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Tiered 3B Rankings Analysis: Draft Strategy & Advice For Third Basemen
Over the next week, RotoBaller analysts will give you a sneak peak into our consensus Premium Tiered Rankings at each position with some in-depth analysis to help you prepare for your drafts. We already looked at catchers, first base and second base, and today we tackle third base. The rest of our tiered rankings can be found in our2015 Fantasy […]
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Cuban Defectors That Will Have Most Fantasy Impact In 2015
Cuba lost some of its top players as they signed blockbuster deals to come over and play in the MLB. Each team hopes their guy follows in the footsteps of last year’s Cuban defector Jose Abreu, who hit 36 home runs, 107 RBI and a .317 batting average, winning the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2014. There […]
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5 AL Players Whose New Teams Will Impact Their Performance
Who Will Be Helped or Hurt by a Change of Scenery? J.A. Happ, Seattle Mariners Let’s be honest: Happ did not post Cy Young-caliber numbers in his most recent campaign. A 4.22 ERA and lackluster 7.6 K/9 IP made Happ one of many problems for the Blue Jays in 2014. That’s exactly why a transition […]
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Three 3B Who Will Underperform Their ADP: Rankings Analysis
Avoid Paying Gold for Coal I have already discussed three 3B who I believe will outperform their ADPs here. In this segment I want to focus on the guys who won’t live up to expectations and are likely to disappoint fantasy owners in 2015. Third base should be an area of depth in 2015, […]
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Jacob Lamb (3B, ARI) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as MI in late rounds ANALYSIS: Let me preface the points of my article with this - make no mistake, Jacob Lamb is a DEEP sleeper. So deep that at this point, he may only be worth a look in National League only formats, and even in those, he may not have any […]
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Fantasy Baseball Spring Stock Watch: Semien, Norris, Betts, Davis
Welcome to the Stock Watch First of all, welcome to the RotoBaller fantasy baseball “Stock Watch”. This will be a recurring weekly column which attempts to gauge the value of certain hitters and pitchers who are trending in the right and wrong direction. The goal is to help you make more informed decisions with […]
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Video: Analyzing the Top 5 Dynasty League Third Basemen (3B) For 2015
The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]
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Marcus Semien (2B/3B, OAK) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as MI in late rounds ANALYSIS: Marcus Semien should see consistent playing time in Oakland (unlike during his tenure with the White Sox), not only due to his position versatility, but also because of Oakland’s glaring need for middle infield help. Semien’s major league stolen base numbers don’t jump off the page, but in 2013 […]
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Marcus Semien: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Middle Infield Sleeper
With 85 games under his MLB belt and still just 24 years old, newly acquired right-handed-hitting Marcus Semien could provide a lot of value to the Oakland Athletics and fantasy owners alike this season. The former White Sox second baseman should see an ample amount of playing time in Oakland, while possibly maintaining eligibility at […]
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Giovanny Urshela (3B, CLE) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target Late in Keeper/Dynasty Leagues ANALYSIS: Lonnie Chisenhall struggled in the second half of 2014, and if he wins the Indians' starting third base job, he could be on a short leash. Giovanny Urshela is an internal option who could give Chisenhall a run for his money as early as Spring Training. Urshela was one of […]
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MLB Podcast: Fantasy Baseball Third Base Rankings & Analysis
Preseason Fantasy Baseball Analysis: Third Base RotoBaller is proud to present a unique new take on fantasy sports. With his tongue firmly placed in his cheek your host, the “Living Legend” Joe Gallina, provides you with a great blend of baseball talk featuring sabermetrics and fantasy analysis. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all […]
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Beltre Extended through 2016, Will Likely Finish Career in Texas
In an attempt to avoid any unnecessary off the field story lines during spring training, the Texas Rangers and third baseman Adrian Beltre have agreed to guarantee the option in his contract for 2016. The 2016 contract option was contingent on Beltre reaching 600 plate appearances in 2015, but Rangers GM Jon Daniels has been on record […]
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A-Rod: Will He Help or Hurt?
With spring training in full bloom the main interest circus at the Yankees camp in Tampa is none other than Alex Rodriguez. Even coming off his year-long suspension for violating MLB’s PED policy, Rodriguez is really the only box-office draw the Yankees have right now with the retirement of Derek Jeter last season. Other than […]
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Kris Bryant to Play Some Outfield in Spring Training
It’s no secret that Chicago Cubs mega prospect Kris Bryant could be on the verge of superstardom, especially after being the 2014 Minor League Player of the Year last season. That doesn’t mean he’s content. In fact, it looks like the 22-year-old is open to expanding his game, having recently said he would be willing […]
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Video: Analyzing the Top 3 Third Basemen (3B) That Will Outperform Their ADP
The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and […]
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Xander Bogaerts (3B/SS, BOS) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Rounds 12-16 ANALYSIS: Expectations were high for young standout Xander Bogaerts in 2014. Fantasy owners hoped his toolsy skill-set could help him become a fantasy monster. Unfortunately, Bogaerts endured growing pains as a 21-year-old. He finished with a .240 BA, 12 HR and 46 RBI. He has since decided to up his offseason training routine. […]
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Giovanny Urshela: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Deep Sleeper
A Land of Opportunity After a BABIP-fueled breakout in the first half of 2014, Lonnie Chisenhall struggled dreadfully in the second half of the season. He hit just four home runs with a .218 batting average in 235 plate appearances. He also played poor defense. If he wins the Indians starting job at third base - […]
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Xander Bogaerts: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Sleeper
A Work In Progress As a major contributor to the Boston Red Sox’s championship run in 2013, many fantasy baseball owners targeted Xander Bogaerts in their 2014 drafts. They hoped his toolsy skill set could help him to become a fantasy monster Expectations were high for the young standout. His minor league statistics had Boston fans wondering […]
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2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Third Base (3B) - February Update
Last month, we brought you RotoBaller's preliminary third base fantasy baseball rankings. The February update is here. We'll be releasing all the other positional rankings updates this week, with analysis from all the RotoBaller writers on their favorite risers and fallers at each MLB position. Make sure to also check out our MLB Fantasy Baseball Rankings blog, along with all of […]
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MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Fantasy Baseball First Base & Third Base Rankings
Preseason Fantasy Baseball Analysis: First Base & Third Base RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers […]
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Kris Bryant (3B/OF, CHC) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as 3B1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs may choose to wait two weeks to bring up Kris Bryant, giving themselves control over their top prospect through 2021. Bryant was Baseball America’s 2014 Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .325 with 43 HR and 110 RBI. Translating that success to the big league level is hard […]
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Chase Headley (3B, NYY) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in 10th to 12th Rounds ANALYSIS: Everyone tried to pry Chase Headley away from the Padres after his breakout season in 2012 in which he posted 31 HR, 115 RBI and 17 SB. Headley struggled over the next two years, his average fly-ball distance dropping from 34.47 feet to 286.83 feet. His […]
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Kris Bryant: 2015 Fantasy Baseball 3B / OF Sleeper
The North Side's Savior? When called up, Kris Bryant will become at least the 25th different third basemen to play for the Chicago Cubs since the year 2000. The regime of Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein have made the moves necessary (trade of Luis Valbuena) to open up the hot corner for Bryant. However, […]
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Chase Headley: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Target
2012 Was A Very Good Year The New York Yankees signing of Chase Headley to a four-year, $52 million contract speaks volumes about what they think Alex Rodriguez can bring to the table this coming season. Headley has more in common with Scott Brosius than Rodriguez in his prime. Although Headley is the kind of positive […]
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Ryan Zimmerman (1B/3B/OF, WSH) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: During an injury-plagued 2014 campaign, Ryan Zimmerman posted a .280/.342/.449 triple-slash line, just below his career line of .286/.352/.476. However, there was a drastic decrease in his power, as his 7.8% HR/FB rate was by far the lowest of his career. Back from his hamstring injury, Zimmerman should return to his […]
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Ryan Zimmerman: Comeback Player of the Year?
He's Baaaaack (And Could be a Sneaky Draft Value) Despite media outlets everywhere outside the Capital Beltway proclaiming Bryce Harper or Stephen Strasburg as the face of the franchise, true Washingtonians know that Ryan Zimmerman is the real National treasure. Since he was drafted fourth overall in 2005, Zim has been the Opening Day […]
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Nolan Arenado (3B, COL) - 2015 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
BALLER MOVE: Target as 3B1 in Middle Rounds ANALYSIS: Nolan Arenado more than realized his potential in 2014, but it may have gone unnoticed. Despite a broken finger, he still finished his sophomore campaign with 18 HR and a respectable .287/.328/.500 slash line. In a full season, Arenado should hit at least 25 HR. The […]
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Nolan Arenado: 2015 Fantasy Baseball Third Base Sleeper
Nolan Arenado: Burgeoning Star When Nolan Arenado reached the majors, he was one of the most hyped prospects in the Rockies organization. While he did not have a huge immediate impact on the Rockies, he more than realized his potential in 2014. It may have gone unnoticed. A broken finger stole more than a […]
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2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Third Base (3B)
As with our first base and second base fantasy baseball rankings, we've asked nine of our esteemed writers to submit their own rankings for third base in 2015, and we have calculated composite scores to showcase RotoBaller's site average. Rankings from one person represent just one opinion, so the goal of these composite fantasy baseball rankings is to give you […]
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Miguel Cabrera's Ankle To Be Evaluated In February
Two time AL MVP Miguel Cabrera is set to have a CT scan of his ankle in February. Cabrera underwent surgery last October to remove bone spurs from his right ankle and repair a stress fracture in his foot. The visit next month to Dr. Robert Anderson, an Orthopedic Surgeon in North Carolina, should provide […]