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Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ Inbox: Trade Carlos Lee for Vernon Wells?
Posted: 13th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
In a new segment on Fantasy Baseball Insiders, our Insider will answer a fantasy baseball-related question sent from one of our readers.
Whether you have a trade proposal you’d like a second opinion on, or you’re unsure who to add, drop, or keep, we’ve got you covered in something appropriately titled: The Insiders’ Inbox.
I’ve been offered Vernon Wells for Carlos Lee . As you know, Wells is off to quite the start (8 R, 5 HR, 9 ...
2010 Projections: Can Twins’ Delmon Young Live Up to His 25-30 HR Potential?
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
One of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, Delmon Young has yet to fulfill his lofty expectations.
From a bat-tossing incident which lead to a 50-game minor league suspension in 2006, to criticizing the Rays’ upper management and refusing to take coach’s instructions, Young’s character has always been in question.
Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire attributes Young quick start to the 2010 season, however, to his new-found willingness to listen. “I think he’s finally ...
Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight 4/10: CC Sabathia, Dana Eveland Shine
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
After scoring one game each of the first six days of the 2010 baseball season, Fantasy Baseball Insiders took on an even more impressive task on Saturday.
On a day full of exciting matchups, the Insiders scored three games from start to finish, making for the most in-depth update of the young season.
Previous Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight updates:
4/9: Rays’ David Price Beats Yankees In Season Debut
4/8: Blue Jays’ Vernon ...
Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight 4/9: Rays’ David Price Beats Yankees in Debut
Posted: 10th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
New day, new insider. Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ sixth game of the season was the season opener at Comerica Park on Friday featuring the Tigers and the visiting Indians.
Previous Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight updates:
4/8: Blue Jays’ Vernon Wells Hits Fourth Homer In Three Games
4/7: Rays' Evan Longoria Goes Deep Again
4/6: Orioles’ Adam Jones, Matt Wieters Homer in Season Debut
4/5: Braves’ Jason Heyward Homers ...
Fantasy Baseball Insiders April 8: Toronto’s Vernon Wells Hits Fourth Homer
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
Another day, another full slate of baseball. Game five of 162 in Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ summer-long journey featured Thursday’s matchup between the Dodgers and Pirates.
Game No. 5—Los Angeles Dodgers-Pittsburgh Pirates
Rafael Furcal and Matt Kemp had two hits and two runs on Thursday against the Pirates. Kemp also added two RBI.
Reed Johnson, Ronnie Belliard, and James Loney all had three hits and two runs. Loney knocked in two, while Belliard had a HR ...
Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight 4/7: Rays’ Evan Longoria Goes Deep Again
Posted: 8th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
We’re just three days removed from Opening Day, yet Fantasy Baseball Insiders have already scored four games as part of our journey to watch 162. Wednesday featured the Giants/Astros matchup in Houston.
Game No. 4 – San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros
Edgar Renteria was the story of this game, going 5-for-5 with a walk, one run and two RBI. San Francisco’s shortstop is now 8-for-11 on the season. The 34-year-old hasn’t been ...
Padres’ Kyle Blanks, Reds’ Drew Stubbs Headline 2010 All-Breakout Team
Posted: 6th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
Opening day and has come and gone, and while it’s clear guys like Jason Heyward will make a fantasy impact this season, it’s also important to keep an eye on the lesser-known sleeper candidates. With that in mind, I present to you the Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ 2010 All-Breakout Team!
Check out the 2009 All-Breakout Team , which featured Billy Butler and Matt Wieters.
C—Adam Moore , Seattle Mariners
Moore is an especially deep sleeper, given the ...
Fantasy Baseball Insiders Tonight 4/5: Braves’ Jason Heyward Homers in MLB Debut
Posted: 6th April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
In case you missed the news, Monday night signaled the start of Fantasy Baseball Insiders’ journey to watch and score 162 games this season.
In addition to this, we’ll gather all of the fantasy-relevant info from every game each night and organize it in one post for your viewing pleasure. This will feature in-depth observations from our game of the day.
As a Cubs fan, there was no doubt as to which ...
2010 MLB Predictions: Why Cincinatti Reds OF Drew Stubbs Will Steal 40 Bases
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
Opening Day 2010 is less than 72 hours away, which means most fantasy drafts have been completed. Judging by average draft positions on Mock Draft Central , fantasy owners are allowing certain sleeper candidates to go undrafted. One of those guys is Drew Stubbs , who has a current average draft position of 311.40.
Last year, Baseball America claimed Stubbs “has excellent bat speed, above-average raw power, and plus-plus speed.” The former Texas Longhorn displayed ...
2010 Projections: Why Orioles’ Outfielder Nolan Reimold Will Hit 25 Home Runs
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
If you are unfamiliar with Baltimore Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold , listen up.
In 2009, Baseball America ranked Reimold as Baltimore’s fifth best prospect, saying the Bowling Green State alum possesses “the raw power to compare with just about anyone in the minors, rating a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale.” They also acknowledged his potential to “be an average overall hitter if he continues to make adjustments.”
Reimold has proven ...