Monthly Archives: June 2009

Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Speed Demons

by Ryan Lester of Lester’s Legends Just because you’ve slipped behind in the Stolen Base category doesn’t mean you can’t catch up.  Here are some reasonably available SB threats. Emilio Bonifacio, 2B/3B, Florida Marlins -  Emilio picked up 4 SBs … Continue reading

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Could Ian Snell Still Develop?

Ian Snell was a pitcher that many were high on heading into the 2008 season, and why shouldn’t they have been?  Despite being 9-12 (which many overlooked considering he was pitching for the Pirates after all), he posted a respectable … Continue reading

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Around the Majors: June 29

Roy Halladay was solid in his return from the DL.  Jon Lester & Ricky Nolasco continued their impressive turnarounds.  A few days off did not help Nelson Cruz get things going again.  Let’s look at these stories and all the … Continue reading

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A Look at Ervin Santana’s Nearing Return

According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Time (click here for the article), “Ervin Santana declared himself fit to return to the rotation” after his latest rehabilitation start, where he went 3.1 shutout innings giving up 3 hits and 0 … Continue reading

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Players of the Week: June 22-28

 Hitter of the Week: This week, it was an easy decision.  Hanley Ramirez, possibly one of two or three best hitters in baseball, showed why he deserves such accolades.  He hit .385 (10-26) with 3 HR, 15 RBI, 5 R … Continue reading

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Around the Majors: June 28

Tommy Hanson seemed to get his control issues in check.  David Price continued to walk the ballpark, despite getting a win.  Max Scherzer saw his defense betray him.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games. … Continue reading

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A Scouting Report of Tommy Hanson from 6/23

I finally had an opportunity to watch Tommy Hanson’s last start, which was against the New York Yankees on June 23.  His line was not an overly impressive one: 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 4 K It … Continue reading

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Cardinals Acquire DeRosa for Perez

According to Matthew Leach of mlb.com (click here for the article), the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired Mark DeRosa in exchange for RP Chris Perez and a player to be named later.  DeRosa is expected to play third base for … Continue reading

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Around the Majors: June 27

Albert Pujols continues to prove that he is the best hitter in baseball.  Felix Hernandez is simply dazzling on the mound right now.  Pable Sandoval is among the hottest hitters in baseball.  Let’s look at these stories and all the … Continue reading

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Trade Target: Lance Berkman

Throughout the years Lance Berkman has proven time and time again that he was a great option for fantasy owners.  A career .299 hitter, he hasn’t hit below .278 since getting a full-time job in 2000.  He’s shown the ability … Continue reading

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