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Nick Kappel’s Fantasy Focus: The All-Overappreciated Team

In last week’s Fantasy Focus, I announced the 2009 All-Underappreciated Team. This week we shift gears, as I present to you the All-Overappreciated Team:
 
Catcher – Russell Martin 
 
Martin was the No. 1 drafted catcher in most leagues this year, but has failed to live up to those expectations.
The 26-year-old is currently on pace to set career [...]

Nick Kappel’s Fantasy Focus: Second Half Studs Part Two

In last week’s fantasy focus, I outlined eight batters who have historically performed at a higher level in the second half of the season.
 
This week, I’m suggesting eight starting pitchers who meet the same criteria.
 
Johan Santana
 
Santana’s first half totals are incredible, but his second half splits are phenomenal.
 
Despite similar strikeout and walk ratios, Santana historically [...]

Nick Kappel’s Fantasy Focus: Three Pitchers To Buy Low On

Many starting pitchers who are usually reliable such as Brandon Webb, Jake Peavy, John Lackey and Roy Oswalt have been wildly unpredictable and/or injured through the first ten weeks of the season. If you are one of the unlucky ones who have been become frustrated with your staff’s inconsistency, you might want to look into [...]

Philadelphia Phillies Off Season Report

Season Wrap Up

The Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB’s Cinderella story of 2008, to become the World Series Champs! What more needs to be said about 2008 except that Cole Hamels proved that he IS a # 1 starter with his performance in the playoffs. Just in case anyone was questioning his ability on [...]

Werth the Wait in Philadelphia

Phillies Win Their 2nd World Series Title
The Philadelphia Phillies have won the 2008 World Series 4 games to 1 over the Tampa Bay Rays, ending their (the Rays’) Cinderella season. 48 hours after the start of Game 5, they resumed it from the bottom of the 6th tied at 2. They won the series [...]