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2015 Fantasy Baseball: The Fielding Chronicles — First Basemen
View image | gettyimages.com Why should I bother reading this? Catchers are one thing, but first base is the dumping ground for guys that can’t handle the glove. At least that’s the general consensus. With catchers we looked at all of the current regulars with at least 2000 innings. Since
2015 Fantasy Baseball: Week 5 Waiver Wire — 3 to Catch, 3 to Cut, 3 to Keep
In the Week 5 edition of fantasy baseball 3×3, we’re cutting Jordan Zimmermann some slack, straight up cutting Marlon Byrd, and changing the outlook for Jeff Locke. There are plenty of waiver wire columns out there that provide an exhaustive list of the most added players in fantasy leagues. This
2015 Fantasy Baseball: Plate Discipline — First Basemen
View image | gettyimages.com We are continuing the plate discipline series with first basemen, but for some of you this will be your introduction to the series. Before we dive into the numbers we should pause and discuss the various numbers you are viewing and why they are important. We
2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide: Oakland Athletics Team Preview
Offseason Overview The Oakland Athletics went all-in in their efforts to try to reach the World Series last year but ultimately came up short as they lost the AL wildcard game to the Kansas City Royals. General manager Billy Beane made a plethora of deals in the offseason that have
2014 Fantasy Baseball: Week Nine Free Agent Fixes
There isn’t anything that resembles a theme or common thread between players found in this week’s Free Agent Fixes. There are, however, a couple of right-handed starters highlighted that can help teams in various leagues. They’re joined by a patient first baseman I’ve discussed in this column before, a young
2014 Fantasy Baseball: Dumpster Diving — Lucas Duda vs. Adam Dunn
Sometimes changes happen within the season that end up effecting a player’s fantasy value. Usually, it involves an injury or a trade and that ends up opening a spot for someone else. Other times, it is a player that is expected to make an impact that does not. We see
2014 Fantasy Baseball: Dumpster Diving — Chris Colabello vs. Justin Morneau
Last week we started the dumpster diving series with catchers. When we look at first basemen we already see some guys that have been added since the beginning of the season. One of the more fun things about twitter is that it allows readers to interact with us directly in
2014 Fantasy Baseball: Week Four Free Agent Fixes
A couple of my preseason favorites have gotten off to a strong start, and both are highlighted among this week’s top options available in some leagues. They are joined by a pair of first basemen that mutually benefit from a trade made last week. The AL-only and NL-only options touted
2013 Fantasy Baseball Week 22 Waiver Wire: 3 to Catch, 3 to Cut, 3 to Keep
Welcome back to the Week 22 edition of fantasy baseball 3×3, where we’re running with Rajai Davis, sticking with Gerrit Cole, and leaving David Freese out in the cold.
Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Waiver Wire: 3 to Cut, 3 to Catch, 3 to Keep
It’s the Week 9 edition of fantasy baseball 3×3, where we’re putting Eric Chavez in the wayback machine, resetting expectations for Yoenis Cespedes, and reminiscing about the days when Gio Gonzalez still had fastball command. Let’s get it. 3 TO CUT Gio Gonzalez | Washington Nationals | SP After posting