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Because so many overvalue saves, few values exist among relief pitchers. Getting a fair price early on will suffice as a bargain, while a couple late discounts await. Let’s look at where the values lie when comparing our BaseballHQ.com values to the Average Draft Positions from MockDraftCentral.com.
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
Persistent neck stiffness has sidelined Chris Carpenter (RHP, STL). Carpenter will skip his first scheduled Grapefruit League start after leaving training camp to have his troublesome neck examined by a specialist. He first reported the stiffness March 3 after throwing live batting practice, then missed a scheduled throwing session. Carpenter currently is still listed as STL's opening-day starter, but his status is now clouded by injury.
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
The last three seasons have arguably been the worst of David Wright's (3B, NYM) career. Coming off a season where he was struck with his first major injury (stress fracture/lower back), which cost him more than two months playing time, what can we expect in 2012?
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
In a lot of ways baseball is a game of cycles, including injuries. Right now we are dealing with few familiar names dealing with injury situations at second base. There have been years where this position has been deluged with injuries but not this year. Enjoy the “down cycle” while it lasts.
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
This week we continue our review of the top prospects in baseball with an overview of the shortstop position. Unlike the other positions we have reviewed (C, 1B, and 2B), shortstop is loaded. At the top of the list are two dynamic and athletic players: Jurickson Profar (TEX) and Manny Machado (BAL).
Mar 10 2012 12:02am
Mar 10 2012 12:02am
[FREE] Show #8 of the 2012 fantasy season features interviews with two experts who drafted at the LABR draft and say pitchers went cheaper than expected ...
Mar 10 2012 12:01am
Mar 10 2012 12:01am
David Robertson (RHP, NYY) had an MRI and several tests on Thursday after spraining his right foot in a fall at his spring training home Wednesday night. Robertson was seen in camp with a walking boot, and although manager Joe Girardi downplayed the incident before Thursday's spring training game, afterwards he admitted some concern.
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Ervin Santana (RHP, LAA) appeared to be on his way to becoming one of the game's elite pitchers after his 2008 season. Elbow problems derailed him in 2009, but he has rebounded to establish himself as a solid workhorse starter. After consecutive seasons of skills recovery, there might even be more to come.
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
This week, Ron continues his "train of consciousness" journey through the pitchers.
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
For those new to this annual exercise, our Straight Draft Guide is our attempt to coalesce the wealth of tools and analysis offered here at BaseballHQ.com into a coherent approach to your straight draft.
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Good things come in fives. In head-to-head leagues, gaining a competitive advantage in the traditional 5x5 categories often requires a non-traditional approach. Studying the best statistical performances of players and teams will yield results that are Top Notch.
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Because so many overvalue saves, few values exist among relief pitchers. Getting a fair price early on will suffice as a bargain, while a couple late discounts await. Let’s look at where the values lie when comparing our BaseballHQ.com values to the Average Draft Positions from MockDraftCentral.com.
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
Persistent neck stiffness has sidelined Chris Carpenter (RHP, STL). Carpenter will skip his first scheduled Grapefruit League start after leaving training camp to have his troublesome neck examined by a specialist. He first reported the stiffness March 3 after throwing live batting practice, then missed a scheduled throwing session. Carpenter currently is still listed as STL's opening-day starter, but his status is now clouded by injury.
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
Mar 10 2012 12:05am
The last three seasons have arguably been the worst of David Wright's (3B, NYM) career. Coming off a season where he was struck with his first major injury (stress fracture/lower back), which cost him more than two months playing time, what can we expect in 2012?
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
In a lot of ways baseball is a game of cycles, including injuries. Right now we are dealing with few familiar names dealing with injury situations at second base. There have been years where this position has been deluged with injuries but not this year. Enjoy the “down cycle” while it lasts.
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
Mar 10 2012 12:03am
This week we continue our review of the top prospects in baseball with an overview of the shortstop position. Unlike the other positions we have reviewed (C, 1B, and 2B), shortstop is loaded. At the top of the list are two dynamic and athletic players: Jurickson Profar (TEX) and Manny Machado (BAL).
Mar 10 2012 12:02am
Mar 10 2012 12:02am
[FREE] Show #8 of the 2012 fantasy season features interviews with two experts who drafted at the LABR draft and say pitchers went cheaper than expected ...
Mar 10 2012 12:01am
Mar 10 2012 12:01am
David Robertson (RHP, NYY) had an MRI and several tests on Thursday after spraining his right foot in a fall at his spring training home Wednesday night. Robertson was seen in camp with a walking boot, and although manager Joe Girardi downplayed the incident before Thursday's spring training game, afterwards he admitted some concern.
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Mar 9 2012 12:05am
Ervin Santana (RHP, LAA) appeared to be on his way to becoming one of the game's elite pitchers after his 2008 season. Elbow problems derailed him in 2009, but he has rebounded to establish himself as a solid workhorse starter. After consecutive seasons of skills recovery, there might even be more to come.
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
This week, Ron continues his "train of consciousness" journey through the pitchers.
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
Mar 9 2012 12:03am
For those new to this annual exercise, our Straight Draft Guide is our attempt to coalesce the wealth of tools and analysis offered here at BaseballHQ.com into a coherent approach to your straight draft.
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Good things come in fives. In head-to-head leagues, gaining a competitive advantage in the traditional 5x5 categories often requires a non-traditional approach. Studying the best statistical performances of players and teams will yield results that are Top Notch.
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
Mar 9 2012 12:01am
