Pedro Feliz is quietly having a good season, and you know he will get his playing time. Don’t give up on Andy Sonnanstine just yet. The worst really is over. Same with Clayton Richard. You know who you can give up on? Brandon Webb. Cristian Guzman is still available in a lot of leagues. So [...]
Archive for June 2009
Episode 1070 is up
June 26, 2009More MLB Network shenanigans
June 26, 2009They read the legal copy saying how the game could not be broadcast without the express written consent etc. After they finished, one of them says if you want an explanation of what that means, “press the SAP button on your remote.” That kind of joke is funny once. I’ve never thought of the gag, [...]
MLB Network wants to outfox Fox
June 26, 2009So first Matt Vasgersian insults baseball fans by saying, “if you’re scoring the game at home, you need a new hobby.” And then either Joe Magrane or Mitch Williams started discussing the education level of people that keep score of ballgames they watch on TV when they talked about a GED. One of them asks [...]
Fantasy Baseball Strategy Guide and News for 25 June 2009 (Issue 72)
June 25, 2009David Murphy is hitting better, finally. Vicente Padilla is pitching better, finally. Jason Berken has not been pitching well, but there have been glimmers of hope, and especially if you’re in a keeper league you should think about him. Same with Craig Stammen. Don’t give up on Carl Pavano yet. Scott Richmond continues to shine. [...]
Joel’s Hit Show, Episode 27, June 24 2009 Playlist
June 25, 2009Cryptacize, Tail & Mane Stella Schindler, Distant Hum Star 69, Scabs Ear Pwr, Diamonds Liquor Leather Staci Twigg, You Hailed on Me Garrison Starr, Molly Son Volt, Sultana The Spinanes, Hawaiian Baby Splendora, Pollyanna The Latin Project, Legal The Sounds, Seven Days a Week The Soviettes, Angel A 1090 Club, Off My Mind Some Girls, [...]
Episode 1069 is up
June 24, 2009Fantasy Baseball Strategy Guide and News for 24 June 2009 (Issue 71)
June 24, 2009Matt Harrison got knocked around again, but it may not be time to give up. Young pitchers don’t bring it every day, and even though he has not pitched well all month, it’s not clear that he suddenly sucks out loud. Would you like a safer option? Brian Tallet. An even safer option? Hiroki Kuroda. [...]
Japanese companies get maximum ROI from its workers
June 24, 2009Too much overtime in Japan
Fantasy Baseball Strategy Guide and News for 23 June 2009 (Issue 70)
June 23, 2009Trevor Cahill sure looked good last night. Alex Cora makes for a desperate middle infielder. Don’t give up on Ivan Rodriguez yet, but you should at least look into who is on the waiver wire in your league.