By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 08/14/2010

Pat Burrell The former Phillies slugger has come back from the dead. With a new club, Burrell has revitalized his career and recaptured some of the power that made him a mainstay in Philadelphia. He has 42 RBI's on the season, including 10 in his last...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 08/08/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Wade Davis Davis was a bust this week. According to reports, he couldn't get loose before his start against the...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 08/07/2010

Dexter Fowler The Rockies center fielder had looked like he might be headed to the DL, but he decided to play through the pain. Fowler has since caught fire, batting .342 with 10 runs and six RBI's over the past two weeks. He has also added two stolen...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 08/01/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Delmon Young Young may possibly be the best sleeper I have chosen all year. I recommended the prospect while ...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/31/2010

John Jay The Cardinals outfielder may be the main benefactor of the Ryan Ludwick deal. With Ludwick out of St. Louis, rookie Jay looks to see everyday playing time. Jay has hit .396 on the year while adding 21 runs and 12 RBI's in limited playing time....
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/30/2010

This is the seventh installment of my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. We are getting down to fantasy crunch...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/26/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Aramis Ramirez I recommended Ramirez amid his second half resurgence. The Cubs slugger went on to hit .360 on...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/24/2010

Delmon Young The former stud prospect is finally living up to his potential this season. He's batting .317 on the year, including .448 over his last seven games. During that stretch he has added 11 RBI's, a home run and two runs scored. The Twins outfielder...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/18/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance. In the short week following the All-Star Break these were the sleepers I chose.  Angel Pagan Though Pagan should...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/17/2010

Alex Gonzalez Since joining the Atlanta Braves after an All-Star Break trade, Gonzalez has hit well. The shortstop doubled in his first game with his new team and has batted .333 since his transfer. Gonzalez is looking more and more like a must-start...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/16/2010

This is the sixth installment of my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. Brad Penny just had another setback; I ...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/14/2010

This is a special edition of my weekly Saturday Sleepers blog which provides fantasy owners with three sleeper options for the upcoming fantasy period.  Felipe Lopez Since taking over for the injured David Freese in the St. Louis Cardinals lineup,...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/11/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Cliff Pennington I recommended the Oakland A's shortstop who I believe is in the midst of a breakout season. ...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/10/2010

As fantasy owners and baseball fans know, this week is one of the most exciting weeks in sports. It's All-Star week. Due to the All-Star Break, the regular baseball week and fantasy week are shortened. Thus, my regularly scheduled Saturday Sleepers blog...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/09/2010

This is the fifth installment of my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. Erik Bedard was supposed to return this...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/04/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Miguel Montero I recommended the Arizona catcher after his return from the DL; Montero rewarded owners by batting...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 07/03/2010

Matt LaPorta Since being recalled to fill the first base slot for the Indians, LaPorta has gone off. The former top prospect may finally be reaching his potential. Over the past week he has hit .300 with three runs, three home runs and five RBI's. LaPorta...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/27/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Gavin Floyd Floyd did it again. He went seven scoreless innings against Atlanta, striking out nine, only to get...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/26/2010

Miguel Montero The Arizona catcher has been a superior option since coming off the DL. Montero was sidelined for a large part of the first half and has had just 53 at-bats on the season. In those 53 at-bats, however, he has hit .396 with two home runs...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/25/2010

This is the fourth installment of my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. With all the hype surrounding Jason Heyward...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/22/2010

It's that time of year. Teams are cutting dead-weight players by designating them for assignment. In many situations these players aren't worth much, but sometimes these players simply just need an opportunity to succeed.  Players are often designated...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/20/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Aubrey Huff I told owners to look to Huff as a viable option from here on out in all mixed leagues. He responded...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/19/2010

Jeff Francoeur After underwhelming in May, Francoeur has the look of a summer resurgent. Through 14 June games, he has hit .380 with two home runs and 10 RBI's. Over the past week, Francoeur is batting .360 with four runs scored, one homer and four RBI's....
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/18/2010

This is the third installment of my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. In a 10 team Head-to-Head League which ...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/16/2010

This is an interesting time of season for baseball fans. We are right in the thick of the first half, about a month out from the All-Star Break, and the casual fan is "bored" with baseball.  This isn't the most newsworthy time of the season: teams...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/13/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Chris Coghlan I recommended the Florida Marlins outfielder as he looked to be returning to his NL Rookie of the...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/12/2010

Kevin Kouzmanoff Though he is a very streaky option, Kouzmanoff is on the correct side of a streak right now. He has been on fire lately and is in the midst of a 12 game hit streak. During that streak, he has three home runs, nine RBI's and five runs...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/11/2010

This is the second installment of my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. This week I will be answering a detailed...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/10/2010

A plethora of pitchers could be on the move this season, as trade rumors continue to build heading into the All-Star break.  One team that was looking for pitching was my hometown St. Louis Cardinals. Though the Cardinals entered the season with...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/08/2010

It has been a slow week for fantasy news, but we are in the midst of one of the busiest times in baseball. With the MLB Draft taking place this week, teams are selecting players who could be fantasy sleepers or prospects over the next few seasons. ...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/06/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Buster Posey I recommended Posey as a long-term option in all mixed formats. He is the top prospect in this...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/05/2010

Marco Scutaro The Red Sox shortstop, who was signed for his defensive ability, has begun to perform within the offense as well. Over his last eight games, Scutaro is batting .405 with two home runs, seven runs and seven RBI's. He could be a viable mixed...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/04/2010

This week I am kicking off my Help Me Help You blog. Each Friday I will feature one or two fantasy or baseball related questions which I receive via email at sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. This week, in honor of the fact that I have three...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/03/2010

You can justify it as baseball's reaction to the end of the steroid era. You can claim it is based on the pedigree of baseball's young stars. You can call it whatever you want, but baseball has entered an age where pitching reigns.  Baseball has...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/03/2010

The farewell tour blew up in smoke. The Mariners realized it, slotting Ken Griffey Jr., former face of the franchise, into a part-time DH role. The fans realized it, as they heard more about Griffey falling asleep in the clubhouse this season than about...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 06/01/2010

Dontrelle Willis We remember it fondly, the high leg kick, the youthful smile; gone is that childlike image of Willis when he burst onto the Major League stage in 2003. That year he went 14-6 with a 3.30 ERA while earning National League Rookie of the...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/31/2010

Kendry Morales In a lesson for every baseball player from Little League to the Majors, Morales injured himself during a CELEBRATION this weekend. After hitting a walk-off grand slam to give his Angels the win over the Seattle Mariners, Morales jumped...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/30/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Johnny Cueto I recommended Cueto as a long-term option in all mixed leagues. Over the month of May he has gone...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/29/2010

Buster Posey The stud catching prospect for the San Francisco Giants has just been called up to play first base. Though he will not be playing his natural position with veteran Bengie Molina behind the plate, he will still qualify at catcher in fantasy....
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/28/2010

In the near future, Friday will be the day on which I write my weekly Help Me Help You blog answering any fantasy baseball related questions I receive via email to sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. Since I have not yet received any questions,...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/27/2010

This week is one of the reasons why fantasy baseball is so enjoyable. Sure, it may cause you pull your hair out, but that's part of the allure. This week has been especially odd, as many star players have struggled. It may seem inconsequential to the...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/25/2010

Sometimes off-the-field moves can have a large effect on fantasy. This could be true of the current bankruptcy declaration by the Texas Rangers. Though officials claim that this move will not affect the day to day functions of the team, I am skeptical....
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/25/2010

Ivan Rodriguez After starting the season hot, batting .325 with 16 RBI's, the veteran catcher was bound for a regression. Instead, he's headed for the DL. Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day DL today with a lower back strain. In his first season with ...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/23/2010

My weekly Sunday Snapshot blog gives me an opportunity to look back on my sleeper picks from the past week and rate their performance.  Travis Snider I recommended Snider despite what was thought to be a minor wrist injury, qualifying my recommendation...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/22/2010

Johnny Cueto In my opinion, Cueto is not really a sleeper. He was drafted in my league and has been rostered throughout the season. If you play on CBS you are probably in the same boat as he is owned in 85 percent of leagues. However, if you happen to...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/21/2010

In the near future, Friday will be the day on which I write my weekly Help Me Help You blog answering any fantasy baseball related questions I receive via email to sandlotsabermetrics@gmail.com during the week. Since I have yet to receive any questions,...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/20/2010

After recently writing about Brad Lidge and Andre Ethier hitting the DL, I figured I was done covering injuries for a while. But this week has sent three more major stars to the injured reserve.  Jorge Posada His injury might be the most serious...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/17/2010

Carlos Zambrano After struggling in relief and failing to remedy the Chicago Cubs eighth-inning woes, Zambrano is moving back to the rotation. In eight relief appearances Zambrano posted a 6.23 ERA, not exactly what the Cubs are looking for in a setup...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/16/2010

Brad Lidge Fantasy owners expected Lidge to return to his closing duties this weekend after he underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage earlier this week. Instead, Lidge is heading to the 15-day DL with elbow inflammation. The Phillies are...
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By Sam Knehans @ Sandlot Sabermetrics 05/15/2010

Travis Snider Despite a minor wrist injury which kept him out of Saturday's game, Snider has caught fire in May. He is batting .366 on the month with two homers and seven RBI's in only 41 at-bats. Assuming this wrist injury doesn't turn into something...
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