Category Archives: Quick Hit

While left shoulder surgery may limit Cliff Pennington over the “first week of exhibitions” (according to Joe Stiglich via Twitter), that makes it seem like he will not be very far behind the rest of the Athletics hitters.  That would … Continue reading →

After the 2008 season Josh Hamilton became all the rage for fantasy baseball owners and why not?  He was coming off a year where he hit .304 with 32 HR and 130 RBI.  Just one year later, however, things have … Continue reading →

Donald Veal, acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2008 Rule V draft, may finally be displaying the talent that many have believed he possessed.  He has struggled since being promoted to Double-A in 2007 (with the Cubs) to the … Continue reading →

2009 Projection: 195.0 IP, 14 W, 3.97 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 149 K (6.88 K/9), 65 BB (3.00 BB/9) Thoughts: Acquired by the Rays as part of the big trade last off-season (which included Delmon Young), he was great and made … Continue reading →

2008 Statistics: 4 Wins 100.1 Innings 2.60 ERA 1.26 WHIP 118 Strikeouts (10.58 K/9) 39 Walks (3.50 BB/9) .332 BABIP Thoughts: Will he start or will he relieve?  That is the only question surrounding his value, isn’t it?  Well, that … Continue reading →

2008 Statistics: 628 At Bats .277 Batting Average (174 Hits) 29 Home Runs 95 RBI 92 Runs 6 Stolen Bases .327 On Base Percentage .481 Slugging Percentage .297 Batting Average on Balls in Play Thoughts: Talk about a renaissance.  Once … Continue reading →

2009 Projection: .286 (103-360), 15 HR, 53 RBI, 46 R, 1 SB, .311 BABIP, .358 OBP, .472 SLG Thoughts: Maybe I’m being a little conservative with this projection.  At this point I’m expecting him to come up around June, which … Continue reading →

2008 Statistics: 12 Wins 174.1 Innings 4.03 ERA 1.19 WHIP 172 Strikeouts (8.88 K/9) 34 Walks (1.76 BB/9) .327 BABIP Thoughts: Beckett has been one of the best pitchers in baseball at times, though in recent years he has been … Continue reading →

2008 Statistics: 13 Wins 180.0 Innings 6.05 ERA 1.67 WHIP 67 Strikeouts (3.35 K/9) 43 Walks (2.15 BB/9) .345 BABIP Thoughts: Can you believe that he’s still sticking around?  Not only has he caught on with the Mets, he’s managed … Continue reading →

2008 Statistics: 480 At Bats .290 Batting Average (139 Hits) 21 Home Runs 77 RBI 65 Runs 13 Stolen Bases .317 On Base Percentage .475 Slugging Percentage .296 Batting Average on Balls in Play Thoughts: He signed out of Cuba … Continue reading →