Jock Thompson
With less than three weeks left in 2014, it's not too soon to check out some of the more fluid performance-and-playing-time situations remaining, and how they might impact 2015.
Sep 8 2014 11:03pm
Sep 8 2014 11:03pm
Both LAA and OAK have September issues that need addressing over the long-term. But while the A's suffer with sub-par middle infield depth, Cory Rasmus' recent heroics offer hope for the Angels rotation.
Sep 1 2014 11:03pm
Sep 1 2014 11:03pm
There are always pitchers whose stats bear watching late in the season. And TJS out-patient Alex White may be one of these.
Aug 25 2014 11:03pm
Aug 25 2014 11:03pm
September is always a somewhat unpredictable playing time month thanks to roster expansion and injury shutdowns. But it helps to begin thinking about the winners, losers and opportunities in advance.
Aug 18 2014 11:03pm
Aug 18 2014 11:03pm
The three SEA rotation spots behind Hernandez and Iwakuma have seemed tenuous for a while. But recent performances by James Paxton and others suggest that some quality competition is at hand.
Aug 11 2014 11:03pm
Aug 11 2014 11:03pm
Billy Burns returned to the minors when OAK picked up Sam Fuld. But the September 2013 Billy Hamilton show suggests that Burns can help this September, if not earlier.
Aug 4 2014 11:04pm
Aug 4 2014 11:04pm
With Joaquin Soria gone, the Rangers are auditioning their ex-closer Neftali Feliz to replace him. But can Feliz run with the job, and who is next in line if he can't? And should you even care?
Jul 28 2014 11:03pm
Jul 28 2014 11:03pm
After hitting 9 HR and batting .269 through 175 AB, C.J. Cron's Triple-A demotion mystified many fantasy owners. But the reasons behind it were clear, and Cron's return date perhaps not so much.
Jul 21 2014 11:03pm
Jul 21 2014 11:03pm
DET seeks another back-end bullpen piece to help surging Joe Nathan; KC needs power; CHW looks for buyers; and other AL Central notes that may impact your fantasy team.
Jul 15 2014 11:02pm
Jul 15 2014 11:02pm
As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, we identify some MLB-ready/experienced players—like Nick Franklin—who could be impacted by their clubs' needs and moves
Jul 14 2014 11:03pm
Jul 14 2014 11:03pm
As OAK GM Billy Beane reminds us again, nothing is ever certain in OAK. Except for more player moves and now volatility in the A's #5 rotation spot. LAA also continues digesting its recent RP acquisitions, and more.
Jul 7 2014 11:03pm
Jul 7 2014 11:03pm
With less than three weeks left in 2014, it's not too soon to check out some of the more fluid performance-and-playing-time situations remaining, and how they might impact 2015.
Sep 8 2014 11:03pm
Sep 8 2014 11:03pm
Both LAA and OAK have September issues that need addressing over the long-term. But while the A's suffer with sub-par middle infield depth, Cory Rasmus' recent heroics offer hope for the Angels rotation.
Sep 1 2014 11:03pm
Sep 1 2014 11:03pm
There are always pitchers whose stats bear watching late in the season. And TJS out-patient Alex White may be one of these.
Aug 25 2014 11:03pm
Aug 25 2014 11:03pm
September is always a somewhat unpredictable playing time month thanks to roster expansion and injury shutdowns. But it helps to begin thinking about the winners, losers and opportunities in advance.
Aug 18 2014 11:03pm
Aug 18 2014 11:03pm
The three SEA rotation spots behind Hernandez and Iwakuma have seemed tenuous for a while. But recent performances by James Paxton and others suggest that some quality competition is at hand.
Aug 11 2014 11:03pm
Aug 11 2014 11:03pm
Billy Burns returned to the minors when OAK picked up Sam Fuld. But the September 2013 Billy Hamilton show suggests that Burns can help this September, if not earlier.
Aug 4 2014 11:04pm
Aug 4 2014 11:04pm
With Joaquin Soria gone, the Rangers are auditioning their ex-closer Neftali Feliz to replace him. But can Feliz run with the job, and who is next in line if he can't? And should you even care?
Jul 28 2014 11:03pm
Jul 28 2014 11:03pm
After hitting 9 HR and batting .269 through 175 AB, C.J. Cron's Triple-A demotion mystified many fantasy owners. But the reasons behind it were clear, and Cron's return date perhaps not so much.
Jul 21 2014 11:03pm
Jul 21 2014 11:03pm
DET seeks another back-end bullpen piece to help surging Joe Nathan; KC needs power; CHW looks for buyers; and other AL Central notes that may impact your fantasy team.
Jul 15 2014 11:02pm
Jul 15 2014 11:02pm
As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, we identify some MLB-ready/experienced players—like Nick Franklin—who could be impacted by their clubs' needs and moves
Jul 14 2014 11:03pm
Jul 14 2014 11:03pm
As OAK GM Billy Beane reminds us again, nothing is ever certain in OAK. Except for more player moves and now volatility in the A's #5 rotation spot. LAA also continues digesting its recent RP acquisitions, and more.
Jul 7 2014 11:03pm
Jul 7 2014 11:03pm
