With the impending move of José Bautista back to third base, the Blue Jays are most likely going to take their sweet time with Brett Lawrie on the minor league DL. This is good news for Bautista owners in dynasty or keeper leagues since it means that he will keep 3B eligibility for next year. [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Brett Lawrie Update
Posted: 27th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Brett Lawrie, Danny Espinosa, José Bautista, Michael Cuddyer, Ty Wigginton
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Brandon Lyon Returns
Posted: 9th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Brandon Lyon, Mark Melancon
Former Houston Astros closer Brandon Lyon has returned from DL. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal since the Astros had replaced him with Mark Melancon, who has been on fire or should I say been putting out fires ever since Lyon hit the DL. Usually when you have a stud closer hit the DL [...]
Brett Lawrie Out 2-3 Weeks
Posted: 9th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Brett Lawrie
The Toronto Blue Jays have guy in the minors by the name of Brett Lawrie that has been tearing it up at Triple -A for the Las Vegas 51s. He had been batting .354 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs in 52 games this season before being struck on the hand by a fastball [...]
Rizzo On the Rise
Posted: 8th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Adrian Gonzalez, Anthony Rizzo
San Diego Padres’ super-prospect Anthony Rizzo is apparently on the verge of being called up to the majors. Rumor has it that he is in San Diego having his left thumb checked out by a specialist and this is said to be the final step before calling him up Thursday. This is big news for [...]
Bryce Harper Blows a Kiss
Posted: 7th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Bryce Harper
Washington Nationals’ super-prospect Bryce Harper did something stupid the other day while rounding the bases after blasting a mammoth home run. First of all, he pimped the home run out of the box. Now, there is nothing wrong with pimping a home run. Lord knows I used to pimp every no doubt home run I [...]
Soria Returns to Closer
Posted: 7th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Jered Weaver, Joakim Soria
After five perfect innings of relief in less pressure situations, the Royals have decided to return Joakim Soria to his usual role as closer. This is good news for those that kept him when he was demoted. However, now is the time to sell him. He has his value as a closer back but will [...]
June Call Up Targets:Lawrie, Jennings and More
Posted: 6th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Brett Lawrie, Desmond Jennings, Mike Montgomery, Mike Moustakas, Mike Trout
We are now in the month of June and for fantasy managers and baseball fans, this is the month where we get to see those highly touted prospects called up to the big show. These players can make a huge impact for fantasy owners if they choose the right guy to add off of the [...]
Joe Mauer Goes to Rehab
Posted: 5th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Buster Posey, Joe Mauer
Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been sent on a rehab assignment that begins Sunday. He will be sent to Class-A Fort Myers, FLA. where he will DH to begin then progress to Double-A or Triple-A after a few games. Mauer has been slowed by bilateral leg weakness and is finally getting into some games. He [...]
Brett Lawrie Hits the DL, Jason Bourgeois Activated
Posted: 5th June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Brett Lawrie, Jason Bourgeois
Brett Lawrie was placed on the 7 day minor league DL today while he recuperates from a bruised hand he sustained last week. This puts his much anticipated call up on hold for now. He is eligible to come off the DL as early as Wednesday. So, for those of you waiting like I am [...]
Brett Lawrie Call Up Update
Posted: 3rd June 2011 by Brandon Craver in Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Review, Fantasy Preview, Fantasy Sports, MLBTags: Brett Lawrie, José Bautista
If you don’t know about him by now, chances are you probably missed out on picking up Brett Lawrie in competitive leagues. He is the type of guy who can make an impact immediately for your fantasy team. He has been tearing it at Triple-A doing his best José Bautista impersonation (we’ve all seen his [...]