Randy Johnson turned 43 years old yesterday. So, it’s about time to set him adrift on an ice floe, right? Wait a minute. Before we send him off to mingle with the penguins, it should be noted that over his last 30 IP, Johnson has given up just 16 hits. And his strikeout rate, very […]
Fantasy Notes: Unit on Cruise Control Read Post »
To kick off the Dose this week, we proclaim Francisco Rodriguez as the sport’s best closer. K-Rod’s unprecedented run to 100 career saves suggests he’s on a Hall of Famer trajectory. Johan Santana’s 18th victory Sunday underscored what he’s meant to the Twins this season. Is he the MVP? We discuss that possibility, plus provide
Daily Dose: K-Rod Takes the Throne Read Post »
Apologies for our absence yesterday as we worked away on deadlines and tried to catch up on our sleep. Thanks to the lovely RotoWidow for filling in with her always-wonderful missives. In this week’s Spikes Up, I looked at the remarkable turnaround (notwithstanding his last start) of Esteban Loaiza’s 2006 season. Also, I talked about
Spikes Up: Loaiza Silences the Critics Read Post »
Let’s check out some minor leaguers today. Vincent Sinisi came to the Padres’ organization in a May deal that sent Freddy Guzman to Texas. Sinisi was originally taken 46th overall by Texas in 2003 out of Rice after an excellent college career that saw him named the WAC All-Star first baseman twice. But Texas never
Fantasy Notes: Down on the Farm Read Post »
Written off from playoff contention just a month ago, the San Francisco Giants have a golden opportunity to go right after their main competitors today with their ace on the mound. The Giants have been among baseball’s most inconsistent, difficult to assess teams this season. They’re in the race, they’re not. They’re back in it.
Giants Look to Their Ace to Close Ground Read Post »
In this week’s Podcast, we ruminate on Detroit’s chances of hanging on in the AL Central. We then switch speeds to discuss the big news of the week — Anibal Sanchez’s no-hitter and how the Marlins are somehow able to constantly rebuild on the fly. Finally, in this week’s Fantasy Report, I focus on another
Podcast: Will Detroit Hang On? Read Post »
It’s possible we’ve seen the last of Eddie Guardado after the announcement that he’ll require Tommy John Surgery. Eddie ain’t so Everyday anymore, it appears. In fact, considering he’ll be 36 next month, he may not be any day Eddie anymore. Huston Street is expected to be activated today. Get him back in your lineup
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