Posts Tagged ‘Cincinnati Reds’
Fantasy in Five: Early player value
Now that we’re a few weeks in the season, I’m going to review the play of five players that either have exceeded achievements or underachieved. There will be a few shockers, so buckle up and get ready. John Buck- Let’s be honest: Nobody saw this coming! After having an abysmal season with the Miami Marlins, Buck has nine home runs and …
by Giovanni Mio on May 3rd, 2013 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Outfield rankings part two
In my previous Fantasy in Five blog, I gave you five top outfielders with my projections underneath them. Here’s part two of my top outfield rankings. 6. Carlos Gonzalez- The Rockies’ offense has propelled many major league hitters into the public eye (most recently Wilin Rosario). But where the primary example lies is in one of the most beautiful swings …
by Giovanni Mio on March 29th, 2013 1 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: Second baseman rankings
We’re halfway done with the infield, as I will now give you my top five fantasy second baseman and projections for the 2013 season. If you haven’t checked out already, please view my projections for catchers and first baseman on SFC as well. 1. Robinson Cano- This was a prediction you would know (see what I did there?). There simply …
by Giovanni Mio on February 25th, 2013 4 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: First baseman rankings
Last week, I gave you the top five best catchers in fantasy baseball and my projections for each one. It’s time to go around the diamond this week and analyze the best first baseman. 1. Albert Pujols- Now I understand Pujols had a slow start to the 2012 season, but the second half of the season has me optimistic he’s …
by Giovanni Mio on February 19th, 2013 1 Comments »
Fantasy in Five: Andy Pettitte
After a long and unexpected delay, Fantasy in Five is back in action! Being a college freshman, finals week and catching up with some old friends (along with finding a job) has clogged up my schedule. But I’m here finally, and ready to give you my advice. This week, I’m going to analyze the 39-year-old starting pitcher for the New …
by Giovanni Mio on May 22nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
The closing situation
The beginning of the 2012 season has been a very interesting one. Many top closers are either getting injured, were injured and then got hurt again, or just getting dominated every time they try to close out a game. A few of these cases include Drew Storen, Ryan Madson, Brian Wilson, and Heath Bell. In this article, I will be going …
by Richard Dooley on April 20th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Five Possible Breakout MLB Teams in 2012
With the World Series upon us, 28 big-league teams have cleaned out their lockers for the season. Of the squads who didn’t make the cut for October baseball, who might break out in 2012? Here are five under-the-radar teams that could explode into relevancy next season. 1. Toronto Blue Jays The Blue Jays have a lot in common with the …
by Jeff Herbst on October 18th, 2011 1 Comments »
Sparky Anderson Passes Away at 76
In a year that baseball witnessed the loss of George Steinbrenner III, Ernie Harwell, and Bob Sheppard (just to name a few), the sport has lost another one of its more colorful characters. Sparky Anderson, a stable of baseball club houses for several decades, has passed away at age 76. -Anderson broke into the majors as a second baseman for …
by Jon Alba on November 4th, 2010 1 Comments »
Roy Halladay No-Hits Reds, Etches Name In Sports History
There is something that always seems mystical about October baseball. Be it the crisp autumn air or the rejuvenated crowd, incredible things tend to happen. October 6th, 2010 was no different. Yet at the same time, it undoubtedly was. Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay successfully tossed a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 1 of the NLDS, becoming the first …
by Jon Alba on October 6th, 2010 Leave a comment »
Lou Piniella Will Retire Following Today’s Game
MLB Trade Rumors is reporting that Cubs manager and longtime baseball personality Lou Piniella will coach his final game today versus the Atlanta Braves. -Piniella, 66, announced earlier this season that it would be his last as a manager in baseball. Today, however, he declared he will step down following the conclusion of the game, being replaced by third base …
by Jon Alba on August 22nd, 2010 Leave a comment »