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Fantasy Baseball 2010 Value Pick: Mat Latos vs. Tommy Hanson

Posted: 28th December 2009 by Charlie Saponara in MLB
I love Tommy Hanson, donÆt get me wrong, but if he comes off the board before round six, you can have him.á IÆll get my ace elsewhere and IÆll get my version of Tommy Hanson light at the end of the draft.á His name is Mat Latos and he brings his 6Æ6ö frame, 95-plus mph heat and nasty curve/slider to one of the best pitchers parks in baseball.á Mat Latos started ...

Fantasy Impact: Vazquez back to the Bronx, Jays acquire Morrow

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Charlie Saponara in MLB
Two big trades went down a day ago and are on the verge of being official. The big deal involves the Yankees acquiring Javier Vazquez from the Braves for Melky Cabrera and two prospects. Before that deal went down, the Blue Jays and Mariners agreed to trade power throwing right-handers Brandon League and Brandon Morrow. What is the fantasy fallout of these two deals? Vazquez to the Yankees Despite ...

The Reasons To Still Like the LA Dodgers’ Russell Martin

Posted: 21st December 2009 by Charlie Saponara in MLB
Fantasy owners may have seen Russell Martin as a top three catcher heading into last season, but after an extremely disappointing 2009 his value has taken a big hit. A deflated value on draft day 2010 will be tantalizing for owners looking for a bargain. Will they find a bargain in Martin? Despite a regression in counting stats, there are several factors that point to 2010 as being a comeback season ...