If Mark Prior, the second overall pick in 2001, can’t stay healthy this season, there will be plenty of sweating at Wrigley. I suddenly realized the other day that it’s been far too long since my last MLB Draft Review. And with the prospect of another season of hardball looming (with pitchers and catchers just […]
MLB Draft Review: 2001 Part One Read Post »
He’s been scooped up in almost every AL-only league and is starting to garner attention in deep mixed leagues. Have a look at him if you need pitching help.
Fantasy Notes: Angelic Youth Read Post »
Afflicted with a strained oblique, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 5, making him eligible to be activated later this week. Prior is starting to believe what countless Cubs fans already do: “The goat is starting to look real.” At any rate, Prior was scheduled to throw a bullpen session today to determine if he’ll go Thursday or wait until the weekend to make his next start… assuming the goat allows it.
Fantasy Notes: Prior Down Again Read Post »
Oh baby! That was a seriously fine All-Star game last week. Sure, the whole “this time it counts” mantra is tiresome, but these past three midseason classics have really lived up to the title and been worth watching. The game has evolved into more than just a stupid fly-by followed by four hours of boredom.
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A career .295 hitter in four professional seasons, Hamilton reached Double-A by the age of 20 before his career petered out thanks to injuries and personal issues (read: drug problems). It was no small task getting the troubled Hamilton cleared to play minor league ball again.
Spikes Up: Josh Hamilton: To Hell and Back Read Post »
Talk about help from a surprise source. Rusch had been shelled for 18 earned runs in 15 IP over his last five appearances before Sunday’s four-hit, two-run, two-walk, five-strikeout start. With the Cubs’ rotation in shambles, Rusch could have bought himself another couple of starts with this win. But we’ll have to see a lot more before suggesting he’s worth a waiver wire claim.
Fantasy Notes: Glendon Rusch to the Rescue Read Post »
