The topic of FAAB is always an interesting one and we took a few minutes to review some of the strategies that can be employed to successfully utilize this player acquisition process. There are no simple hard and fast rules when approaching FAAB, but took some time to review some of our personal thoughts and strategies.
Podcast: 2011 MLB Amateur Draft Preview Read Post »
The Twins have recalled Revere to fill the gap and so far he’s gone 5-for-12 with three runs scored and a stolen base. Revere’s gig is likely a temporary situation, but it’s still one that could provide value in both AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
The Wire Troll: Ben Revere to the Rescue Read Post »
Each judge was allowed to ask the winner a few questions about their conversation. Here are McKinnon’s responses to my questions:
Best Convo Update: Let the Talking Begin! Read Post »
So two months into the season, Cain remains at Triple-A and he continues to put up strong numbers. He’s gone a bit chilly lately, with hitless efforts in two of his last three games, but after getting off to a slow start, Cain blazed in May, batting .321 with 21 runs, 16 extra-base hits and a 900 OPS. He’s only swiped five bases so far, but is showing more extra-base power than he did last season. Cain, 25, was the Brewers’ 17th round pick in 2004 and is considered a top-notch athlete that brings a superb glove and great speed to the table.
Minor Matters: Lorenzo Cain Awaits his Chance Read Post »
Where the game struggles is when trying to create distance from enemies as it’s basically impossible to run and manipulate the camera (done via the d-pad) simultaneously. The workaround is to flee, and then press the left bumper to quickly lock onto a foe, adjusting your view in the process. It’s imprecise, though, as it causes you to come to a complete stop. Manually aiming weapons like the grenade launcher and sniper rifle is painfully slow, and it demonstrates just how dependent the game is on the auto-aiming system.
Video Game Review: The 3rd Birthday Read Post »
For a former prospect that never played a day in the majors, Hutchins sure has his share of followers. With this in mind, I thought it would be a good time to revisit Hutchins, as thanks to a recent post by a reader, we’ve been informed that the one-time Angel farmhand has resurfaced in the Can-Am League.
The Return of Norm Hutchins Read Post »
One annoying omission is the inability to cycle through enemies as you auto-aim on the closest foe in your field of vision. There are also a few weird bugs that affect the controls, most notably a glitch that causes you to freeze until you use your class power (right bumper) and another that makes the ammo from your ranged weapon vanish, causing it to do no damage.
Video Game Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Daggerdale Read Post »
