There are a few things that jump out from Beltre’s 2012 season. The most striking item is his work against righties. The right-handed hitter didn’t exactly scuffle against them in 2011 (836 OPS vs. 1076 against southpaws), but this season he dominated righties to the tune of a 984 OPS (compared to a surprisingly low 737 mark against lefties).
Adrian Beltre: 2012 in Review Read Post »
With the regular season ending Wednesday, this week’s episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast (heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio) focused on the upcoming playoffs and some of the feats that caught our eyes this season.
Podcast: Playoff Preview Read Post »
Yes, it’s true. Mauer shook off a sluggish August with a massive September, hitting .388 with 16 RBI and 16 walks and a phenomenal 1060 OPS, to pull within two points of Miggy for the AL Batting Title. While Cabrera is home and clear with a nine-RBI lead, he’s only tied for the home run crown and now the batting average lead is getting rather slim. This puppy’s going to the wire.
MLB Today: Joe Mauer Creeping in on Batting Crown Read Post »
The value of the waiver wire can never be understated in our game. Who would have thought we’d find an MVP candidate ripe for the picking in early April? How about a closer that would finish second in all of baseball in total saves? If you take a look at the league leaders as we wind down the 2012 campaign, many of those top teams will have found a spot for these waiver wire gems. Without further ado, let’s give the 2012 Wire Troll All Stars their just accolades.
The 2012 Wire Troll All Stars Read Post »
Woah! Stop the presses. For the second straight week we had a technical SNAFU-free episode of RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast! Rest assured, there was plenty of pork chatter, and some rare rock ‘n roll talk, but for the most part, Buck, Tim and I focused on Fantasy baseball.
Podcast: The Beantown Massacre Read Post »
There’s certainly some reasons to consider his season a success. He was far better than most expected he’d be a shortstop for one. Secondly, he did set a new career high in homers (albeit, in a career high number of games).
Is Mike Aviles Done in Boston? Read Post »
Well, the second baseman who has generally entrenched himself in the three-hole in the Yankee lineup of late, cooled off in July, was a tad better in August, but has struggled in September. The second half has not been kind to Cano.
MLB Today: Robinson Cano’s Inconsistent Season Read Post »
