9 Innings/Questions on the Twins
If you like what you read below, check out more from David at his site, BaseballRoundTable.com. This is a continuation of our series of articles where I ask fellow bloggers from the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) 9 innings worth of questions about their team. The goal is to do this for as many teams as possible (all 30 […]
The Underrated Squad: Part One
Today, I will be introducing a new series which primarily focuses on the underrated professional baseball player in the MLB! Over the course of the next year, we will construct a roster of twenty-five ( 25 ) underrated players that deserve more attention by not only the fans, but by front offices, scouts, and even teammates. Catcher : Derek Norris […]
The Twins Nearing the All Star Break
It has been a while since my last write up on the Twins, their play, organization, moves, and outlook. No excuse except that they have not been fun to watch or write about. For the 4th year in a row now the Twins will be rolling into the All Star break effectively out of the […]
Catching the Wave: Fantasy Baseball Catchers in the Second Half
With the first half of the 2012 season behind us, we’ve seen a lot of disappointments, some over-achievers and a lot of surprises in regard to fantasy baseball. Let’s look at a few catchers who have caught the attention of fantasy owners in the first half and what we might expect for the rest of […]
Guys That Could Be Called Up Soon
By Ross Parcel Jun 11, 2012 Mr. Fantasy Freak Every season, many young minor league players earn their way to The Bigs by putting up impressive numbers in Triple-A. Others are forced to come up because of an injury. There are numerous reasons why prospects get the call, but one thing is certain: these guys […]
Catching Some Z’s: Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Catchers in 2012
The position of catcher is often a tricky one for fantasy baseball owners. Often, the position is left until the later rounds in the fantasy draft and owners hope to simply pick up a catcher who will not hurt their fantasy roster too badly. One thing that can easily make or break your team is […]
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 […]
Backstop to the Future: Fantasy Baseball Catchers in the Second Half of 2011
One position that has often befuddled fantasy baseballowners is that of catcher. Usually, there are one or two elite options and the rest of the pack has often consisted of filler players that will hopefully provide a little pop, no speed and not destroy your overall team batting average too badly. Although there are still elite options […]
Nick Kappel’s Fantasy Focus: The All-Underappreciated Team
America loves the underdog; it’s a fact. More importantly, fantasy owners love the underdog. Not only are they fun to root for, but they often come much cheaper than what they should. If there’s one thing you’ve learned from me this season, it better be the importance of value. Lucky for you, this week’s Fantasy Focus is a perfect […]
