Archive for March, 2008

Opening Day in the Bush League

Monday, March 31st, 2008

President Bush, whose approval rating ranks somewhere around that of the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants, has one of the best arms in the history of opening day presidential tossers. 
 The President christened Nationals Park last night with the first pitch.  His pitch went went high and to the right–somewhere the most unpopular president in history has […]

Opening Day Coverage Of Afternoon Games, Part I

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians: Through three innings and only two at-bats, Jim Thome has two homeruns. I know it’s early (really early), but Thome is currently the no. 1 player in all of fantasy baseball. At this point, if a Thome owner can find a dope in their league to take Thome for […]

Major League Predictions: Tigers Win Series, Verlander Cy Young, Cabrera AL MVP

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Because it is Opening Day, it’s time to throw out those regular season Major League Baseball predictions. Here’s who BatBoy BeeZee predicts will win each Major League Baseball division and the Major League hardware.
The Detroit Tigers keep coming up, again and again… sorry, Cleveland Indians fans.
Regular Season Division Winners / Wild Cards:

American League East: Boston […]

Kansas City Royals Opening Day Notes, Part I

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The Kansas City Royals are heading into 2008 with continued efforts to turn the losing tides. While BatBoy BeeZee has the Royals projected to finish fourth in the AL Central, a 70-win or .500 season would be a great improvement for the Royals. Starting the season at Detroit, against the Tigers, and facing Justin Verlander […]

Detroit Tigers Opening Day Notes, Part I

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Due to bad weather in New York City, The Yankees - Toronto Blue Jays game has been delayed. The only other game with a 1:00 p.m. start is the Kansas City Royals - Detroit Tigers matchup at Comerica Park in Detroit.
The Yankees game should start sometime after 2:00 p.m. Until then, here’s some notes about […]

Closers Who are Solid Sleepers in 2008 Fantasy Baseball

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

BallparkBob has always believed that a solid bullpen is one of the keys to success in Fantasy Baseball.  Usually, everybody has one solid closer and a second one who is pretty good too.  Getting that third closer is the key to winning the saves category. 
Here’s nine relief pitchers who have been newly dubbed as closers for the […]

Matt Holliday Is The No. 1 Outfielder In Fantasy Baseball

Friday, March 28th, 2008

While Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies went home with the NL MVP hardware in 2007, it’s hard to argue against Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rockies being the most valuable player to any team in the National League last year.
If only MVP voting was held after the playoffs, right Rox fans?
Many will question his […]

Jose Reyes Is The No. 1 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop

Friday, March 28th, 2008

There has been a lot of debate during spring training, and in fantasy baseball draft rooms, about who the top shortstop is for the 2008 season.
While it is difficult to argue against the reigning 2007 NL MVP (Jimmy Rollins of the Philadelphia Phillies) or the player most “experts” agree is the no. 2 player in […]

Join Fantasy Baseball Dugout’s Blog League On RotoHog.com

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Fantasy baseball is officially getting underway. While the season has started in Tokyo for the Oakland A’s and Boston Red Sox, the official start of the Major League Baseball season is only five days away!
Your friends at Fantasy Baseball Dugout would like to invite you to play fantasy baseball with us in 2008. Our friends […]

Free Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy Tips

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

If you’re in a fantasy baseball league, chances are you’ll be drafting this weekend.  If you’re like most fantasy baseball managers, you’re just now getting your information together for the draft.
Here’s some of BallparkBob’s favorite fantasy baseball draft strategy tips for draft day.  Remember, the draft is 60% of the season so be prepared.
1.  If […]