Yardbarker: Ian Kinsler

M.V.Pedroia

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:07:39 -0500

Am I a homer? You bet. This however, is about what happens in between the white lines, for 162 games. The wild-card leading Red Sox have placed David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, and J.D. Drew on the DL in 2008. They've sent Manny Ramirez to Chavez Ravine, otherwise known as Los Angeles, and currently have baseball's 4th best record. Not many teams can afford to lose three to four sluggers for significant time and not feel it, then again, not many teams have a 5-7 second baseman hitting .330 and batting cleanup.

Taking a Look at The MLB MVP Race

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:04:40 -0500

The question has been posed forever. The chant has been yelled for decades. The nicknames have stuck for years. "O-ver-rated!" Just what makes a player overrated? Are we just dealing with emotions, or are other statistics and facts applied? Likewise, MVP chants have filled sporting arenas and fields for years on end. In the end, is the best player really chosen, or are they really "overrated"? www.rawsportsblog.com

MLB Injury Extra: Replacements - Week 21

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:27:05 -0500

Screaming Sports' Zach Powell breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Zach 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.

Fantasy Can't Cut Lists Can Be Annoying

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:06:18 -0500

Hi I'm Ian Kinsler, I've been great this year so I've managed to get myself on the Yahoo Can't Cut List. That means that Yahoo thinks so highly of me that if you just outright dropped me you would be a disgrace to your league and thus they don't allow it. The only problem is that I just hurt myself (Hernia) and there's a good chance that I will miss the rest of the year. So, looks like I'm stuck on your bench doing absolutely nothing.

What To Do With Ian Kinsler In Fantasy Baseball

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:53:06 -0500

Ian Kinsler has been rewarding the faith of fantasy baseball owners this season with tons of runs scored and a great batting average. The top fantasy baseball second baseman - ranked the no. 2 overall player in Yahoo's fantasy baseball game - was an FBD and MLB All-Star. This year, Kinsler is batting

What To Do With Ian Kinsler In Fantasy Baseball

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:53:06 -0500

MLB Punchlines: What is B.J. Upton's Deal?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:02:02 -0500

Troy Percival is opting not to to have surgery on his knee and will pitch with pain down the stretch for the 1st place Rays. (Tampa Trib)

With Longoria and Crawford on the DL Carlos Pena has been stepping up his game. (Tampa Trib)

Lingering lower back problems kept JD Drew out of the lineup yesterday vs the Orioles. (Seattle Times)

Ryan Dempster has been making Sweet Lou look pretty good this season. (Philly Inquirer)

The scout who discovered Jonathan Broxton is taking his bows. (OC Register)

What is BJ Upton's deal? He jogged (again!) his way out of a sure double last night when he was thrown at second base on a play that would not have been close had he been running close to full speed. (Miami Herald)

What a league. Paul LoDuca was named 37 times in the Mitchell Report and keeps on getting chance after chance to play in MLB. (Miami Herald)

The Dodgers acquired Greg Maddux via a trade with the Padres. Even on the hapless Pads, Maddux still has under a 4.00 ERA this season. (L.A. Times)

The Ian Kinsler fantasy baseball joyride seems like it will end before the playoffs. He is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a sports hernia. (Dallas Morning News)

Young Cubbie relievers, Carlos Marmol and Jeff Samardzjia, are playing bigger roles than just being the guys who carry around the pink backpack. (Chicago Trib)

MLB baseball is close to having replay set up in all 30 parks. Just implement the rule already! (USA Today)

A breakdown of Ryan Ludwick's impressive season with the bat. (Bird Land)

Barry Zito has actually not been that bad in the second half of the season. (San Fran Chronicle)

Jesse Orosco's son, who is now a minor league pitcher, looks exactly like him. (NY Daily News)

Todd Jones is no Rasheed Wallace when it comes to the frustration he causes Detroit fans. (Detroit Free Press)

Manny Mania? Is that what we are calling it now? (Rocky Mountain News)

Fantasy MVP Possibly Done for Season

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:03:41 -0500

Ian Kinsler has hit the DL with a sports hernia and there is serious talk about season-ending surgery. Actually, it seems more like a foregone conclusion that he is done for the year. If you are like me, and are counting on Kinsler to lead your fantasy team to a championship, you are certainly crying the blues right now.

Ian Kinsler to the DL; Season could be over

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:10:24 -0500

Kinsler will find out Tuesday if he requires season-ending surgery.

The McCarthy Files: Connecting Nolan Ryan And Mark Connor

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:42:13 -0500

Why recently fired Texas Rangers pitching coach Mark Connor represented such a serious threat to the career of Brandon McCarthy - and why team president Nolan Ryan may have saved it.

MLB Status Check - Week 20

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:51:46 -0500

Screaming Sports' Billy Smith checks in on some of the mega-hyped offseason stars, as well as the not-so-hyped offseason stars. Who is living up to it? Who isn't? And who is coming out of left field? Billy has all of those answers for you.

Red Sox v Rangers: Dice-K goes for the sweep!

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:07:03 -0500

The Sox will try to beat the Rangers for the 6th time in a row tonight...

Lester holds it down, Sox win 8-4

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:32:08 -0500

The Sox have three potential aces, but Jon Lester is my pick for MVP of the staff...

Red Sox win 19-16, my emotions hurt...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:26:29 -0500

The Sox won a wild one at Fenway last night, get the Lightning Round Recap at The Bottom Line!

Red Sox v Rangers: Getting to know Charlie Zink

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:15:39 -0500

Knuckleballer Charlie Zink will make his major league debut tonight against the Rangers - get the scoop at The Bottom Line.