The New Moneyball
Those that read Moneyball remember it well. You had the case of Scott Hatteberg. Hatteberg moved from behind the dish to first base because he could no longer throw effectively. He could however draw walks and hit with moderate power. There were the collective drafts of Nick Swisher and Jeremy Brown. Swisher you have heard […]
A Review of the Josh Willingham Trade from Washington to Oakland
The Washington Nationals sent Josh Willingham to the Oakland Athletics for Henry Rodriguez and Corey Brown. This is in response to the Nationals getting Jayson Werth as a free agent earlier in the winter. Willingham will be a free agent after next year, so there isn’t that much risk. He could be up for a […]
Nick Kappel’s Fantasy Focus: Advancing to Your League Championship Game
For most fantasy baseball leagues, today marks the beginning of the semifinal playoff round. If you’ve made it this far, it’s important to know that this is the most critical time of the year. Everything that’s happened up until this point is irrelevant; because in a one-week matchup, anything can happen. Forget about the fact […]
