- November 11th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Los Angeles Angels 2009 Minor League Review Overall farm ranking via Baseball America: 2009 (25) | 2008 (10) | 2007 (4) | 2006 (4) | 2005 (1) | 2004 (3) Major League Record and Minor League Affiliates…
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- November 10th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
This is what I’m hoping for… You know how in different cities — really just Philly, but I want it in different cities — there’s a core group of fans for a certain player…
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- November 9th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
This post was almost titled, “Alcides Escobar, 2010 Fantasy Sleeper As Long As The Brewers Don’t Make A Boneheaded Decision To Start Hardy At Shortstop.” Lo and behold, the Brewers…
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- November 6th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Usually on Friday I go over one player who can be looked at keeping in keeper leagues, but the other day in the comments I was asked for some general fantasy baseball keeper league strategy. A reque…
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- November 5th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
USA Today might no longer appreciate the insights shared by Larry King in his long-running column but we at Razzball were thrilled when he accepted our invitation to share his thoughts on Fantasy Base…
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- November 4th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Arizona Diamondbacks 2009 Minor Review Overall farm ranking via Baseball America: 2009 (26) | 2008 (15) | 2007 (3) | 2006 (1) | 2005 (13) | 2004 (13) Major League Record and Minor League Affiliates Re…
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- November 3rd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
With Grady Sizemore dealing with an elbow issue and Tom Sizemore responsible for The Smoking Gun updates, finally we have a Sizemore that had a good 2009. Scott Sizemore is the 2nd base prospect for…
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- November 2nd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
What I’d really like to see is a Major Leaguer go to Cuba to play. Kevin Youkilis grows out his beard another five inches, jumps in a raft and paddles to Havana. He tears up the Cuban League…
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- October 30th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
We continue our 2010 fantasy baseball keeper posts with B.J. Upton. At first, I was going to write about Justin Upton, but I figured he was such a no-brainer that I didn’t need to dedicate a k…
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- October 29th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
With the the top 20 closers for 2009 fantasy baseball, we’ve finished our recap of the 2009 fantasy baseball rankings. This is our final look back. This is still a look back. It is not how…
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- October 28th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Chicago Cubs 2009 Minor League Review Overall farm ranking via Baseball America: 2009 (27) | 2008 (20) | 2007 (18) | 2006 (15) | 2005 (10) | 2004 (7) Record of Major League Team and Affiliates Majors:…
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- October 27th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
How’s everyone holding up without baseball every day? I don’t know what to do with myself! Yesterday, I wandered into a Starbucks and told the coffeerista about Billy Butler for 2010.Â…
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- October 26th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
All the final 2009 fantasy baseball rankings for hitters has been done. For those that skipped the title, today starts the top 20 starters for 2009 fantasy baseball. This is NOT for 2010 (caps for t…
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- October 23rd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
In the 2009 preseason, I looked at Mark Reynolds and saw a bargain. He stole bases and hit homers. I figured the rest would sort itself out. It did. In a big way. On his way to celebrating t…
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- October 22nd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
With the top 40 outfielders, we’ve finished all the recaps for hitters. (Here’s all the final 2009 fantasy baseball rankings. They’re also to your left… your other left. …
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- October 21st, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Detroit Tigers 2009 Minor Review Overall farm talent ranking via Baseball America: 2009 (28) | 2008 (29) | 2007 (14) | 2006 (13) | 2005 (29) | 2004 (22) Record of Major League Team and Affiliate Major…
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- October 20th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Gone over the catchers, 1st basemen, 2nd basemen, shortstops and 3rd basemen. Guess what’s next! The title might have gave it away. With the top 20 outfielders a pattern emerges. Steroid…
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- October 19th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Catchers, 1st basemen, 2nd basemen and shortstops for 2009 have been accounted for. Up now, the top 20 3rd basemen for 2009 fantasy baseball.  Lots of surprises in the top 20 for 3rd basemen. O…
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- October 16th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
As legend goes, on May 30th, 1982, Orioles utility infielder, Lenn Sakata was so inspired by the hit film of the day, Conan the Barbarian, that he dressed in animal skin Jockey underwear “borrow…
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- October 15th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Top twenty catchers, 1st basemen and 2nd basemen are in the books. Third basemen will be here shortly. Today, it’s the top 20 Shortstops for 2009 Fantasy Baseball’s time to shine. Hm…
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- October 14th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
San Diego Padres 2009 Minor League Review Overall farm talent ranking via Baseball America: 2009 (29) | 2008 (12) | 2007 (29) | 2006 (29) | 2005 (27) | 2004 (25) Record of Each Affiliate: Majors: 75 â…
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- October 13th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
We already went over the top 20 catchers for 2009 and the top 20 1st first basemen for 2009. Today, it’s all about the top 20 2nd basemen. The 2nd basemen pool is shallow (not as kiddie-size…
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- October 12th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Last time we checked in, we were 15 points in front of the pack in one league; yeah, lost that one. And we were barely in first in another league, lost that one too. In the Razzball points league,…
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- October 9th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Third base is not getting deeper for 2010 fantasy baseball. It’s just not. If Jacques Cousteau played fantasy baseball and was still alive, he wouldn’t even need a snorkel to see the…
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- October 8th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
We’ve already went over the top 20 catchers for 2009; soon we’ll go over the top 20 2nd basemen for 2009, then the top 20 shortstops… Well, right now we’re going over the top 20 1st baseme…
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- October 7th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Houston Astros 2009 Minor League Review Overall farm talent ranking via Baseball America: 2009 (30) | 2008 (30) | 2007 (22) | 2006 (20) | 2005 (22) | 2004 (29) Record of each…
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- October 6th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
It feels like yesterday that the baseball regular season started. We frolicked, hand in hand, through the season. You stopped to pick a flower and I said, “That dandelion looks like a French…
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- October 5th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Welcome to the year end Razzball Awards! Unlike the ESPYs, you won’t have to wear a tux or listen to Derek Jeter try to be funny. Speaking of Viagra — Vlad’s got one good leg and he’s not…
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- October 4th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Turns out Yahoo’s fantasy baseball doesn’t count the Twins and Tigers game no matter the format. It’s the Keyser Söze of regular season games, I suppose. ESPN, on the other hand…
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- October 2nd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Clayton Kershaw has more Ks than innings. Call me a K whore all you want, but that alone is enough for me to get excited about Kershaw in 2010. Do I need to say more? Probably not, but I will. …
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Chris Carpenter went five innings giving up no runs, allowing 4 baserunners, adding in 6 Ks, driving in 6 runs and five golden… rings. 12 runs for the Cards, but everyone was a ticker tease,…
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- October 1st, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Four months ago, a torn tendon behind his right knee shut Jose Reyes down for the entire season. That’s the good news. In an attempt to return to a team that has been out of the playoff pict…
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- September 30th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
As the season’s last week is winding down, Scouting the Unknown will be put on hold until pitchers and catchers report to camp in February. Don’t be sad. Why? Because Grey and I have de…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Jay Bruce has hit four homers in the last four days while hitting over .500 in the last week. Now has 22 homers in only 74 hits with 73 Ks to go along with 3 steals. I never thought Mark Reynolds…
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- September 29th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Yesterday, Andy LaRoche made a last ditch effort for some of his parents’ love. He went 5-for-5, with 2 homers, 4 Runs and 6 RBIs. He had his best month of the season in September and heR…
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- September 28th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
If the last week of the baseball season is the final leg, we’re in the toe portion of the fantasy baseball season. In roto, you’re throwing everyone you need to if you’re behind i…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Zack Greinke won his 16th game yesterday pretty much the same way he won his other 15. In September, he has a .35 ERA. That’s two earned runs through 26 innings. Okay, recent-history lesso…
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- September 25th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
In September, Nick Markakis hit a wall like Super Dave Osbourne. For the month, he’s currently ranked behind Grady Sizemore (who hasn’t played since September 3rd), Cory Sullivan and Jus…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Hank Blalock was called Mr. September by his manager. I think he meant it as a compliment. Last year, he hit eight homers in 95 ABs in September. This year, batting .360. In the last seven gam…
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- September 24th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Dexter Fowler had a .394 OBP in almost 1300 minor league at-bats. In his first big league season, he has a .371 OBP (through whenever I wrote this). I’m focusing on OBP because you’d…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Yesterday, Rafael Furcal went 2-for-4 with a steal. I thought Furcal was overvalued in the preseason because I thought he was more fragile than Alanis after a breakup. Well, he’s actually pl…
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- September 23rd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
For a quick summary of each minor leagues leader boards, Rotoworld’s (Circling the Bases Blog) Matthew Pouliot complied the AAA OPS leaders, AAA ERA leaders, and Eastern League OPS and ERA leade…
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- September 22nd, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Carlos Beltran won’t play in day games following night games. He won’t play in too many games in a row. He won’t play in games where the other team’s starting pitcher’…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Freddy Sanchez limped off the field with a knee injury. Presumably, the same knee he’s been nursing since his days with Pittsburgh. Without his services, the Giants probably would have still…
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- September 21st, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Last week’s borderline starters post netted a 3.22 ERA if you started Justin Masterson, even though I said I wouldn’t start him unless your situation was dire. So if you didn’t sta…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Yovani Gallardo (IP count, young arm), Ross Ohlendorf (ditto) & Michael Young (hamstring) are the latest players being ’shut down’ as teams outside the pennant race start playing for 2…
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- September 18th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Who doesn’t love to show their frenemies their fantasy baseball teams in October and say, “Look at what I won with?” Then they see Juan Uribe and they’re confounded, “H…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
Randy Wells spells relief with D-R-O-P H-I-M. 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER in his previous start. 4 IP, 5 ER yesterday. If this were an SAT question, the next game’s line in this series is 4 1/3 IP and…
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- September 17th, 2009
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
When in doubt, I like to keep hitters over pitchers, but sometimes pitchers come with such a cheap price tag, you have to take a gander, goose. Ubaldo Jimenez should fit that bill, duck. Gotta look…
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StanHayes has posted a new entry on: Razzball
I’d like to dedicate this opening paragraph to one of our 2008 faves Mark ‘Mini-Donkey’ Reynolds as he reached 200 Ks and is poised to shatter the previous record of 205 Ks set by th…
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