Facts & Flukes
Last spring, the words most commonly associated with Matt Wieters (C, BAL) were "disappointment" and "overrated." All Wieters did was answer his critics by putting together a stellar second half and he's come charging out of the gate in 2012 as well. Is it time to call him a star?
Apr 29 2012 12:06am
Apr 29 2012 12:06am
Expectations were high for Jose Tabata (OF, PIT) in 2010 and the highly touted rookie didn't disappoint, hitting .299 with 19 steals in 405 ABs. A string of injuries stifled his production in 2011. But Tabata is healthy again, and fanalytic owners are looking to the 23-year-old to regain his form.
Apr 25 2012 11:04pm
Apr 25 2012 11:04pm
In spring training, it looked like Nolan Reimold (OF, BAL) would be platooned with Endy Chavez (OF, BAL). While neck spasms have cost him a few games, a hot start has allowed Reimold to stay in the leadoff spot and see most of the playing time in left field.
Apr 24 2012 11:04pm
Apr 24 2012 11:04pm
Though he's been dogged a bit by injuries in his career, Troy Tulowitzki (SS, COL) hasn't let them slow him down. The 27-year-old just put up another fabulous season in 2011. How likely is it to continue?
Apr 23 2012 11:04pm
Apr 23 2012 11:04pm
Some unfortunate breaks in the Boston outfield have thrust former top prospect Ryan Sweeney (OF, BOS) back into a prominent role. In spite of modest success in the past, Sweeney has not become the complete player he was thought to be...
Apr 22 2012 11:04pm
Apr 22 2012 11:04pm
[FREE] While the big news in LA this past offseason was the signing of some first baseman who’s supposed to be good, the Angels also solidified their starting rotation by signing C.J. Wilson (LHP, LAA). In his first two years as a starter, Wilson won 31 games and led the Rangers to consecutive World Series appearances.
Apr 17 2012 11:04pm
Apr 17 2012 11:04pm
Just a year ago, there were questions about Pablo Sandoval's (3B, SF) commitment level and whether a .300-25 HR season might ever be possible again. In 2011, he provided a firm answer.
Apr 16 2012 11:04pm
Apr 16 2012 11:04pm
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
Coming off two down seasons, Kyle Lohse (RHP, STL) had a career year in 2011 with 14 wins and a 3.39 ERA. He started this season off on the right note by silencing the Marlins in the debut of their new ballpark. For all the recent success, Lohse's pitching history is littered with injury and inconsistency.
Apr 11 2012 11:03pm
Apr 11 2012 11:03pm
It’s been an exciting week for Ubaldo Jimenez (RHP, CLE). First, the dust-up with his former Colorado teammates; then, he took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Saturday. While he needs to serve a five-day suspension, it won’t have much effect due to days off in the early schedule.
Apr 10 2012 11:03pm
Apr 10 2012 11:03pm
The question about Daniel Hudson (RHP, ARI) heading into 2011 was how he would hold up over a full season in the desert after an impressive performance following his deadline deal to Arizona in July 2010. As a key component to the Diamondbacks surprise NL West championship run, the answer was "Just fine, thanks."
Apr 9 2012 11:05pm
Apr 9 2012 11:05pm
Last spring, the words most commonly associated with Matt Wieters (C, BAL) were "disappointment" and "overrated." All Wieters did was answer his critics by putting together a stellar second half and he's come charging out of the gate in 2012 as well. Is it time to call him a star?
Apr 29 2012 12:06am
Apr 29 2012 12:06am
Expectations were high for Jose Tabata (OF, PIT) in 2010 and the highly touted rookie didn't disappoint, hitting .299 with 19 steals in 405 ABs. A string of injuries stifled his production in 2011. But Tabata is healthy again, and fanalytic owners are looking to the 23-year-old to regain his form.
Apr 25 2012 11:04pm
Apr 25 2012 11:04pm
In spring training, it looked like Nolan Reimold (OF, BAL) would be platooned with Endy Chavez (OF, BAL). While neck spasms have cost him a few games, a hot start has allowed Reimold to stay in the leadoff spot and see most of the playing time in left field.
Apr 24 2012 11:04pm
Apr 24 2012 11:04pm
Though he's been dogged a bit by injuries in his career, Troy Tulowitzki (SS, COL) hasn't let them slow him down. The 27-year-old just put up another fabulous season in 2011. How likely is it to continue?
Apr 23 2012 11:04pm
Apr 23 2012 11:04pm
Some unfortunate breaks in the Boston outfield have thrust former top prospect Ryan Sweeney (OF, BOS) back into a prominent role. In spite of modest success in the past, Sweeney has not become the complete player he was thought to be...
Apr 22 2012 11:04pm
Apr 22 2012 11:04pm
[FREE] While the big news in LA this past offseason was the signing of some first baseman who’s supposed to be good, the Angels also solidified their starting rotation by signing C.J. Wilson (LHP, LAA). In his first two years as a starter, Wilson won 31 games and led the Rangers to consecutive World Series appearances.
Apr 17 2012 11:04pm
Apr 17 2012 11:04pm
Just a year ago, there were questions about Pablo Sandoval's (3B, SF) commitment level and whether a .300-25 HR season might ever be possible again. In 2011, he provided a firm answer.
Apr 16 2012 11:04pm
Apr 16 2012 11:04pm
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
Coming off two down seasons, Kyle Lohse (RHP, STL) had a career year in 2011 with 14 wins and a 3.39 ERA. He started this season off on the right note by silencing the Marlins in the debut of their new ballpark. For all the recent success, Lohse's pitching history is littered with injury and inconsistency.
Apr 11 2012 11:03pm
Apr 11 2012 11:03pm
It’s been an exciting week for Ubaldo Jimenez (RHP, CLE). First, the dust-up with his former Colorado teammates; then, he took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Saturday. While he needs to serve a five-day suspension, it won’t have much effect due to days off in the early schedule.
Apr 10 2012 11:03pm
Apr 10 2012 11:03pm
The question about Daniel Hudson (RHP, ARI) heading into 2011 was how he would hold up over a full season in the desert after an impressive performance following his deadline deal to Arizona in July 2010. As a key component to the Diamondbacks surprise NL West championship run, the answer was "Just fine, thanks."
Apr 9 2012 11:05pm
Apr 9 2012 11:05pm
