Monthly Archives: August 2009

Around the Majors: August 26

Scott Kazmir finally turned in an electric performance on the mound.  David Ortiz hit a pair of home runs.  Cole Hamels was spectacular, but ended up without a win.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s … Continue reading

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Prospect Report: Carlos Santana

I did a report on Carlos Santana all the way back in April (which you can read by clicking here), talking about just how good he could be.  He has been discussed as one of the brightest young catching prospects … Continue reading

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Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Runs & Ribbies

by Ryan Lester of Lester’s Legends Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Runs and/or RBI categories. Runs Alexi Casilla, 2B, Minnesota Twins – Alexi is finally hitting, .500 (9 for 18) last week with 7 Runs, 3 RBIs, … Continue reading

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Around the Majors: August 25

Miguel Cabrera & Carlos Pena continue to surge.  Zack Greinke struck out 15.  Adam Wainwright continues to show why he’s among the best pitcher’s in the NL.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games. Pittsburgh … Continue reading

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Do Not Overlook Scott Baker, the WHIP Maker

Scott Baker’s overall numbers have not been impressive this season, but that’s not because he has been pitching poorly.  A bit of bad luck has certainly plagued him, but before we get into that let’s look at his line for … Continue reading

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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. Scott Podsednik, OF, Chicago White Sox – Pods makes a triumphant … Continue reading

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Around the Majors: August 24

Just what is going on with Roy Halladay?  Can you count on Clay Buchholz?  Who is hotter, Carlos Pena & Miguel Cabrera are catching fire?  Let’s look at these questions and all the rest from yesterday’s games. Philadelphia 6, New … Continue reading

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Howie Kendrick: Can We Stop Calling Him a Sleeper?

by Jimmy Hascup Baseball has a lot to do with expectations. Whether you’re a real GM or a virtual one, assembling the right parts to your team has a lot to do with expectations. Similarly to an organization that drafts … Continue reading

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Johan Santana to Miss Next Start

Is this news really surprising to anyone at this point?  It really has gotten rediculous with the Mets DL growing longer and longer by the day.  It’s like the announcement that Jeff Francoeur has a torn tendon in his thumb … Continue reading

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Players of the Week: August 17-23

Hitter of the Week: It was an extremely close this week, but with some speed Brian Roberts was able to distinguish himself from the pack and take home the award.  He went 11-29 (.379) with 4 HR (tied for second), … Continue reading

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