Using the wire can provide value in many ways. Sometimes, it offers a temporary fix to an injury issue or it’s simply a case of jumping on a player delivering short-term value. But when you pick up a player and he sticks on your team for all or most of the season and contributes throughout, that is the true definition of waiver wire gold.
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Since the start of the 2016 season, Hernandez ranks third in walks (68) and BABIP (.363), seventh in OBP (.371) and tied for seventh in batting average (.295) among all qualifying second baseman in the majors. In fact, that BABIP ranks eighth among any qualifying player in the majors over that span, at that’s a concern that he’s due for a correction at some point. But for now, it’s full steam ahead as in his last seven games, Hernandez is hitting .370/.414/.519 with four RBI.
The Wire Troll: Cesar Hernandez Keeps Raking for Phillies Read Post »
The former Padre player and manager has turned the Giants into perennial contenders, and nothing should change next year as they have been given 14-1 odds of winning the World Series in 2017 — chances topped by only five teams. The charitably-minded Bochy should have another great team on his hands — especially if the late-inning bullpen work improves as expected.
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So now presents a good opportunity to not only see what Pujols has done this season, but where he’s shaping up among the all-time greats.
Albert Pujols Making History Read Post »
After a three-week hiatus, RotoRob Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast — heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio — was back in action as RotoRob was joined by Pattonandco’s Tim McLeod.
Podcast: More A-Rod Drama Read Post »
Roberts’ attitude and solid all-around game should get him on the field, making him an option in large leagues.
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Although they haven’t been back to the World Series since taking the title in 2002, the Los Angeles Angels continue to dominate the AL West, having won three straight division crowns, taking home the title in 2009 by a whopping 10 games.
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