Hey everybody, I'm going to be starting a new series about up and coming players and teams to look out for. Our first segment is about Mark Reynolds, the hard hitting third baseman in Arizona.
As some of my loyal viewers may know, I have a mild obsession over the rising superstar Mark Reynolds. I have known about this guy longer than almost everybody, picking him up about 2 years ago with my last draft pick. Since then, this guy has become a fantasy powerhouse. He is easily a top 3 Third Baseman, after his monster year last year, rivaled in the NL by Mr. Pujols. He's reportedly fixed the gap in his swing over the past years, and will experience less strikeouts than he did last year. This guy will hit for power, along with providing a good .300 average.
Draft Analysis: He will clearly lead any team to sucess, and can be obtained in the second to fourth round due to his relative annoynamity.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Bryce Harper: The next king of the diamond?
Throughout history, there has been great hitters. Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Hank Aaaron, Mickey Mantle, Shoeless Joe, Josh Gibson, ect. However, none has ever achieved what this young prospect has achieved in his youth.
Bryce Harper is 17. At 16 he hit .626 with 14 homers and 55 RBI, and at 15 he hit .590 with 11 homers and 67 RBI. He hit the longest homerun EVER at Tropicanna Field during a slugging contest last July, hitting the ball 502 feet. He also pitches extremly well and plays cathcer third base and shortstop, the three most wanted positions currently in the MLB. Oh, and it gets better. HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2010 DRAFT.
Fantasy Analysis: This kid is the most hyped player going into the draft, and he is only 17. He will be a sure pick in the first round of this years draft, and I would keep an eye out for him during your own drafts. If his drafter is willing to throw him into aa big league line-up fresh out of high school, which is highly possible, then he will be a very valluable pick-up or late round draft pick. Watch this kid, as he will become one of the greatest hitters EVER within these next few years.
Bryce Harper is 17. At 16 he hit .626 with 14 homers and 55 RBI, and at 15 he hit .590 with 11 homers and 67 RBI. He hit the longest homerun EVER at Tropicanna Field during a slugging contest last July, hitting the ball 502 feet. He also pitches extremly well and plays cathcer third base and shortstop, the three most wanted positions currently in the MLB. Oh, and it gets better. HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2010 DRAFT.
Fantasy Analysis: This kid is the most hyped player going into the draft, and he is only 17. He will be a sure pick in the first round of this years draft, and I would keep an eye out for him during your own drafts. If his drafter is willing to throw him into aa big league line-up fresh out of high school, which is highly possible, then he will be a very valluable pick-up or late round draft pick. Watch this kid, as he will become one of the greatest hitters EVER within these next few years.
Featured Fullbacks?
What has happened to todays fullbacks? What used to be a major force in the offensive scheme has dwindled down into a player that is unknown and seemingly unwanted. The fullbacks of the "good old days" would jam it through for those short yeard gains, and provide the offense with a dedicated lead blocker. Nowadays, fullbacks sit out on the bench, being replaced by 2 TE or multiple wide reciever formations. The fullback seems to have become unnecessary in todays game, unless we begin to closely examine the roles of their twins, running backs.
The running back is, as described by wikipedia, "is one of the more glamorous positions on the field, as it is often integral in both the passing and running attack. A well-rounded halfback is commonly viewed as a requirement for a team's success. He is responsible for carrying the ball on the majority of running plays, and may frequently be used as a receiver on short passing plays. In today's game, an effective halfback must have a superior blend of both quickness and agility as a runner, as well as sure hands and shrewd vision upfield as a receiver."This seems to imply that all half backs,(more commonly known as just running backs) are speed demons, that usually the 3 S's; sweeps, screens, and sprints. However, 'running backs' are not always what they are supposed to be.
In the case of a few running backs, power running is the ticket to stardom. NFL greats like Earl Campbell and Jerome Bettis would crush their opposers, often running them straight into the ground. They also performed great blocking for other players. Sound familar? These "half backs" are not halfbacks at all, but sound much more like the classical fullbacks that the NFL saw in it's infant and childhood years.
Hopefully the world will see the return of power runners back to their true position and calling, fullback. I dream of a world where the glamorous running back will share his throne with the gritty hard working fullback.
The running back is, as described by wikipedia, "is one of the more glamorous positions on the field, as it is often integral in both the passing and running attack. A well-rounded halfback is commonly viewed as a requirement for a team's success. He is responsible for carrying the ball on the majority of running plays, and may frequently be used as a receiver on short passing plays. In today's game, an effective halfback must have a superior blend of both quickness and agility as a runner, as well as sure hands and shrewd vision upfield as a receiver."This seems to imply that all half backs,(more commonly known as just running backs) are speed demons, that usually the 3 S's; sweeps, screens, and sprints. However, 'running backs' are not always what they are supposed to be.
In the case of a few running backs, power running is the ticket to stardom. NFL greats like Earl Campbell and Jerome Bettis would crush their opposers, often running them straight into the ground. They also performed great blocking for other players. Sound familar? These "half backs" are not halfbacks at all, but sound much more like the classical fullbacks that the NFL saw in it's infant and childhood years.
Hopefully the world will see the return of power runners back to their true position and calling, fullback. I dream of a world where the glamorous running back will share his throne with the gritty hard working fullback.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Brett Favre: Retire or Not?
There has been talk of Brett Farve retiring,or staying another year. Here is my input on the big decision by one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks.
Being a football player, I get the desire to join back in and keep playing until I cant play anymore. But, would you rather just play in a seniors league or retire (and be offered 1000s of coaching jobs) , or keep playing until you are irreversibly injured. It takes one play to get seriously hurt, especially at Brett Favres age. Stick with football man, but no need to keep playing in the NFL.
Fantasy Analysis: As always, stay away from older players. For thouse in protect leagues, there is absolutly no reason to protect Farve, unless you are crazed or desperate. The man is playing with a contending team, and does have an amazing offfense around him, but will be retiring in the offseason. Even if Brett dosn't, he will have to compete with one of the greatest running backs in the league, Adrian Peterson. Lastly, with age comes injury. Brett will be playing at the age where bone beging becoming brittle and prone to injury.
Bottom Line: Do not protect Farve, and hold off until later rounds in upcoming drafts.
Being a football player, I get the desire to join back in and keep playing until I cant play anymore. But, would you rather just play in a seniors league or retire (and be offered 1000s of coaching jobs) , or keep playing until you are irreversibly injured. It takes one play to get seriously hurt, especially at Brett Favres age. Stick with football man, but no need to keep playing in the NFL.
Fantasy Analysis: As always, stay away from older players. For thouse in protect leagues, there is absolutly no reason to protect Farve, unless you are crazed or desperate. The man is playing with a contending team, and does have an amazing offfense around him, but will be retiring in the offseason. Even if Brett dosn't, he will have to compete with one of the greatest running backs in the league, Adrian Peterson. Lastly, with age comes injury. Brett will be playing at the age where bone beging becoming brittle and prone to injury.
Bottom Line: Do not protect Farve, and hold off until later rounds in upcoming drafts.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
LaRoche Red Sox Trade
The Boston Red Sox have been all over trade talks and rumor mills lately as they are both loaded with cash and talent. So it's natural for me to weigh in on the situation!
Chris Duncan seems to have little potential in a well balanced outfield, with little power: only 5 dingers and 32 RBI's. He's not a contact hitter with a .227 avg this year and may have some speed with 2 triples on the year but dosnt try for stolen bases with only one attempt on the year. Seeing as how he is 28 years young he has limited potential. Then Adam LaRoche was completly unneeded...... for now. The idea to cramp an already conggested corner infield was crazy and bumped hard hitting and recently rehabed Mike Lowell from a starting job. However LaRoche has instantly performed for the slumping Sox by smacking one homer, 2 doubles and hitting .417 over 3 games and 12 AB. This move may be good in the long run with the retirements of Ortiz and Lowell but will cramp the playing time of top prospects like Aaron Bates and Jeff Bailey. Based on Lugo's performance in the past for the Sox, this is a good overall decision and the right one to make fo the future of the club.
Chris Duncan seems to have little potential in a well balanced outfield, with little power: only 5 dingers and 32 RBI's. He's not a contact hitter with a .227 avg this year and may have some speed with 2 triples on the year but dosnt try for stolen bases with only one attempt on the year. Seeing as how he is 28 years young he has limited potential. Then Adam LaRoche was completly unneeded...... for now. The idea to cramp an already conggested corner infield was crazy and bumped hard hitting and recently rehabed Mike Lowell from a starting job. However LaRoche has instantly performed for the slumping Sox by smacking one homer, 2 doubles and hitting .417 over 3 games and 12 AB. This move may be good in the long run with the retirements of Ortiz and Lowell but will cramp the playing time of top prospects like Aaron Bates and Jeff Bailey. Based on Lugo's performance in the past for the Sox, this is a good overall decision and the right one to make fo the future of the club.
Friday, July 24, 2009
No Halladay Vacation This Year
With that trade deadline slowly creeping up to Major League Baseball all eyes in Toronto are glued to the rumor mills and news. The biggest prize openly out there is ace Roy Halladay with the Toronto Blue Jays. Although GM Ricciardi has been theoretically auctioning Halladay off to the highest bidder, this auction clearly has a high reserve and I'll tell you why. The Blue Jays have constantly been one of the most underrated sports teams in baseball being overshadowed in their division by the mighty Red Sox and Yankees and the new up and coming Devil Rays.
With season highs out of Marco Scutaro and Aaron Hill, along with great seasons by Adam Lind and top pitching prospect Ricky Romero they clearly have had the makings of a playoff team, except in one little area.... pitching. Whats Roy Halladay? A pitcher, a very very very good pitcher. HELLO! Despite a mediocre rotation after Romero and Halladay they have managed to cling to a 47-49 record. Without Halladay they would become the Detriot Lions of baseball. While many things are never certain, Halladay's Big Vacation will be imaginary again this year.
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