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2015 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

As we saw with the catchers, there are a few guys that rise and fall when we compare early rankings and the first few expert drafts. It may seem like insanity to begin looking at baseball at January, but most of the major moves have already been made and teams

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2014 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

In the Week 20 edition of fantasy baseball 3×3, we’re… oh, who am I kidding, I know who you want to read about. Just go ahead and scroll down to the part about Javier Baez. There are plenty of waiver wire columns out there that provide an exhaustive list of

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2014 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they must look themselves in the mirror and determine what they must improve upon to give themselves the best chance to succeed at whatever endeavor said person is striving for. Whether it be improving your attitude, work ethic, ability to communicate, specific

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2014 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

First base is the easiest position on the diamond to punt on draft day. If you have no doubt about that then all you need to do is look at this second tier list of first sackers. They are a part of the second list because they fell outside the

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Edwin Encarnacion Fantasy Baseball
2014 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

You cannot find any positions any different than catcher and first base. That being said, there were 17 regular catchers (or at least semi-regular) that were above average in real offensive value. The first base tally is off the charts. So, there will inevitably be some pretty decent first sackers

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Fantasy BaseballFront OfficeTotal Run IndexUncategorized

It’s certainly been awhile, but the process of deciphering total run index can be a little tedious. The good news is that when it’s done you have a great head start on your fantasy drafts next season. Today, we will look at first basemen. You can’t get anymore different than

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2013 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

Don’t blame me, blame the playoffs.  Point the finger at the nationally broadcasted games, the media, and the casual fan.  They are the ones who will put a wrinkle in your 2014 fantasy baseball draft plans.  I am only the messenger, telling you how the 2013 postseason messed with your

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2013 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

I had one of those situations come up this weekend that is a nightmare for all fantasy baseball players: I had double booked myself. Of course, this was not intentional. I play in a league of players from a fan site I have been a part of for over a

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Fantasy BaseballFront OfficeTotal Run Index

There are two primary strategies when it comes to fantasy sports. Sure, there are hundreds of “strategies” and I seem to try a new one every year, but the reality is that there are only two: either you take the best player available or you weight players differently based on the position

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