With question marks surrounding Chase Utley, Robinson Cano slides into the top spot. He’s 28, entering his prime, plays in a solid ballpark for lefties, in a lineup that would be competitive at an All-Star game. Don’t get me wrong, I like Utley and thought he was capable of 28/18. But his lingering health concerns [...]
Mar
16
2011
16
2011
Mar
9
2011
9
2011
Fantasy 40/40: Injury News – Greinke & Utley
Newly acquired Zack Greinke, number one starter of the Milwaukee Brewers, will miss about his first three starts of the season due to a broken rib he suffered playing in a pickup basketball game.
You say no big deal, but the guy has only started to throw. His current pitch count? Less than 60. Not only [...]
Jan
31
2011
31
2011
Fantasy 40/40: Early 2011 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TOP 20 Overall (11-20)
I started listing my early overall rankings on Friday providing my TOP 10 so far. I continue it today with 11-20. These rankings will change when my official projections come out. Basically, a rough draft on a cocktail napkin, this is how they stack up so far.
I’ve been changing my 4 thru 16 picks like [...]
Dec
11
2010
11
2010
Fantasy 40/40: 2010 Fantasy Baseball Final Rankings: Top 40 Second Basemen (2B)
Robinson Cano NYY (5) – .320-29-109-103-3 in 626 AB. BOOM! Robbie had an MVP caliber season for the Yankees in 2010 – just not better than some guy named Hamilton. Throughout all the slumps and injuries the Bronx Bombers had this year, Cano was always their rock and stabilizer. Right now, I have him ranked [...]
Oct
13
2010
13
2010
Fantasy 40/40: 2010 Fantasy Baseball Review: 10/10 Club
In the 2010 fantasy baseball season, these players were able to hit at least ten homeruns and steal at least ten bases – they were apart of the “10/10 Club.” Technically, there really isn’t a “10/10 Club” or much fan fare or recognition of a “10/10 Club” in “real-life” baseball. But, here, at Fantasy 40/40 [...]
Sep
14
2010
14
2010
Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy News From Around the Diamond
Jay Bruce CIN – Had 2 HR and 4 RBI. Bruce has got 20 on the year – 6 in his last 5 games. Of course, he hasn’t played since August. But now that he’s active and playing, he should be used in most mixed formats.
Miguel Tejada SD – The veteran shortstop came through for [...]
Aug
18
2010
18
2010
Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy News From Around the Diamond
Carl Crawford TB – CC was 3 for 5 with a HR, 3 RBI and 2 R. He’s been a five-category freak and continues to me a must start in all formats.
Evan Longoria TB – The cover boy was a HR shy of the cycle, driving in 3 and scoring another.
Matt Garza TB – Shut [...]
Apr
16
2010
16
2010
Kitchen Drawer: Random Notes
Jay Bruce got his first RBI of the season on a bases loaded walk in the top of the eighth inning against the Pirates. Bout time Jay.
Oliver Perez of the Mets had a great outing wasted on a grand slam HR by Felipe Lopez of the Cardinals. Perez threw 6.1 IN, had 4 K and [...]
Apr
2
2010
2
2010
Fantasy 40/40: 2010 Fantasy 40/40 All-American Team
If you could put your dream team together, any player, any position, you would put something together that looks a little like this. Standard 5×5 Rotisserie League. 14 Starting Hitters, 9 Starting Pitchers, 3 Bench Spots.
The 2010 Fantasy 40/40 All-American Team.
C – Joe Mauer – The $186 million man will put up TOP 1B numbers [...]
Mar
18
2010
18
2010
Fantasy 40/40: Dynasty Draft: Results and Thoughts
So after starting our draft on February 24th on an email chain, it finally came to a close nearly three weeks later. Half of our league on the east coast. Half on the west coast with some sprinkled in between. We all have different schedules and sleeping patterns. Some have begun families. Some still live [...]
