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Brandon Beachy (RHP, ATL) was more than just the latest talented young pitcher to surface in Atlanta over the past two decades. He became the rock in an otherwise fragile Braves starting rotation. But as with any rookie sensation, we're left to wonder if he can improve, sustain—or will he take a step back?
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
At First Pitch Arizona 2011, Ron Shandler introduced a new challenge salary-cap game. Each owner was provided with a list of player valuations and tasked with selecting a 40-man roster without spending more than $350. The valuations were based on player performance within the Roto500 scoring system over the last two years. Here, we look at the players that would provide the biggest expected bang for the buck if drafted on day one.
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
Sergio Romo knows how to get Ks and weak contact. It's a powerful combination.
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
The 2012 BaseballHQ.com projections are graded on a curve for 5x5 H2H leagues.
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
When you buy a home, you go through a checklist of items including price, affordability, location, the condition of the house and what repairs need to be done. You do your do diligence. Preparing for fantasy drafts should be similar in two respects. First, preparation should be as thorough in regards to having a checklist. Second, you should cover all areas, including the negative aspects of the players health.
Feb 22 2012 12:03am
With an eye on their short RF porch, the Yankees finally inked Raul Ibanez (DH, NYY) to a one-year contract to become their DH. Does his recent performance warrant the optimism? We also take a look at OAK's signing Manny Ramirez and the ripple effect in the ATL SP ranks resulting from Tim Hudson's expected absence.
Feb 22 2012 12:01am
It looks like Carl Crawford (OF, BOS) will have to wait a bit to prove that his first season in Boston was a fluke. After arthroscopic wrist surgery in January, he’s likely to miss the first few weeks of the season. It's really no mystery why Crawford's 2011 performance dropped off.
Feb 21 2012 12:02am
[FREE] Most fantasy players realize that hitters are more reliable than pitchers. But depending on your needs and options, being able to identify good young pitching prospects can be a rebuilder's fast track back to competitiveness.
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
Spring training questions about guys like Vernon Wells inspire us to poetic whimsy...
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
The Cardinals caught a lot of flack last off-season after signing the then 35-year-old Lance Berkman (1B/OF, STL) to play the OF. His durability and production had come into question after a down 2010, but Berkman stayed on the field (including 126 games in the OF) and proved the critics wrong.
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
In recent forum threads, I've been seeing the return of an old obsession. This is something we successfully discounted and dismissed over 10 years ago, but I suppose, with the re-emergence of the pitcher, it has reared its ugly head again.
Feb 21 2012 12:00am
Brandon Beachy (RHP, ATL) was more than just the latest talented young pitcher to surface in Atlanta over the past two decades. He became the rock in an otherwise fragile Braves starting rotation. But as with any rookie sensation, we're left to wonder if he can improve, sustain—or will he take a step back?
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
At First Pitch Arizona 2011, Ron Shandler introduced a new challenge salary-cap game. Each owner was provided with a list of player valuations and tasked with selecting a 40-man roster without spending more than $350. The valuations were based on player performance within the Roto500 scoring system over the last two years. Here, we look at the players that would provide the biggest expected bang for the buck if drafted on day one.
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
Sergio Romo knows how to get Ks and weak contact. It's a powerful combination.
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
The 2012 BaseballHQ.com projections are graded on a curve for 5x5 H2H leagues.
Feb 23 2012 12:01am
When you buy a home, you go through a checklist of items including price, affordability, location, the condition of the house and what repairs need to be done. You do your do diligence. Preparing for fantasy drafts should be similar in two respects. First, preparation should be as thorough in regards to having a checklist. Second, you should cover all areas, including the negative aspects of the players health.
Feb 22 2012 12:03am
With an eye on their short RF porch, the Yankees finally inked Raul Ibanez (DH, NYY) to a one-year contract to become their DH. Does his recent performance warrant the optimism? We also take a look at OAK's signing Manny Ramirez and the ripple effect in the ATL SP ranks resulting from Tim Hudson's expected absence.
Feb 22 2012 12:01am
It looks like Carl Crawford (OF, BOS) will have to wait a bit to prove that his first season in Boston was a fluke. After arthroscopic wrist surgery in January, he’s likely to miss the first few weeks of the season. It's really no mystery why Crawford's 2011 performance dropped off.
Feb 21 2012 12:02am
[FREE] Most fantasy players realize that hitters are more reliable than pitchers. But depending on your needs and options, being able to identify good young pitching prospects can be a rebuilder's fast track back to competitiveness.
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
Spring training questions about guys like Vernon Wells inspire us to poetic whimsy...
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
The Cardinals caught a lot of flack last off-season after signing the then 35-year-old Lance Berkman (1B/OF, STL) to play the OF. His durability and production had come into question after a down 2010, but Berkman stayed on the field (including 126 games in the OF) and proved the critics wrong.
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
In recent forum threads, I've been seeing the return of an old obsession. This is something we successfully discounted and dismissed over 10 years ago, but I suppose, with the re-emergence of the pitcher, it has reared its ugly head again.
Feb 21 2012 12:00am

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