Yardbarker: Scott Hatteberg

Conquest of the Planet of the Wakefields!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:26:00 -0500

Bow your heads! This tribunal is in session!Thank you, General Aldo. We have a lot to cover today. First things first, this human. The one called Wakefield.We found him loitering in our crops, Doctor!Is this true, human?I was having a catch. We lost the ball in the corn, I went looking for it. Next thing I know, this asshole's hitting me with a stick.He was f@#king with our corn!Let's keep calm heads, please. Wakefield, what is this thing called "catch," and, more importantl...

Searching for the Astros Skipper, Weekend Rundown

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:24:26 -0500

Six candidates interviewed in the past three days, and five of them haven't been profiled yet. But before we move on to that, I thought it'd be constructive to get a historical perspective on the job they're interviewing for. What do these guys need to do to become the best manager of the 18 in Astro history? Here's a handy reference chart: Most wins by a Houston manager: Bill Virdon, 544 Most playoff appearances: Larry Dierker, 4 Most seasons at the helm: Bill Virdon, ...

This Day In Red Sox History: September 8, 1995

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:32:34 -0500

Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox” Despite losing to the NY Yankees, 8-4, the Red Sox managed to tie an American League record with four consecutive successful pinch-hitting appearances. Pinch-hitters Scott Hatteberg, Lee Tinsley, Carlos Rodriguez and Chriss Donnels each had [...]

Rick Peterson to Star in “Moneyball” Movie

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:14:07 -0500

Jim Baumbach at Newsday’s The Final Score reports that Rick Peterson will play himself in the movie “Moneyball”. Apparently former big leaguer’s David Justice and Scott Hatteberg will also play themselves. Of course, and this is old news, Brad Pitt will play Oakland GM Billy Beane. If you read the book both Art Howe and Omar [...]

Fantasy Baseball Preview - 1B

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:33:18 -0500

Because of the shortage of time between now and opening day, we at NQTC decided to roll with a position by position preview as opposed to going team by team. Hope you enjoy, and please - no more Rich Hill/Felix Pie jokes.... 1B preview is up first. Just so you know, this is not a list of the top ...

Bronson Arroyo > Half the bench

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:57:47 -0500

Bronson Arroyo currently has a higher OPS (.630) than 6 current/former Reds. * Paul Bako (.627) * Corey Patterson (.559) * Scott Hatteberg (.493) * Norris Hopper (.486) * Andy Phillips (.481) * Paul Janish (.438) Isn't that just embarrassing? What is even worse is that he's really not even that far behind a couple more guys Javy Valentin (.644), Jeff Keppinger (.678). Sample sizes make things funny like that, but its still pathetic. Which makes me ask why on earth is Chris Dickerson, and Ryan Hanigan still sitting in AAA? I know both aren't very young, 26 and 27, but still you would have a hard time proving to me they would be worse options than Corey Patterson and Paul Bako.

Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Trends- Week 1

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:13:07 -0500

Free Agent Trends - Week 1 Article From: FantasyBaseballGeeks.com CATCHER Most Added - This is a roll call for trendy sleeper picks at the catcher position. Geovany Soto has been gaining experience in the Cubs farm system since 2001 at age 18. Now at 25 he is in possession of the catching duties full time at Wrigley. He has 20 HR power and could have his first full season rival Brian McCann 's breakout in 2006. Draft him as a Top 10 C with upside. J.R. Towles is another young backstop with considerable tools and immediate value. Owners have taken notice and are salivating over his speed potential as he could swipe double digits in 2008. In Houston, Towles will become a staple and you should be drafting him at the end of the Top 10 catchers in mixed formats. Most Dropped - Johnny Estrada is not a viable option for any fantasy squad in any fantasy format. If you are in a 15 team mixed league requiring two catchers he is still not an option. His right elbow tendonitis should not be the reason he is being dropped - the fact that he has no value even when healthy should be the cause of this downtrend. FIRST BASE Most Added - Guess the secret is out. James Loney and Joey Votto are no longer unknown commodities in fantasy baseball. Loney is a burgeoning star and should produce big returns immediately. He has solid power and should linger around .300 in the BA department. Joe Torre has a stud bat to watch mature into a Top 10 1B. Joey Votto on the other hand has to deal with the stubborn and stuck in his ways Dusty Baker in Cinci that could stunt his growth. The Reds have a history of limited patience with young players as was evidenced with Edwin Encarnacion last season. Baker might sneak Scott Hatteberg into the lineup and any slump by Votto could spell a platoon. Votto is the Reds future and should be given the job in my opinion. He also has flashed a good amount of speed in the minors swiping 24 bases in 2006. Most Dropped - Dmitri Young had a pretty decent season in 2007 posting a .319 BA and eating (I mean winning) the Comeback Player of the Year Award in the NL. Nick Johnson will be reclaiming the 1B job, but seems likely to slip on a banana peal in the coming weeks and be out for about 6 months. Either way neither Nick nor Dmitri should be in your lineup. Read full article at: http://thefantasysportsforum.com/article.php?ID=228

A Red Future: Joey Votto

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:15:46 -0500

A look at the Reds' future first baseman

2008 Fantasy First Base Rankings: NL Central

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:38:06 -0500

Here are the rankings (pre-season that is) for the 1B position in the NL Central division.

Scott Hatteberg: From Goat to Hero in Space of 2 Innings

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:02:22 -0500

Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Scott Hatteberg started his career with the Boston Red Sox as a catcher, a position he played through his seven seasons with the BoSox, from 1995 through 2001. In 2001, Hatteberg's final season with the Red Sox, during a game with the Texas Rangers on August 6, he earned a unique distinction in all of MLB history.