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Fantasy Baseball Warfare is a great matter to a nation; it is the ground of death and of life; it is the way of survival and of destruction, and must be examined.–Sun Tzu

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Some Great Manny Ramirez Video

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

From Baseball Tonight yesterday. There are some great clips here; my personal favorite is the cut-off play, executed in typical Manny style. Here is a link.

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Morning Roundup: Dang, Dioner

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Dioner Navarro’s bat is hot this week, but it wasn’t enough to help the Rays overcome the Yankees last night in a 2-1 loss that stopped Tampa Bay’s six-game winning streak.

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Morning Roundup: Winning Lilly

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Ted Lilly won his third game in a row and struck out eleven yesterday in Chicago’s 8-5 victory over San Diego.

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Morning Roundup: C. C. Shutout

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

C. C. Sabathia held the A’s to five hits in a 2-0 complete game shutout win for the Indians yesterday.

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Fantasy Formats and Fantasy Skills

May 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

We talk quite a bit in this site about judgment and skill, and knowing your own abilities and flaws. With the proliferation of various fantasy baseball formats, the various basic skills needed of success can get lost in the shuffle. Each format presents its own peculiarities and skills needed to succeed.

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Brewers v. Dodgers Report

May 14th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Last night I was fortunate enough to attend the Brewers v. Dodgers game in Milwaukee and I figured I would provide some insight on what I saw.

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Aaron Cook, Tim Lincecum and Edinson Volquez Take Aim at Steve Carlton’s 1972 Season

May 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Steve Carlton won 27 games in 1972 for a team that lost 97 games in a strike-shortened season. In 2008 these three pitchers are turning in similar performances through the middle of May.

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Morning Roundup: Young Reds

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Edinson Volquez earned his sixth win and Joey Votto knocked his eight home run yesterday in Cincinnati’s 5-3 win over Florida yesterday.

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Morning Roundup: Stephen Saves Randy

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Stephen Drew knocked in enough runs for the Diamondbacks yesterday to ensure Randy Johnson’s start was an 8-4 win against the Rockies. Drew gave Johnson the same kind of help the last time he started.

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The Basics of Strong Trading Skills

May 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Every once in a while someone really hits a home run in giving advice on trading. Last week Lenny Melnick, on his daily podcast, went over what we felt were the basics of trade negotiation. This was an absolute home run and well worth discussing.

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Morning Roundup: Gagne’s Return

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

That didn’t take long. Eric Gagne returned to the closer role after a one-day break, and earned his 10th save of the season yesterday in Milwaukee’s 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Morning Roundup: Monroe Mash

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Craig Monroe continued his hot streak yesterday with a two-RBI double in Minnesota’s 7-3 win over Boston.

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Morning Roundup: Great Garza

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Matt Garza held the Yankees scoreless in his seven-inning start, and the Rays went on to win 7-1 in last night’s game.

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Morning Roundup: Back-to-Back Braun

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

A day after hitting two solo home runs in a game, Ryan Braun did it again last night in Milwaukee’s 8-3 win over St. Louis.

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What To Do With Clay Buchholz

May 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment

After a 2nd poor start in a row, Clay Buchholz is now sporting a 5.53 ERA and ugly 1.63 WHIP. So as an owner in 2 leagues, and speaking for the rest of the fantasy population who has sufferred through his poor season so far, what should we do? And for the non-owners (which I […]

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Morning Roundup: Braun’s Brawn

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Ryan Braun hit two solo home runs yesterday in Milwaukee’s 5-3 win over St. Louis.

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Morning Roundup: Crawford’s Club

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Carl Crawford hit a three-run home run yesterday to lead the Rays past the Angels, 8-5.

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Morning Roundup: Wakefield Wreck

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

The Minnesota Twins pounced early on Tim Wakefield yesterday, sending him from the game after 2.2 innings and six earned runs on seven hits.

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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Take Me Out to the Ball Game

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Do you only know the song from Harry Caray? Read on for a brief history of the song and find out how it can win you tickets to the All-Star game.

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What Hot Pitchers Will Continue To Provide Top Value?

May 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

This week we talk about what non-ace, emerging pitchers we think can keep up their hot starts and continue to provide top value. Some players mentioned by the Generals are Dana Eveland, Jair Jurrjens and John Danks.

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This Week’s Radio Show Link

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Here is a link to this week’s radio show.  This week we discuss the latest AL and NL news and our thoughts on Alex Rios, Gavin Floyd and the Sausage Race in Milwaukee.  Can the Pirates and Marlins keep up their hot streaks? Plus, as always, we make fun of Todd Farino and discuss the latest […]

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Are Steals Devalued Post-Draft? If So, Should They Be?

May 9th, 2008 · 5 Comments

I could swear I read somewhere recently acknowledging that steals lose value when the draft ends. It’s something that I came to the realization of the hard way when trying to trade Juan Pierre a couple of years ago, but wasn’t sure if it was correct or if it was, then why. I now believe […]

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Second Level Thinking and Trading

May 9th, 2008 · 8 Comments

Is buying low and selling high a mirage? How do you apply second level thinking in the fantasy trade market? Here are some things to think about when dealing with trades.

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Morning Roundup: Ring-a-Ding Dioner

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Dioner Navarro broke the thirteenth inning to pieces with a grand slam in Tampa Bay’s 8-3 win over Toronto yesterday.

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Morning Roundup: Complete Cabrera

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Daniel Cabrera turned in a complete game yesterday and won it, holding Kansas City to three hits in Baltimore’s 4-1 win.

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Morning Roundup: Crazy Eights Webb

May 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Brandon Webb improved to 8-0 in eight starts on the season in Arizona’s 8-3 win over Philadelphia yesterday.

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Morning Roundup: The Carlos Cycle

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Carlos Gomez hit for the cycle yesterday in Minnesota’s 13-1 win over the Chicago White Sox.

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I’m on a Roll…This Time Buying Low and Selling High

May 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments

So after frustratingly going through the first month and week of the season without being able to make a trade, I have just made my 2nd trade in 2 days, this time in my points league. For a refresher on that league, including the scoring system, check out my draft analysis here.

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Morning Roundup: Shutout Shaun

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Shaun Marcum took a shutout two outs into the ninth inning yesterday, but had to settle for a 6-2 for Toronto over Tampa Bay.

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Morning Roundup: Jammin’ Joey

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Joey Votto hit three home runs yesterday in Cincinnati’s 9-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.

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