We continue with our series of looking at how the TRI projections are comparing with actual drafts going on. Of course, you will want to look up the average draft position closer to your draft to see what the current trends are. The average positions came from the first reporting on mlbdepthcharts.com’s fantasy magazine. Often, a periodic look at these will give you an idea...

I recently took part in a 2012 fantasy baseball mock draft which probably helps explain the title of this post.  Clever, huh?  I was on the phone for the better part of the draft.  I don’t tell you this to excuse my picks.  I think the team is fine.  I was going on memory though, so there’s no reason to ask why I took Gallardo with Greinke still on the board even...

Yesterday began a new series on the National League East, a division that has dramatically evolved during the off season. The series began, of course, with the Phillies. The Phillies are still the top dog until some team rises and knocks them off their perch. Could that team be the Atlanta Braves? Not if it is last year's Braves who never looked as good as the Phillies. And certainly...

By Jim Pratt Major League Baseball is in that early-February lull that comes each offseason between the whirlwind of trade activity, but prior to pitchers/catchers reporting. With the current roster basically set heading into Spring Training, this would be a good time to fill that seasonal void by discussing what the future holds for the Atlanta Braves. The front office has made...

The Atlanta Braves have unveiled a new alternate home uniform that is based on the attire worn when the team moved from Milwaukee in 1966. The Braves held a ceremony Monday for Chipper Jones, Brian McCann and Dan Uggla to model the new look. Hank Aaron was also on hand. The cream-colored uniforms feature the customary Braves script across the front, but without the tomahawk that...

The Atlanta Braves introduced new alternate jerseys today, which is their third alternate jersey (and fifth overall) that the team wears in game action. That doesn't include their batting practice/spring training jersey. But enough about the inane concept of making another jersey. The press conference that the jerseys were introduced during was laughable in its own right. First...

By Adam McGill First, third base, and shortstop have always been the glamour positions in in the infield, but in the last five years, second basemen have finally been sending some balls out of the park.  True fantasy contenders must have a decent 2B on their roster, as the position is really becoming a hidden source of homers.   Below is my off-season fantasy report for second...

If you haven't purged the final game of an epic collapse from your memory, you'll remember the Braves' lineup looked like this on that fateful September day: Michael Bourn, CF Martin Prado, LF Chipper Jones, 3B Dan Uggla, 2B Freddie Freeman, 1B Brian McCann, C Matt Diaz, RF Jack Wilson, SS So now, look ahead to Opening Day 2012. The Braves' lineup will look something...

If you haven't purged the final game of an epic collapse from your memory, you'll remember the Braves' lineup looked like this on that fateful September day: Michael Bourn, CF Martin Prado, LF Chipper Jones, 3B Dan Uggla, 2B Freddie Freeman, 1B Brian McCann, C Matt Diaz, RF Jack Wilson, SS So now, look ahead to Opening Day 2012. The Braves' lineup will look something...

US PRESSWIRE The second baseman is evolving around Major League Baseball. So long to the scrawny, banjo-hitting, defensive dependent bums. And say hello to the new breed of power-hitting monsters. Out with the old like Dan Uggla, Brian Roberts, and Orlando Hudson. And in with the new like Dustin Ackley, Jason Kipnis, and Danny Espinosa. In the...

Justin over at Chicken Friars sort of beat me to the punch on this article, with his recent piece on infielder Vince Belnome. It’s a good read and covers the basics of who Belnome is as a player and potential prospect. I won’t regurgitate too much of his analysis here (hence, the link); however, I will explore some of his performance in a bit more detail and go so far...

Ian Kinsler (Credits Below) Should there be a high emphasis on position scarcity? There is absolutely nothing more important then paying attention to depth in fantasy sports. Getting the right players for the right positions at the right time is key to success in fantasy sports, specifically in baseball. One of the most depthless positions over time has been the second basemen...

We continue our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings with the top 20 2nd basemen for 2012 fantasy baseball. There’s no 2nd baseman in the top 10 for 2012 fantasy baseball. At least by my calculation. Some ‘perts are putting Cano in the top 10, but I see him just outside of the top 10, but then again 2nd base is packed to the rafters with production. It looks deeper than the 1st...

To say that last season was a roller coaster for Dan Uggla would be a compliment to any roller coaster. After a disastrous start that saw him hitting .170 at the beginning of June and under .200 until July 27th, Uggla went on a 33-game hitting streak that saw his average climb to .237. The awful start coined the term #Struggla, and he was a punchline until the hitting streak really...

Key Stats: Freddie Freeman would have been the Rookie of the Year last season were it not for his teammate being the best closer in all of baseball. Freeman played in 157 games last year and given his youth injuries are unlikely to crop up again this season. He was inconsistent at times which is often a negative word, but in fantasy baseball inconsistent can also mean that he carries...

Today marks day four of our series highlighting current MLBers who hail from hometowns located in (or near) Reds country. As we continue our quest to assemble the best 25-man roster possible, we now turn out attention toward the infield. In case you missed the first few posts in the series, here is some info to help better detail what we're trying to accomplish here: ...

WSBGMs is in the midst of ranking each position from the NL East from the 2011 season. Yesterday first base was examined, today it is the second basemen.Stats- AVG/OPS, Runs, Doubles and Homeruns or Extra Base Hits, Runs Batted In, Stolen Bases and Offensive Wins Above Replacement.2011 NL East Second Basemen Rankings:1. Dan Uggla/Braves .233/.764, 88 R, 22 DBL, 36 HR, 82 RBI, 3.1...

WSBGMs is in the midst of ranking each position from the NL East from the 2011 season. Yesterday first base was examined, today it is the second basemen.Stats- AVG/OPS, Runs, Doubles and Homeruns or Extra Base Hits, Runs Batted In, Stolen Bases and Offensive Wins Above Replacement.2011 NL East Second Basemen Rankings:1. Dan Uggla/Braves .233/.764, 88 R, 22 DBL, 36 HR, 82 RBI, 3.1...

By Kent Covington 2011 has come and gone, and Braves fans continue to watch and wait to see what General Manager, Frank Wren, and Co. might have in store for the 2011 roster.  Beyond the addition of a backup shortstop, which is a relative certainty, there is no way of knowing what, if any, changes the Braves might make between now and opening day. Jason Heyward's ability to...

Twelve months have passed so fast. A year ago, we were starting to reflect as the decade of the 2000s came to a close. Already, we’re facing the end of 2011, a year that saw worldwide political turmoil, devastating earthquakes, and the deaths of Osama Bin Laden and Kim Jong Il. 2011 has also been an eventful year in the world of sports. Cam Newton, in no time at all, earned the...

By Kent Covington Braves remain confident in their current roster, but are hoping for an upgrade. As us Braves fans, bloggers and commentators wait patiently impatiently for General Manager, Frank Wren, to upgrade the roster, let’s take a moment to reflect on what’s already here.  What if the Braves reported to camp right now?  What if spring training started tomorrow? Here’s...

Fantasy Baseball advice is my game and you can follow the NL King on twitter 2TheNLKing. This article is breaking down the NL hitting stats and how the numbers are going down and down and down. Let's do it. Batting Average: Last year there were 13 hitters who hit at least .300. But only five hitters hit .310 or better. In 2009, 17 hitters hit at least .300 and nine hitters hit at...

The Rule 5 Draft is finally upon us. And, while there doesn't appear to be that one standout name that everyone is talking about, there are some quality players out there that teams feel can be contributors in 2012. But, there is also a lack of top flight talent that teams will be devastated to lose. In other words, look for role players to come out of this draft rather than a future Dan Uggla.

The Rule 5 Draft is finally upon us. And, while there doesn't appear to be that one standout name that everyone is talking about, there are some quality players out there that teams feel can be contributors in 2012. But, there is also a lack of top flight talent that teams will be devastated to lose. In other words, look for role players to come out of this draft rather than a future Dan Uggla.

Below is a graphic which compares Chris Capuano‘s two-hit shutout against the Braves in August with other great pitching performances by Mets pitchers over the years: For a larger version, click here. Michael Baron: There was no question Capuano had no-hit stuff that night. He was perfect for the first four innings before allowing a broken bat single to Dan Uggla, but he...