Screw the All Star Game let's put together a roster from those that have been utter disappointments this season.C: Victor Martinez - He's supposed to be the best hitting catcher in the league. Instead he doesn't have a single home run this season and has been on the DL for about a month now.1B: -   more...
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In lieu of the recent trend of teams demoting established players (Phillies' starter Brett Myers, Indians' closer Joe Borowski, and young Braves' slugger Jeff Francouer -- even though Francouer has scored 40 runs, hit 8 HR, and driven in 41 RBI), we examine those players who have failed to meet   more...
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Fellow fantasy baseball tragics, with the All-Star break fast approaching, I thought it was time to take stock of all those blokes that have collectively made mine and possibly your fantasy baseball season a disaster thusfar.
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Screaming Sports' Drew Thibodeau breaks out another Screaming Sports original. With so many valuable fantasy studs going down with injury, Drew decided it was time to take a look at several replacements. So if you're one of the many fantasy GM's who have been ravaged by injury, then this piece is   more...
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The Fantasy Baseball Hall of Fame analyzes the fantasy history the WHIP statistic in the 7th installment of a series investigating statistical trends over the past 3 decades. Interestingly, the elite pitchers continue to improve their WHIP's despite the increased offensive levels of the 1990's and   more...
Original Story: http://blog.fbhof.com/2008/07/08/fantasy....

Due to overwhelming reader requests, the GNUru will attempt to identify those of you that are afflicted with Sexy Pick Syndrome (SPS). But before we delve into specifics, let's first provide a clinical definition of SPS. Sexy Pick Syndrome is the condition by which a Fantasy Baseball manager's   more...
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Stay away from Mariano Rivera, Jonathan Papelbon, and Frankie Rodriguez. In fact, stay away from all the great closers - they just aren't worth it.
Original Story: http://blog.fbhof.com/2008/07/14/fantasy....

Injuries have created new ninth inning situations in both Seattle and Atlanta. Brandon Morrow steps in for the Mariners while the Braves welcome back an old face who should step right into the closer role. Also, there is a shake-up at the top of the rankings in this week's Closer Report.
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1. Francisco Rodriguez?LAA?"K-Rod" has been blowing hitters away since he came into the league, and last year was no exception. He has had 40+ saves for the last three seasons, while nearing 100 K's in each of those years. His funky delivery makes you think he is either going to blow out his elbow,   more...
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"NEW YORK -- A total of 106 players filed for salary arbitration Jan. 12 (x-free agent who accepted arbitration). Players and teams exchanged proposed salaries Tuesday if they couldn't come to agreement on a 2007 contract."For those who care...It's actually an interesting list if not just to see   more...
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Take a look at the pre-season closer rankings for the American League.
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Listen to Around the Spectrum: Live as T- Money welcomes Fantasy Insider Online's fantasy baseball expert "Sweet" Lou Poulas to announce their all- star teams for the 2007 MLB season.
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Fantays Baseball Drafts in December? That's right... FIO co-founder & editore Matt Hinzpeter reviews the Experts Mock Draft he took part in on Monday over at Mock Draft Central (www.mockdraftcentral.com). Read reactions to the draft, as well as some tips for next year's drafts and projections for   more...
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The USS Mariner created a list of the top 50 players in the AL West in regards to trade value. It was determined by following the four rules listed below. The list is subjective to say the least, but it does show which organizations have brighter futures than others. A. Salaries matter. Would you   more...
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First, an aside and FYI: about a third of the votes for Cole Hamels in the Hamels vs. Verlander poll are mine. King Cole, baby! I don't care if he has a pipe cleaner in his arm, he's going to be my ace for the next ten years, 200 IP or 20. Oh, and I'm drafting Rich Harden again. So much upside! Who   more...
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