Apologies for our absence yesterday as we worked away on deadlines and tried to catch up on our sleep. Thanks to the lovely RotoWidow for filling in with her always-wonderful missives. In this week’s Spikes Up, I looked at the remarkable turnaround (notwithstanding his last start) of Esteban Loaiza’s 2006 season. Also, I talked about […]
Spikes Up: Loaiza Silences the Critics Read Post »
From the RotoWidow files… I’m sucking in the Fantasy Fashion League. The league leader has nearly double the amount of points that I’ve earned. Who knew the effort and time commitment that would be involved in setting a daily lineup of fashion designers and celebrities? I just don’t care that much, I guess. Perhaps after
Fantasy Fashion League Update: Locked and Loaded Read Post »
Let’s check out some minor leaguers today. Vincent Sinisi came to the Padres’ organization in a May deal that sent Freddy Guzman to Texas. Sinisi was originally taken 46th overall by Texas in 2003 out of Rice after an excellent college career that saw him named the WAC All-Star first baseman twice. But Texas never
Fantasy Notes: Down on the Farm Read Post »
Written off from playoff contention just a month ago, the San Francisco Giants have a golden opportunity to go right after their main competitors today with their ace on the mound. The Giants have been among baseball’s most inconsistent, difficult to assess teams this season. They’re in the race, they’re not. They’re back in it.
Giants Look to Their Ace to Close Ground Read Post »
In this week’s Podcast, we ruminate on Detroit’s chances of hanging on in the AL Central. We then switch speeds to discuss the big news of the week — Anibal Sanchez’s no-hitter and how the Marlins are somehow able to constantly rebuild on the fly. Finally, in this week’s Fantasy Report, I focus on another
Podcast: Will Detroit Hang On? Read Post »
It’s possible we’ve seen the last of Eddie Guardado after the announcement that he’ll require Tommy John Surgery. Eddie ain’t so Everyday anymore, it appears. In fact, considering he’ll be 36 next month, he may not be any day Eddie anymore. Huston Street is expected to be activated today. Get him back in your lineup
Fantasy Notes: So Long, Eddie Read Post »
In today’s Dose, we discuss Justin Verlander’s huge win over Minnesota Thursday and how the rookie has turned things around since last month. We also cover Chris Duffy’s big night, and speculate about how he could be a serious 2007 sleeper candidate. Read about these and other fantasy baseball happenings in today’s Daily Dose.
Daily Dose: Twin Killings Read Post »
