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Joba Chamberlain Starts Strong
April 04, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Further fueling the fire of grand expectations, Joba Chamberlain pitched admirably last night, preserving Chien-Ming Wang’s win and providing one of the best bridges between starter and closer in baseball today.
Tuesday night Chamberlain got two raucous ovations from the 55,112...
Carlos Gomez To Start In Center Field For Twins
April 01, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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After hitting .286 with a home run and 10 stolen bases this spring, Carlos Gomez was told that he’d won the job as the opening day center fielder for the Minnesota Twins.
Gomez is expected to hit leadoff and should show some real fantasy baseball value in the stolen base category...
Pitch Count #21
March 30, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Today’s pitch count is 13.
I think it’s hilarious that they’re calling Carlos Silva “the Bigger Unit” in Seattle.
Sox starter Bartolo Colon hit 93 mph in his first spring start today and pitched well.
Scott Kazmir is ready to make his first Grapefruit...
Pitch Count #23
March 27, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Today’s pitch count is 2.
The move had been expected ever since the Bedard trade, but George Sherrill is now, officially the Orioles closer.
Kerry Wood was named the Cubs closer, and now he’s hurt. Back spasms required him to miss Wednesday’s game.
Diamondbacks Name Brandon Lyon As Closer
March 27, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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A good number of pre-season prognosticators had already guessed this (in fact on our 2008 National League closer rankings he was already ranked #11), but today the Arizona Diamondbacks announced that Brandon Lyon would be their closer going into the 2008 season.
The competition was...
Top Young Players Ranked By Age
March 19, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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I just came across a three part series over at The Baseball Analysts authored by Rich Lederer. In these three posts he’s going to rank 75 players under the age of 25, but he’s doing it with a twist. He’s going to break them down by age. Furthermore, the methodology...
Working For Fanball
March 18, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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I’m proud to announce that I will be doing some work this baseball season over at Fanball. Members will be able to read my weekly column at their subscription site, Owner’s Edge. And every once in a while, like this week, they let me come out and play in front of the subscription...
Get Your Fantasy Baseball Questions Answered
March 17, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Every day, over at ESPN SportsNation, they have fantasy baseball chats with some of the experts in the field. Today, at 11:00, the host was Tristan H. Cockcroft and he answer some good questions like:
Homer Bailey or Matt Garza?
Which SS past the 1st round will provide the most value...
Mark Reynolds Content To Strike Out 194 Times In 2008
March 17, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Stay away from Mark Reynolds if your fantasy league counts strikeouts against hitters. Reynolds has decided to stop working on hitting fundamentals like working the count and swinging at good pitches.
Sleeper Alert: Eugenio Velez
March 16, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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If you’ve been paying attention to spring box scores from the San Francisco Giants club, you may have noticed Eugenio Velez, a 26 yeal old rookie who’s hitting .340/.353/.511 with a double, two triples, and a home run. Most importantly he’s stolen 9 bases in 16 games...
Ichiro Hitless And He Likes It That Way
March 16, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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We’re a few weeks into Spring Training and Mariners outfielder, Ichiro Suzuki is without a hit. In seven games he’s 0-21 with an RBI. The interesting point about Ichiro’s hitless streak is that he doesn’t care.
“To tell you the truth, some of this is kind...
Still No Clearcut Favorite For Angels Shortstop Job
March 14, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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With Orlando Cabrera gone, the everyday shortstop job is open for three candidates. Brandon Wood checked out of the race early, leaving Erick Aybar and Maicer Izturis to fight it out in Spring Training. They aren’t doing a whole lot, so far, to differentiate themselves.
Neither...
Video: ESPN Fantasy 3:50
March 14, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Injury Impact on Fantasy Play
Show notes
Scott Kazmir Injury - 2:58
Brad Lidge Injury - 2:25
Yovani Gallardo Injury - 1:20
B.J. Ryan Injury - 0:50
Sleeper Joey Votto Now Starter?
March 13, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Cincinnati Reds rookie first baseman, Joey Votto, has been on the radar of sleeper hunters for a while this pre-season. He’s being drafted in a little over 50% of the mock drafts over at Mock Draft Central, with an Average Draft Position of 274.14 (late 23rd round).
I’m...
Is Kazmir's Fantasy Value Okay?
March 13, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Scott Kazmir, the Tampa Bay Rays’ finest pitcher, was diagnosed with a left elbow strain earlier in the week. The 24-year old ace experienced pain in his pitching arm before Tuesday’s intrasquad game. With pain that felt “like a hyperextension,” how will this...
Can Juan Pierre Surpass His SB Total From 2007?
March 13, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Joe Torre has stated that the Dodgers plan to manufacture runs by being aggressive on the base paths. Is this great news for fantasy GM's who drafted Juan Pierre? If Pierre swipes more than 64 bases, the answer is a resounding YES!
Ichiro Hitless And Loving It
March 13, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Join me in rooting for Ichiro Suzuki to go hitless for the duration of Spring Training. Trust me, it's what he would want you to do!
Pitch Count #17
March 10, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Today’s pitch count is 9.
There’s a position battle heating up at Texas Rangers camp. Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Gerald Laird will be fighting it out this spring for the starting catcher spot. Manager, Ron Washington says, “It’s going to be a healthy competition...
What's The Deal With Aces From The State Of Florida?
March 02, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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There seems to be trouble in the air if you are a staff ace in the state of Florida.
On Tuesday, Scott Kazmir left the mound with discomfort in his left elbow. The Rays hope he’ll be back for opening day, but will his first few starts be used for catching up instead of racking up [...]
What's The Deal With Aces In The State Of Florida?
March 02, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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There seems to be trouble in the air if you are a staff ace in the state of Florida.
On Tuesday, Scott Kazmir left the mound with discomfort in his left elbow. The Rays hope he’ll be back for opening day, but will his first few starts be used for catching up instead of racking up [...]
2008 Fantasy Baseball: Drafting The Catcher Position
March 01, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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My oh my, what a difference a year makes. Last year we had three top tier catcher options with Joe Mauer, Brian McCann and Victor Martinez. In 2008, only one of those guys remains a top option, Victor Martinez. Joining Martinez this season is only one other catcher for top billing...
Kinsler Signs Five-Year Deal
March 01, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a five-year deal that could be worth $32 Million. The 25-year-old was the center of attention in the 2007 Regular Season, starting off the year with nine home-runs in April. Although many Fantasy Baseball owners traded him when his value...
Bob Howry Early Favorite For Cubs Closer Job
March 01, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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In an interview Sunday night, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Pinella mentioned that Bob Howry was the early front runner to earn the closer job for 2008.
Howry, Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol are expected to compete for the closer’s job in Spring Training. Don’t think that Howry...
Could Jay Bruce Be Headed Back To The Minor Leagues?
February 27, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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New Cincinnati Reds manager, Dusty Baker has his hands full with his team’s center field situation. The Reds have three players competing for the CF job, and top prospect, Jay Bruce may not like the results.
The problem is that the Reds also need a leadoff man. Baker would like...
Brad Hawpe Hopes To Explode Again In 2008
February 25, 2008 by
Crooked Pitch
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Brad Hawpe has been working hard in the off-season to get ready for 2008. If he can learn to hit lefties better, the sky may be the limit for his offensive production numbers.
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