Trey Hillman, the 2006 FSAJ Sportsman of the Year who was mentioned in almost every MLB managerial search this offseason, is back to help Hokkaido defeat the dark forces of ham. Dear RotoRob, With spring training starting on February 1 in Japan, Wayne Graczyk provides us with a very nice summary on a team-by-team basis […]
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I’m going to pull out a blast from the past today, and talk about one-time Mariners’ outfield prospect Juan Silvestre. After a 2000 season in which he was named MVP of the California League thanks to near Triple Crown numbers, prospect hunters did plenty of salivating over this diminutive Dominican power prospect. And why not?
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The Mets are banking that their collection of 2006 All-Stars (from left, Jose Reyes, David Wright, Paul Lo Duca, Carlos Beltran, Tom Glavine and Pedro Martinez, back in July or August) can lead them over the hump into the World Series this year. The New York Mets came within a Yadier Molina home run of
Offseason Lowdown: Can Offense Carry Mets? Read Post »
Could Angels shortstop prospect Brandon Wood wind up at third base? Dear RotoRob, Do you see Brandon Wood starting at third? Max Hi Max, I don’t see that happening this year unless Chone Figgins is a total flop defensively. I suppose there’s always the chance that Figgins will shift back into the super sub role
Dear RotoRob: Knock on Wood Read Post »
It’s been quite some time since we knocked off a couple of good, old fashioned fantasy notes, so let’s help you get ready for spring training with a couple of Bucco notes. Is this the season Pittsburgh finally snap its skid of sub-.500 years? The last winning Pirates team featured Barry Bonds. Just think about
Fantasy Notes: Ready, Freddy? Read Post »
So who’s going to be racking up saves in Boston in 2007?
Offseason Lowdown: Bosox Bullpen Blues Read Post »
The immortal Babe Ruth still tops the all-time list of Win Shares. By Bill Gilbert [Editorial note: Bill Gilbert studies baseball history with a focus on the Hall of Fame. The following is an edited, abridged version of his original article.] For the past three years, I have taken a look at the Hall of
Win Shares and the Hall of Fame: 2007 Update Read Post »
