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August 2007 Archives
August 31, 2007 | article by Adam Townsend in Player Commentary (326)
Kelvim Escobar, of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, has already set a season high in wins with 15, so every start out for the remainder of the season will be a chance for him to raise the high water...
August 31, 2007 | article by Drew Dinkmeyer in Player Commentary (326)
Chris Young: Be prepared for some injury reports coming out this morning on Chris Young because his start last night suggests he's just not right. Young walked 6 batters in his 4 1/3 innings of work, allowing 5 ER's. This...
August 31, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Jose Lopez: It is looking like another second-half collapse for Lopez, 1/8/.237 in 177 AB vs. 7/44/.280 in the first-half. The same thing happened last year, 9/58/.280 in the first-half vs. 1/21//285 in the second-half. Although he is still only...
August 30, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Hi all … I am traveling to Yankee Stadium for today’s Red Sox/Yankees tilt so this morning’s Closer Look was produced last night. Make sure to check your Daily E-mail Update from Insiderbaseball.com this morning for any last minute...
August 29, 2007 | article by David Regan in Player Commentary (326)
Dustin Moseley Save to say that after Tuesday, Moseley has a good shot at replacing Ervin Santana in the rotation while Bartolo Colon is out. After Santana surrendered five runs while retiring just one batter, Moseley saved the day, working...
August 29, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Brian Schneider: Schneider provides very little power, 6 home runs and 17 doubles in 352 AB, and no speed. However, he does have a good approach at the plate, 86% Ct% and a .94 BB/K, and with a few more...
August 29, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Carlos Pena grew up playing high school baseball three walking minutes from my house. My near-teenage daughter was a baby in a stroller when I used to walk her down to watch Carlos play. I interviewed him the day...
August 28, 2007 | article by Jeff Ackerman in Research (24)
Improving/Declining Hitter Performance Good morning everybody. As the season drags on for those of us out of the money, today we will try to determine any hitters that have seen their performances improve this year versus their 3-year averages. ...
August 28, 2007 | article by Schuyler Dombroske in Player Commentary (326)
A.J. Burnett - A.J. Burnett was at it again last night, walking batters with aplomb until he absolutely had to get an out, which he of course was able to do. Burnett has had a very cushy schedule since coming...
August 28, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Ryan Church- WAS- Rise Value- With Wily Mo Pena sidelined by injury, Church should get some increased playing time. He has not performed poorly recently, hitting .273 over his last 14 games with 3 homers in 44 at bats. That's...
August 28, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Every year at some point, I get into a discussion about Contract Year Theory. I am usually put in the position of having to defend the unpopular position that it is a myth. We hear all the time...
August 27, 2007 | article by Joe Ribando in
Ask the average fan to name the great hitting SS in the game, and you'll get a list of names like Jose Reyes, Hanley Ramirez, Derek Jeter, Miguel Tejada, and maybe Edgar Renteria. Few will ever mention Carlos Guillen, but...
August 27, 2007 | article by Drew Dinkmeyer in Player Commentary (326)
Rafael Furcal: Furcal's had an unusual August, which is usually one of his stronger months, as he's only gone hitless in 5 of the team's 24 games but has hit an empty .274 on the month with only 6 extra...
August 26, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
(Editors note: This is a partial preview of Insiderbaseball.com's Prospect Central, emailed to our memebers each week. Not a member yet? Go to Insiderbaseball.com today and join! And tis the season, so make sure you visit Insiderfootball.com before your...
August 25, 2007 | article by David Regan in Player Commentary (326)
John Patterson Patterson's injury has certainly been a curious case this year. He pitched seven games, going 1-5 with a 7.47 ERA and 15:22 K:BB, likely pitching many of those games hurt, before he was placed on the DL in...
August 25, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Radhames Liz- BAL- Rookie- The Orioles are calling up Radhames Liz to make his major league debut today. Liz dominated the Carolina League last year, with a 2.82 ERA and 95 Ks in 83 IP at Frederick. Once he was...
August 25, 2007 | article by Adam Townsend in Player Commentary (326)
Adam LaRoche, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, capitalized on the extra at bats he received in a 15-inning win against the Houston Astros on Friday night. LaRoche went three for seven with a run scored and four runs batted in. LaRoche...
August 24, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Zack Greinke: The Royals are moving Greinke back into the starting rotation. His numbers as a reliever; 9.3 K/9, 2.5 BB/9, and a 3.54 ERA, have been much better than when he was a starter earlier this year; 5.2 K/9,...
August 24, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Will Inman – Brewers Starter – Throws Right – 6-0, 200 – 2/6/1987 Will is a very good test case for personal philosophies in regards to pitching prospects. To me he is simply not the type of guy I...
August 24, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Chad Billingsley collected his first win in a month with 7 strong innings against the Phillies on Thursday. He held Philadelphia to 1 run in 7 IP on 4 hits, 2 walks and he struck out 7. Chad also...
August 24, 2007 | article by Joe Ribando in
Maine, Cain and Pray for No Rain As I sat through the monsoon that hit Chicago yesterday, I thought about the fantasy effects of rainouts, doubleheaders, and schedule make-ups. Those who play in daily leagues have certainly picked...
August 23, 2007 | article by David Regan in Player Commentary (326)
American League 3 Evan Longoria TAM 3B A Just .265 in AAA, but 11:12 K:BB and .531 SLG make up for it. Starting TB 3B next year. 4 Cameron Maybin DET OF A- Gets the surprise call after brief AA...
August 23, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Howie Kendrick- LAA- Hot- Kendrick went 2-for-4 against the Yankees last night, making him an impressive 8-for-12 since returning from the DL. Encouragingly, Kendrick has walked once, but has yet to strike out since coming back. Getting his Batting EYE...
August 23, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Howie Kendrick- LAA- Hot- Kendrick went 2-for-4 against the Yankees last night, making him an impressive 8-for-12 since returning from the DL. Encouragingly, Kendrick has walked once, but has yet to strike out since coming back. Getting his Batting EYE...
August 23, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Once again this week we find the closing situations in Major League Baseball to be stable. The big bullpen news wraps around a return from injury. Before we get to that however we look to SF where...
August 23, 2007 | article by Joe Ribando in
Brian McCann is heating up just in time for the fantasy home stretch. His power numbers have been down all year from his 2006 breakout season, but he has managed to raise his totals slightly over the past week. He...
August 22, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Jon Lester got the win last night for the Red Sox thanks to a healthy offensive outburst. For his part Jon allowed 5 runs all earned in 5.1 IP to the Rays on 4 hits, 4 walks and...
August 22, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Seth McClung: The Brewers called up the recently acquired Seth McClung from Triple-A to work in middle relief. His high minor league K/9's, 10.5 in Triple-A this year, makes him intriguing, but he should be nowhere near a fantasy roster...
August 21, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Fantasy Strategy (30)
Good morning everyone! A little mail bag this morning but first a couple of things … Football season is approaching (for some of you quicker than others) and some of you rookies may not know that Insiderfootball.com...
August 21, 2007 | article by Schuyler Dombroske in Player Commentary (326)
Danny Richar - Richar hit his second homer of the year last night against the Royals, and although he's only batting .192 through his first 52 AB's, I'm a bit optimistic about him. He's only 24, and if we ignore...
August 21, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Carlos Zambrano- CHN- Caution- Watch Zambrano's Thursday start closely. Not only will he be going on short rest, but he will not be paired with Koyie Hill, who had become his personal catcher. Zambrano and Hill had become an effective...
August 20, 2007 | article by Joe Ribando in
Tim Wakefield is a solid play for his Monday start against the Devil Rays. The young Tampa Bay team typically has lots of trouble with the knuckleballer. For his career, Wakefield is 18-2 against the Rays with a 2.83 ERA,...
August 19, 2007 | article by Drew Dinkmeyer in Player Commentary (326)
Lance Berkman: Berkman continues to try to make up for lost time in the month of August as he knocked out his 24th HR of the season and his 7th in August. Berkman's numbers in August look a bit more...
August 19, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
(This is a partial free look at Insiderbaseball.com's Prospect Central report which is e-mailed to our members each Sunday. Members also have access to our entire database of reports this season. Not a member? Go to Insiderbaseball.com and join...
August 19, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Sean Marshall- CHN- Caution- Maybe it is fatigue catching up with Marshall, but despite putting up mostly decent numbers in his start yesterday (5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 BB) there are a couple of others that stand out....
August 19, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Cameron Maybin: In his second major league game, the 20-year-old Maybin connected for his first major league home run off of Roger Clemens yesterday. Maybin has outstanding potential as a five-tool player, but prior to being called up, he had...
August 18, 2007 | article by Schuyler Dombroske in Player Commentary (326)
Ryan Zimmerman - Zimmerman had three more hits last night, and the 22 year old is now hitting 307/364/504 since the break, which is more like what everyone expected from him coming into the season. He seems to fly under...
August 17, 2007 | article by Michael Lynch in
The worst thing Adrian Beltre ever did was put together that monster 2004 season with the Dodgers (.334, 48, 121). Granted he made a lot of money because of it and I'm sure his family is thrilled, but he teased...
August 17, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Wandy Rodriguez went 5 innings last night allowing 4 runs, only 2 earned. On 5 hits and a walk while striking out two. Mike Lamb contributed errors at first base in the 5th and 6th as Wandy fell to...
August 17, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Clay Buchholz: Buchholz is scheduled to be called up today to start game 1 of today's doubleheader and then go back to the minors. Regardless of what happens, he seems to be next-in-line for a spot in the rotation if...
August 16, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Jamie Walker- BAL- Cold- Walker had the chance to record his first save of the month yesterday as he entered the game with 1 out in the 9th and the Orioles ahead by 3 with two men on. He retired...
August 16, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
It has been a very quiet week at the back end of baseball’s bullpens. There was movement in Oakland last night however as Huston Street recorded his first save since coming off the DL last month. Alan Embree...
August 16, 2007 | article by Joe Ribando in
Yovani Gallardo was rocked for the 2nd straight outing. After giving up 11 ER in just 2.2 IP against the Rockies last week, Gallardo followed with a 7 ER outing against the Cardinals last night. That's 18 ER in 8.1...
August 15, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Daniel Cabrera kicked of the Orioles combined shutout of the Yankees on Wednesday with 6.2 shutout innings in which he allowed just 2 hits … but he walked 6 … ! … That is a season high and it...
August 15, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Greg Maddux: At 41 years of age, Maddux is no longer among the elite starting pitchers in baseball, but he is still serviceable, 8-9 record with a 4.00 ERA. He is using pinpoint control, 1.3 BB/9, and a ground ball...
August 14, 2007 | article by Jeff Ackerman in Fantasy Strategy (30)
Underperforming Pitchers Who Are Coming Around Good morning everybody. A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at some of the hitters so far this season that had been disappointments overall, but who had been coming around from...
August 14, 2007 | article by Schuyler Dombroske in Player Commentary (326)
Wilson Betemit - Betemit did what he does best again last night against the O's, posting a homer, a walk, and a strikeout in three plate appearances. I wasn't sure that Joe Torre would recognize Betemit's value any more than...
August 14, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Jeff Kent- LAN- Cold- For the 5th consecutive game, Kent failed to get a hit and is 1-for-23 since returning to the lineup from a strained hamstring. He has gone from the penthouse to the outhouse, as Kent was on...
August 13, 2007 | article by Thomas Massimo in Player Commentary (326)
Hanley Ramirez: Despite an average Ct% of 84% and a BB% of 7.3%, Ramirez is batting a sizzling .341. A slightly inflated .297 BHIP% is helping, but the real reason behind the high average is the awesome power/speed package that...
August 13, 2007 | article by Joe Ribando in
Ian Kinsler has gone from a power hitter to a base stealer in a single season. He has 3 SB in August, but no homeruns. He sat out for most of the month of July, but his last HR came...
August 12, 2007 | article by Lou Blasi in Player Commentary (326)
Eric Patterson - Cubs Outfield - Bats Left - 5-11, 170 - 4/8/1983 This profile would have looked a lot better if Eric Patterson could play second base. The younger brother of Corey Patterson started the season as a...
August 12, 2007 | article by Michael Lynch in Player Commentary (326)
Miguel Batista was solid again last night, earning his fifth win in his last 11 starts and running his record to 12-8, which, believe it or not, is the most wins he's recorded in a season during his 13-year career....
August 11, 2007 | article by David Regan in
Tim Lincecum Sometimes what seems like a sure thing from a fantasy perspective turns out to anything but. That's the joy (sometimes) of "real"and fantasy baseball. On Saturday, Lincecum recorded his first loss since June 19, allowing six runs over...
August 11, 2007 | article by Paul Sauberer in Player Commentary (326)
Jay Gibbons- BAL- Inj- Gibbons has finally admitted that his poor performance this season is a result of injury. He was not precise as to what exactly the injury is, but it involves inflammation of the shoulder and may require...
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