Monthly Archives: May 2009

Prospect Report: Antonio Bastardo

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

According to the Phillies official website, the team will use 23-year old lefty Antonio Bastardo in the rotation to replace the injured Brett Myers, at least in the short-term.  Rumors have been flying regarding potential trade targets, but if Bastardo … Continue reading →

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Can Jon Lester Turn It Around?

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

by Jimmy Hascup After a breakout 2008 season everyone expected Jon Lester to reach stardom this year.  He was to form a potent one-two punch atop the Red Sox rotation with Josh Beckett and help bring home another World Series … Continue reading →

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Around the Majors: May 30

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

David Price showed just how dominant he could be.  Matt Wieters & Fernando each picked up their first major league hits.  Brandon Phillips not only returned to the line-up but slugged a home run.  Let’s look at these stories and all … Continue reading →

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Pitch or Ditch: June 1-4

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

As some people requested, let’s take a look at a few Pitch or Ditch options for Monday through Thursday this week.  Remember, all of these pitchers carry an inherent danger, so don’t take this as a guarantee that they will … Continue reading →

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Around the Majors: May 29

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

Jorge Posada returned to the line-up.  Matt Wieters made his long anticipated debut.  Nate McLouth continued to struggle.  Let’s look at this stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games. Texas 6, Oakland 3 (Game 1) Jason Giambi went 0-3 … Continue reading →

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Can Fernando Martinez Succeed Now?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

by Jimmy Hascup Huston Street to the Mets?  Nope.  Jermaine Dye and Bobby Jenks to Flushing?  Nahh.  Matt Holliday, Shea (now Citi-Field) bound?  No thanks.  Jason Bay to NY?  Nope.  These are just some of the potential pieces the Mets … Continue reading →

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Around the Majors: May 28

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

David Ortiz actually got a hit.  Justin Upton continued to roll.  Nolan Reimold hit another blast.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games. Cleveland 2, Tampa Bay 1 Jeff Niemann took the loss giving up … Continue reading →

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Two-Start Options: Week 9

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

It’s time to look at the potential two-start options for the upcoming fantasy week.  If I have someone rated as a three, four or five-star option, they are someone I would definitely use.  A two-star option is someone who is … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Strikeout Kings

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

by Ryan Lester of Lester’s Legends Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Strikeouts category.  Realize that some of these will come with high ERAs & WHIPs because if a Pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a … Continue reading →

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Trade Target: Ben Zobrist

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Rotoprofessor

In 2008 Ben Zobrist hit 12 HR in 198 AB for the Tampa Bay Rays, opening a few people’s eyes but very few were calling for a huge, breakout campaign for the utility man.  Injuries and inability have ravaged the … Continue reading →

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