Not another one of these prediction posts! Well, kinda. But this one focuses a little more on the fun and the wonky rather than just the usual stuff. Bold? Silly? Terrible? Moderately-accurate? Statistically irrelevant? Statistically irreverent? My (insert adjective here) predictions for the 2018 MLB season are here, and these hot takes will, if nothing else, give you something to read on the toilet at work. You're welcome.
Slow Starters: 8 Early Trade Targets, Trade Bait, and Players to be Patient With
It's almost Opening Day. I AM SO EXCITED ARE YOU EXCITED???? All that energy is as contagious as herpes in a freshman dorm, and sometimes we have to remind ourselves to slow down and not push the panic button in the early going. Sometimes, however, that panic is warranted, and in addition to helping you... Continue Reading →
Player Analysis: A Deep Dive into Jonathan Villar’s 2018 Outlook
I've been intrigued by Villar since the beginning. As a baseball fan and a fantasy owner, how can you not be? He's a speedy shortstop with power, and the lure of a 20/20 season is in his profile. Jonathan Villar went from 2016 fantasy darling to a waste of an early 2017 draft pick, with... Continue Reading →
Draft Strategy: Two Players from Each Position to Target
It's draft season, and the decisions you make in those anxiety-filled, 60-second windows can and will affect the rest of your season. While no one can predict how their draft will go, having a solid list of names and targets can reduce decision-making time and give you an edge on draft day. Today I'm going... Continue Reading →
Drafting for Dummies (Pt. 2): How NOT to Panic & Detailed Breakdown of the Top-15
If you're in a redraft league the most important time of year without question is your draft. The majority of the players you pick will stay on your roster and carry you from March to September: the only question is will you limp across the finish line or sprint? I know that you've already read the... Continue Reading →