NFBC-style draft and hold leagues are becoming more popular, but they require more than just the basic strategy. And it's more than just the fact that the draft goes 750 players deep.

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SEA traded heralded starter Michael Pineda (RHP, NYY) to the Yankees not only to sure up their catcher position with Jesus Montero (C, SEA), but because they also had a sea of young arms waiting to fill the void. Felix Hernandez (RHP, SEA) and Jason Vargas (RHP, SEA) figure to anchor the top of the rotation, but beyond that things get a little muddled. 

Adam Dunn is still a popular topic of conversation. He recently went for $16 in the LABR experts league draft, which is a high water mark thus far. In most auctions, he's barely crossing over into double-digit territory.

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.

Persistent neck stiffness has sidelined Chris Carpenter (RHP, STL). Carpenter will skip his first scheduled Grapefruit League start after leaving training camp to have his troublesome neck examined by a specialist. He first reported the stiffness March 3 after throwing live batting practice, then missed a scheduled throwing session. Carpenter currently is still listed as STL's opening-day starter, but his status is now clouded by injury.

The last three seasons have arguably been the worst of David Wright's (3B, NYM) career. Coming off a season where he was struck with his first major injury (stress fracture/lower back), which cost him more than two months playing time, what can we expect in 2012?

In a lot of ways baseball is a game of cycles, including injuries. Right now we are dealing with few familiar names dealing with injury situations at second base. There have been years where this position has been deluged with injuries but not this year. Enjoy the “down cycle” while it lasts.

This week we continue our review of the top prospects in baseball with an overview of the shortstop position. Unlike the other positions we have reviewed (C, 1B, and 2B), shortstop is loaded. At the top of the list are two dynamic and athletic players: Jurickson Profar (TEX) and Manny Machado (BAL).

[FREE] Show #8 of the 2012 fantasy season features interviews with two experts who drafted at the LABR draft and say pitchers went cheaper than expected ...

David Robertson (RHP, NYY) had an MRI and several tests on Thursday after spraining his right foot in a fall at his spring training home Wednesday night. Robertson was seen in camp with a walking boot, and although manager Joe Girardi downplayed the incident before Thursday's spring training game, afterwards he admitted some concern.