I of course adore baseball, but I love soccer as well. Count me among the millions of fans who were happy to see FIFA begin to get their just desserts with a series of federal indictments. The official Department of Justice release can be found here.
On today’s agenda:
1. Quick thoughts on Khris Davis
2. Scott Kazmir’s potential injury
3. Justin Verlander heads to Triple-A
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Today’s Roto Riteup was researched while the present author ate a popsicle. Well, technically it was an Otter Pop, but I think those should be considered a type of popsicle. Though it lacks a wood stick, it is still a self contained frozen treat. Things such as lemon ices, etc. are not popsicles to me.
On today’s agenda:
1. Jung-ho Kang continues to rake
2. Quad injury for Matt Adams
3. Quick thoughts on Adam Warren
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Yesterday, in addition to being some of my family member’s birthdays, also represented the 35th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back debuting across the United States. My favorite of the Star Wars film, here is the iconic Battle of Hoth scene.
On today’s agenda:
1. Clay Buchholz posts another quality start
2. Quick thoughts on Ryan Howard
3. Streaming Pitching Options
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Happy birthday to my sister and brother-in-law! Kind of convenient they share the same birthday, really.
On today’s agenda:
1. Joe Mauer goes Yahtzee
2. Josh Hamilton’s potential return
3. Shoulder surgery for Hyun-Jin Ryu
4. Welcome back, Jaime Garcia
5. Streaming Pitching Options
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After looking at base stealing options last week, today we’ll shift focus to the home run department. Both players on today’s list are mostly available, though they come with flaws attached to their home run potential. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Colby Rasmus and Chris Young. Read the rest of this entry »
I plan on seeing Pitch Perfect 2 at some point, perhaps today, so here is my favorite performance from the first film. Spoiler alert: I think this should have won, but that’s just me.
On today’s agenda:
1. Rusney Castillo not far off
2. Buying Mike Napoli
3. Bad news for Victor Martinez
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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It was a short slate of games yesterday, but lucky for you and unlucky for me, I’m short myself.
On today’s agenda:
1. Consider Curtis Granderson
2. Joey Gallo, outfielder?
3. Quick thoughts on Rubby de la Rosa
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Today represents the 12th year mark since The Matrix Reloaded was released in the United States. While not as ground breaking as the first Matrix, Reloaded had its moments. In my estimation it was certainly better than The Matrix Revolutions.
On today’s agenda:
1. Consider Peter Bourjos
2. Brett Anderson’s finds some strikeouts
3. Quick thoughts on Emilio Bonifacio
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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Congratulations to Juventus! After dispatching Real Madrid they now get the honor of most likely getting crushed by Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League final. They could certainly upset Barca, however it’d take a herculean effort from the Italian club.
On today’s agenda:
1. Justin Turner, starting third baseman?
2. Marlon Byrd heats up
3. Bad news for Drew Smyly
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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In my constant search for stolen bases I tend to hit the waive-wire pretty hard. As such, I often find myself picking up players with sub 10 percent ownership. While some of these names are being pressed into service due to injuries to teammates, some have the potential to stick around for the season. Their rate stats may not be pretty, but most fantasy teams can survive one poor batting average or on-base percentage without losing too much ground. Read the rest of this entry »