Monthly Archives: December 2012

2013 Projection: Why Andrew McCutchen Is Better Suited To Be A Second Round Selection

Most fantasy owners were waiting for Andrew McCutchen to break out and become a superstar. You could just see the potential in the numbers and could see him inching his way to stardom. He fulfilled the promise in 2012, posting … Continue reading

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Late Round Flier: DoesThe Twins’ Scott Diamond Offer The Skill Set Worth Rolling The Dice On?

It seems like most young starters in the Twins organization can be cast into a similar mold, doesn’t it? They don’t necessarily throw hard and they don’t generate a ton of strikeouts, but they have pinpoint control and therefore are … Continue reading

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Prospect Report: Will Shelby Miller Claim A Rotation Spot In St. Louis?

It was an interesting 2012 campaign for Miller, who posted a 6.17 ERA in 17 starts in the first half of the season at Triple-A. However, in the second half he rediscovered his form and showed why he is considering … Continue reading

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Searching For Saves: Pittsburgh Pirates: Jason Grilli, Mark Melancon & A Deep Sleeper

In light of the trade sending Joel Hanrahan to Boston (where he sends Andrew Bailey into a setup role), the Pittsburgh Pirates are left looking for a new closer. While we all know who is going to enter the season … Continue reading

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2013 Projection: Can Carlos Gomez Replicate His 2012 Success?

In 2012 you could count the number of 20/30 players on one hand. It’s a rare breed, highlighted by some of the bigger names in baseball: Mike Trout Ryan Braun B.J. Upton Jimmy Rollins We know te top two names … Continue reading

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Rotation Roundup: Determining Who To Buy Or Sell Among Cubs’ Starting Pitchers

Theo Epstein and company had a clear goal in mind entering the offseason, improving a starting rotation that posted a 4.52 ERA in 2012. After adding four pitchers who could potentially fill rotation spots in 2013, they clearly have given … Continue reading

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Old Faces, New Places: Could Yunel Escobar Hold Fantasy Appeal In Tampa Bay?

Yunel Escobar has been a man on the move thus far this offseason, going from Toronto to Miami and finally to Tampa Bay. Now, the question is should fantasy owners really have to ask themselves is if they care? Looking at his … Continue reading

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Fantasy Throwdown: Ryan Braun vs. Mike Trout: Who Deserves To Be The Top Ranked OF?

We all know how impressive Mike Trout was after joining the Angels in 2012. It was an historic season, and one that has sent him flying into the first round of fantasy drafts. In fact, there as been a lot of … Continue reading

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Old Faces, New Places: How Should Jason Vargas Be Viewed Pitching For The Angels?

Over the past few seasons Jason Vargas has been a productive pitcher. He has posted a sub-4.00 ERA in two of the past three seasons and has had a WHIP of 1.33 or better each of the past few years. … Continue reading

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Prospect Report: Is Jedd Gyorko A Can’t Miss Fantasy Prospect?

A highly regarded third base prospect, Jedd Gyorko’s bat appears likely to force a position change due to the presence of Chase Headley. The Padres need all the offense they can get, and the chatter has been that Gyorko’s future may be … Continue reading

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