2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft
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...
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The Minnesota Twins
As TSHQ’s MLB Preview continues, we turn our attention to a team which was marred by injuries and disappointment last season: the Minnesota Twins. A team which in the early 2000s had a strangle hold on the American League Central has fallen to the bottom of the barrel. A lack of consistent pitching and an ever changing lineup left Ron Gardenhire’s club to struggle last...
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As spring nears, Twins eager for healthy camp
Terry Ryan made a number of moves in his second stint as Twins general manager, but as always, the key to the season will be the health and production of star players such as Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Denard Span.
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Fantasy Baseball – The Walking Dead
In honour of the return of AMC’s The Walking Dead, I thought it would be a good opportunity to look at baseball’s walking wounded. These players are coming off injury riddled seasons, and are expected to play prominent roles for their teams. Are they worthy of a spot on your roster, or should we ignore them and make sure they don’t come back to bite us?
SP Dustin McGowan...
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How will injuries affect these hitting stars?
Take the salary lost to injuries over the last five seasons and you could put in a winning bid for the Dodgers. That's how many big name players have been hurt in recent years and 2011 was no exception. Among those with nine-figure contracts to miss significant time were the Phillies' Ryan Howard, the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez and the Twins' Joe Mauer while other well...
Via SI.com
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3 days ago
Testing Projections for 2011
Each year, baseball fans and commentators across the nation make bold predictions about what they expect in the coming year. They frequently make outlandish claims like “Adam Dunn is going to hit 50 home runs in Comerica Park!” or “This is the year that Joe Mauer finally hits .400!” but such predictions are far more likely to be high than low. Sure, if you said Jose Bautista...
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From Zap2It.com: CBS Sports Fantasy Baseball Boyfriend: To simplify things for girls - Pop2it - Zap2it
You go, girl! Andrea Reiher stands up for female sports fans everywhere...and just as a personal note, Joe Mauer IS my fantasy baseball boyfriend, but when I play in a fantasy baseball league, I'm choosing him - just like I choose all my other players - because he rocks the game, not because I think he's cute. Read more about it here:CBS Sports Fantasy Baseball Boyfriend...
Via Games We Play: A sports blog for girls
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For the Twins It’s Now “Next Season”
Photo taken from Google Images
Hello all, my name is Jimmy Moberg and I will be giving you a monthly update from a fans perspective this season on the Minnesota Twins. I will air my frustrations and joy at the decisions of the Twins and the way that they are playing. There will also be some insights, I am sure, on the happenings of the rest of the league mixed in. Now on the off...
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Player Profile #87: Joe Mauer | C | MIN
Sure, we’ll rank Joe Mauer 87th. That seems like a pretty non-controversial ranking. It’s high enough that he’s still considered a top fantasy talent, especially at his position, but it’s low enough to reflect the risk associated with having Mauer as your starting catcher. No one expects Mauer to come close to hitting 28 homers again, especially at Target...
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Why 2012 Is An Important Year For the Twins (Part Two)
In part one, we took a look at the Twins pitching staff, which was one of the worst in baseball last season. The team’s inability to strike people out, combined with a terrible year from Francisco Liriano led to Minnesota producing the second worst team ERA (4.60) in baseball in 2011. I’m one of those people who will argue to the grave that pitching is what helps teams win baseball...
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Player Profile #99: Buster Posey | C | SFG
We all know about the hit that ended Buster Posey‘s 2011 season, but what we don’t know if whether it will have any lingering effects in 2012. Reports of his recovery this offseason have been positive, but there’s not telling how his leg will react to the rigors of a 162-game schedule. This is the risk you take on with Posey because as a hitter you know what you...
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13 days ago
Twins optimistic despite injury questions
With spring training just under a month away, the Minnesota Twins are still unsure if a handful of their star players––including catcher Joe Mauer and first baseman Justin Morneau––will be healthy to begin the season. Still, General Manager Terry Ryan remains confident in his club.
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13 days ago
'This is the best I've felt in a long time'
MINNEAPOLIS Joe Mauer looks healthy.He appears to have regained the weight he lost last season. He has a tan from his winter workouts in Florida. In general, the Twins catcher is smiling more than he did in 2011.Then again, Mauer had never had a season as frustrating as 2011. Before the year started, Mauer had offseason knee surgery that ultimately changed his whole season. He was...
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16 days ago
'This is the best I've felt in a long time'
MINNEAPOLIS Joe Mauer looks healthy.He appears to have regained the weight he lost last season. He has a tan from his winter workouts in Florida. In general, the Twins catcher is smiling more than he did in 2011.Then again, Mauer had never had a season as frustrating as 2011. Before the year started, Mauer had offseason knee surgery that ultimately changed his whole season. He was...
Via Fox Sports North
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16 days ago
Mauer: 'feeling great' ready for 2012 season
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer is healthy and ready to go for the 2012 season."This is the best I've felt in a long time...I'm excited about that," Mauer told MLB.com in a recent interview.Mauer had multiple health problems last season including leg weakness, neck stiffness, a viral infection, knee injury and an upper respiratory infection that resulted in pneumonia...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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16 days ago
Taking Stock: AL-Only Catchers
The AL-only catcher scene actually looks pretty good. While there is a lack of elite talent, there should be plenty of useful numbers available in the later rounds on draft day as well as a few sleepers to consider.
Each list is ranked based on 2011 fWAR
The BestMike NapoliAlex AvilaMatt WietersCarlos SantanaRussell MartinChris IannettaJarrod SaltalamacchiaKurt SuzukiRyan DoumitJoe...
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Mauer declares himself healthy, rarin' to go
After dealing with a range of injuries and illnesses that plagued him during the 2011 season, Twins catcher Joe Mauer said Saturday that he's fully healthy.
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16 days ago
Twins' Gardenhire wants to see fewer doctors
MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had never seen a season quite like 2011 in regard to injuries. Heck, he even had an Achilles' injury at one point in the season.
As the health of the Minnesota Twins dwindled, so too did the wins. From the first week of the season until the last game of the year, Gardenhire never had a full squad on the field as the Twins finished...
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17 days ago
Twins' Gardenhire wants to see fewer doctors
MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had never seen a season quite like 2011 in regard to injuries. Heck, he even had an Achilles' injury at one point in the season.
As the health of the Minnesota Twins dwindled, so too did the wins. From the first week of the season until the last game of the year, Gardenhire never had a full squad on the field as the Twins finished...
Via Fox Sports North
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17 days ago
TwinsCentric: Mauer in need of a solid foundation
Joe Mauer's knees diminished his power in 2011. Here is why.
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17 days ago
Mauer needs a solid foundation
Joe Mauer has spent a substantial amount of time over the past few weeks on various media outlets attempting to erase memories of his contributions (or lack thereof) to the 99-loss season.
He’s working hard. He’s putting on weight. He’s eating Wheaties. He’s saying his prayers. He's drinking nothing but unicorn milk. He’s doing the Rocky IV training in Russia. He...
Via Over The Baggy
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So, Joe, what's new?
Joe Mauer made the rounds on Thursday as a member of the Twins caravan, and he sounded eager to put the toughest season of his career behind him.
Via Star Tribune
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17 days ago
Twins caravan: Joe Mauer looks like he's back to himself
Mauer wouldn't confirm reports that he's gained 30 pounds, but he said "I’m at my playing weight right now, and I’m actually trying to gain a little bit more before spring [training] hits because it comes off pretty quickly.”
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18 days ago
MMO Exclusive Interview: Mets Prospect Joe Bonfe
I was able to do a Q&A with NY Mets minor league prospect Joe Bonfe the other day. Entering his 4th season with the Mets, the 24-year-old Bonfe looks to shed the label of super-utility guy, and take on the role of starting player for an entire season. Joe did a great job in the interview and his questions are very interesting. Keep reading to find out how Joe continues to improve...
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Rock the Backstop – Catcher Depth is the Name of the Game in 2012
Traditionally, the backstop has been a bitter bane of the fantasy owner’s existence. Owners either spent mega-dollars on one of the heavy hitters at the position or contented themselves to spend the season with a Kurt-Suzuki–sized hole in their lineups. The mayhem came to a crescendo a few years back when Joe Mauer’s ADP crept into the 1st round. However, over the last year...
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