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July 2008

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Next Year's First Round

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...   Continue Reading


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RotoAuthority League - Best Pickups Last Week

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...   Continue Reading



Expected Wins

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...   Continue Reading


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Johnny Cueto = Next Year's Lincecum?

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...   Continue Reading


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Starters To Buy

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...   Continue Reading


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Rauch Traded; Pick Up Hanrahan

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....   Continue Reading


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BABIP, Anyone?

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...   Continue Reading


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RotoAuthority League - Best Pickups Last Week

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...   Continue Reading



8 Ways Avoid Teams Quitting Your Fantasy League

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...   Continue Reading


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Disabled Pitchers To Watch

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...   Continue Reading


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