In 138.2 innings this season, Sale leads all pitchers not named Justin Verlander or Felix Hernandez in WAR with a mark of +4.1. Sale’s strikeout rate (8.57), walk rate (2.01) and WHIP (1.02) are ace-like, and he’s allowed two runs or less in 14 or his 20 starts. And this is why it’s time to sell…
Friday, June 10, 2011
2010 was a banner year for Dan Uggla, as the slugging second baseman posted career-highs in batting average (.287), home runs (33) and RBI (105).
A trade to Atlanta last November sent his fantasy value even higher, as managers salivated at the thought of a lineup that included Martin Prado, Jason Heyward, Chipper Jones, Brian McCann and Dan Uggla, and for good reason. Since his major league debut in 2006, Uggla had hit the second-most HRs (154) among non-first basemen in the majors.
My preseason second base rankings pegged Uggla as the third-best two-bagger this season, behind only Robinson Cano and Dustin Pedroia.
Yet despite all his past success, Uggla has struggled mightily this season, leading many to ask: What’s wrong with Dan Uggla?
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Texas Rangers’ pitcher Alexi Ogando twirled another gem on Wednesday, limiting the Tigers to just one run on six hits in 7.2 innings. The 27-year-old outfielder-turned-reliever-turned-starting pitcher has turned in 10 quality starts in 12 outings this season, and is fourth among qualified starters with a 2.10 ERA.
The question is, of course: Is Alexi Ogando for real?
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Jair Jurrjens is enjoying a career year. The 25-year-old right-hander leads the majors with a minuscule 1.75 ERA (min. 70 innings) through 10 starts this season.
Despite this, his advanced statistics tell a very different story…Or do they?
Friday, June 3, 2011
After a year in which Alex Rios hit 21 HRs, swiped 34 bases and hit .284 in the middle of a potent White Sox lineup, the 30-year-old center fielder has slumped through the first two months of 2011, posting a pathetic .201/.253/.306 slash with four HRs and four steals in 225 plate appearances.
A look at Rios’ advanced stats, however, suggest that now is a great time to buy-low on the 18-HR, 30-steal, .275 three-year average player…
Ian Kinsler will be evaluated today before Rangers decide whether to place him on the DL and officially call up Profar. If both pitchers are throwing a no-hitter and you say it out loud, which team is jinxed. http://t.co/qNaO90IHfZ
Gap between first and second place in AL West: 6.5 games. Combined gap between first and second place in other five divisions: 6.0 games. RT @KevinMcAlpin: For Gattis, it's his 8th homer of the season. It's his 2nd pinch hit homer of 2013. And the legend grows!! RT @SFGiants: 17-game hit streak for Scutaro as he hits the first pitch he sees into center field for a base hit. #SFGiants Miguel Cabrera with his 63rd hit, in the Tigers' 41st game -- line single into short center field on a fastball that jammed him. RT @MikeDiGiovanna: Lineup change for #Angels. Josh Hamilton is out. Brendan Harris is in. Not sure why at this point but should have info soon. And the Indians get all of their guts back: Walk-off win, again. Cleveland now 24-17... Two of the top three players in OPS for May are part of the Arizona lineup. http://t.co/FQPz0CMN1s© 2013 Fantasy Baseball Insiders. Powered by Wordpress.
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