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Hot Stove Update: Heilman, Thompson, Grabow and Stuff!
Hot Stove Update: Heilman, Thompson, Grabow and Stuff!
advancedfantasybaseball.com — (This bad-ass photo of Cy Young Winner Tim Lincecum was taken by Brad Mangini of SI.com) You should see the Yankees Fantasy Report later this afternoon. The Hot Stove season has wasted little time getting going. We have already seen a handful of trades and signings. The Rule V draft is coming ... (more) Hot Stove Update: Heilman, Thompson, Grabow and Stuff!
Boston Red Sox Fantasy Report
Boston Red Sox Fantasy Report
advancedfantasybaseball.com — Last offseason the Red Sox made a concerted effort to bolster their offense by signing Mark Teixeira . There were also several rumors of them attempting to trade for various offensive stars. They also seemed determined to upgrade their captain Jason Varitek with a younger, more offensively ... (more) Boston Red Sox Fantasy Report
Dock Ellis, LSD, and the No-Hitter
Dock Ellis, LSD, and the No-Hitter
feedproxy.google.com — This is getting around but its so funny that I want to share it too. It was made by one of the guys at No Mas - a New York Yankees blog . It features former Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Doc Ellis and the story behind his no-hitter, which he says he did on LSD. He even claims that he could not see ... (more) Dock Ellis, LSD, and the No-Hitter
The Baltimore Orioles Fantasy Report
advancedfantasybaseball.com — The Baltimore Orioles are very close to re-emerging as a force in the American League East . They have the core of a solid lineup in place. The offense is led my right fielder Nick Markakis (.293/.347/.453) and features several emerging young hitters. Matt Wieters will catch and although he ... (more) The Baltimore Orioles Fantasy Report
The 2010 World Series Odds
The 2010 World Series Odds
feedproxy.google.com — From Bodog.net... # New York Yankees: 11/4 # Boston Red Sox: 13/2 # Philadelphia Phillies: 9/1 # Los Angeles Angels: 10/1 # St. Louis Cardinals: 10/1 # Los Angeles Dodgers: 11/1 # Chicago Cubs: 15/1 # New York Mets: 15/1 # Tampa Bay Rays: 15/1 # Atlanta Braves: 18/1 # Colorado Rockies: 18/1 # ... (more) The 2010 World Series Odds
Hot Stove Update:  Iwamura, Teahen, Hermida, Hardy and More!
Hot Stove Update: Iwamura, Teahen, Hermida, Hardy and More!
advancedfantasybaseball.com — I have been pretty sick this week which the reason for the lack of posts. I have had the flu, combined with a series of migraine headaches that make looking at the computer for more than a few minutes absolute agony. I have the team retrospectives for the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and ... (more) Hot Stove Update: Iwamura, Teahen, Hermida, Hardy and More!
The 2009 Fantasy Player of the Year!
advancedfantasybaseball.com — I have trouble believing that anyone could go outside of these three players. On the outside edge you might be able to make a case for Carl Crawford but his 2009 season is not really all that far off from his typical performances. Though in the first half it seemed like he might be headed ... (more) The 2009 Fantasy Player of the Year!
2010 Hot Prospect: Jose Iglesias SS Red Sox
2010 Hot Prospect: Jose Iglesias SS Red Sox
advancedfantasybaseball.com — The Boston Red Sox have been struggling to find a long-term solution at shortstop since they traded away Nomar Garciaparra . They won a World Series for the first time in a hundred and something years but Orlando Cabrera , Edgar Renteria , Alex Gonzalez , Julio Lugo , Jed Lowrie , and a few ... (more) 2010 Hot Prospect: Jose Iglesias SS Red Sox
CBS Sports 2010 Mock Draft
advancedfantasybaseball.com — CBS Sports posted a 2010 Mock Draft last week that has some interesting results. The drafters are a good solid group of guys, not our favorite experts but all respected in the field (except the regular guy who we don't know from the millions of other regular guys). Here's the list: 1. Eric ... (more) CBS Sports 2010 Mock Draft
Wishing Mark McGwire Luck
Wishing Mark McGwire Luck
advancedfantasybaseball.com — I just wanted to wish Mark McGwire good luck in his new position as the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. I have read much praise from the players that he has worked with individually. I think he will do very well in this position and the Cardinals will benefit from what he has to ... (more) Wishing Mark McGwire Luck
2010 Sleeper: James Loney
2010 Sleeper: James Loney
advancedfantasybaseball.com — Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... (more) 2010 Sleeper: James Loney
The Baseball Bloggers Alliance MVPs are...
advancedfantasybaseball.com — The Baseball Bloggers Alliance has just released the winners of the American League and National League MVP awards. As a proud new member of the Alliance it gives me great pride to say that we got it... (more) The Baseball Bloggers Alliance MVPs are...
Empire State of Mind
Empire State of Mind
advancedfantasybaseball.com — I have to work tonight. That means I will not get to see the World Series tonight which bothers me more than you might think possible. I never miss the World Series, especially when the New York... (more) Empire State of Mind
2010 Free Agents: Starting Pitchers
advancedfantasybaseball.com — Josh Beckett will definitely have his option picked up by the Boston Red Sox. But this list is a lot stronger than we've been led to believe by the bigger media guys. If I ran a team like the Washington Nationals I'd be all over Ben Sheets , Brandon Webb (if the D'Backs are actually dumb enough ... (more) 2010 Free Agents: Starting Pitchers
2010 Free Agents: Outfielders
advancedfantasybaseball.com — Obviously, some of these guys won't actually become available. I think Magglio Ordonez , for example, has earned his option by hitting his target at-bat total. It seems unlikely that would opt out of the deal after his not so hot season but i suppose stranger things have happened. The big market ... (more) 2010 Free Agents: Outfielders
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