2010 Fantasy Baseball Predictions

Written on February 19, 2010 – 12:08 pm | by Keith Giordano |

It is time for me to look into my crystal ball and tell you all the fantasy baseball things you are dying to know.  Let’s do it again.  Feel free to add your names for these categories or make up new ones in the comments section at the end of the article.  I look into [...]

Questionable Fantasy Baseball Keepers: 2010

Written on January 29, 2010 – 12:12 pm | by Keith Giordano |

Every fantasy baseball keeper league team has two types of keepers.  There are those that are no brainers: studs that are just too valuable to drop.  Then there are the bubble players: those players who are good and have upside, but the price has to be right in order to protect them.  Depending on your [...]

2010 Fantasy Baseball Tiers: Starting Pitchers

Written on January 15, 2010 – 10:38 am | by Keith Giordano |

Most fantasy baseball leagues start 9 pitchers, with the most common breakdowns being 6 or 7 starters, with 2-3 relievers.  Most fantasy baseball leagues start a total of 15-16 hitters.  In most leagues, pitching and hitting are weighted equally.  That means that each individual pitcher slot counts for more points than your hitting slots.  So [...]

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Is Cole Hamels Worth the Price?

Written on December 12, 2009 – 11:46 pm | by Keith Giordano |

At 736 innings pitched, Cole Hamels is a veteran.  This means that he, barring injury, can be reasonably predictable.  Over the course of his career, Hamels has shown he can be expected to hover near a K/BB ratio of 4:1.  His ERA is middle of the pack, and his WHIP (while consistently above average), can [...]

Fantasy Baseball Addiction Player Profile: Javier Vazquez

Written on December 11, 2009 – 1:44 pm | by Keith Giordano |

In the last off-season, Javier Vazquez went to the Atlanta Braves.  At the time, I was optimistic that the move would be good for the hurler.  Not only did I think it would be good for him, but I thought it would be good for me since after several mediocre seasons his price would be [...]