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By Tim Dierkes [July 28, 2008 at 3:36pm CST]
What will the average first round look like in 2009 drafts? To review, here's how it often played out in March of '08: Alex Rodriguez Hanley Ramirez David Wright Jose Reyes Matt Holliday Jimmy Rollins Miguel Cabrera Chase Utley Ryan...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 28, 2008 at 11:51am CST]
This feature is written by Jeff, owner of the Volvo Stationwagons. Jeff will be off next week, but will do a double feature after that. 7/22 – RotoAuthority picks up Joel Hanrahan Tim was the quickest on the draw after...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 25, 2008 at 1:26pm CST]
Once again, let's take a look at Baseball Prospectus' "expected wins" stat. The RS column refers to the pitcher's run support ranking among those with 80 IP, out of 129 pitchers. First, the hard luck pitchers: NAME W E(W) Diff...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 24, 2008 at 4:03pm CST]
Johnny Cueto is a dead ringer for Tim Lincecum. Let me count the ways: Under six feet tall Average fastball over 93 mph Burst on the scene with much fantasy and real-life fanfare, and then were somewhat forgotten Play for...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 23, 2008 at 8:48pm CST]
Here are a few starters with ERAs over 4.00 that caught my eye: Kevin Millwood, Rangers. You'll have to first wait and see if that groin heals up. But Millwood has not pitched like a guy with a 5.23 ERA...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 23, 2008 at 1:12pm CST]
WEDNESDAY: The Washington Post says Hanrahan will get first crack. He's got a fine K/9 of 9.86, but has shown poor control with a 4.85 BB/9. The walks have come down a bit lately; he's worth owning in all leagues....
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By Tim Dierkes [July 22, 2008 at 4:41pm CST]
Time to take a look at the best and worst pitchers in regards to BABIP, which stands for Batting Average on Balls In Play. We've also got ISO against in there; league average is around .150. Here are the low...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 20, 2008 at 11:13pm CST]
This feature is written by Jeff, owner of the Volvo Stationwagons. Short week this week, not a whole lot of add/drop moves, but a couple of trades took place… 7/19 – Ms. Behavin’ picks up Nomar Garciaparra Since he came...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 18, 2008 at 6:00am CST]
If there's one thing I can't stand, it's someone quitting on a fantasy league midseason. If you can't put in 5-10 minutes a day for it, don't sign up in the first place. Nonetheless, quitters are inevitable. I am in...
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By Tim Dierkes [July 17, 2008 at 3:20pm CST]
The following hurlers are both on the DL in at least one of my waiver wires. Consider them in mixed leagues. Matt Capps, RP. Capps is set to return in early September from right shoulder bursitis. The smart play by...
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