Clearing The Bases
April 24, 2012 by George Kurtz · Leave a Comment
Tonight we will continue with another Top 9 list with a look at a few players that have gotten off to a hot start that can’t possibly keep up this pace all season long. For fantasy purposes these are players that you probably selected in the later rounds of your draft and that are paying […]
Born in August? Welcome to the Majors
February 25, 2011 by Jess Coleman · 3 Comments
Fun fact: since 1965, players born on July 31 have spent a combined 30 years in the Major Leagues. Fast forward 24 hours to August 1, where players born that day have spent a combined 71 years in the majors. How could 24 hours make such a difference? It has been argued for some time […]
Yankees & Jeter: Where Business Meets Baseball
November 2, 2010 by Jess Coleman · Leave a Comment
Pretend for a moment that you are the general manager of a Major League Baseball team. You have a bunch of money coming off the books this offseason, and your job is simple: Get your team to the World Series. As you enter the offseason, you have your priorities. In your particular situation, you need […]
Derek Jeter: The Curious Downfall
September 13, 2010 by Jess Coleman · 2 Comments
When you glance at Derek Jeter’s .261 batting average in 2010, the first thing you ask yourself is: do I need glasses. Why? Because, barring an extremely unprecedented surge, Jeter is on pace to hit below .300 since 2002. More concerning, it will be his lowest batting average since 1995, his first season, when he […]
