Just like last year we are hosting a party at Tonic East in NYC on the eve of Tout Wars. And the first 50 beers are on us (one per person please we don't want too many drunks). We hope you can join us if you are in the NYC area on 3/26 at 6 pm, at 29th street and Third Avenue. Just the ability to meet Lenny Melnick should be enough reason to come if you can!
Each February, much like those in colder climes check to see whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, baseball fans anxiously await those four simple words that signify the beginning of their spring: pitchers and catchers report. All is right with the world, thanks in no part to the forecasting of a giant rodent. Unfortunately for the fantasy baseball player it is a fleeting moment, for that sentence comes with the baggage of uncertainty and the Dopp kit of anxiety. Why, you ask? Position battles, that's why. If you weren't paying attention during the off-season, then you may be surprised come draft day that last year's sure thing is in a battle for playing time due to a trade or free-agent signing. And that's where we come in.
As Prince Fielder tries to recover from the horror of being pinged in the butt by a 75 mph Barry Zito fireball, let’s turn our attention to some fantasy baseball deep sleepers. We had so much fun taking a look at minor league relievers last week that it must be time to drop the line back into the water and fish for some starters. These are players to keep an eye on as the spring and the season progresses, as they just might give your team the boost it needs to take the chocolates and the Yoo-hoo shower come championship time in your fantasy league.
Being a devoted fantasy baseball player and proud member of the craft beer movement combining the two is a very happy indulgence. Craft beer drinkers know that there is as much depth, complexion, and variety among brews as there is in the fantasy baseball player pool. Here are some noteworthy comparisons.
Spring Training is always a strenuous time of the year for journalists. Baseball fans are always excited when pitchers and catchers report to camp, and eventually the hitters, but there isn’t much to follow in the meantime. Most fans don’t even know why they are excited.
It leads writers to talk about the same things year after year, especially in fantasy sports; Player A is having a great spring, don’t read too much into it, or Player B is having a bad spring and there’s reason to be concerned, or Player C is having an MRI and until we see him pitch, don’t draft him.
Following on from our pre-season journey around each MLB division, over the coming few weeks we will turn our attention to the minor leagues. “Guns and Butter” will take a look at some worthy talent to keep an eye on in both the spring and once the season proper commences. The “guns” we will look at at are not necessarily the best prospects in baseball - they are players that have both talent and hopefully the opportunity to make it to the majors in 2010.
Spring Training is always a strenuous time of the year for journalists. Baseball fans are always excited when pitchers and catchers report to camp, and eventually the hitters, but there isn’t much to follow in the meantime. Most fans don’t even know why they are excited.