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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Monday, 30 August 2010 18:25 |
 There is an ever increasing flow of information dedicated to baseball's young stars, but Gio Gonzalez has been largely unnoticed by fantasy players until a recent surge in ownership. He is the 30th ranked starting pitcher for the year and ninth over the last thirty days. Two pitchers owned on many more teams than Gonzalez are being dropped, opening the door for him to be a big factor down the stretch.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 August 2010 06:35 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Monday, 23 August 2010 18:02 |
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Bailey got many hopes up after finishing 2009 in extremely strong fashion. 2010 appeared to be another season of little to no progress, but two recent starts are rekindling optimism. Considering the quality of starting pitchers being dropped many owners could need the youngster in the season's final weeks.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 August 2010 21:00 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 00:00 |
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Last week the consensus top relief pitcher in fantasy baseball was removed from ninth inning duties. Two predictable reactions ensued. First, all the Broxton owners banged their heads on their keyboards and wailed, "Why, why why did I not draft Josh Hamilton or Josh Johnson instead of starting the closer run?" Second, everyone rushed to add his replacement. Two pitchers new to the rotations of playoff contenders are also being picked up. There is a quartet of outfielders on the most dropped side this week.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 August 2010 06:40 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Monday, 09 August 2010 17:06 |
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The Toronto Blue Jays are not a factor in the talent-rich AL East, but some fascinating players have made the team quite interesting. Jose Bautista is a very unlikely home run leader. Shaun Marcum and Ricky Romero anchor a better than expected rotation. Brandon Morrow is being scooped up in many leagues after his historically good start on Sunday. Ironically, one of their All Star representatives is among the most dropped this week.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 06:30 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 00:00 |
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Much of this year's deadline deals centered on relief pitching, which of course has a large effect on the fantasy end of things. From this point on closers can expect anywhere from ten to eighteen save chances, use those loose numbers if you are chasing some rotisserie points in that category.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 August 2010 20:48 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 00:00 |
.jpg) As I begin dividing my time between the fantasy baseball and football beat it is fitting that I take a longer-range view for this article. Baseball fans of all types eagerly anticipate each year the Baseball America Top 100 because the names at the top will, in all likelihood, soon be making an impact on major league rosters. When a featured prospect does not deliver it is viewed as a major disappointment. Few players were hyped more than Delmon Young, the former Ray was among BA's top five four consecutive years. When he struggled in Tampa and Minnesota he became an easy target for frustrated fans and snarky writers alike. By 2010 even the most faithful began to doubt, but in his age 24 season Young broke through. He is not propped up by an unusually high BABIP or HR/FB, here are the most telling statistical improvements:
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:14 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 00:00 |
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Fantasy owners looking for a boost in home runs and RBI have their choice of some hot players that may still be available. Those who held Magglio Ordonez need a replacement, but he is not the only Detroit outfielder among the most dropped.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 July 2010 20:53 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 16:35 |
Marlon Byrd is an unusual player to analyze, making him fascinating from a fantasy standpoint. Some other writers might title a piece like this "The Curious Case of Marlon Byrd", but like making "Sunglasses at Night" references when talking about Corey Hart, it has been done a few too many times to be clever anymore. What adjustments did he make to go from a bust prospect released by the Nationals to a first-time All Star at 32 with the Cubs?
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 July 2010 09:28 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 00:00 |
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Edinson Volquez and Jorge de la Rosa were both stashed on many a DL in hopes they would be key fantasy contributors in the second half. Volquez was extremely strong in his rehab starts and his 2010 Reds debut and is being quickly scooped in any league where he was available. De la Rosa has two poor starts and some owners are cutting bait.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 July 2010 06:46 )
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Written by Chuck Anderson
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 00:00 |
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A quick look at the home run leaders in baseball reveals more than one surprising name. Few drafted Vlad Guerrero, Jose Bautista, Paul Konerko or Corey Hart to backbone the power categories. Conversely, some players expected to lead the way are back in the pack. I covered Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira here, so up today are Justin Upton, Ryan Braun, Joe Mauer, and Jason Bay.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 13 July 2010 16:09 )
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