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Prospect Spotlight: Jordan Lyles

Posted on May 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
It is officially that time of the year for prospects. The beginning of June is when prospects start getting called up in waves. The latest prospect to be called up is Houston Astros pitcher, Jordan Lyles. Lyles is a little bit under the radar since...
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How To Take Advantage of Your Fantasy Baseball League Members

Posted on May 27, 2011 | No Comments
Trying to trade in any Fantasy Baseball league is an art form. The hardest part is to remember no two leagues are made the same. You have to know your league-mates and adapt to them. Let’s say you know Ronnie is a hardcore Pittsburgh Pirates...
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Where Have All the Strikeouts Gone?

Posted on May 21, 2011 | No Comments
It seems like only yesterday the Big Unit was racking up monster strikeout games like nobodies business. However, his last 18+ Strikeout game was all the way back in May of 2001. Since that game only one pitcher has ecliped this elusive 18 strikeout plateau....
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How Bullpen ERA Fools Bettors Time and Time Again

Posted on May 16, 2011 | No Comments
Bullpens are like Special Teams in football. Everybody knows they are important but nobody really wants to give them the credit they deserve. They are used in more than 95% of all games played, yet they are comprised of pitchers that weren’t good enough for...
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Rookie Spotlight: Mike Wilson

Posted on May 12, 2011 | No Comments
Generally when I write about rookies, I call them Prospect Spotlights. After you spend 10 years in the minors, you lose your Prospect status in my book. The Seattle Mariners’ latest callup, Mike Wilson, is not to be considered a prospect, but he is a...
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