Friday February 27, 2015 – Baseball Links
Feb 27, 2015
- RotoExperts.com explains why Andrew Cashner may be overvalued by fantasy owners.
- NumberFire.com wonders if fantasy owners can trust Jose Altuve to repeat his successes in 2015.
- Who is the safest hitter to take in the first round? FanGraphs.com investigates.
- Razzball.com names a few third basemen that will delight and disappoint in 2015.
- NumberFire.com looks for late round sources of strikeouts.
- Razzball.com compares Dellin Betances to a former Yankees closer.
- SoCalledFantasyExperts.com wonders if Bryce Harper will ever live up to expectations.
- FanGraphs.com continues their depth chart examinations by focusing on the White Sox infield, Mariners outfield, Dodgers outfield and Padres bullpen.
- Is Justin Verlander done or will he bounce back in 2015? USAToday.com offers their thoughts.
- Rotoprofessor.com examines the fantasy effects of Francisco Rodriguez re-signing with Milwaukee.
- FakeTeams.com looks for some third base sleepers for AL and NL-only leagues.
- MiLB Prospect News: Jose Peraza is the Braves second baseman of the future. But will that future begin on Opening Day or after more time in the Minors? MLB.com takes a closer look.
- MiLB Prospect News: Francisco Lindor and James Ramsey headline MLB.com’s list of Indians prospects who could make an impact this season.
- TheFantasyFix.com plays over/under with a number of shortstops including Elvis Andrus and Xander Bogaerts.
- 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: TheFakeBaseball.com ranks the top 50+ relief pitchers for 2015.
- 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: BaseballProf.com continues their top 200 player rankings countdown with #31 Max Scherzer, #32 Yasiel Puig, #33 Jose Altuve and #34 Bryce Harper.
- 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: FantasySports.About.com ranks the top 45 relief pitchers for 2015.
- RotoBaller.com identifies three outfielders who will under-perform in 2015.
- FantasySports.About.com warns fantasy owners not to forget about closers on bad teams.
- MiLB Prospect News: TheFantasyFix.com continues their 30 Prospects in 30 Days series with Minnesota starter Alex Meyer.
- Rotoworld.com recaps the week with updates on Josh Hamilton‘s troubles, Adam Wainwright‘s abdomen injury and more in Friday’s Daily Dose.
- FantasyAlarm.com identifies some starting pitchers that can be found in the late rounds of your upcoming fantasy drafts: Scott Kazmir, Matt Cain, Ervin Santana and Taijuan Walker.
- Razzball.com takes a look at the latest news from around the league regarding Josh Hamilton, Adam Wainwright, Lucas Duda, and others.
- 2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: DavidGonos.com ranks the top 36 second basemen for 2015.
- FantasySquads.com profiles the relief pitching situations across the AL West.
- Prospect361.com identifies the rookies in the AL likely to have an impact in 2015.
- FantasyAlarm.com guides you through a tour of the Senior Circuit, stopping at each team to point out what to look for this Spring.
- Rotoprofessor.com wonders if it is time to give up on Eric Hosmer.
- MiLB Prospect News: TheDynastyGuru.com wonders how dynasty/keeper league owners should value Yoan Moncada.
- 2015 MLB Prospect Rankings: FanGraphs.com ranks the top 5 prospects in the Kansas City system most likely to contribute in 2015.
- FakeTeams.com warns fantasy owners to avoid these third basemen in 2015.
- FantasyAssembly.com recommends you wait on starting pitching in your fantasy draft…after you grab an ace for your staff.
BretskyBall.com Podcast – Worst Shape of Our Lives
CBSSports.com Podcast – Late-Round OF
FanGraphs.com Audio – The Sleeper & the Bust