Fantasy Baseball
On the proposed MLB rules changes
A list of purported MLB rule change proposals made the rounds Wednesday on the baseball twitterverse. The one that is fairly getting the most attention is the universal DH. The lines have long been drawn on this issue and I understand the majority no longer agrees with my position that
Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Episode 2: First Base Breakdown
In the second episode of the Turn Two Fantasy Baseball Podcast, Matt (@MattWi77iams) and Sam (@FFStompy) discuss the current state of the first base position including, but not limited to the following topics: Who are the elite 1B in 2019? Can you trust Jesus Aguilar and Max Muncy? Where is the
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Nelson Cruz to the Twins
The Minnesota Twins sign free agent Nelson Cruz to a one-year deal worth $14.3 million. The Twins bolster their offense as they aim to return to the playoffs after their somewhat surprising trip there in 2017. In arguably the weakest division in baseball, where the standout Cleveland Indians are favourites
An Ode to Ottoneu
Very late on a Sunday evening in the spring of 1995 I received a phone call with news that left me jazzed for months to come: my extravagant bid of nearly all of my season’s free-agent acquisition budget, which was placed by leaving a message on an answering machine if
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Diamondbacks deal Paul Goldschmidt to the Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks receive Carson Kelly, Luke Weaver and Andy Young from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Paul Goldschmidt. With the Diamondbacks losing AJ Pollock and Patrick Corbin to free agency (along with a few other lesser names), it was easy to justify trading away Goldschmidt to retool
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Trevor Cahill to the Angels
Free agent Trevor Cahill signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels worth $9 million. For the Angels, it’s the perfect deal in a sense. Ohtani won’t be pitching for them in 2019 so this can see them through the season without tying them down to anything long term.
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Charlie Morton to the Tampa Bay Rays
Free agent Charlie Morton signs a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays worth $30 million. What are the Rays doing signing a 35-year-old starting pitcher when they don’t use starting pitchers? Good question. The truth is, this could be a very savvy signing which helps push the Rays towards
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Jed Lowrie to the New York Mets
Free agent Jed Lowrie signs a two-year deal with the New York Mets worth $20 million. And in doing so, has muddied the waters for the fantasy impact of their infield. Firstly, for the Mets it’s a fine move as Lowrie has versatility and is coming off his best season
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Michael Brantley to the Houston Astros
Free agent Michael Brantley signed a two-year deal with the Houston Astros worth $32 million. Most people expected the Astros to focus their attention on pitching this winter with the departure of Charlie Morton and Dallas Keuchel to free agency and losing Lance McCullers for the 2019 season after he
2019 Fantasy Baseball: Daniel Murphy to the Colorado Rockies
Free agent Daniel Murphy signs a two-year deal with the Colorado Rockies worth $24 million. The Rockies lost DJ LeMahieu to free agency this off season, so it makes sense they’d go out and get Murphy. However, it’s not likely to be a straight replacement. The belief is Murphy will