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Justin Upton and other batters had big gains in 2011 over 2010. But is expecting a repeat a good bet? Or a gamble?
Mar 20 2012 12:02am
Mar 20 2012 12:02am
In part one of a two-part series, veteran CDM players Gene McCaffrey and Josh Paley provide sample rosters and share their thoughts on composing their teams.
Mar 20 2012 12:01am
Mar 20 2012 12:01am
Manager Bob Melvin is about to name an A's closer, but it won't be Joey Devine -- at least for now. Also notes on Carlos Quentin's vacated playing time and the ongoing WAS OF/1B issues ...
Mar 19 2012 12:05am
Mar 19 2012 12:05am
Last summer, it appeared that the Cardinals were making a big mistake by sending Colby Rasmus (OF, TOR) to the Blue Jays less than a year after he posted a breakout season. In the short term, the trade worked just fine for the Cards as they went on to win the World Series, while Rasmus went into the tank not long after joining his new team.
Mar 19 2012 12:03am
Mar 19 2012 12:03am
The end game is where you will earn most of the profit from your starting rotation. Here's why guys like Marco Estrada (RHP, MIL), Danny Duffy (LHP, KC), Brian Matusz (LHP, BAL), and Kris Medlen (RHP, ATL) are premium targets.
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
Looking at Reliability measures to help with roster composition in Draft and Hold leagues can be particularly instructive because of the permanence of the initial draft. For strategic owners, Reliability grades can be used through the early rounds to help secure predictable roster anchors and in the mid to later rounds, it can help filter amongst the remaining players.
Mar 19 2012 12:01am
Mar 19 2012 12:01am
Devin Mesoraco (C, CIN) is considered a top catching prospect by most minor-league scouts. Ryan Hanigan (C, CIN) hits league-average with little power, but provides experience and consistent production. Who will win the fight for playing time?
Mar 18 2012 12:05am
Mar 18 2012 12:05am
With another "Year of the Pitcher" behind us, opposing owners now draft starting pitchers earlier than ever. While this hinders our ability to find bargains, remember that we do not have to follow suit. The thirtieth best starter proportionally still represents the thirtieth best starter, just one with improved statistics.
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
[FREE] There are players who we like and players who we don't like. There are also players who we really don't like.
Mar 18 2012 12:01am
Mar 18 2012 12:01am
The PIT spring training camp has featured PT battles at several positions, including one corner OF spot, and both IF corners. Presumed 1B and LF frontrunners Garrett Jones and Alex Presley, have seized the opportunity with their hot hitting in early Grapefruit League action.
Mar 17 2012 12:05am
Mar 17 2012 12:05am
This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position, this time with top 3B prospects. On the surface, there doesn't appear to be any prospect assured of significant playing time in 2012. There aren't many openings at present, though a few prospects could take advantage of minor injuries or the lack of depth. The lack of major league-ready 3B shouldn't be any indication, however, of the quality of prospects at that position.
Mar 17 2012 12:02am
Mar 17 2012 12:02am
Justin Upton and other batters had big gains in 2011 over 2010. But is expecting a repeat a good bet? Or a gamble?
Mar 20 2012 12:02am
Mar 20 2012 12:02am
In part one of a two-part series, veteran CDM players Gene McCaffrey and Josh Paley provide sample rosters and share their thoughts on composing their teams.
Mar 20 2012 12:01am
Mar 20 2012 12:01am
Manager Bob Melvin is about to name an A's closer, but it won't be Joey Devine -- at least for now. Also notes on Carlos Quentin's vacated playing time and the ongoing WAS OF/1B issues ...
Mar 19 2012 12:05am
Mar 19 2012 12:05am
Last summer, it appeared that the Cardinals were making a big mistake by sending Colby Rasmus (OF, TOR) to the Blue Jays less than a year after he posted a breakout season. In the short term, the trade worked just fine for the Cards as they went on to win the World Series, while Rasmus went into the tank not long after joining his new team.
Mar 19 2012 12:03am
Mar 19 2012 12:03am
The end game is where you will earn most of the profit from your starting rotation. Here's why guys like Marco Estrada (RHP, MIL), Danny Duffy (LHP, KC), Brian Matusz (LHP, BAL), and Kris Medlen (RHP, ATL) are premium targets.
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
Looking at Reliability measures to help with roster composition in Draft and Hold leagues can be particularly instructive because of the permanence of the initial draft. For strategic owners, Reliability grades can be used through the early rounds to help secure predictable roster anchors and in the mid to later rounds, it can help filter amongst the remaining players.
Mar 19 2012 12:01am
Mar 19 2012 12:01am
Devin Mesoraco (C, CIN) is considered a top catching prospect by most minor-league scouts. Ryan Hanigan (C, CIN) hits league-average with little power, but provides experience and consistent production. Who will win the fight for playing time?
Mar 18 2012 12:05am
Mar 18 2012 12:05am
With another "Year of the Pitcher" behind us, opposing owners now draft starting pitchers earlier than ever. While this hinders our ability to find bargains, remember that we do not have to follow suit. The thirtieth best starter proportionally still represents the thirtieth best starter, just one with improved statistics.
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
[FREE] There are players who we like and players who we don't like. There are also players who we really don't like.
Mar 18 2012 12:01am
Mar 18 2012 12:01am
The PIT spring training camp has featured PT battles at several positions, including one corner OF spot, and both IF corners. Presumed 1B and LF frontrunners Garrett Jones and Alex Presley, have seized the opportunity with their hot hitting in early Grapefruit League action.
Mar 17 2012 12:05am
Mar 17 2012 12:05am
This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position, this time with top 3B prospects. On the surface, there doesn't appear to be any prospect assured of significant playing time in 2012. There aren't many openings at present, though a few prospects could take advantage of minor injuries or the lack of depth. The lack of major league-ready 3B shouldn't be any indication, however, of the quality of prospects at that position.
Mar 17 2012 12:02am
Mar 17 2012 12:02am
