with a thrilling victory over the Patriots. If you are an NFL purist like myself, you couldn’t have asked for a better game than last night’s Giants’ Super Bowl win over the Patriots by a score of 21-17. Just like Super Bowl 42 produced the HELMET CATCH, Mario Manningham continued his playoff hot streak with an unbelievable grab near the sidelines while keeping both feet in bounds. An unrestricted free agent, Manningham’s play over the last several weeks should garner him a lot of attention on the open… -
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Will the First 16 Hold a Few Surprises?
5 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amAndrew Luck: Luckiest guy in the 2012 NFL Draft? UPDATE – February 5th, 2012: With the 2012 Senior Bowl behind us, it’s time to really hone in on the 2012 NFL Draft and what better way than to propose our very own 2012 Round 1 Mock Draft. This is a complete update over the original draft with additions and subtractions, so if a few of the comments do not make sense it is because they reflect the old draft. We’ll be keeping you covered all winter long with our 2012 NFL Draft coverage and Mock Draft posts as we get closer to draft day (including exclusive 7-Round per team… -
2012 NFL Mock Draft: Will Picks 17 Through 32 Mostly Feature Defense?
5 Feb 2012 | 10:54 amWe’ve already ran through our2012 NFL Mock Draft 1 – 16, and we saw the potential for a few surprises—like the possibility of the Bengals upsetting the Texans , so let’s close out the first round of the draft with the final 16 picks. The interesting aspect of this part of the draft is the fact that there could be a huge emphasis on defense which would push a lot of quality offensive players down to the second and third rounds, simply because there are a lot of teams that have a considerable amount of defensive needs. Or, perhaps not…let’s see! Round One –…
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Fantasy Baseball Podcast - Third Basemen 2012
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I LIKE MIKE: STANTON FOR 2012 FANTASY BASEBALL MVP
3 Feb 2012 | 3:25 pmAlthough the lights may be off at the old Sun Life Stadium, there’s no lack of power from young Marlin’s outfielder Mike Stanton. By Sam MilneSpecial to "Dear Mr. Fantasy" With the 2012 fantasy baseball season rapidly approaching, now is the time for diligent managers to begin updating their positional rankings in preparation for draft day. With countless rising young stars, there’s little doubt about who could break out in 2012 with MVP-type production. In similar fashion to Matt Kemp in 2011, young players like Nelson Cruz, Starlin Castro, Andrew McCutchen, Carlos Gonzalez and Justin… -
Fantasy Baseball Podcast - Second Basemen 2012
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Must Win Situation: Chasing Wins in Fantasy Baseball
28 Jan 2012 | 9:52 pmThe recent trade of Michael Pineda from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Yankees has created a lot of buzz, both in baseball circles and fantasy baseball debates. In regard to fantasy value, many people have stated that Pineda’s value immediately increases with his trade from the lowly Mariners to the mighty Bronx Bombers. Why is this? Simply because he will win more games. Or so the theory goes. It got me thinking. Since Wins are an entire category in most fantasy baseball leagues, there is always the chance that pitchers will get over-valued simply because they play for good teams… -
Fantasy Baseball Podcast - First Basemen 2012
23 Jan 2012 | 8:56 pmFantasy baseball first basemen preview 2012. Top ten, sleepers, rookies and feedback.
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers – AL East
7 Feb 2012 | 8:54 pmHere is the first article in the series on 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers by division. Most fantasy baseball players have a wide range of feelings on the term “sleeper” with so much information now available on the internet. Whether you want to call them sleepers, or value plays or profit performers, they are definitely players that could give you a positive return on your investment. Here is a look at the 20121 fantasy baseball sleepers for the American League East. Nolan Reimold (BAL) – should open the season as the starting left fielder in Baltimore and general manager… -
2012 FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide Now on Sale
6 Feb 2012 | 6:46 pmThe 2012 FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is now on sale for $9.99. The guide comes in an Excel file and contains fantasy baseball projections for 300+ hitters and 175+ pitchers. Projections are in the standard 5 x 5 fantasy baseball categories for hitters and pitchers. The guide will be updated every week until the start of Opening Day so you will always have on hand the most current projections and player listings as you prepare for baseball draft or auction. In addition to projections and write-ups, it also includes: Auction Values for 15-team mixed leagues Auction Values for 12-team… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Closers
6 Feb 2012 | 5:41 pmHere is the eleventh article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at closers. There are several closers situations that are still unsettled as we head toward spring training in places like Houston, Oakland and the Los Angeles Dodgers to name a few. It will be important to pay attention to spring training news to see which relief pitchers move up the ranks to lock in a jon Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closers I have ranked for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections is available in the 2012 FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Starting Pitchers 21 – 40
4 Feb 2012 | 11:22 amHere is the tenth article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the next 20 starting pitchers. In this group you will find several starting pitchers coming off of injury from last season. While they have performed well in past season, many of them will be on an innings restriction in 2012 which will keep them from reaching their full value like they would in a normal season. Here is a look at the fantasy baseball starting pitchers I have ranked for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections are available in the 2012 FBT Fantasy… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Starting Pitchers 1 – 20
31 Jan 2012 | 8:34 pmHere is the ninth article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the top 20 starting pitchers. Fantasy baseball rankings for pitchers will vary from year-to-year and site to site because two of the four categories that determine a starting pitchers ranking are ratio categories which many people have a tough time converting into a number. So while position players have more variance between each ranking, pitchers tend to be grouped much closer together. Missing out on the number one ranked pitcher is not quite the same as missing out on the number one ranked shortstop…
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Fantasy Basketball: Week Six Recap
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Tiers, Not Fears: Second Base
7 Feb 2012 | 6:56 amI have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...Photo Credit:Keith Allison Second base has its appeal. The soft, bag of sand-like feel. The expression on her face when you move in unannounced on her unmentionables and proceed to pounce on her like a raccoon on a rotting pork shoulder… wait, we’re talking fantasy baseball?Oh, in that case, second base really isn’t that great. Sure it isn’t as shallow as shortstop, but it’s a position that is usually a weakness for most fantasy owners. That makes this particular edition of “Tiers, Not Fears” a must-read for those of you looking… -
Tiers, Not Fears: First Base
1 Feb 2012 | 6:39 pmMiggy Smalls is top dog thanks to his 3B eligibilityPhoto Credit:Cbl62 Normally, the term "first base" is synonymous with "failure" for handsome sooth-sayers like myself. Yet when we are talking fantasy baseball, the word takes on a more positive connotation. First base is deep; always has been. You are pretty much guaranteed elite power numbers from the top six, and potential 30 HR hitters are littered throughout the tiers. For that reason, we've upped the ante. We're covering 61 first baseman in this edition of "Tiers, Not Fears." You’re welcome.More after the jump: -
Don's Do Not Trust List: Baseball 2012
29 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pmGet used to seeing Hanson clutching his armPhoto Credit: Chrisjnelson With football in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to get back to the man’s game: fantasy baseball. Like its real life counterpart, fantasy baseball is a long and grueling season, and injuries are inevitable. Knowing which players to gamble on and which guys to stay away from can make a huge difference come draft day. Luckily for you, that’s where I come in. Welcome to the Don’s Do-Not-Trust List (DDNTL): 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Edition.I’m going to address a number of players that have injury question marks and… -
Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out.
26 Jan 2012 | 7:32 pm[youtube]1SRi06W859o[/youtube] If you follow Liriano, you should be prepared to lose your mind. It wasn't long ago when groups of people flocked to the performances of Francisco. In 2006 Francisco Liriano was an artist; his arm a brush, the strike zone his canvas. Liriano was so spectacular a grass roots counterculture developed in the land of 10,000 lakes. Whether it was the drugs or not, we had forgotten about the best pitcher in baseball (Santana). Later the world would forget about Johan, but it wasn't because of the shadow cast from Liriano's immensity, as the Cisco Kid would be taken…
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers – AL East
7 Feb 2012 | 8:54 pmHere is the first article in the series on 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers by division. Most fantasy baseball players have a wide range of feelings on the term “sleeper” with so much information now available on the internet. Whether you want to call them sleepers, or value plays or profit performers, they are definitely players that could give you a positive return on your investment. Here is a look at the 20121 fantasy baseball sleepers for the American League East. Nolan Reimold (BAL) – should open the season as the starting left fielder in Baltimore and general manager… -
2012 FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide Now on Sale
6 Feb 2012 | 6:46 pmThe 2012 FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide is now on sale for $9.99. The guide comes in an Excel file and contains fantasy baseball projections for 300+ hitters and 175+ pitchers. Projections are in the standard 5 x 5 fantasy baseball categories for hitters and pitchers. The guide will be updated every week until the start of Opening Day so you will always have on hand the most current projections and player listings as you prepare for baseball draft or auction. In addition to projections and write-ups, it also includes: Auction Values for 15-team mixed leagues Auction Values for 12-team… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Closers
6 Feb 2012 | 5:41 pmHere is the eleventh article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at closers. There are several closers situations that are still unsettled as we head toward spring training in places like Houston, Oakland and the Los Angeles Dodgers to name a few. It will be important to pay attention to spring training news to see which relief pitchers move up the ranks to lock in a jon Here is a look at the fantasy baseball closers I have ranked for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections is available in the 2012 FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Starting Pitchers 21 – 40
4 Feb 2012 | 11:22 amHere is the tenth article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the next 20 starting pitchers. In this group you will find several starting pitchers coming off of injury from last season. While they have performed well in past season, many of them will be on an innings restriction in 2012 which will keep them from reaching their full value like they would in a normal season. Here is a look at the fantasy baseball starting pitchers I have ranked for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections are available in the 2012 FBT Fantasy… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Starting Pitchers 1 – 20
31 Jan 2012 | 8:34 pmHere is the ninth article in the series of our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the top 20 starting pitchers. Fantasy baseball rankings for pitchers will vary from year-to-year and site to site because two of the four categories that determine a starting pitchers ranking are ratio categories which many people have a tough time converting into a number. So while position players have more variance between each ranking, pitchers tend to be grouped much closer together. Missing out on the number one ranked pitcher is not quite the same as missing out on the number one ranked shortstop…
