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This is the last of the positional reviews. Up until this point we have not seen a group that should cause anyone to make significant changes to your draft list. There are a lot of names on this list; does it mean it will be tougher to avoid injury risk for National league starters in 2012?
Apr 4 2012 11:02pm
Apr 4 2012 11:02pm
AL season continues stateside with Thursday openers.
Apr 4 2012 11:01pm
Apr 4 2012 11:01pm
Welcome to Ron Shandler’s weekly chats on USA Today. He’ll be answering your questions every Wednesday from 11:00 AM EDT until noon..
Apr 4 2012 8:05am
Apr 4 2012 8:05am
Kyle Farnsworth (RHP, TAM) was scheduled to see a doctor about his ailing elbow April 4, which obviously puts his availability for Opening Day very much in doubt. While nothing is official yet, all reports and signs are suggesting that the Rays will be looking for someone else to handle ninth inning duties to begin the year. Joel Peralta (RHP, TAM), who saved six games last season, including four in September while Farnsworth was sidelined, appears to be the most logical candidate.
Apr 3 2012 11:05pm
Apr 3 2012 11:05pm
Detroit may be less than 400 miles from Milwaukee, but it might as well be a parallel universe for Prince Fielder (1B, DET). Not only will he be facing a slate of pitchers he hasn’t seen very often, but he’s also going to have to adjust to a change in venue.
Apr 3 2012 11:04pm
Apr 3 2012 11:04pm
Just because you got Jamie Carroll at auction doesn't mean you have no chance. You have to use a methodical system to realistically assess your chances.
Apr 3 2012 11:02pm
Apr 3 2012 11:02pm
Some pens worth watching the first few weeks of the season--BAL, CHW, CIN, CLE, HOU, KC, MIA, NYM, WAS
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
This NL Series Matchups column previews nine different NL series. The Marlins and Cardinals kick things off Wednesday night for a one-game opening series. Nine teams open their seasons on Thursday, five on Friday, followed by a full set of games on Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
Frank Francisco (RHP, NYM) has been his team's favorite to close for the past two seasons, only to lose the job early due to health and / or performance issues. Is it happening again?
Apr 3 2012 12:11am
Apr 3 2012 12:11am
Batters like Ben Zobrist, who qualify at multiple positions, add value by giving owners extra roster flexibility.
Apr 3 2012 12:10am
Apr 3 2012 12:10am
At the beginning of each month, I typically send out an email bulletin with important information about this site, our products and other things going on that you might be interested in. This month's bulletin just went out a little while ago, but I decided to post it here as well. Hopefully, this will preemptively answer some questions and keep everyone in the loop.
Apr 2 2012 12:53pm
Apr 2 2012 12:53pm
This is the last of the positional reviews. Up until this point we have not seen a group that should cause anyone to make significant changes to your draft list. There are a lot of names on this list; does it mean it will be tougher to avoid injury risk for National league starters in 2012?
Apr 4 2012 11:02pm
Apr 4 2012 11:02pm
AL season continues stateside with Thursday openers.
Apr 4 2012 11:01pm
Apr 4 2012 11:01pm
Welcome to Ron Shandler’s weekly chats on USA Today. He’ll be answering your questions every Wednesday from 11:00 AM EDT until noon..
Apr 4 2012 8:05am
Apr 4 2012 8:05am
Kyle Farnsworth (RHP, TAM) was scheduled to see a doctor about his ailing elbow April 4, which obviously puts his availability for Opening Day very much in doubt. While nothing is official yet, all reports and signs are suggesting that the Rays will be looking for someone else to handle ninth inning duties to begin the year. Joel Peralta (RHP, TAM), who saved six games last season, including four in September while Farnsworth was sidelined, appears to be the most logical candidate.
Apr 3 2012 11:05pm
Apr 3 2012 11:05pm
Detroit may be less than 400 miles from Milwaukee, but it might as well be a parallel universe for Prince Fielder (1B, DET). Not only will he be facing a slate of pitchers he hasn’t seen very often, but he’s also going to have to adjust to a change in venue.
Apr 3 2012 11:04pm
Apr 3 2012 11:04pm
Just because you got Jamie Carroll at auction doesn't mean you have no chance. You have to use a methodical system to realistically assess your chances.
Apr 3 2012 11:02pm
Apr 3 2012 11:02pm
Some pens worth watching the first few weeks of the season--BAL, CHW, CIN, CLE, HOU, KC, MIA, NYM, WAS
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
This NL Series Matchups column previews nine different NL series. The Marlins and Cardinals kick things off Wednesday night for a one-game opening series. Nine teams open their seasons on Thursday, five on Friday, followed by a full set of games on Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
Apr 3 2012 11:01pm
Frank Francisco (RHP, NYM) has been his team's favorite to close for the past two seasons, only to lose the job early due to health and / or performance issues. Is it happening again?
Apr 3 2012 12:11am
Apr 3 2012 12:11am
Batters like Ben Zobrist, who qualify at multiple positions, add value by giving owners extra roster flexibility.
Apr 3 2012 12:10am
Apr 3 2012 12:10am
At the beginning of each month, I typically send out an email bulletin with important information about this site, our products and other things going on that you might be interested in. This month's bulletin just went out a little while ago, but I decided to post it here as well. Hopefully, this will preemptively answer some questions and keep everyone in the loop.
Apr 2 2012 12:53pm
Apr 2 2012 12:53pm
