It was a very difficult week for owners of several key outfielders, and as always, there was a boatload of injury-related issues — and the opportunities they presented — to go over.
Podcast: Injuries in the Outfield Read Post »
We’re now a couple of weeks into the season, and one thing has become painfully clear. The Chicago Cubs’ offense, which was middling last season, has sunk to among the worse in the majors this year.
MLB Today: The Cubs’ Offensive Woes Read Post »
After a horrible spring in which he struggled to find the form he demonstrated down the stretch in 2011, Delgado stepped it up in his season debut. In five innings, he held Houston to two earned runs while allowing five hits and two walks and striking out six. Degaldo is looking at a two-start week coming up (against the Mets and Diamondbacks) and is an intriguing option in both H2H and and NL-only formats.
The Wire Troll: The Return of Johnny Damon Read Post »
Lorenzo Cain’s early season woes and injury — will this guy ever deliver on his promise?
Podcast: Closer Conundrums Read Post »
Last year, Taillon averaged over a strikeout per inning, but his record was pedestrian as the Pirates worked hard to limit his starts, so he rarely went deep enough into games to get a decision. His BABIP was a wee bit on the high side last year, so there’s a good chance his numbers were slightly inflated as a result. Taillon is a huge dude (6’6”, 225) for a kid that’s only 21, but his mechanics are solid – and better yet – repeatable. He can reach 98 mph with his fastball (with serious movement), but generally throws in the 94 to 96 mph range. Some think Taillon can be an ace, but if you bank on him being a stellar No. 2 and get more, call it gravy. Damn, I love gravy.
2012 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 55 Prospects, Part VI Read Post »
Rodriguez earned his first save Saturday with three punchouts in the ninth and the radar gun was being stressed to its limits as he brought that triple-digit heat into play. Rodriguez’s high walk rate will be cause for some concern, but his outstanding strikeout rate will provide value even after the return of Storen.
The Wire Troll: Seeking Bullpen Value Read Post »
Well, if you’re going to take a flier, we suggest plucking Santiago, who is widely available, but sure won’t be for long once that first save opportunity is served up to him.
MLB Today: Is Hector Santiago the ChiSox Closer? Read Post »
