Carlos Marmol – Almost blew his 2nd save of the season on Thursday, putting the winning run on with no outs before escaping. Look for this inconsistency from Marmol to give way to Kyuji Fujikawa – Chicago’s Closer in waiting. Kyuji Fujikawa – See above – Pick him up. Chris Davis/Mike Morse/Justin Upton/Robinson Cano – Sticking to the … Read more
To quote Don Draper of Mad Men, “What is happiness? It’s a moment before you need more happiness.” With the first week of fantasy baseball underway, I’m certain that across the board there are many panic-ready owners looking to shop they’re whole squad. Keep in mind that the season is a long race rather than … Read more
Bryce Harper – He’s only 20 years old and he has a full beard… Carlos Marmol – Pulled from the save chance yesterday. Russell replaced him, but Fujikawa came in to get the 2 pitch save. Sveum says Marmol’s still the closer, but you can’t imagine his leash will be too long. John Axford – … Read more
The original Who’s On First skit by Abbott & Costello turns 75 and with the anniversary number comes a sequel, put on by Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Crystal. Does this sequel top the original? You be the judge! With all the injuries in the Yankees Lineup this season, this comedy sketch could be … Read more
Buster Olney reports, “Players injured during the World Baseball Classic will have their salaries paid by the WBC organization while they are unable to play for their major league teams, according to an MLB source. That would mean that players such as Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira and Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez will be paid … Read more
2013-03-26 Bryce Harper – Chipotle has given him free buritos for life! I now think he’s going to lead the league in “Runs” this year. Get it? Thanks chipotle for my free burrito’s for life card! The best thing ever! I really appreciate it! @chipotletweets twitter.com/Bharper3407/st… — Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) March 19, 2013 Shelby Miller … Read more
Jason Motte – Dealing with a mild strain in his elbow, is now headed to the DL with timetable for his return. The MRI shows a slight tear, so he’s probably going to need surgery. Go grab Mitchell Boggs as his replacement right now. Yasiel Puig – Left the game yesterday after diving for a ball. … Read more
Like any MLB Season, closers come and go. Here’s a look at closers who will be going sooner than what you think. Madson – The Angels’ investment in Madson this off-season didn’t turn out too well. Here already had surgey on his elbow, and it still hurts him. Frieri will remain the closer for the rest … Read more
Like the Edwin Starr song brought back to life by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in Rush Hour – What is WAR good for? Why do many baseball statisticians hold this number as the holy grail when comparing baseball players. It may not be a statistic that yields the best prediction for fantasy baseball purposes … Read more
Updated: 2013-03-14 AL Teams Team Closer Security Next In Line Madson Will Likely Miss Start Of Season Frieri, Burnett/Downs Balfour Will Likely Miss Start Of Season Cook, Doolittle Janssen Probable For Start of Season Santos, Oliver Perez Questionable For Start of Season Pestano, Smith Wilhelmsen Secure Capps, Pryor/Kinney Johnson Secure Strop, O’Day Nathan Secure Frasor, … Read more