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By Tim Dierkes [February 24, 2006 at 3:12pm CST]
Jeff Bagwell's teammates on his 2006 production: Brad Ausmus: "Twenty-five to 30 home runs. And around 100 RBI." Lance Berkman : "Something around 30 home runs and 90-100 RBIs." Astros fans would be thrilled if they're right, and if you...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 23, 2006 at 4:13pm CST]
I hadn't realized Adam Kennedy was in his contract year. The Angels have a mixed record as far as pushing vets aside for quality youngsters. The Halos cleared a spot for Jeff Mathis this year by letting Bengie Molina walk....
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By Tim Dierkes [February 23, 2006 at 1:15pm CST]
I noticed this comment by ESPN's Tristan Cockcroft today in a chat: "I can't believe no one is talking more about Bruce Chen, especially with Mazzone now in Baltimore. Everyone seems to focus on Daniel Cabrera and Erik Bedard as...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 22, 2006 at 10:17am CST]
Sometimes I wonder: are the Twins even trying to win? I mean, do they just want to put a kind of respectable team on the field and have a record over .500, or are they going for the gold? (Ewww,...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 21, 2006 at 1:57pm CST]
Purchasers of my 2006 Fantasy Guide may have noticed that Armando Benitez is valued at just $2.39, right below Kyle Farnsworth. Given that Benitez posted a 1.29 ERA with 47 saves in his last healthy season, what gives? Let's take...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 20, 2006 at 10:30am CST]
I've been throwing in a lot of quotes that we'll surely laugh at after the season, like the one about Shea Hillenbrand hitting 30 HR. But it's only fair that I put in one that I agree with: "I will...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 20, 2006 at 12:49am CST]
Sheldon Ocker of the Akron Beacon Journal reports some fantasy-relevant comments made by Indians manager Eric Wedge recently: "This year, we need Hafner to play a little more first base, so Victor can be the (occasional) DH. Victor also is...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 18, 2006 at 11:00am CST]
Let's take a look at how some of the latest baseball news affects fantasy players. Jack Wilson tacked on 20 pounds this winter. His slugging percentage dropped from a career high .459 in 2004 to his career level of .363...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 17, 2006 at 10:50am CST]
I last wrote about Chris Duffy on February 12th, mentioning that he could steal 30 bags if he gets 550 ABs. After reading the praise heaped on him in this article, my confidence in his ability and playing time has...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 16, 2006 at 4:36pm CST]
Fantasy teams are kind of like dreams - they're not at all interesting unless they're yours. Nonetheless, I'm going to indulge myself and write a post about the squad I drafted in my recent RotoWorld Mock Draft. The other 11...
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