Milone has experienced a Beltran-esque spike in his ESPN ownership numbers, up 18.3 percentage points over the last seven days. He’s posted three straight quality starts entering the weekend, including a one-run, seven-inning performance against the powerful Cardinals.
The Wire Troll: Carlos Beltran Looking Like His Old Self Read Post »
The Giants gave up a lot in Wheeler, but needed the offense that rental player Beltran brings to the table if they are going to have a shot at repeating as World Series champs.
Podcast: The Non-Waiver Trade Review Read Post »
Is Jerry Manuel putting a gun to his own head by shifting Jose Reyes out of the leadoff spot? Oh, baby! Spring Training games start Wednesday – meaning that in less than 24 hours, we’re going to be checking out boxscores. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that. Well, except checking out boxscores while being
Free Agency Report: National League, Part X Read Post »
In recent years, during the Braves’ unprecedented run of success, many “experts” have predicted the demise of the club, but Atlanta always found a way to win. We have resisted such portents of doom, always suggesting until it happened, you had to give the benefit of the doubt to the Braves.
Do I Hear a Fat Lady in Atlanta? Read Post »
By now I manage to cope pretty well with the fact that vacations are only possible before April and after September. The need for proximity to a computer with Internet access is pretty routine in my life now. Still, this time of year is so disruptive to my peace. It’s hard to believe the stress that so many ordinary people — Fantasy baseball managers — put themselves through for their fictional teams. I mean, that’s why the Theo Epstein‘s of the world get paid millions. In many cases, RotoRob included, it’s pride that motivates.
RotoWidow: Counting Down to the Trade Deadline Read Post »
