2012 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Relief Pitcher Rankings

Armed with a nearly unhittable rising fastball and an absolutely filthy breaking ball, Kimbrel put up a simply phenomenal NL ROY season as the Braves’ closer. His ERA was higher than his first taste of the majors in 2010, but considering it was an unsustainable 0.44 over that 21-game stretch, we’re not surprised. Still, no one is going to moan about a 2.10 mark, especially when it’s accompanied by 46 saves and a video-game like 127 Ks in 77 IP. Kimbrel was virtually impossible to take yard last season and while he may not get as many saves this year, it’s reasonable that he might eke out another win or two.

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2012 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 55 Prospects, Part III

Well, he continued to play the majority of his games at short, but still saw plenty of action at second last year, just in case. A lot of experts are not listing him this high, and if he can’t stick at short, you definitely have to bump him up a few slots. Still, Franklin’s ability to play multiple positions will guarantee him of playing time once he reaches the majors. He struggled with the bat this spring and was recently farmed out, but this kid will hit big league pitching in time. Franklin missed time with injuries last year, but he flashed decent pop at High-A before heading to Double-A, where his batting eye regressed (although his bottom line numbers were excellent). One of the top prospects in a Mariner system that’s now brimming with impact talent, Franklin just turned 21, and while the power he flashed in 2010 evaporated, we’re willing to cut him some slack because of his health. A solid AFL showing suggests he’s back on track, and if Franklin can regain his power stroke at Double-A this year, he’ll be knocking on the door of Em City real soon.

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Podcast: Reviewing the Moundsmen

nother Thursday has come and gone meaning it was time for another episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast, once again this week a March Madness distracted version thereof. Buck, Tim and I still found time to discuss RotoRob’s new job with the Saints and Tim’s taste in video games (Pong? Really?). Prickles the hedgehog was also front and centre in this week’s episode.

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2012 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Starting Pitcher Rankings

Two-time Cy Young winner Halladay enjoyed an even better season in his second campaign as a Phillie last year, massively reducing his home run rate while setting a new career best in strikeouts. His walks were up a tad, but not enough to worry about, and he remains among the best control pitchers in the game. To top things off, Halladay enjoyed his lowest ERA ever and he continues to head a rotation that’s the envy of every other big league squad. He’ll be hard pressed to continue to average 20 wins per season as he’s done since getting dealt to Philadelphia, but thanks to his deadly splitter, Halladay remains the best starting pitcher option in Fantasy baseball for 2012.

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2012 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 55 Prospects, Part II

Choice spanked 30 homers in just 118 games at High-A (plus another six in 17 games at Rookie ball) to soar up the A’s prospect chart heading into 2012. As a reward, Oakland brought him to camp briefly this spring as a non-roster invitee and he didn’t look out of place, going 2-for-7 with a couple ribbies. Choice will need to trim his strikeout rate if he’s going to hit for a decent average in the bigs, but that power – especially at such a young age – has to have the A’s brass salivating. At 21, his 36 homers ranked fourth in the minors last season, yet he was the youngster player among the top 10 in that department. Choice’s swing mechanics could use some refinement, but he’s far enough away from the majors that this issue has time to be addressed. Given his major power potential, he’ll get plenty of rope.

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