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Fantasy Baseball Advice: Going Prospecting! On the Farm Report for 4/29/2013
If you want this article and other high-end fantasy baseball analysis delivered to you on a daily basis, sign up for our daily newsletter. RotoBaller Farm Report for 4/29/2013 Jesse Biddle (LHP, PHI) followed up his exceptional outing on 4/22 with another gem on Sunday, striking out 10 and allowing one hit over six shutout innings […]
John M.com 12 years agoFantasy Baseball Advice: Going Prospecting! On the Farm Report for 4/26/2013
If you want this article and other high-end fantasy baseball analysis delivered to you on a daily basis, sign up for our daily newsletter. RotoBaller Farm Report for 4/26/2013 Byron Buxton (OF, MIN) is hitting .404 (23-of-57) in 16 games with 2 HR, 10 RBI and 7 SB at Cedar Rapids. The Twins’ top pick […]
John M.com 12 years agoFantasy Baseball Advice: On the Farm Report for 4/24/2013
RotoBaller Farm Report for 4/24/2013 Mike Zunino (C, SEA) has adjusted to AAA pitching and has raised his average to .259 with 10 extra-base hits in his last 14 games. Â He also has 5 HR and 25 RBI in 54 AB. Â With Jesus Montero struggling and Kelly Shoppach uninspiring, expect to see the quick-rising Zunino […]
John M.com 12 years agoRotoBaller Impact Prospects Revisited
I wanted to take a quick moment to revisit my preseason prospect rankings, which looked at the top fifteen prospects who I expect to make an impact during the 2013 season. Based on spring performance and some delightfully unexpected roster moves (I'm looking at you, Miami), I found it necessary to adjust the rankings a […]
John M.com 12 years agoBreakout or Bust? Redux! The Fantasy Impact of Second-Year Prospects
Devin Mesoraco Many expected big things from Devin Mesoraco last season, and with very good reason. The Reds’ top catching prospect had breezed through AAA in 2011, hitting .289 with 15 HR and 71 RBI, and in late March of last year they announced he had made the big-league club out of spring training. Everyone, […]
John M.com 12 years ago2013 Fantasy Baseball Breakout or Bust: Yu Darvish
In December of 2011 The Texas Rangers posted $51.7M to the Nippon-Ham Fighters to win the right to negotiate with their 25-year-old star pitcher, Yu Darvish. Subsequently, Darvish signed a 6-year, $60M contract. Did the Rangers’ huge gamble in Darvish pay off in his rookie season? Lets take a look at his 2012 numbers to find out: […]
John M.com 12 years agoBreakout or Bust? The Fantasy Impact of Second-Year Prospects
Brandon Belt Just about two years ago, Brandon Belt was a hot topic among fantasy enthusiasts, and with good reason. The young Giants first baseman had just blown through three levels of the minors in 2010, finishing with a combined .352 BA, 24 HR and 112 RBI. In 2011, he picked up right where he […]
John M.com 12 years agoTop Ten Middle Relievers Who Could Be Closers in 2013
Closer is an important spot on any fantasy baseball roster, but you should avoid spending too much on draft day, because as many as a third of Opening Day closers are replaced by the end of each season. RotoBaller says to keep an eye on the setup men that sit behind some of the shakier […]
John M.com 12 years agoRotoBaller 2013 Impact Prospects, Part III
This is the last of a three-part series counting down the top fifteen prospects who will make a fantasy impact in the 2013 season. See Part I and Part II for a thorough discussion of #15 through #6. Keep in mind that this list is specifically focused on fantasy impact players– those guys who you […]
John M.com 12 years agoRotoBaller 2013 Impact Prospects, Part II
This is the second in a three-part series counting down the top fifteen prospects who will make a fantasy impact in the 2013 season. Keep in mind that this list is specifically focused on fantasy impact players– those guys who you can expect to contribute significantly to their teams and yours in the coming campaign. […]
John M.com 12 years agoRotoBaller 2013 Impact Prospects, Part I
This is the first in a three-part series counting down the top fifteen prospects who will make a fantasy impact in the 2013 season. Keep in mind that this list is specifically focused on fantasy impact players-- those guys who you can expect to contribute significantly to their teams and yours in the coming campaign. […]
John M.com 12 years ago