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Looking at my drafting habits…

Over the years I have been a participant of several fantasy baseball leagues and over the past three years have been participating in multiple leagues. One of the problems of playing multiple...
Justin Verlander gets a mega extension with Tigers

Baseball’s best pitcher has been signed to a new contract extension with the Detroit Tigers. The deal for Justin Verlander is for 5 years (through the 2019 season), with a 6th...
Let’s Play Ball!!! Two Start Pitchers

There are a lot of two start pitchers to start the 2013 MLB season. CBSSports does a great job listing two start pitchers in a nice table. The listing can be...
End of Spring Training Fantasy Thoughts + Closer Situation

Vernon Wells’ move to the New York Yankees doesn’t even come close to making Wells fantasy relevent. I would rather wait for Adam Eaton to return from his injury, or take...
Angels Trade Vernon Wells to the Yankees; Desperation plus Money

After signing Josh Hamilton, it became clear that the Los Angeles Angels had too many OFers. With Hamilton, last year’s sensational rookie Mike Trout, and Peter Bourgos looking like the Angels...
Nos Amours: The Greatest Expos 1990-2004, Part 2: The Outfield

In this series I look back at the Montreal Expos by highlighting the greatest players of the modern era (1990-2004). In the last article I discussed the Infield, and if you...
David the Wright Choice to Captain Mets Back to Prominence

I’ve been saying it for over a year to anyone who would listen: David Wright should be paid off big time to stay in Flushing and be named the captain of...
Available and Underrated Fantasy Baseball Players

With a week to go before the Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers on March 31, 2013 to mark the first game of the 2013 season, teams around the MLB are making...
Tigers/Padres rumors, Injuries, Anticipated Returns, and Farewell Tours

There are rumours that the Detroit Tigers offered up Rick Porcello to the San Diego Padres for Houston Street. Porcello has a good spring and is considered to be in contention for...
Fantasy Baseball: Auction Draft Strategies

I think Auction Drafts are the hardest and most unpredictable method of drafting players. It is likely also to be the most time consuming aspect with periods of bidding and nominating. At...
The Relief Report

Injury News Hanley Ramirez could be out 2-10 weeks with an injured thumb sustained during the Dominican Republic’s win over Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. A specific timeline is expected...
Nos Amours: The Greatest Expos 1990-2004, Part 1: The Infield

When I grew up, the two baseball teams I watched or at least followed everyday were the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Expos. I have seen both teams play and...
A Quick look around the Majors and a Fantasy Draft Review

A Quick look Around the Majors So much for my view that Gerrit Cole was making the Pittsburgh Pirates opening day roster. The Pirates sent their young prospect back down to...
Another LoC Season Begins

Yesterday afternoon twelve big baseball fans got together in no-where Quebec for the 7th Annual League of Champions (LoC) Draft. Now online drafts are fun, but don’t provide nearly the interaction...
Pitching prospect destinations, Ricky Romero’s woes, and Injury updates around MLB

Roster moves have begun, and Dylan Bundy is a casualty. The Baltimore Orioles sent their 20-year old pitching prospect (the consensus #2 prospect) to their Double-A Bowie affiliate. Chances are Bundy...
Fearless Forecasts: American League Edition

MLB Teams are entering the final two weeks of spring training. Over this time key decisions will be made regarding roster spots, positional batters and the setting of rotations. In some...
The Old Time Charm and Tradition of Wrigley Field

Out with the new and in with the old. Yes, I do realize that I said the saying backwards, but when it comes to the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley field sometimes...
Fearless Forecast 2013: National League Edition

MLB Teams are entering the final two weeks of spring training. During this time, key decisions will be made regarding roster spots, positional batters and the setting of rotations. In some...
Thursday A.M. Baseball Musings

The season hasn’t even started and Zach Greinke is already being discussed as a player heading to the disabled list. Los Angeles Dodger fans are probably dreading this potential, as are...
Reviewing the First Fantasy Draft of the Year

The following is a review of my first 2013 Draft (ok, the first one that I think that matters) for fantasy baseball. I joined the The Good Phight Yahoo League...