The Mets have no doubt wilted in the July heat. But you can't blame Ike Davis (1B, NYM) for the club's mid-summer collapse. After Valley Fever and early season struggles that had pundits wondering if he'd be on the bus to Triple-A Buffalo, Davis has responded with 10 HRs over the past month; 6 of them in a one-week span.
Hudson, Hernandez, and McBride have performed well this season, and with the trade deadline over, they could provide some additional support to their major league clubs.
Dempster to Rangers, Victorino to Dodgers, Pence to Giants highlight deadline deals. Also, Broxton goes to Cincinnati, Holland announced as his replacement in KC, and more...
With a big power breakout last year, Carlos Santana (C, CLE) was the top catcher in many 2012 drafts. A sluggish first half had many fanalytic owners questioning that selection.
With about 50% of teams in each league firmly stuck in the middle of the pack, the annual decision on whether to compete for this year or next is being faced by committed owners everywhere. Using the skill indicators and summaries to date, savvy owners might find an answer that satisfies both their dynasty building goals and their need to remain competitive in the current season.
Mark Trumbo and Haren, again, are the latest day-to-day LAA injuries, Adam Lind DL'd, Nieuwenhuis gets demoted, and other moves as Tuesday trade deadline looms...
The Mets have no doubt wilted in the July heat. But you can't blame Ike Davis (1B, NYM) for the club's mid-summer collapse. After Valley Fever and early season struggles that had pundits wondering if he'd be on the bus to Triple-A Buffalo, Davis has responded with 10 HRs over the past month; 6 of them in a one-week span.
Hudson, Hernandez, and McBride have performed well this season, and with the trade deadline over, they could provide some additional support to their major league clubs.
Dempster to Rangers, Victorino to Dodgers, Pence to Giants highlight deadline deals. Also, Broxton goes to Cincinnati, Holland announced as his replacement in KC, and more...
With a big power breakout last year, Carlos Santana (C, CLE) was the top catcher in many 2012 drafts. A sluggish first half had many fanalytic owners questioning that selection.
With about 50% of teams in each league firmly stuck in the middle of the pack, the annual decision on whether to compete for this year or next is being faced by committed owners everywhere. Using the skill indicators and summaries to date, savvy owners might find an answer that satisfies both their dynasty building goals and their need to remain competitive in the current season.
Mark Trumbo and Haren, again, are the latest day-to-day LAA injuries, Adam Lind DL'd, Nieuwenhuis gets demoted, and other moves as Tuesday trade deadline looms...