Jock Thompson

Oswaldo Arcia isn't deserving of immediate roster consideration in most formats. But a change of scenery or better opportunity could change that.
Dec 31 2015 12:06am
At this point in the off-season, all AL West teams have plenty of unresolved issues—including the first base job in HOU, where Jon Singleton will try to step up.
Dec 29 2015 12:06am
Corey Seager is the closest thing to a 2016 rookie lock for immediate production. He tops a list of precocious rookies and undervalued shortstop options with upside both now and over the long haul.
Dec 24 2015 12:05am
Third base doesn't have the collective upside of last year's crop, though Joey Gallo's ceiling makes him an exception of Keeper/Dynasty options for the hot corner.
Dec 9 2015 12:05am
After being out for most of two seasons, Jurickson Profar began his comeback in earnest in the recently-concluded Arizona Fall League. He's one of several names who caught our eye in Phoenix this fall.
Dec 3 2015 12:03am
DET has found a closer by acquiring Francisco Rodriguez from MIL, both OAK and HOU got busy, and SEA stayed busy. We review fantasy-relevant transactions through November 28.
Nov 30 2015 12:05am
Plus contact, good defense and a high-ceiling running game make Jose Peraza one of our 2B targets. He's just one name of a list that could have an impact on your league's 2016 SB battle.
Nov 25 2015 12:05am
Travis D'Arnaud's combination of plate skills and power earned $7 last year despite being limited to just 239 AB by injuries. He remains one of our favorite $10+ plays at catcher heading into 2016.
Nov 18 2015 12:05am
The 2016 off-season has begun with a bang with the Padres already transacting three deals—one of which has moved closer Craig Kimbrell to BOS.
Nov 16 2015 12:05am
Josh Bell has yet to make his first MLB appearance, but his plate skills, power potential and opportunity make him a nice value play for 1B-needy keeper league owners.
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Nov 13 2015 12:05am
Carlos Gonzalez is a decent bet to leave Coors Field this off-season, a possibility to which his keeper league owners might want to pay attention. These and some other random musings and speculation as we ramp toward the off-season.
Oct 28 2015 11:05pm
Oswaldo Arcia isn't deserving of immediate roster consideration in most formats. But a change of scenery or better opportunity could change that.
Dec 31 2015 12:06am
At this point in the off-season, all AL West teams have plenty of unresolved issues—including the first base job in HOU, where Jon Singleton will try to step up.
Dec 29 2015 12:06am
Corey Seager is the closest thing to a 2016 rookie lock for immediate production. He tops a list of precocious rookies and undervalued shortstop options with upside both now and over the long haul.
Dec 24 2015 12:05am
Third base doesn't have the collective upside of last year's crop, though Joey Gallo's ceiling makes him an exception of Keeper/Dynasty options for the hot corner.
Dec 9 2015 12:05am
After being out for most of two seasons, Jurickson Profar began his comeback in earnest in the recently-concluded Arizona Fall League. He's one of several names who caught our eye in Phoenix this fall.
Dec 3 2015 12:03am
DET has found a closer by acquiring Francisco Rodriguez from MIL, both OAK and HOU got busy, and SEA stayed busy. We review fantasy-relevant transactions through November 28.
Nov 30 2015 12:05am
Plus contact, good defense and a high-ceiling running game make Jose Peraza one of our 2B targets. He's just one name of a list that could have an impact on your league's 2016 SB battle.
Nov 25 2015 12:05am
Travis D'Arnaud's combination of plate skills and power earned $7 last year despite being limited to just 239 AB by injuries. He remains one of our favorite $10+ plays at catcher heading into 2016.
Nov 18 2015 12:05am
The 2016 off-season has begun with a bang with the Padres already transacting three deals—one of which has moved closer Craig Kimbrell to BOS.
Nov 16 2015 12:05am
Josh Bell has yet to make his first MLB appearance, but his plate skills, power potential and opportunity make him a nice value play for 1B-needy keeper league owners.
FREE
Nov 13 2015 12:05am
Carlos Gonzalez is a decent bet to leave Coors Field this off-season, a possibility to which his keeper league owners might want to pay attention. These and some other random musings and speculation as we ramp toward the off-season.
Oct 28 2015 11:05pm

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