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Jan
17
2011
Kitchen Drawer, Outfield, Rankings By Tito | No comments yet

Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy 40/40: 2010 Fantasy Baseball Final Rankings: Top 40 Outfielders (OF)

These are the final 2010 fantasy baseball rankings for the outfielders.  Speed is the theme here.  Lots of guys who stole lots of bases.  Also, the overall average age is coming down a bit, with older veterans getting weeded out.  Something to think about as 2011 drafts approach.
The number in the parentheses is their pre-season, [...]

Oct
22
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | No comments yet

Fantasy 40/40: Baseball America’s All-Rookie Team

Baseball America released their All-Rookie Team for the 2010 season.  I was planning on making a Fantasy 40/40 All-Rookie Team, but BA beat me to the punch.  And I hear they’re pretty good at what they do.
There were seventeen total players selected including a pitching staff.  The list is pretty impressive.  Names like Posey and [...]

Oct
13
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | No comments yet

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
29
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | 1 comment

Fantasy 40/40: A Star Is Born: 2010 MLB Rookie Class: 2011 Keeper and Dynasty League Options

And could I be a star?/  Does fame in this game have to change who you are?/  Or could I be the same one who came from a far away life./  Just to make it in these broadway lights.

– “A Star Is Born” – Jay-Z feat. J. Cole
“Everyday, a star is born!”  Every year, a [...]

Aug
31
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | No comments yet

Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy News From Around the Diamond

Alex Rios CHW – Went 5 for 6 with a HR, 4 RBI, 3 R and a SB.  That’s a nice day.  Rios is a TOP 5 overall player in standard 5×5 leagues, has 8 RBI in the last 5 games and has Manny on the way.
Jason Heyward ATL – The Hotlanta rookie continues to [...]

Jun
7
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | No comments yet

Out With the Old, In With the Youth-Baseball Is Changing; Strasburg and Stanton Debut

Barry Bonds.  Sammy Sosa.  Rafael Palmeiro.  Roger Clemens.  Something they have in common.  All linked to steriods.  All out of baseball.
Evan Longoria.  Juston Upton.  Jason Heward.  Carlos Gonzalez.  Andrew McCutchen.  Something they have in common.  All are under the age of 25.  All are either the face of their franchise or well on their way [...]

May
1
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | No comments yet

Fantasy 40/40: Random Notes From Around the Diamond

Cliff Lee SP, SEA – The former Cy Young winner made his long-awaited 2010 debut Friday night and did not disappoint.  He threw seven shut-out innings giving up three hits with eight punchouts.  He looked healthy, he looked good and ready to go.  Start him once again as an elite option.
Colby Lewis SP, TEX – [...]

Apr
5
2010
Kitchen Drawer By Tito | No comments yet

Kitchen Drawer: And So It Begins

Super-uber stud prospect/man-cruch Jason Heyward went yard in his first AB against Carlos Zambrano today for the Atlanta Braves.  It was a 3-run shot in the bottom of the first that was a bullet to right field – with his parents in the stands to enjoy his special moment.  Talk about making an entrance.

Mar
4
2010
Outfield, Projections, Rankings By Tito | No comments yet

ON TO THE NEXT ONE: OF Offers SB and Options: 2010 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfield (OF)

It seems every year, a position emerges as the one with the most depth, the most overall talent and the most overall skill. The position offers fantasy owners an opportunity to purchase cheap, quality and valuable pieces for their championship run. This year, the outfield is that position. After calculating and projecting [...]

Mar
2
2010
Draft By Tito | No comments yet

Fantasy 40/40: Dynasty Draft – Day 5

Round 9

9.97 Richmond Night Crawlers – Buster Posey C SF
9.98 Moorpark Nago’s Rippas Brah – Stephen Strasburg SP WAS (There he went)
9.99 Scottsdale BOHICA – Francisco Liriano SP MIN
9.100 Anaheim Smog – Ricky Nolasco SP FLA
9.101 Mission Viejo Andy Likes To Pettite – Jonathan Papelbon CL BOS
9.102 Hanford Hye-Lites – Jason Heyward OF ATL
9.103 Scottsdale [...]

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