http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/21237 Recent articles about Elijah Dukes en-us Lastings and Elijah have taken divergent paths of late — Milledge hit 4 HR this week, Dukes hit the DL for 4 weeks — but what they share in common is the love of a certain late-'80s Nintendo classic (from a recent Washington Post online chat that I can't find on their site; emphasis added): Herndon, [...] Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/302974 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/302974 Spurred by the return of Francisco Liriano to the rotation, the surprising Twins pushed into first-place in the AL Central over the weekend. A lineup filled with no-names and a young pitching staff has kept the quintessential small market team in contention. Manny Ramirez and Jason Bay have taken well to their new homes, Tampa keeps winning, and teams continue to have problems with their closers. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:20:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300464 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300464 After some deadline moves cutting dead weight and lackluster veterans, the Nationals depth chart for August 1st, 2008 looks as follows: Elijah Dukes is playing both left and right field, and we're going with the very clever, very original empty 1st basemen spot. It's that sort of forward thinking that's gonna get us right to [...] Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:28:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299391 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/299391 As Jamie already noted this morning, we are quite sad over the loss of Elijah Dukes for at least four weeks, although likely much longer. But hold fast, playboy, Dukes might have some plans of his own. Let's compare what the doctors be sayin' vs. what Dukes is schemin' on. Bitch ass physicians: [Reds team physician Tim] [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:23:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287014 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287014 As Jamie already noted this morning, we are quite sad over the loss of Elijah Dukes for at least four weeks, although likely much longer. But hold fast, playboy, Dukes might have some plans of his own. Let's compare what the doctors be sayin' vs. what Dukes is schemin' on. Bitch ass physicians: [Reds team physician Tim] [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:23:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287014 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287014 It's fitting that I heard the news via text message from Chris: Dukes just blew out his knee. Turns out it's a torn meniscus and partially torn patella tendon, which puts him on the shelf 'til mid-August and maybe beyond. It's a damn shame, really, because the kid was having a dream 2008 after a nightmare '07. [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:06:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286831 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286831 It's fitting that I heard the news via text message from Chris: Dukes just blew out his knee. Turns out it's a torn meniscus and partially torn patella tendon, which puts him on the shelf 'til mid-August and maybe beyond. It's a damn shame, really, because the kid was having a dream 2008 after a nightmare '07. [...] Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:06:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286831 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286831 The Washington Nationals might soon receive a call from the Guiness Book of World Records, because it's highly likely no other Major League Baseball team in the history of mankind has had this many injuries in one season. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:12:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286536 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/286536 Screaming Sports' Drew Thibodeau breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Drew decided it was time to take a look at several replacements. So if you're one of the many fantasy GM's who have been ravaged by injury, then this piece is exactly what the doctor ordered. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:47:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285470 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/285470 I am a diehard Yankee fan, pinstripes in my blood. But the Tampa Bay Rays are for real, and it is throwing my world off. Today is July 1. July 1 and the best record in baseball belongs to the Rays. I can't even write that without cringing a bit. The worst part is, as the Yankees are attempting to regroup, use players from within the system, and get younger, the Rays have already done it, and are winning with it. They drafted well, picking up players like Andy Sonnanstine, Delmon Young, B.J. Upton, Carl Crawford, Josh Hamilton, Elijah Dukes, Jason Hammel, Jonny Gomes, James Shields, and Evan Longoria. Young was traded to get Matt Garza. And also their was the raping of the Mets in the Scott Kazmir deal. Bringing in veteran relievers Dan Wheeler, Al Reyes, Troy Percival and Trever Miller, has helped anchor a solid bullpen that isn't hurting the young rotation. More so the team believes in themselves, they believe they can win against any opponent, anywhere. All of the credit goes to Joe Maddon and his coaching staff, for telling these guys they can win, and then making them believe it. Case and point, the Red Sox. The "favorite" for the World Series this season, they have struggled against Tampa, having been swept earlier this season and having lost last night to end June. I don't know what it is but these Rays are just plain throwing the baseball world for a loop. And I like it. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:58:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284719 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284719 Should you give Billy Butler another chance? Check out week 14's most recommended waiver wire pickups from the Hardball Times, Yahoo! Sports, CBS Sports and FFToolbox.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:33:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284636 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/284636 If you are in need of pitching, but missed out on early season Waiver Wire Wonders like Justin Duchscherer or Jair Jurrjens, AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams has a few options for you, and suggests patience is the key to realizing their long term value on your team. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:36:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/283030 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/283030 The photoshop entry from Truth About It Dot Net for Epic Carnival's MLB Photoshop contest. Vote early and often..... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:48:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282614 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282614 Screaming Sports' Drew Thibodeau breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Drew decided it was time to take a look at several replacements. So if you're one of the many fantasy GM's who have been ravaged by injury, then this piece is exactly what the doctor ordered. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:06:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282549 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/282549 Screaming Sports' Andrew Thibodeau breaks out the MLB Waiver Wire and runs downs a list of five potential fantasy studs. If you're looking for that extra edge this week and beyond, then this gem is for you. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:05:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281640 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/281640