2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers – AL Central
Here is the second article in the series on 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers by division. Most fantasy baseball players have a wide range of feelings on the term “sleeper” with so much information now available on the internet. Whether you want to call them sleepers, or value plays or profit performers, they are definitely players that could give you a positive return on...
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
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Cactus League countdown: Chicago White Sox
It's easy to see why Chicago White Sox fans might struggle to get excited about the 2012 season. The organization gave them little reason to think it is serious about contending this summer.
In trading All-Star left fielder Carlos Quentin and closer Sergio Santos and letting starting pitcher Mark Buehrle walk in free agency, general manager Ken Williams seemed to indicate a...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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7 days ago
And...that's a wrap.
The San Diego Padres have seemingly finalized their roster for the start of the 2012 season by inking Micah Owings to an interesting one year deal worth $1M. It's interesting in that Owings agreed to accept a minor league salary if he is sent down, and he did not require an opt-out clause if he doesn't stick on the ML roster.
This signing is the epitome of the type of...
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7 days ago
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7 days ago
Daily Friar 2.4.12
One week until FanFest! Who's excited? I know I am. So many names have been listed to appear for the autograph sessions, you will definitely get a chance to meet your favorite Padre and some new ones as well. A couple names I noticed that are absent from the list are Orlando Hudson (big shocker there) and Carlos Quentin. Not sure if the list is finalized yet, but I am hoping...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Organizational value and perspective
I thought I would take a look at the Padres current roster and offer my opinions and thoughts on how the Padres may be viewing/valuing their established players. I am leaving off some of the younger players that still need some more evaluation time and/or are not expected to receive a lot of playing time in 2012 at the major league level. I would like to see some more data and playing...
Via Friar Forecast
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10 days ago
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10 days ago
Byrnes Executing the Plan
Newly appointed Padres GM Josh Byrnes has been a busy bee so far this winter. Since assuming the leadership mantle from his predecessor, Jed Hoyer, Byrnes has: Traded Mat Latos, the club’s best starting pitcher; added power-hitting corner OF Carlos Quentin; brought in veteran OF-1B and clubhouse leader Mark Kotsay as a free agent; upgraded at backup catcher with John Baker; replaced...
Via Friarhood
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
The Danger Of Retaliation
They pull a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue. That’s the Chicago way!
The Chicago White Sox and their fans have little to root for this year. It was an odd offseason for General Manager Kenny Williams, as he flipped key players like closer Sergio Santos and outfielder Carlos Quentin and was forced to rebuild the...
Via Rant Sports
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
AL Central Notes: January 26th
We continue through our trip through the divisions. There is far less drama in the AL Central this year with the Tigers seemingly in control of the divison. Yet, that is why they play the games. All of the stats and forecasts can’t predict the future perfectly and that why this is the greatest game that has ever been invented.
Chicago White Sox
Some general managers have made...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Will the Real San Diego Padres Fans Please Stand Up
Will the real San Diego Padres fans please come forward? In my opinion, this question is usually answered after the second game of the teams opening season series home stand. Those who show up, besides those who are employed by the team, are the fans that didn’t score opening day tickets or just wanted to avoid the riff raff of the opening day festivities. These are the same fans...
Via Baseball Reflections
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Pressing Questions: The San Diego Padres
San Diego, 14 years removed from its last World Series appearance, has provided little fantasy utility in recent seasons. That is, for the offensive minded. The club's absence of power and spacious ballpark have turned it into a town devoid of runs. Slow base-trots by memorable mashers Dave Winfield, Phil Nevin, Greg Vaughn, Ken Caminiti and, most recently, Adrian Gonzalez are long...
Via Roto Arcade
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20 days ago
3 Trades Braves Should Consider: Trade #2
By Jim Pratt
Editor’s note: Earlier this week BravesWire writer, Jim Pratt, proposed the first of three trades he says the Braves should consider. See part-1 here.
Sometimes an MLB franchise can get blinded in their quest to build for the future and are unable to take advantage of the here and now opportunity called “rental” players. That unwillingness to break tendencies can...
Via BravesWire
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
Chicago White Sox’ Dayan Viciedo will need to show worth
Although relatively new to the team, it seems like Dayan Viciedo has been part of the White Sox family for some time.
Since the White Sox traded previous right fielder Carlos Quentin a few weeks ago, the 22 year-old Viciedo has basically secured the position in right. The young player came up to the majors on August 28th of the 2011 season and the fact that he didn’t arrive...
Via isportsweb.com
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Thoughts on losing Simon Castro
When the San Diego Padres acquired Carlos Quentin from the Chicago White Sox, they gave up a couple of pitching prospects in Simon Castro and Pedro Hernandez. We’ve already discussed the trade in general, so now let’s focus more on Castro.
Right hander Simon Castro was signed as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic back in 2006. He was quite raw, obviously...
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Padres agree to terms with nine players on contracts for the 2012 season
(Padres Press Release)
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced they have agreed to terms with nine arbitration-eligible players on contracts for the 2012 season, including right-handed pitchers Luke Gregerson, Tim Stauffer and Edinson Volquez, left-handed pitcher Joe Thatcher, catchers John Baker and Nick Hundley, infielder Chase Headley and outfielders Carlos Quentin...
Via RJ's Fro
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Daily Friar 1.18.12
Arbitration deadline has passed and numbers have been exchanged. The Padres have done pretty well this year with 9 of the 11 players coming to terms with the team. The only ones that didn't are Clayton Richard and Dustin Moseley. Intersting to note that both pitchers also had their season ended prematurely due to injury and surgery. I'm sure things will be resolved before...
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Padres avoid arbitration with 9 players
The San Diego Padres agreed to one-year contracts with nine arbitration eligible players on Tuesday, including offseason acquisitions Edinson Volquez and Carlos Quentin.
Via Miami Herald
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26 days ago
Padres Avoid Arbitration With Carlos Quentin
The Padres announced that they avoided arbitration with outfielder Carlos Quentin and Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com tweets that the sides agreed to a $7.025MM salary for 2012. MLBTR had projected a $6.6MM salary for the CAA client.
The Padres have two unsigned arbitration eligible players: Dustin Moseley and Clayton Richard.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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26 days ago
Padres ink nine arbitration-eligible players
The Padres managed to sign nine of their 11 arbitration-eligible players before the 10 a.m. PT deadline. Pitchers Edinson Volquez, Luke Gregerson, Tim Stauffer and Joe Thatcher, catchers Nick Hundley and John Baker, third baseman Chase Headley and outfielders Will Venable and Carlos Quentin agreed to contracts for 2012.
Via padres.com
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26 days ago
Padres Agree To Contracts w/ 9 Players
The San Diego Padres have now reached an agreement with 9 of their 11 players that were eligible for arbitration. The Padres have reached an agreement with Luke Gregerson, Tim Stauffer, Edinson Volquez, Joe Thatcher, John Baker, Nick Hundley, Chase Headley, Carlos Quentin and Wil Venable.
Clayton Richard and Dustin Moseley are the remaining Padres players that are still waiting...
Via Friarhood
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Top Minor League Prospects: Chicago White Sox
It’s not hard to find a list of any MLB team’s top prospects, but will any of those prospects be ready to contribute in 2012? We’re here to help you prepare for the unexpected by ranking each team’s top five minor league prospects from a fantasy perspective. While they may not be the team’s brightest stars (though many of them will be) they’re the names you’ll need...
Via Baseball Professor
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Daily Friar 1.16.12
Tomorrow is the arbitration deadline, so expect some new contracts to come rolling in as the day goes on. The Padres lead the league with 11 players eligible, so it will be interesting to see how it goes. All players are expected to get some sort of contract, but to what extent is only speculation at this point. This is the time for extensions to be put in place. I think the...
Via Friarhood
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
Daily Friar 1.15.12
Quiet day on the Padres blogs today. I have a feeling most people were a little busy watching football yesterday and will be busy watching the games today as well. The Nationals pulled off a big contract extension for Gio Gonzalez, extending him for five more years. Let's hope that The Padres can take do the same thing when it comes to some players on our team. I for one...
Via Friarhood
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28 days ago
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28 days ago
Details For the 142 Players That Filed for Salary Arbitration in MLB for 2012
As part of the long-tenured agreement between MLB and the MLBPA, last night 142 players eligible filed for salary arbitration. Last year, there were 137.
The process of exchanging salary figures occurs Jan. 17, with hearings running from Feb. 1-21 in St. Petersburg, FL. Players and clubs can negotiate salaries right up to a scheduled hearing. Customarily, a flurry of signings will...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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29 days ago
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29 days ago
Friday links: Ownership transition delayed
The San Diego Padres ownership transition from John Moores to Jeff Moorad’s group was delayed on Thursday, when owners failed to vote on its approval. It appears that there are some financial concerns surrounding the groups’ ability to take over the Padres.
Important to note, the owners didn’t vote down Moorad’s group; they simply didn’t vote at all. Apparently the vote...
Via Friar Forecast
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
An early look: Who’s on first?
No, I am not going to do an Abbott and Costello routine. The Padres have had, thus far, a busy offseason with a flurry of trades following Josh Byrnes’ takeover of the front office. Barring another major trade, I believe the Padres are just about set with their 40-man roster. They have one opening and it will likely go to a pitcher since they have a surplus of batters on the 40...
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
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