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The Giants have been in this position before, but not quite for so long of a stretch: needing to find a fill-in for closer Brian Wilson, who is expected to miss the rest of the season. Late last season, Santiago Casilla answered the call, converting six of seven saves. But might the team do something different this time around?
Apr 15 2012 11:05pm
Apr 15 2012 11:05pm
After Coco Crisp (OF, OAK) spent over 200 days on the DL in 2009-10, expectations weren’t too high going into 2011. But he stayed healthy all year and posted some strong numbers. If he can stay on the field, Crisp is a good bet to deliver a repeat performance.
Apr 15 2012 11:04pm
Apr 15 2012 11:04pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series and one four-game set.
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchups column previews one two-game series in Boston, three three-game series and three four-game sets.
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
Under-the-radar Andy Dirks (DH, DET) has taken advantage of his early opportunities in Motown. Can he continue to make an impact? We also take a look at some ailing pitchers in LAA and MIN, some scuffling OF in CIN, and a few significant injury updates.
Apr 14 2012 11:05pm
Apr 14 2012 11:05pm
It's way too early to look at current performance. We'll look at playing time instead.
Apr 14 2012 11:04pm
Apr 14 2012 11:04pm
There is never a good time to suffer an injury to a starting pitcher because of the lack of replacement options, but early in the season you do have a few more choices. Thus getting the jump on the potential injury situation is important. Here is a look at a handful of starters and their early season struggles. Are they struggling early on due to some sort of hidden injury or just early season rust?
Apr 14 2012 11:03pm
Apr 14 2012 11:03pm
[FREE] Despite all the flashing red lights and warning sirens, it's tough not to notice that Omar Infante already has a bunch of home runs.
Apr 14 2012 11:01pm
Apr 14 2012 11:01pm
CLE has signed free agent Johnny Damon (DH/OF, CLE) in an effort to boost its struggling offense. CLE's .176 BA and .617 OPS rank last in the AL through the season's first week. While qualifying initially only at DH in most formats, Damon is likely to become CLE's primary LF and leadoff hitter, though incumbent LF Shelley Duncan is likely to find AB vs. RHP at any of LF, 1B or DH.
Apr 13 2012 11:05pm
Apr 13 2012 11:05pm
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Now that the dust has settled on spring training and 25-man rosters have been finalized, we can get a clearer picture of the likely candidates for the 2012 AL and NL Rookie of the Year Awards. While there are plenty of high-profile prospects expected to be the early pace-setters, the rookie of the year field is notoriously difficult to handicap.
Apr 13 2012 11:02pm
Apr 13 2012 11:02pm
![[*]HQ RADIO: BHQ Keepers columnist and team analyst Jock Thompson](https://d13cm48s3ss9o8.cloudfront.net/thumbnails/source/Vernon Wells_0-300x200.jpg)
[FREE] BaseballHQ.com Keepers columnist and team analyst Jock Thompson talks about in-season roster management, and west coast teams, particularly the Angels, Dodgers and Padres, the teams he covers for the site. Also the usual great analysis and commentary from BHQ experts. Runs 1:10:30
Apr 13 2012 10:37am
Apr 13 2012 10:37am
The Giants have been in this position before, but not quite for so long of a stretch: needing to find a fill-in for closer Brian Wilson, who is expected to miss the rest of the season. Late last season, Santiago Casilla answered the call, converting six of seven saves. But might the team do something different this time around?
Apr 15 2012 11:05pm
Apr 15 2012 11:05pm
After Coco Crisp (OF, OAK) spent over 200 days on the DL in 2009-10, expectations weren’t too high going into 2011. But he stayed healthy all year and posted some strong numbers. If he can stay on the field, Crisp is a good bet to deliver a repeat performance.
Apr 15 2012 11:04pm
Apr 15 2012 11:04pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series and one four-game set.
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchups column previews one two-game series in Boston, three three-game series and three four-game sets.
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
Apr 15 2012 11:01pm
Under-the-radar Andy Dirks (DH, DET) has taken advantage of his early opportunities in Motown. Can he continue to make an impact? We also take a look at some ailing pitchers in LAA and MIN, some scuffling OF in CIN, and a few significant injury updates.
Apr 14 2012 11:05pm
Apr 14 2012 11:05pm
It's way too early to look at current performance. We'll look at playing time instead.
Apr 14 2012 11:04pm
Apr 14 2012 11:04pm
There is never a good time to suffer an injury to a starting pitcher because of the lack of replacement options, but early in the season you do have a few more choices. Thus getting the jump on the potential injury situation is important. Here is a look at a handful of starters and their early season struggles. Are they struggling early on due to some sort of hidden injury or just early season rust?
Apr 14 2012 11:03pm
Apr 14 2012 11:03pm
[FREE] Despite all the flashing red lights and warning sirens, it's tough not to notice that Omar Infante already has a bunch of home runs.
Apr 14 2012 11:01pm
Apr 14 2012 11:01pm
CLE has signed free agent Johnny Damon (DH/OF, CLE) in an effort to boost its struggling offense. CLE's .176 BA and .617 OPS rank last in the AL through the season's first week. While qualifying initially only at DH in most formats, Damon is likely to become CLE's primary LF and leadoff hitter, though incumbent LF Shelley Duncan is likely to find AB vs. RHP at any of LF, 1B or DH.
Apr 13 2012 11:05pm
Apr 13 2012 11:05pm
Now that the dust has settled on spring training and 25-man rosters have been finalized, we can get a clearer picture of the likely candidates for the 2012 AL and NL Rookie of the Year Awards. While there are plenty of high-profile prospects expected to be the early pace-setters, the rookie of the year field is notoriously difficult to handicap.
Apr 13 2012 11:02pm
Apr 13 2012 11:02pm
[FREE] BaseballHQ.com Keepers columnist and team analyst Jock Thompson talks about in-season roster management, and west coast teams, particularly the Angels, Dodgers and Padres, the teams he covers for the site. Also the usual great analysis and commentary from BHQ experts. Runs 1:10:30
Apr 13 2012 10:37am
Apr 13 2012 10:37am
