Dear Mr. Fantasy: Thinking Outside the Batter’s Box
Boy, I have really taken some flak for my choices of players this fantasy baseball season. That’s okay. I like to think outside the box. When you state an opinion that differs from widely held beliefs, there are those that will react negatively. However, if everything went according to plan, then the so-called “experts” would […]
SMALLS TALK: The One Ear Flap Helmet
Nothing says Big Leagues like a one ear flap helmet. It’s unmistakable. Turn on the TV and see one of these babies, you know you’re watching the world’s very best. Its unusual lop-sided style is revered by all who play the game, not so much for its looks but its exclusivity. It’s the helmet that my generation saw […]
Who’s On First? Fantasy Baseball First Basemen for the Second Half of 2011
As we approach the second half of the 2011 season, it may be time to start looking at potential key moves to make a second half push toward your fantasy baseballleague title. When considering the position of first base, there is no lack of players who are underachieving, overachieving, sleeper picks or possible ‘buy low’ […]
Second Half Fantasy Options: Right Field
When looking to fill out your outfield positions in fantasy baseball, your league may require you to use one each of a left fielder, center fielder and right fielder. If your league has these specific position requirements, there is no need to worry. I recently discussed options for left field fantasy baseball players as well as fantasy baseball center field options […]
What an Honor
Oh what rapture it is to second-guess. For years I have stayed behind my shield of maladroit opinion feeling free to blast away at those “experts” for their incomprehensible votes and stultifying opinions. Ah, but those days of being the dilettante of the keyboard may soon be ending. One of the great advantages of being […]
2010 MLB Trade Deadline Fantasy Baseball Impact
With MLB’s non-waiver Trade Deadline in the rear-view, there were several moving parts which altered the value of players, created a number of opportunities for young players to fill holes at the Big League level – and also reduced the roles of others. Here is a look at some of the players who stand to […]
Houston Astros Trade Pitcher Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact
In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his Phillies debut Friday night against the Washington Nationals. From a fantasy perspective, Roy Oswalt’s value should receive a […]
What Can the Astros Expect in a Trade?
Okay, so the two guys who are likely to be moved are obviously Berkman and Oswalt. Oswalt has the highest trade value, since he’s been whining over the last month or so, and is more motivated to apparently get out of dodge. Citizen Spruce asked the following question: All right, Constable, a question for you: […]
Cubs Reflections on Being in First Place
Despite all my nay-saying and doom-daying, the Chicago Cubs woke up on July 27th and found themselves in first place in the NL Central. Outside of any performance by the Cubs, here are five reasons which this has happened: 5. The St. Louis Cardinals have no hitting. A month into the season, the Cardinals looked […]
What’s Wrong With Jimmy Rollins?
Several top sluggers have struggled through the first month and a half of the season. Grady Sizemore is batting .220, but has 7 bombs and 6 steals. Mark Teixeira is batting a paltry .238 in Yankee pinstripes, but remains on pace for 39 HR. Lance Berkman has battled just to stay above the Mendoza line, […]
Ahhh, the Astros
Coming off a year in which almost the entire team was overhauled and still were one big hurricane away from carrying a playoff chase into the final days of the season, the Astros were the first team this off-season to plead economic downturn, and it showed. GM Ed Wade, under orders from legendarily hands-on owner […]
I Guess Canseco Was Right
Image via Wikipedia I usually try to stay clear of the controversial issues in baseball, but I couldn’t resist this topic. To start things off, here are some quotes from the baseball world by some past and present players. In the MLB.com article, “A-Rod is talk of MLB after admission “, George Brett was quoted […]
