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Can Craig Gentry (pictured) use his glove to get some centerfield love? Just one of the many spring training questions in this week's BBG.
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
After an injury plagued and ineffective 2010, Josh Beckett (RHP, BOS) found himself at something of a career crossroads at the outset of the 2011 season. Beckett answered the bell and then some, anchoring the Boston rotation and posting excellent numbers across the board...
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
“Miguel Cabrera, $30.” What exactly does an advanced auction player think about when a player is nominated? We take a look inside to try to find out.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Remember him? If you're building a LIMA Plan staff, you should.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Will Chris Perez's (RHP, CLE) oblique injury result in a closer-by-committee in CLE with Vinnie Pestano (RHP, CLE)? We tackle the Indians' possible ninth-inning shake-up, as well as the final spot in BOS rotation, Grady Sizemore's setback, and more.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
[FREE] As spring training gets into full swing, one area of major focus for most of us is getting a handle on how roles and playing time are going to shake out. It's is a fun and challenging exercise to see how all the pieces are going to fit... veterans, rookies, prospects, non-roster invites... nearly 2,000 players, all trying to find a spot on a 25-man roster on one of 30 teams.
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
Like any weak-hitting position, refuse to overemphasize scarcity to ensure full production. Fortunately, two of the top three options seem fairly valued. If you miss out on these targets, refrain from jumping for the second tier. Instead, wait for later values to emerge. Here are some...
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
2011 was a tale of two seasons for Andre Ethier (OF, LA). After starting the season with a 30-game hitting streak, Ethier tailed off due in large part to knee issues that led to season-ending arthroscopic surgery in early September. The Dodgers signed Ethier to a one-year $10.95M deal (plus incentives), a relative bargain following his hot start in 2011. Will Ethier be a bargain at our draft tables as well?
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Similar to the catching crop outlined last week, the 1B position is very thin. Only four 1B appear in our Top 100 list and only one player figures to win a starting job in Spring Training.
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
MIL's Ryan Braun won his appeal of a 50-game suspension for a positive PED test. The ruling means Braun will not miss time, with ripple effects for other potential PT battles.
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
[free] RADIO: Hugh Jackman wasn't available for the latest edition of the BaseballHQ Radio podcast, but Gene McCaffery was...
Feb 24 2012 6:47pm
Feb 24 2012 6:47pm
Can Craig Gentry (pictured) use his glove to get some centerfield love? Just one of the many spring training questions in this week's BBG.
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
After an injury plagued and ineffective 2010, Josh Beckett (RHP, BOS) found himself at something of a career crossroads at the outset of the 2011 season. Beckett answered the bell and then some, anchoring the Boston rotation and posting excellent numbers across the board...
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
“Miguel Cabrera, $30.” What exactly does an advanced auction player think about when a player is nominated? We take a look inside to try to find out.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Remember him? If you're building a LIMA Plan staff, you should.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Will Chris Perez's (RHP, CLE) oblique injury result in a closer-by-committee in CLE with Vinnie Pestano (RHP, CLE)? We tackle the Indians' possible ninth-inning shake-up, as well as the final spot in BOS rotation, Grady Sizemore's setback, and more.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
[FREE] As spring training gets into full swing, one area of major focus for most of us is getting a handle on how roles and playing time are going to shake out. It's is a fun and challenging exercise to see how all the pieces are going to fit... veterans, rookies, prospects, non-roster invites... nearly 2,000 players, all trying to find a spot on a 25-man roster on one of 30 teams.
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
Like any weak-hitting position, refuse to overemphasize scarcity to ensure full production. Fortunately, two of the top three options seem fairly valued. If you miss out on these targets, refrain from jumping for the second tier. Instead, wait for later values to emerge. Here are some...
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
Feb 26 2012 12:01am
2011 was a tale of two seasons for Andre Ethier (OF, LA). After starting the season with a 30-game hitting streak, Ethier tailed off due in large part to knee issues that led to season-ending arthroscopic surgery in early September. The Dodgers signed Ethier to a one-year $10.95M deal (plus incentives), a relative bargain following his hot start in 2011. Will Ethier be a bargain at our draft tables as well?
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Similar to the catching crop outlined last week, the 1B position is very thin. Only four 1B appear in our Top 100 list and only one player figures to win a starting job in Spring Training.
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
MIL's Ryan Braun won his appeal of a 50-game suspension for a positive PED test. The ruling means Braun will not miss time, with ripple effects for other potential PT battles.
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
Feb 25 2012 12:01am
[free] RADIO: Hugh Jackman wasn't available for the latest edition of the BaseballHQ Radio podcast, but Gene McCaffery was...
Feb 24 2012 6:47pm
Feb 24 2012 6:47pm
