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Feb
9
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Early 2011 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TOP 40 Overall (31-40)

31. A. McCutchen OF PIT
32. J. Reyes SS NYM
33. I. Suzuki OF SEA
34. A. Wainwright SP STL
35. J. Bautista 3B/OF TOR
36. J. Werth OF WAS
37. J. Mauer C MIN
38. A. Beltre 3B TEX
39. D. Uggla 2B ATL
40. C. Lee SP PHI

As I see it now, that’s the rest of my top 40.  Many will disagree, [...]

Jan
17
2011

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, [...]

Jan
6
2011

Fantasy 40/40: Beltre to Texas Rangers, Lee and LaRoche Find New Teams

A couple of free agents are now house hunting in new cities.
Free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre signed a contract with the Texas Rangers worth $96 million over six years.
For more info on Beltre, click here to visit Texas Rangers website.
With the signing of Beltre, Michael Young now slides to DH with the exit of [...]

Dec
8
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Jayson Werth in Washington

Jayson Werth had perfect timing.  Having Scott Boras as an agent doesn’t hurt either.
Jayson Werth signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Nationals for $126 Million over seven years.  One hundred and twenty-six million… MILLION dollars for Jayson Werth.  Can you imagine having $126 mil?
Next question, would you pay to see Jayson Werth play?  I [...]

Oct
16
2010

Fantasy 40/40: 2010 Fantasy Baseball Review: 20/20 Club

Twenty-twenty.
25/25

Chris B. Young OF, ARI – 27/28 – Might be a potential NL Comeback Player of the year.  C.Y. had a fantastic season out in the desert, posting solid numbers across the board.  After a 32/27 season back in ‘07, he had two years  of struggles, but is developing as a hitter and becoming what [...]

Sep
22
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy News From Around the Diamond

Nick Swisher NYY – “It is high!  It is far!”  Swisher Sweets was 2 for 5 with a HR in yesterday’s win over Tampa.  He’s 23-85-88 on the year.
Lance Berkman NYY – The Big Puma has been in hibernation this season – he’s having a terrible fantasy year.  He had a 2-run double in the [...]

Aug
12
2010

Fantasy 40/40: Fantasy News From Around the Diamond

Johan Santana NYM – No closer?  No problem.  Johan went the distance against Colorado, throwing a complete game shutout – giving up 4 hits, 2 BB and punching out 10 Rockies.
Casey McGehee MIL – 4 for 4 with another HR, 3 RBI and 3 R scored against the Diamondbacks on Thurday afternoon.  He has 4 [...]

May
11
2010

Fantasy 40/40: TOP 10 Fantasy Hitters

According to ESPN’s Player Rater, these are your TOP 10 fantasy position players so far.

Ryan Braun OF, MIL – .359-6-28-31-8.  The Hebrew Hammer is mashing right now and is rated the number one overall player in fantasy.  Hard to argue – he’s running more and is on pace for at least 30 SB this year. [...]

Apr
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 [...]

Mar
15
2010

Fantasy 40/40: 2010 Fantasy Baseball Projections: Who’s The Next 40/40 Club Member?

Who is the next ballplayer fortunate enough and skillful enough to become a member of the elite and prestigious 40/40 club?  Which fantasy super stud will take that next step to fantasy greatness.  For those curious out there, I am referring to recording 40 homeruns (HR) and 40 stolen bases (SB) in a single season. [...]