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Posey Injury Doesn’t Smell Right

Friday, May 27th, 2011

by BallparkBob If you have Buster Posey on your fantasy baseball team, you made a wise choice at the beginning of the season during your draft.  You chose a rising star who proved that he was one of the premiere backstops in the Majors last year at a position that is devoid of a tremendous [...]

Handcuffing Catchers

Monday, May 9th, 2011

There’s a few catchers that fantasy baseball managers like having on their teams.  There’s Joe Mauer, Brian McCann, Victor Martinez, and Buster Posey.  Then, there’s a few guys that are OK to have on your team as well like Carlos Santana, but for the most part, catcher is not a very deep position.  And, the [...]

2011 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Rankings (Another Take)

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Editor’s Note: Phil Hedreth and Herman Obandol of FantasyBaseballU.com supply a back and forth debate on the top fantasy baseball catchers of 2011 for the readers of Fantasy Baseball Dugout. Enjoy! Of course, you’re also only one click away from checking out our 2011 fantasy baseball catcher rankings, too. While others are compiling lists of [...]

2011 Fantasy Baseball Prospect: Jesus Montero

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

At 6’4″ and 225 pounds, Jesus Montero looks nothing like Yogi Berra wearing pinstripes behind the plate.  That is, until he swings the bat. Montero, the 21-year-old Venezuelan has hit .310 with 38 homers in the minors over the past two seasons.  That includes a rapid climb through Single-A ball where he hit .356 and [...]

Fantasy Baseball Dugout 2011 Spring Training Tour

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Day One — Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota Fantasy Baseball Projections – Matt Wieters & J.J. Hardy The Fantasy Baseball Dugout 2011 Spring Training Tour is sponsored by Ballpark Sweaters.

Is Joe Mauer Still the #1 Fantasy Baseball Catcher?

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

He’s a .327 career hitter, but is he still the #1 catcher in fantasy baseball? Joe Mauer hit  for his career average in 2009 with 9 homers and 75 RBI in 2010, certainly productive, especially for a catcher.  But, it appears as though Mauer’s 2009 MVP season was a bit of a fluke, at least [...]

2011 Fantasy Baseball Projection: Russell Martin

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

A few years ago, Russell Martin was being tabbed as a take-charge catcher with a unique skill:  he could run.  Martin, a converted infielder, found happiness behind the plate.  Twice Martin was named an all-star and after learning how to play the catcher position, Martin won two gold gloves to go with a pair of [...]

Victor Martinez Close to Deal with the Tigers

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

The switch-hitting catcher, Victor Martinez, entered the market as an attractive option for teams looking to add an elite offensive catcher. However, V-Mart could become the first big free agent signing in this offseason, as according to ESPN the 31-year-old player is close to a four year contract and $ 50 million deal with the [...]