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(This article was recently updated based on current ADP trends) When Carl Crawford’s tenure in Boston came to a merciful end with his trade to the Dodgers last August, it wasn’t Red Sox fans that let out the biggest sigh of relief-- no, it was Carl Crawford himself. The former Rays star never recovered from […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers? Will Middlebrooks
(This article was recently updated based on current ADP trends) While the Red Sox 93-loss 2012 season didn’t offer many positives for the true Boston Faithful, it did bring us Will Middlebrooks. His season was cut short in August by a broken wrist after just 75 games and 267 ABs, but even in that half-season […]
Full Story »Q&A: I have 16th Draft Position after Keepers - Who Should I Target?
Question Submitted to RotoBaller >> Name: Charly Fantasy Baseball Question: I have the 16th draft position in a 16 team keeper league. My keepers are Miguel Cabrera (1st round), RA Dickey (5th round) and Mike Trout (16th round). I would like advice on who to target with my first four picks at the following draft positions: […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers? Ike Davis
(This article was recently updated based on current ADP trends) It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times. That pretty much sums up Ike Davis’s 2012 season. Following a lost 2011 season that saw him play only 36 games, Mets fans expected him to anchor the middle of the lineup. But […]
Full Story »RotoBaller's Spring Training Stock Taking: Three Up, Three Down
I’m assuming that most of you don’t read too much into Spring Training stats. That’s what all of the fantasy baseball sites on the internet are telling you, right? That Cactus and Grapefruit League games don’t matter-- nothing counts-- so you shouldn’t put too much stock into spring stats on Draft Day. Case in point: […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball 2013 Outfield Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage – Jacoby Ellsbury vs. Shane Victorino
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here RotoBaller takes a look at two players and compares them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at outfielders; you can view the RotoBaller.com Outfielder Rankings with ADP Comparison here. If you want RotoBaller to compare two players you […]
Full Story »Digging Deeper into Closers: NL West Bullpen Report
Welcome to the RotoBaller.com Preseason Bullpen Report. This edition features the American League West. RotoBaller answers your closers questions here, and you can ask us anything else at our Ask Us Anything section of RotoBaller.com. NL West Bullpen Report: San Francisco Giants: Presumed Closer: Sergio Romo % Chance to start the season as closer: 100% […]
Full Story »Breakout or Bust? The Fantasy Impact of Second-Year Prospects
Brandon Belt Just about two years ago, Brandon Belt was a hot topic among fantasy enthusiasts, and with good reason. The young Giants first baseman had just blown through three levels of the minors in 2010, finishing with a combined .352 BA, 24 HR and 112 RBI. In 2011, he picked up right where he […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball 2013 Catcher Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage - Carlos Santana vs. Jonathan Lucroy
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here RotoBallers take a look at two players and compare them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at catchers; you can view the RotoBaller.com Catcher Pitcher Rankings with ADP Comparison here. If you want RotoBaller to compare two players you […]
Full Story »Digging Deeper into Closers: AL West Bullpen Report
Welcome to the RotoBaller.com Preseason Bullpen Report. This edition features the American League West. RotoBaller answers your closers questions here, and you can ask us anything else at our Ask Us Anything section of RotoBaller.com. AL West Bullpen Report Houston Astros Presumed closer: Jose Veras % Chance to start the season as closer: 60% % […]
Full Story »Digging Deeper into Closers: NL Central Bullpen Report
Welcome to the RotoBaller.com Preseason Bullpen Report. This edition features the National League Central. RotoBaller answers your closers questions here, and you can ask us anything else at our Ask Us Anything section of RotoBaller.com. NL Central Bullpen Report Cincinnati Reds Presumed Closer: Jonathan Broxton % Chance to start the season as closer: 100% % […]
Full Story »Digging Deeper into Closers: AL Central Bullpen Report
Welcome to the RotoBaller.com Preseason Bullpen Report. This edition features the American League Central. RotoBaller answers your closers questions here, and you can ask us anything else at our Ask Us Anything section of RotoBaller.com. Chicago White Sox Presumed Closer: Addison Reed % Chance to start the season as closer: 95% % Chance to be […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball 2013 Starting Pitcher Sleepers: ADP Arbitrage - Anibal Sanchez vs. Ryan Dempster
Welcome to the Rotoballer.com Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Series, ADP Arbitrage. Here the RotoBallers take a look at two players and compare them by both projected statistics and average draft position. Today we will look at starting pitchers; you can view the RotoBaller.com Starting Pitcher Rankings with ADP Comparison here. If you want RotoBaller to compare […]
Full Story »Digging Deeper into Closers: AL East Bullpen Report
AL East Bullpen Report Baltimore Orioles Presumed closer: Jim Johnson % Chance to start the season as closer: 100% % Chance to be closer at All-Star break: 95% Jim Johnson and his MLB-leading 51 saves (in 54 opportunities) were a major reason the Orioles posted an outrageous 29-9 record in one-run games in 2012, […]
Full Story »Top Ten Middle Relievers Who Could Be Closers in 2013
Closer is an important spot on any fantasy baseball roster, but you should avoid spending too much on draft day, because as many as a third of Opening Day closers are replaced by the end of each season. RotoBaller says to keep an eye on the setup men that sit behind some of the shakier […]
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