Fantasy Football
Will Kendrys Morales be “jumping” for joy in 2012? Angels fans sure hope so…
Kendrys Morales (credits below) A lot of success in life comes with a direct correlation to opportunity. Every industry has an ingrained, institutionalized, structure that includes gatekeepers and barriers to entry. If you're reading this you've likely thought at some point in your life, how great it would be to
Wandy Rodriguez: Houston, we have a Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
Wandy Rodriguez (credits below) Much like the Hot Rod, it appears American’s fondness for the WandyRod has ended prematurely. Yet, over the last three seasons, Wandy has a 3.36 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 2.69 K:BB rate in 591.2 IPs (197 per year). Since 2009, Wandy has the 17th most K’s,
2012 Fantasy Baseball, Pitching Preview: Jonathan Sanchez & the Kansas City Royals
Jonathan Sanchez (credits below) I’m not going to lie…there isn’t much to like about the Royals’ rotation in 2012. However, I don’t think any of you want to read a two-word article that say, “STAY AWAY” so I’m going to do my best to find some value in Kansas City’s
2012 Fantasy Baseball, The Franchise: Investing in Pitching is still necessary in an NL-Only
When looking at the average draft positions (ADP) at Mock Draft Central, a time consuming hobby of mine during the month of March, it is obvious that the National League is full of quality starting pitchers. Four of the top five starting pitchers drafted, and 14 of the top 25
2012 Fantasy Baseball: Roy Halladay and the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation preview
Roy Halladay (credits below) It is no secret the three headed monster of Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, and Cole Hamels that top the Phillies rotation are a fantasy force in any format outside of the American League only format. All three are capable of being the anchor of a fantasy
Andrew McCutchen: Bringing the 30/30 party to your fantasy baseball squad
Andrew McCutchen (credits below) Jay-Z owns a club in New York City called the 40/40 club, named as a nod towards the exclusivity of baseballs’, four member, 40 home run 40 steal, single season. Great name, way to capitalize on that sweet spot of guys who understand wOBA and demand
2012 Fantasy Baseball Peckin’ Order: Five Outfielders to target In 2012
Jason Heyward (credits below) The outfield position is deep all the way across the field. Each team has at least 3 starters not including ringers and possible designated hitters with eligibility. Because of the vast amount of players to fill these positions there are plenty of players to go around.
Albert Pujols Fantasy Analysis: The great migration from National to American League
Albert Pujols (credits below) By: Moe Koltun of RotoAnalysis.com This year, the American League attracted far more new talent than the National League, going from being the equivalent of the 2011 Patriots against the 2011 Giants (slight favorites) to the 2007 Patriots against the 2007 Giants (HUGE favorites). Oh wait…
Michael Bourn, 2012 Fantasy Baseball Profile: The Need for Speed
Michael Bourn (credits below) Annie: "Well, I should probably tell you that I'm taking the bus because I had my driver's license revoked." Jack: " What for?" Annie: “Speeding.” No, that’s not it. “I feel the need, the need for speed.” Yeah, that has a solid ring to it. Yet, Michael
2012 Fantasy Baseball, Player Profile: The San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey
Buster Posey Buster Posey has the Joe Mauer-esque potential to win a batting title from the catcher position. The San Francisco Giants star has experienced a meteoric rise. The 2008 draftee skipped AA altogether and a got a September call up in 2009 and was the league’s rookie offensive leader