Skills
The end game is where you will earn most of the profit from your starting rotation. Here's why guys like Marco Estrada (RHP, MIL), Danny Duffy (LHP, KC), Brian Matusz (LHP, BAL), and Kris Medlen (RHP, ATL) are premium targets.
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
With another "Year of the Pitcher" behind us, opposing owners now draft starting pitchers earlier than ever. While this hinders our ability to find bargains, remember that we do not have to follow suit. The thirtieth best starter proportionally still represents the thirtieth best starter, just one with improved statistics.
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
Coming off of an MVP season in which he took his team to the World Series in 2010, there were questions about whether Josh Hamilton (OF, TEX) could stay healthy long enough to produce a solid encore performance. Despite missing six weeks early in the season with a shoulder injury, the answer was a resounding yes.
Mar 16 2012 12:03am
Mar 16 2012 12:03am
At certain times last year, James McDonald (RHP, PIT) pitched like a budding ace—the kind of arm that led him to be considered a very solid prospect in the Dodgers organization. But he also saw the wheels come off all too often during starts. Two-thirds of his nine losses were PQS-0 outings. At 27, he should be in his prime. Is there a step up coming, or has he plateaued?
Mar 15 2012 12:01am
Mar 15 2012 12:01am
It sucks to get old – just ask Alex Rodriguez (3B, NYY), who turns 37 this summer. Rodriguez’s aches and pains have included hip surgery in 2009, groin and calf issues in 2010, and oblique tightness, a torn meniscus in his knee, and a sore thumb last year. Those injuries have taken a toll on his bottom line.
Mar 14 2012 1:02am
Mar 14 2012 1:02am
[free] This week, the column looks at relievers who may cost more than they are worth; where the skills could cause a loss of role.
Mar 14 2012 1:00am
Mar 14 2012 1:00am
While so many backstops come with some sort of caveat, Brian McCann (C, ATL) has been the rare catcher with the combination of batting average, power, and importantly, health. As he enters his age-28 season, is another repeat in the offing?
Mar 13 2012 1:03am
Mar 13 2012 1:03am
Eduardo Nunez leads a list of five batters who might return double-digit value for a $1 bid or 23rd-round pick.
Mar 13 2012 1:02am
Mar 13 2012 1:02am
Throughout his MLB career, Matt Joyce (OF, TAM) had shown flashes of his ability but never managed to produce consistently enough to stick on the big league roster. Everything changed in 2011 as Joyce consolidated his versatile talents and enjoyed a mini-breakout season. So what's next for Joyce?
Mar 12 2012 12:04am
Mar 12 2012 12:04am
If you're banking on elite stats again from Jered Weaver (RHP, LAA), here's why you should be worried.
Mar 11 2012 11:03pm
Mar 11 2012 11:03pm
Because so many overvalue saves, few values exist among relief pitchers. Getting a fair price early on will suffice as a bargain, while a couple late discounts await. Let’s look at where the values lie when comparing our BaseballHQ.com values to the Average Draft Positions from MockDraftCentral.com.
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
The end game is where you will earn most of the profit from your starting rotation. Here's why guys like Marco Estrada (RHP, MIL), Danny Duffy (LHP, KC), Brian Matusz (LHP, BAL), and Kris Medlen (RHP, ATL) are premium targets.
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
Mar 19 2012 12:02am
With another "Year of the Pitcher" behind us, opposing owners now draft starting pitchers earlier than ever. While this hinders our ability to find bargains, remember that we do not have to follow suit. The thirtieth best starter proportionally still represents the thirtieth best starter, just one with improved statistics.
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
Mar 18 2012 12:02am
Coming off of an MVP season in which he took his team to the World Series in 2010, there were questions about whether Josh Hamilton (OF, TEX) could stay healthy long enough to produce a solid encore performance. Despite missing six weeks early in the season with a shoulder injury, the answer was a resounding yes.
Mar 16 2012 12:03am
Mar 16 2012 12:03am
At certain times last year, James McDonald (RHP, PIT) pitched like a budding ace—the kind of arm that led him to be considered a very solid prospect in the Dodgers organization. But he also saw the wheels come off all too often during starts. Two-thirds of his nine losses were PQS-0 outings. At 27, he should be in his prime. Is there a step up coming, or has he plateaued?
Mar 15 2012 12:01am
Mar 15 2012 12:01am
It sucks to get old – just ask Alex Rodriguez (3B, NYY), who turns 37 this summer. Rodriguez’s aches and pains have included hip surgery in 2009, groin and calf issues in 2010, and oblique tightness, a torn meniscus in his knee, and a sore thumb last year. Those injuries have taken a toll on his bottom line.
Mar 14 2012 1:02am
Mar 14 2012 1:02am
[free] This week, the column looks at relievers who may cost more than they are worth; where the skills could cause a loss of role.
Mar 14 2012 1:00am
Mar 14 2012 1:00am
While so many backstops come with some sort of caveat, Brian McCann (C, ATL) has been the rare catcher with the combination of batting average, power, and importantly, health. As he enters his age-28 season, is another repeat in the offing?
Mar 13 2012 1:03am
Mar 13 2012 1:03am
Eduardo Nunez leads a list of five batters who might return double-digit value for a $1 bid or 23rd-round pick.
Mar 13 2012 1:02am
Mar 13 2012 1:02am
Throughout his MLB career, Matt Joyce (OF, TAM) had shown flashes of his ability but never managed to produce consistently enough to stick on the big league roster. Everything changed in 2011 as Joyce consolidated his versatile talents and enjoyed a mini-breakout season. So what's next for Joyce?
Mar 12 2012 12:04am
Mar 12 2012 12:04am
If you're banking on elite stats again from Jered Weaver (RHP, LAA), here's why you should be worried.
Mar 11 2012 11:03pm
Mar 11 2012 11:03pm
Because so many overvalue saves, few values exist among relief pitchers. Getting a fair price early on will suffice as a bargain, while a couple late discounts await. Let’s look at where the values lie when comparing our BaseballHQ.com values to the Average Draft Positions from MockDraftCentral.com.
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
Mar 11 2012 12:02am
