Monthly Archives: February 2010

There are some players who always appear to be on the cusp of breaking out, aren’t there?  We’ve already discussed Johnny Cueto (click here to view), who certainly falls into this category.  The oft-injured Rickie Weeks is another player who … Continue reading →

What happened to Russell Martin in 2009?  Was it an aberration or has his skills actually declined?  Before we can answer that question, let’s take a look at his 2009 production: 505 At Bats .250 Batting Average (126 Hits) 7 … Continue reading →

With Johnny Damon heading out of town, it appears that the Yankees are primed to hand an outfield job to Brett Gardner.  Does he have the potential to be a viable fantasy option?  It’s doubtful, but let’s take a look: … Continue reading →

by Ryan Lester Usually when I draft a closer I would hope he has topped 16 saves more than once in his career. If he doesn’t have a long track record as a closer, at least he’s the primary setup … Continue reading →

Injuries are a consistent problem for Aramis Ramirez, having played in 150 games or more just three times since 2001.  Last season it was a dislocated shoulder limiting him to just 82 games, but his performance was enough to continue … Continue reading →

Just one year ago Kelly Johnson was on everyone’s radar.  Was he a tremendous option?  No, he was your prototypical minimum power/minimum speed middle infielder, but as we head into 2010 he is a forgotten man.  That’s what the following … Continue reading →

I have to wonder why Justin Morneau is often considered the “other” top first baseman.  After all the top names have come off the board and you find yourself empty handed, you can either “settle” for Morneau or wait a … Continue reading →