One look at the field of fantasy third basemen for 2012 and you will see there are a few elite players at the top before things start to get pretty thin, talent-wise. Grabbing one of these top flight picks early is not the only strategy, however. Don’t fret if you don’t walk away with Jose Bautista, Evan Longoria or Adrian Beltre. There are several players who turn out to be great sleeper picks at third base in 2012. Here are some of the third basemen of note: Casey McGehee (PIT) –This is a player to watch in spring training. He had a disastrous season in 2011 and should evade your…
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The Lukewarm Corner: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Third Basemen 2012
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Keystone Keepers: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Second Basemen in 2012
Dear Mr. Fantasy7 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pmSecond base is an interesting position for fantasy baseball owners to be sure. There are very few elite players at the position (Robinson Cano and Dustin Pedroia), so it is often a position that is left until the later rounds to be filled on most fantasy squads. As a result, finding a fantasy sleeper pick at second base can go a long way to success in the middle infield on a fantasy roster. Here are some potential fantasy sleepers at second base for 2012: Jason Kipnis (CLE) –A converted center fielder, Kipnis made some noise at second base for the Indians last season before being shelved… -
Top 60 Outfielders for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com27 Jan 2012 | 2:15 amWith more outfielders than random hairs growing from my grandfather’s ear, we take it to the top 60 outfielders for 2012 fantasy baseball. And, just like your grandfather’s ear hair, a lot of these guys are gross. I don’t know what happened to the outfielders, they just went and got ugly. You look at Ryan Braun like he ruined your childhood by taking a performance-enhancing drug, but at least he’s trying to put some offense back into the modern-era of baseball. Now someone start manufacturing aluminum bats painted to look like a wooden bat. Thank you. As with… -
Top 40 Outfielders for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com26 Jan 2012 | 2:15 amAfter the top 20 outfielders for 2012 fantasy baseball, guess what we have here? The top something-something’s? Cute, random italicized voice. We have the top 40 outfielders for 2012 fantasy baseball. That’s right, Wonderful just gave birth to Awesome. Wanna hear something even awesomier? I’m going to turn this to 60 then 80. Hopefully I don’t blow my amp. The hardest part about writing these 2012 fantasy baseball rankings posts is writing this opening. Trying to make the clerical stuff sound less clerical, ya know? So I just copied the openings from previous years… -
Rock the Backstop – Catcher Depth is the Name of the Game in 2012
Fantasy Baseball Blog at Razzball.com26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmTraditionally, the backstop has been a bitter bane of the fantasy owner’s existence. Owners either spent mega-dollars on one of the heavy hitters at the position or contented themselves to spend the season with a Kurt-Suzuki–sized hole in their lineups. The mayhem came to a crescendo a few years back when Joe Mauer’s ADP crept into the 1st round. However, over the last year or so the position has filled out nicely and depth seems to be the name of the game. Indeed, I’ll likely be waiting on catcher in most of my drafts this year. That is not to say that the position is filled with…
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Report: Cards, Roy Oswalt agree to contract - Roy Oswalt (S) Philadelphia Phillies
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27 Jan 2012 | 7:39 pmJim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM reports that the Cardinals and Roy Oswalt are close to an agreement.
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Can Amar’e Stoudemire Be Had at a Discount?
27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amThrowing out Amar’e Stoudemire’s three game 2005-06 season, he’s averaging less points (17.8) than he has since his rookie season, way back in 2002-2003. He’s four points per game below his career average, and 7.5 points below last year’s average in his first year with the Knicks. Not only is his scoring down, but his field goal percentage is off-the-charts down. We’re talking more than ten percent below is lifetime 53.4 percent shooting. The shooting woes run deep in New York. Only two players (Tyson Chandler and Landry Fields) getting significant run are… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper First Basemen: Mitch Moreland
27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amAfter hitting .103 in the postseason for Mitch Moreland, one wouldn’t think he could have ended 2011 on a worse note. That is before he had wrist surgery. While it will eventually prove to help Moreland, it does put him a little behind on his preparation for the 2012 season. He’s expected to be ready for Opening Day, but he could be limited in spring training. The Rangers were rumored to be sniffing around at Prince Fielder, but every team should have at least considered adding the big slugger. I wouldn’t put too much stock in that. Obviously if Fielder was in the mix, that… -
Why the Prince Fielder Signing Could Make Miguel Cabrera the #1 Pick in Fantasy Baseball Drafts
26 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pmPerhaps the happiest fantasy baseball players out there are those that hold Miguel Cabrera’s rights in keeper leagues. Even prior to the Prince Fielder signing, he was a consensus top three pick. Suddenly, he just became even more attractive to fantasy owners, which is hard to believe could even be possible. For starters, adding a bat like Fielder’s means Cabrera is going to get pitched to more frequently. They form a 1-2 punch that is even better than the combination that he formed with Ryan Braun in Milwaukee. You know Cabrera credentials. He is a lifetime .317 hitter. He… -
Jordan Crawford Heating Up
26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amWashington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford has eight double-digit scoring efforts in his past ten games. The other two he went for nine points, giving him a 13.7 ppg scoring average during the stretch. He’s been particularly hot over his past six games averaging 15.2 ppg. He’s been helping out in other categories as well, averaging 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers per game during his past six games. While he hasn’t shot extremely well (44.4 percent) during the stretch, it is an improvement considering he’s shooting below 40.0 percent on the… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Additional First Base Options
25 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pmWe already looked at the LestersLegends’ top 15 fantasy baseball first basement for 2012, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t additional options if you choose to wait on filling your first base slot to address shallower positions. Alternatively, many leagues offer corner infield slots, which put these options on your radar. Florida’s Gaby Sanchez had nearly identical 2009 and 2010 seasons. Both years he had 572 at bats, scored 72 runs, and hit 19 HRs. His hit totals were within four of each other (156, 152), his RBI were within seven (85, 78), and his average within 7…
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Pineda – Montero Trade Fantasy Baseball Implications
24 Jan 2012 | 7:36 pmJonathan Bentz of Fantasy Baseball Dugout discusses the Michael Pineda for Jesus Montero trade and its impact on fantasy baseball 2012. Michael Pineda to the Yankees: Fantasy Analysis In getting traded to the New York Yankees, Miguel Pineda immediately gets thrown into a spotlight/pressure cooker situation. He’s projecting right now as no. 2 in the Yankees rotation behind CC Sabathia — so you know he will be in line for some wins if he can keep it consistent. After his All-Star start to the 2011 season – he struggled with getting wins down the stretch. Obviously, wins… -
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Ricky Romero’s GF
23 Jan 2012 | 11:29 pmRicky Romero of the Toronto Blue Jays seemingly lives a very good life. Romero’s father entered the country illegally from Mexico about the same time that Mexican pitching great Fernando Valenzuela was taking Los Angeles by storm. The elder Romero settled in East Los Angeles and worked numerous jobs to give his children a better life. Today, son Ricky is the ace of the Toronto Blue Jays and coming off a 15 win season that saw him have a 2.92 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. But, despite all of those impressive numbers, Romero’s most impressive win has been his relationship with 2010… -
KEYSTONE KINGS: Baseball’s Best Second Basemen
23 Jan 2012 | 9:15 amToday’s guest author is Jeremy Wolf of The Wolf’s Den. Jeremy is a left-handed hitter on the Chaparrel High School baseball team in baseball rich Scottsdale, Arizona. Jeremy hopes to play baseball in college and eventually be a general manager of an MLB team (he sounds perfect for fantasy baseball, doesn’t he?). He claims that MLB Network is the “best thing that ever happened to me.” I agree Jeremy. Not sure my wife would though. If you’d like to be a guest author for Fantasy Baseball Dugout, and see your article on the first page of Google, go to… -
Baseball Wives: Hottest Baseball Wives 2008 – 2011
21 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pmBaseball’s Hottest Wives champions from 2008 to 2011 are featured in this video from Fantasy Baseball Dugout. Past Champions — Baseball’s Hottest Wives 2008 — Heidi DeRosa 2009 — Heidi DeRosa 2010 — Saeko Darvish 2011 — Diana Roberts
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Brad Peacock, 2012 Fantasy Sleeper
27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmBrad Peacock isn’t even ranked in the top 150 starters for CBS. Then again they have Javier Vazquez ranked 47th overall and he retired, so there’s that. Here’s what I said when he was traded to the A’s, “Peacock had a great season in Double- and Triple-A last year, putting up a 2.39 ERA and a 177/47 K/BB line. The A’s basically got Gio Gonzalez back. I’m gonna be all about Peacock in 2012 like I just woke up from a nap after drinking seven glasses of water.” And that’s me quoting me! I obviously thought the acquisition of Peacock by… -
Top 60 Outfielders for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
27 Jan 2012 | 2:15 amWith more outfielders than random hairs growing from my grandfather’s ear, we take it to the top 60 outfielders for 2012 fantasy baseball. And, just like your grandfather’s ear hair, a lot of these guys are gross. I don’t know what happened to the outfielders, they just went and got ugly. You look at Ryan Braun like he ruined your childhood by taking a performance-enhancing drug, but at least he’s trying to put some offense back into the modern-era of baseball. Now someone start manufacturing aluminum bats painted to look like a wooden bat. Thank you. As with… -
Rock the Backstop – Catcher Depth is the Name of the Game in 2012
26 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmTraditionally, the backstop has been a bitter bane of the fantasy owner’s existence. Owners either spent mega-dollars on one of the heavy hitters at the position or contented themselves to spend the season with a Kurt-Suzuki–sized hole in their lineups. The mayhem came to a crescendo a few years back when Joe Mauer’s ADP crept into the 1st round. However, over the last year or so the position has filled out nicely and depth seems to be the name of the game. Indeed, I’ll likely be waiting on catcher in most of my drafts this year. That is not to say that the position is filled with… -
Top 40 Outfielders for 2012 Fantasy Baseball
26 Jan 2012 | 2:15 amAfter the top 20 outfielders for 2012 fantasy baseball, guess what we have here? The top something-something’s? Cute, random italicized voice. We have the top 40 outfielders for 2012 fantasy baseball. That’s right, Wonderful just gave birth to Awesome. Wanna hear something even awesomier? I’m going to turn this to 60 then 80. Hopefully I don’t blow my amp. The hardest part about writing these 2012 fantasy baseball rankings posts is writing this opening. Trying to make the clerical stuff sound less clerical, ya know? So I just copied the openings from previous years… -
Los Angeles Angels 2011 Minor League Review
25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pmLos Angeles Angels 2011 Minor League Review Organizational Talent Rankings via Baseball America: 2011 (15) | 2010 (26) | 2009 (25) | 2008 (11) | 2007 (4) | 2006 (4) 2011 Affiliate Records MLB: [86-76] AL West AAA: [62-82] Pacific Coast League – Salt Lake AA: [68-69] Texas League – Arkansas A+: [69-71] California League – Inland Empire A: [61-68] Midwest League – Cedar Rapids R: [46-30] Pioneer League – Orem The Run Down Unfortunately for the likes of Mike Trout and Garret Richards, the Angels spent big this offseason, and in turn, they seem to have clogged up any prospect…
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27 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am• Rihanna seems like fun.• In retrospect, Kevin Garnett had the right idea in this picture.• If she wasn't already an Official Fantasy Girl of AG.com candidate this quote would put Lizzy Caplan in the mix: "What I like to do every single night is fall asleep watching Larry Sanders."• Joe Mauer is engaged now, so perhaps there's a similar explanation for last year's injuries.• One of my favorite comedians, Todd Glass, came out of the closet on Marc Maron's podcast and it was incredibly compelling stuff.• Speaking of Maron, this article about podcasting quotes me right alongside… -
Podcast: “Gleeman and The Geek” (Episode 25)
25 Jan 2012 | 12:44 amThis week's episode of "Gleeman and The Geek" was recorded at the Wild Boar in Hopkins and my beer choice was Leinenkugel Honey Weiss. Topics included Kevin Slowey returning to the AL Central, Prince Fielder signing with the Tigers, how we react to a drunk woman showing us her bra in the middle of the show, Justin Morneau's health status, what to expect from the Tigers, White Sox, Indians, and Royals, and why re-signing Matt Capps keeps looking worse.Gleeman and The Geek: Episode 25In addition to the direct download link above you can also subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. -
Twins Notes: Morneau, Slowey, Turpen, Putnam, French, and Tolbert
24 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am• Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune traveled to Arizona to see Justin Morneau's workout routine and wrote a lengthy article about his latest comeback. Morneau revealed that he had concussion symptoms as recently as last month, which is awfully worrisome considering his initial brain injury occurred nearly 18 months ago and he still hasn't begun taking batting practice or fielding ground balls. Here's more of what Morneau said:I wouldn't say the head's perfect yet ... but what I was able to do today is miles ahead of where I was at this time last year. I've had problems with… -
Twins Notes: Arbitration, invitations, compensation, and reconsideration
20 Jan 2012 | 12:05 am• Tuesday night was the deadline for players and teams to submit salary figures for arbitration hearings to be held next month, but the Twins avoided that with Francisco Liriano and Glen Perkins by signing them to one-year deals. Liriano got $5.5 million for his third and final year of arbitration eligibility, which is exactly what I projected as his salary last month. Perkins got $1.55 million for his second arbitration year, which is slightly less than my $2 million projection.Alexi Casilla did not agree to a pre-deadline deal in his second arbitration year, filing for $1.75 million while… -
Podcast: “Gleeman and The Geek” (Episode 24)
18 Jan 2012 | 1:18 amThis week's episode of "Gleeman and The Geek" was recorded at the Wild Boar in Hopkins, my beer choice was Leinenkugel Honey Weiss, and we were joined by special guest Nick Nelson. Topics included Joel Zumaya signing, Glen Perkins, Alexi Casilla, Francisco Liriano, and the arbitration process, Roy Oswalt rumors, Delmon Young's deal with Detroit, Victor Martinez's injury, revisiting the top Twins prospects of 2011, and John Bonnes' horrible beard.Gleeman and The Geek: Episode 24In addition to the direct download link above you can also subscribe to the podcast via iTunes.
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Full Seven Round 2012 San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft
27 Jan 2012 | 6:14 pmTeams that pick relatively late in the NFL Draft have usually had a great amount of success the previous season. The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in such a situation this season and boy has it been a long time coming for the franchise. Another aspect of success, which is much more beneficial, is the fact that San Francisco might actually have the ability to go best player available in certain rounds, rather than having to reach for a position of need. That said, the 49ers do have some clear needs on both sides of the ball that they will have to address in the draft and supplement via… -
Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Mock Draft: A Full 7-Round Look
27 Jan 2012 | 5:19 pmWith the hopes of a Super Bowl repeat now miles behind us all, the attention now reverts to what exactly the Green Bay Packers are going to do in the 2012 NFL Draft. The Packers have some very pressing needs—particularly on defense—and today we’re going to attempt to go inside the “Packers war room” with our own 2012 Green Bay Packers Mock Draft. Despite the obvious needs of the Green and Gold, however, there are a few other positions that the Packers could entertain, so let’s take a look. Round 1: Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama 6’2″, 265 pounds Number… -
2012 Fantasy Football Sleeper: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick
26 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pmAfter a quiet 2011 season, Colin Kaepernick will get another shot at competing for the starting job in 2012. The 49ers do have a fantasy football sleeper in 2012, it’s just not Alex Smith. There is no denying that what Jim Harbaugh managed to do with the 49ers and Smith was beyond miraculous. A mediocre team just one year ago at 6-10, Smith and company were possibly one muffed punt away from going to the 49ers’ first Super Bowl since the 1994-1995 season. Now even though Harbaugh was able to whip Smith back into shape, somewhat, I still see a very muddied picture at the… -
Trent Richardson: The Best Running Back in the 2012 NFL Draft
26 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amHere is a photo of Trent Richardson at only 18 years old. He is this years Best Running Back in the NFL Draft. Not Only is Trent Richardson the best running back in this year’s draft class, he is the best prospect at this position since Adrian Peterson Entered the league in 2007. The skill level of the former Alabama running back is as varied as I have seen in a long time. He can dominate between the hashes, throwing would be tacklers aside and breaking off numerous long runs.Richardson’s low center of gravity makes him a major threat against smaller linebackers and safeties… -
Possible Landing Spots For Peyton Manning
25 Jan 2012 | 3:09 pmSince Rob Lowe had broken the news that Peyton Manning was going to retire this offseason, we have yet to see any speculation or even a subtle rumor that No. 18 is actually going to hang them up. The NFL and Fantasy Footballers alike took Lowe’s Tweet and blew it up like fireworks on the 4th of July. But since Lowe’s “people” didn’t get their facts straight and Manning is still officially in Colts white and blue, we as sports journalists (Am I a journalist?) get to dissect and throw around possible outcomes as to where Manning will be playing in 2012. The…
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Fantasy Baseball Podcast - First Basemen 2012
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The Lukewarm Corner: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Third Basemen 2012
17 Jan 2012 | 9:12 amOne look at the field of fantasy third basemen for 2012 and you will see there are a few elite players at the top before things start to get pretty thin, talent-wise. Grabbing one of these top flight picks early is not the only strategy, however. Don’t fret if you don’t walk away with Jose Bautista, Evan Longoria or Adrian Beltre. There are several players who turn out to be great sleeper picks at third base in 2012. Here are some of the third basemen of note: Casey McGehee (PIT) –This is a player to watch in spring training. He had a disastrous season in 2011 and should evade your… -
Fantasy Baseball Podcast - Catchers 2012
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Keystone Keepers: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Second Basemen in 2012
7 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pmSecond base is an interesting position for fantasy baseball owners to be sure. There are very few elite players at the position (Robinson Cano and Dustin Pedroia), so it is often a position that is left until the later rounds to be filled on most fantasy squads. As a result, finding a fantasy sleeper pick at second base can go a long way to success in the middle infield on a fantasy roster. Here are some potential fantasy sleepers at second base for 2012: Jason Kipnis (CLE) –A converted center fielder, Kipnis made some noise at second base for the Indians last season before being shelved… -
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6 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pmPlease note the new domain name address for the website is now: http://www.dmfantasybaseball.com Kindly update any links to the site as soon as possible. Thanks and I hope you continue to enjoy the fantasy baseball talk!
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Outfield 21 – 40
27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pmHere is the seventh article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at outfielders ranked 21-40. There is quite a bit of speed in this grouping so if you miss out on stolen bases at another position, this is a spot where you can find them. Here is a look at the fantasy baseball outfielders I have ranked 21-40 for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections will be available in the FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide which will go on sale February 1, 2012. 21. Ryan Braun – assuming the 50-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Outfield
25 Jan 2012 | 7:34 amHere is the sixth article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the position of outfield. Lots of change in position of the top 20 outfielders from last season as several players had comeback seasons and others suffered injuries which impacted their performance. Here is a look at the top 20 fantasy baseball outfielders for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections will be available in the FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide which will go on sale February 1, 2012. 1. Matt Kemp – number of at bats the last four seasons, 606, 606,… -
Tigers Sign Prince Fielder to Nine-Year Contract
24 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmThe Detroit Tigers made a move to fill a hole in their lineup created by the season-ending injury to designated hitter Victor Martinez by signing first basemen Prince Fielder to a nine-year contract worth a reported $214 million contract. This gives the Tigers two 40+ home run, 100+ RBI sluggers in the middle of the batting order with Fielder joining Miguel Cabrera. From a fantasy standpoint, there should be little change to the value of Fielder with the move to the American League. The big winner in the signing is Cabrera who will now see time at third base, first base and designated hitter. -
Red Sox Trade Marco Scutaro to Rockies
21 Jan 2012 | 8:44 pmThe Boston Red Sox were looking to slash salary and the Colorado Rockies were looking for a proven second basemen so the two teams filled each others needs Saturday when the Red Sox dealt shortstop Marco Scutaro to the Rockies for right-handed pitcher Clayton Mortensen. Boston has depth at that position with Mike Aviles and Nick Punto expected to split time at the position until prospect Jose Iglesias is ready to take over on a permanent basis. Punto has value as a $1 end game pick in AL-only auctions if you need to get 10-15 stolen bases from an infield spot. Aviles figures to see time… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Third Base
20 Jan 2012 | 8:20 amHere is the fifth article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the position of third base. The top half of the position is fairly strong, but if you are looking to find power late in the draft at this position, you are going to have a difficult time finding anyone to hit 20 home runs. Here is a look at the top 20 fantasy baseball third basemen for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections will be available in the FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide which will go on sale February 1, 2012. 1. Jose Bautista – was on a tear the first…
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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… -
Fantasy Basketball: Week Four Recap
26 Jan 2012 | 5:51 pmPhoto Credit: Keith Allison What's up ladies? Well another week has passed and because of the Kobe System, I have achieved all of my dreams! The Weekly Rundown is still being molded based on your recommendations, so please be vocal. I love this shit, so let’s get some conversation brewing in the comments and feel free to ask about any potential trade offers or add/drops you have brewing.More after the jump: -
Tiers, Not Fears: Catchers
25 Jan 2012 | 5:40 pmThings are looking up for Carlos SantanaPhoto Credit:SD Dirk"After laughter, comes tiers"- Wu Tang Clan, "Tierz" Even Shaolin's Finest understood the power of tiers. So it's only right that we kick off the Sons of Roto 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit with a run down of the top 45 catchers in fantasy baseball, tier-by-tier.Why 45? It's a nod to the Wu Tang Clan's "Enter the 36 Chambers." Confused? You should be. Only real hip-hop fans like myself know that there were nine extra chambers that couldn't be mentioned on the album because they were so deadly.More after the jump: -
Fantasy Basketball Top 100 Players
25 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pmPhoto Credit: David Jones The Top 100 fantasy basketball players have been updated by Keith Petrower. There's been plenty of changes since the preseason player rankings were posted. Bare witness to the rebirth of cool; Slick Rick E. Rubio has a story to tell. Check out how high Keith has Ricky ranked; and all the other Top 100 Players after the jump. -
For Those About to Draft, We Salute Yu
24 Jan 2012 | 8:05 pm[youtube]rLGB69siot8[/youtube] This guy is filthy, but he's no Dice man. It's feel a little strange to salute a man of half-Iran, half-Japanese descent. Aside from the momentary feeling of tribalism and the nuisance of not being about to draft John Rocker, all systems are go for the latest import from the Far East. The scouts love him, the numbers are superb, but the masses are still baffled by Dice K's gyro-ball. One man's ignorance is a million dollar man's profit. Let's do the impossible; let's project the unknown. Today's forecast: sunny with a chance of 185 Ks.
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2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Outfield 21 – 40
27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pmHere is the seventh article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at outfielders ranked 21-40. There is quite a bit of speed in this grouping so if you miss out on stolen bases at another position, this is a spot where you can find them. Here is a look at the fantasy baseball outfielders I have ranked 21-40 for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections will be available in the FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide which will go on sale February 1, 2012. 21. Ryan Braun – assuming the 50-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Outfield
25 Jan 2012 | 7:34 amHere is the sixth article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the position of outfield. Lots of change in position of the top 20 outfielders from last season as several players had comeback seasons and others suffered injuries which impacted their performance. Here is a look at the top 20 fantasy baseball outfielders for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections will be available in the FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide which will go on sale February 1, 2012. 1. Matt Kemp – number of at bats the last four seasons, 606, 606,… -
Tigers Sign Prince Fielder to Nine-Year Contract
24 Jan 2012 | 9:45 pmThe Detroit Tigers made a move to fill a hole in their lineup created by the season-ending injury to designated hitter Victor Martinez by signing first basemen Prince Fielder to a nine-year contract worth a reported $214 million contract. This gives the Tigers two 40+ home run, 100+ RBI sluggers in the middle of the batting order with Fielder joining Miguel Cabrera. From a fantasy standpoint, there should be little change to the value of Fielder with the move to the American League. The big winner in the signing is Cabrera who will now see time at third base, first base and designated hitter. -
Red Sox Trade Marco Scutaro to Rockies
21 Jan 2012 | 8:44 pmThe Boston Red Sox were looking to slash salary and the Colorado Rockies were looking for a proven second basemen so the two teams filled each others needs Saturday when the Red Sox dealt shortstop Marco Scutaro to the Rockies for right-handed pitcher Clayton Mortensen. Boston has depth at that position with Mike Aviles and Nick Punto expected to split time at the position until prospect Jose Iglesias is ready to take over on a permanent basis. Punto has value as a $1 end game pick in AL-only auctions if you need to get 10-15 stolen bases from an infield spot. Aviles figures to see time… -
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Third Base
20 Jan 2012 | 8:20 amHere is the fifth article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the position of third base. The top half of the position is fairly strong, but if you are looking to find power late in the draft at this position, you are going to have a difficult time finding anyone to hit 20 home runs. Here is a look at the top 20 fantasy baseball third basemen for 2012 with my comments. A longer list with 2012 fantasy baseball projections will be available in the FBT Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide which will go on sale February 1, 2012. 1. Jose Bautista – was on a tear the first…
