Category Archives: Casey Kotchman
Can you make a competitive team with your pick of the remaining free agents?
I was flipping through the list of remaining free agents (as of 1/16/2012) and tried to field the best team possible with those players still available. Here’s what you can do… Catcher: The best hitting catcher is probably Ramon Castro, … Continue reading
Filed under Alex Cora, Arthur Rhodes, Brad Lidge, Carlos Guillen, Carlos Pena, Casey Blake, Casey Kotchman, Chris Snyder, Cody Ross, Danys Baez, Derrek Lee, Edgar Renteria, Edwin Jackson, Eric Chavez, Francisco Cordero, Ivan Rodriguez, Jason Varitek, Jeff Keppinger, Joe Saunders, Joey Gathright, Johnny Damon, Jon Garland, Jonny Gomes, Juan Cruz, Juan Pierre, Kevin Millwood, Kosuke Fukudome, Livan Hernandez, Miguel Tejada, Mike Gonzalez, Omar Vizquel, Orlando Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Ramon Castro, Rich Harden, Ronny Paulino, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Madson, Wilson Betemit, Yoenis Cespedes
Top NL First Basemen in 2009
Albert Pujols (STL): Far and away the best player in baseball, as he has been since he arrived nearly a decade ago. Nobody approached his offensive production and he remains the best fielding first baseman in the game. As such, … Continue reading
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Dawson Bound for Cooperstown; Hot Stove Returns to Action
Andre Dawson, on his ninth try, was elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Detractors say his on base percentage was too low – but that’s his only flaw. He hit for power, hit for average, he ran down flies, and … Continue reading
Randy Johnson Bids Baseball Adieu; Cards Extend Holliday Season(s)
Randy Johnson, the greatest left handed pitcher since Steve Carlton, and arguably one of the five scariest pitchers anyone will ever face called it a career last night after 22 seasons and 303 career victories. (Fox, et al) Here are … Continue reading
Trade Analysis: Boston Sends LaRoche to Atlanta for Casey Kotchman
Boston just got Adam LaRoche, but with Victor Martinez added, LaRoche was expendable. What Boston wanted – with Mark Kotsay gone – was someone who could cover first late in the game when Kevin Youkilis was playing third base. What … Continue reading
Filed under Adam LaRoche, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Casey Kotchman
Farnsworth Bit by Dogs; Smoltz to Start on June 25th
Kyle Farnsworth won’t miss time, but needed four stitches to repair cuts caused when he had to break up a fight between his two pet bulldogs, who apparently were arguing over the affection of a child. John Smoltz’s rehab is … Continue reading
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