New season gives Dodgers renewed optimism
Among the offseason acquisitions of the Dodgers are an owner to be named later and the optimism of a new beginning. That might have to hold them, as there were no such dramatic additions to the roster, which already boasts Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and MVP runner-up Matt Kemp.
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Fantasy Baseball – The Value Of Average Draft Position
One of the best ways to be prepared for your fantasy draft is to take part in a mock draft. Here, you get an opportunity to test out your lists and see how other people value their players. Even though Matt Kemp didn’t win the NL MVP award, his value has never been higher, as Mock Draft Central currently has his average draft position (ADP) at 1.74. Surprised? I know I was...
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Matt Kemp: The Real NL MVP
There is controversy surrounding the NL MVP, but it belonged elsewhere in the first place.
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Explaining Stats: Wins Above Replacement
WAR stands for Wins Above Replacement, and replaced VORP, value over replacement player, as the go to stat for trying to figure out the overall value of a player. It is simply the number of wins a player should help his team win in comparison to what a AAA player would do if called up in place of them. The idea being that a AAA team in the majors would be historically bad winning...
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Fantasy Baseball Off-Season Report: Outfielders
By Adam McGill
Like every position, the outfield has had its recent array of controversies; Ryan Braun was suspended for 50 games for substance abuse and Manny Ramirez was doing yoga with senior citizens in an attempt to repair his image after his own 50-game suspension. Outfielders have always been known for their pop, but in recent seasons fantasy owners have become more accustomed...
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9 days ago
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The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Outfielders OF Rankings
The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Outfielders OF Rankings
1. Matt Kemp - 30+ SB potential makes Kemp an easy #1
2. Jose Bautista - Power numbers are insane and in middle of his prime
3. Ryan Braun - Use caution here - May be suspended for 50 games for failing drug test - Idiot!
4. Jacoby Ellsbury - His numbers in 2011 were ridiculous, I sense a slight regression,...
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16 days ago
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16 days ago
Kemp, Kershaw to receive Legacy Awards
Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw will be honored on Saturday during the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legacy Awards ceremony in Kansas City's Gem Theater.
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16 days ago
Around The Web: Matt Kemp’s Contract, 2011 Pitcher Duels, And Minor League Rankings
MSTI: Mike Petriello asks how good Matt Kemp‘s contract looks in light of other long term deals. Pretty awesome, I’d say. Grantland: Bill James goes through the best pitcher duels of 2011 and the Dodgers land on the list 10 times. 3. July 20, 2011, Dodgers at San Francisco, Clayton Kershaw against Tim Lincecum 5.
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Kemp headlines NLBM gala on Saturday night
After a one-year hiatus, it's show time again for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's Legacy Awards, with Los Angeles Dodgers star Matt Kemp taking center stage.
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18 days ago
THT Forecasts - 2012 Oliver projected-WAR starting lineup
Using the 2012 Oliver database, here is the top-projected-WAR starting lineup:
Pos Player 2012 Projected WAR
P Yu Darvish 7.0 (Wow!)
C Joe Mauer 3.5
1B Albert Pujols 5.5
2B Robinson Cano 4.5
3B Evan Longoria 4.6
SS Troy Tulowitzki 5.6
LF Ryan Braun* 4.6
CF Matt Kemp 4.9
RFl Jose Bautista 3.9
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18 days ago
Pressing Questions: The Los Angeles Dodgers
A season ago, the Dodgers were a franchise in financial upheaval. The messy McCourt divorce tarnished the image of the iconic brand. MLB seized control. Bankruptcy was filed. Fan cries escalated. Despite having arguably the game's best all-around hitter and most-dominating starting pitcher, distractions off the field negatively impacted production on it. The Dodgers, hanging around...
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18 days ago
2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Outfield
Here is the sixth article in the series for our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings looking at the position of outfield. Lots of change in position of the top 20 outfielders from last season as several players had comeback seasons and others suffered injuries which impacted their performance.
Here is a look at the top 20 fantasy baseball outfielders for 2012 with my comments. A longer...
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Dodgers Season Preview Q&A: 2012
Next up in the series of NL West season preview Q&As: the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chad Moriyama (you can find him on Twitter at @chadmoriyama) was kind enough to answer a few questions about the Dodgers, who are coming off of an 82-79 season.
1. How would you grade the Dodgers’ offseason?
C-. The only thing that prevented this off-season from being a disaster was getting Matt...
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19 days ago
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19 days ago
Matt Kemp’s Female Fans Have A lot in Common
She wants some batting stance advice T...
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Matt Kemp has a legion of female fans that know absolutely nothing about baseball — They don’t necessarily like him for his triple crown prowess, or the fact he makes crazy bank. Here is another pic of Kemp with a ‘big’ fan — I can’t believe Spring Training is right around the...
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19 days ago
To Any Of The Potential Dodgers Owners Looking For A Partner…
I would be a great choice. I’m smart, I work well with others, and I’m a team player. I would bring a decade and a half of playing experience, two decades of fandom, and about a year of baseball blogging experience with me. I’m definitely what you would consider well informed. I’m audacious enough to make the big move but wise enough to know when to stand...
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To Any Of The Potential Dodgers Owners Looking For A Partner…
I would be a great choice. I’m smart, I work well with others, and I’m a team player. I would bring a decade and a half of playing experience, two decades of fandom, and about a year of baseball blogging experience with me. I’m definitely what you would consider well informed. I’m audacious enough to make the big move but wise enough to know when to stand...
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To Any Of The Potential Dodgers Owners Looking For A Partner…
I would be a great choice. I’m smart, I work well with others, and I’m a team player. I would bring a decade and a half of playing experience, two decades of fandom, and about a year of baseball blogging experience with me. I’m definitely what you would consider well informed. I’m audacious enough to make the big move but wise enough to know when to stand...
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20 days ago
Shane Victorino Player Projection No. 82
Key Stats: Shane Victorino is one of only four outfielders in fantasy baseball to be ranked in the top 100 each of the last four seasons. The other players in this club are Ryan Braun, Matt Kemp, and Matt Holliday. Not bad company. Skeptics Say: Hopefully the .186 average in September is just a bad month and not a player getting worn down. Victorino will be 31 this season, so it...
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
#77: Is Ryan Braun the first overall pick in 2012?
Whoops.
Back when we put together our top 100 offseason questions, Ryan Braun was widely considered a reasonable first overall pick. He’s been among the best offensive weapons at any position in the entire league since he made his Major League debut back in 2007, and Braun’s .994 OPS last season led the league. He’s hit 30-plus homers and batted over .300 in four of five...
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Trade With DodgerBobble: A Rubby De La Rosa Auto Classes Up The Joint.
I completed my second trade with my good buddy DodgerBobble, who runs your one-stop shop for all of your bobblehead news. I sent DB a Ramon Troncoso auto and one of my Matt Kemp '08 Ginter relics, as well as some good old fashioned randomness. The prize of the deal for me was one of a handful of Rubby De La Rosa rookie signatures DB had plucked from eBay:Sick. De La Rosa is recovering...
Via Plaschke, Thy Sweater Is Argyle
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Dodgers 5x5 2012 Prospect Rankings
Matt Kemp finished as the MVP runner up, Clayton Kershaw won the pitching triple crown and a Cy Young award, and the team's top prospect headed into 2011, Dee Gordon, made his debut. That's essentially where the positives end for the Dodgers. The team is still up for sale, which will put to end the ugly tenure of Frank McCourt. The effects of McCourt will be felt for at...
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Dodgers' top moment of 2011 up for vote
Fans can vote on the Dodgers' greatest moment of 2011 at lasports.org. The three Dodgers nominees are: Andre Ethier's 30-game hitting streak; Clayton Kershaw's Cy Young Award; and Matt Kemp's run at the Triple Crown.
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24 days ago
What Ryan Braun Should Say on Saturday
Milwaukee Brewer outfielder Ryan Braun is facing a 50-game suspension for steroid use found in a test administered during the playoffs. The story leaked on Dec. 10, just 18 days after it was announced that Braun was voted the NL MVP. Braun’s candidacy as an MVP was evaluated based on the assumption that he was steroid-free (as that’s the only logical assumption for...
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24 days ago
Herpes will not Stop Braun from MVP Dinner/Speech
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun hopefully will not be using any type of medication tonight before he performs in front of MLB officials and people to accept his National League MVP trophy. Pending a 50-game suspension that the MLB may possibly give him for his failed PED test last season, Braun will be honored, at least tonight, by the Baseball Writers of America for his...
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Ask Alex: Can Matt Kemp really go 50/50?
We all have questions about the 2012 season and Alex Remington luckily has some answers. The Stew's resident stats guru will address some of the big ones as the year approaches.
The Situation: Matt Kemp had an incredible year in 2011. He was probably the best player in the league — he led the league in Wins Above Replacement, for example — but lost out to Ryan Braun, whose...
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