Congratulations to Ichiro Suzuki on passing the 3,000-hit milestone. With two hits Tuesday, Ichiro reached this lofty goal by amassing 1,278 hits with the Orix Blue Wave in the NPB, and now 1,723 hits with the Mariners. Throw in hits in a season record, the Gold Gloves, the boatload of 200-hit seasons, and that cannon […]
Fantasy Notes: Mr. 3000 Read Post »
Well folks, it looks like one of our favourite times of the year is rapidly approaching. The inter-league trade deadline is just around the corner and — especially for those playing in AL- and NL-only formats — some rather big decisions that will dramatically change the fantasy game will be played out. Friday, the Yankees
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Gio Gonzalez, Oakland, SP: The recent trade of Joe Blanton to the Phillies has opened up a spot in the Oakland rotation and it looks like Gio Gonzalez is the current frontrunner for the vacancy. Gonzalez is coming off a great run for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. In his last four starts, he has
The Wire Troll: LaHair and the Tortoise? Read Post »
There are two very notable players this year in the American League, both of whom should very easily qualify for multiple awards. Last season, Cliff Lee was not only banished from the rotation, but demoted to Triple-A and left off the Indians post-season roster. Josh Hamilton was in the process of re-establishing his career, but
The Mid-Season Awards: American League Read Post »
It’s that time again, as the mid-summer classic brings a much-needed break before we head into the second half of the season. It is always nice at this time to take a quick look at some of the first half accomplishments of the masses. Today, we’ll take a gander at some of my personal favourites
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Sidney Ponson, New York Yankees, SP: When the Yankees signed Ponson, recently cut by the Texas Rangers, it further illustrated the serious shortage of quality pitching facing most major league ball clubs. Having worn out his welcome at every stop, the 31-year-old Ponson finds himself getting yet another opportunity. In his first start Friday, Ponson
The Wire Troll: The Return of Royalty Read Post »
Well I survived my travels south this past week and it’s now time to get back into the swing of things. Thanks to RotoRob for picking up the slack last week while I was enjoying some quality time with my auction league mates. We had tickets for a game last Saturday in Springfield, MO., home
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