Yardbarker: Dan Johnson

Sizzlers and Fizzlers, Week 3

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:51:27 -0500

Who's hot, who's not in Major League Baseball? We'll get you started with a sizzler, Travis Buck (OF, Oakland Athletics): After a tumultuous first 22 AB's, Buck broke out. He has gone 8-28 (.285 BA), 4 RBI, 5 R, and has recorded a 3B and 6 2B. This is what expert projected out of the young A's outfielder, and now that he's producing, he's worth a look in AL-only leagues, and deeper mixed leagues.

Fantasy Baseball Desperation Station - Hitters 4/19/08

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:41:34 -0500

In a deep league and can't seem to find that one guy who went undrafted to fill out your lineup? In Desperation Station we offer you a few under the radar players who could fill out your roster and contribute admirably.

Fantasy Baseball Sizzlers and Fizzlers

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:58:11 -0500

In "Sizzlers and Fizzles," I will evaluate the past week's performances, injuries, and job security, and then predict which players will sizzle (do well) or fizzle (drop off) in the upcoming week. We'll get you started with Andre Ethier (OF, Los Angeles Dodgers). In probably the most shocking lineup move, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Joe Torre opted to tab Andre Ethier the starting RF over incumbent Juan Pierre. It's shocking for a few reasons: (1) It's the correct...

2008 Fantasy First Base Rankings: AL West

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:25:10 -0500

Position battles, injuries and plain old mediocrity makes ranking the first basemen in the American League West a little tough. Here's a "dry run" very early for the 2008 season. Expect this ranking list to change a bit as we approach Spring Training.

Latest MLB Trade Rumors From Around The League

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:35:05 -0500

With names like Mark Teixeira, Jermaine Dye, Troy Glaus, and Dontrelle Willis the MLB trade rumor central is a one stop shop to boredville. Teams are looking for the backend guy, or the off the bench, ummmm boring. But, here is a list of those players and the teams that are interested in them.

Trade Rumors From Around Baseball

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:13:20 -0500

Names are surfacing from around the league. It's getting closer to the trade deadline, and teams are shuffling to make a move. I don't expect any big deals to get done, but there sure are some big names that are popping up.

Ranking the Top 40 MLB 1st Baseman

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:26:31 -0500

These rankings are based off of their 2007 performance. There are no if, ands or buts about it, the "Prince" is here, and he's mashing balls all over the park. One of the biggest surprises in the Top 10 has to be Kevin Youklis. Youklis has shown signs of power, but he best attribute is his runs scored.

Lineup Literacy: Week 8

Sun, 20 May 2007 21:41:45 -0500

The GNUru yet again provides fantasy baseball lineup advice to those in weekly leagues. Included are the GNUru's hot hitters and pitchers, in addition to those pitcher schedule to make 2 starts.

Lineup Literacy: Week 7

Sun, 13 May 2007 17:28:34 -0500

The GNUru is back to provide lineup advice for your Week 7 Fantasy Baseball lineup. As always, the GNUru gives you the players who are hot as well as the pitchers who are slated to make 2-starts in week 7.

AL West Trade Value

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 21:51:28 -0500

The USS Mariner created a list of the top 50 players in the AL West in regards to trade value. It was determined by following the four rules listed below. The list is subjective to say the least, but it does show which organizations have brighter futures than others. A. Salaries matter. Would you rather pay Bobby Crosby $2 million for the next three years or Derek Jeter $44 million for the next three? B. Age matters. Would you rather have Pedro Martinez for the next five seasons or R...