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Roto Rush: Is Drew Stubbs the Next Grady Sizemore?

You know, we saw this coming. Drew Stubbs, the eighth overall pick in the 2006 draft, had a fine year last year, his first in the big leagues. Playing his first game with Cincinnati on August 19, Stubbs went on to smack eight homers and steal 10 bases over 180 at-bats. Multiply those numbers by three, and Stubbs was on...

Damage Control: Inaction Jackson

Lots of injury-related news to get through this week so let's dig right in ... Conor Jackson, 1B/OF, ARI -- Don't worry ... it's not Valley Fever. Co-Jack will miss at least the next 15 days with a hamstring injury but he fully expects to be back when eligible. Temporary Savior -- Don't look now but Ty Wigginton is on...

The Pickup Artist: Chasing Headley

Need help navigating the waiver wire each week? Let the Pickup Artist be your guide. Infielders Chase Headley (3B/OF, SD) - 34% owned I've already pimped Headley on a number of occasions this offseason (and last) but based on his ownership percentage, it doesn't appear you've been listening. Forgive me for going all...

Fantasy Paid and Trade: Francisco Liriano as Closer?

Joe Nathan played catch with Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson on Sunday and felt pain in his elbow. That means Nathan will shut things down for the season and elect to have Tommy John surgery. It also means that the Twins will have to find a way to replace one of the best fantasy closers in baseball. FanHouse's R.J....

Diamondbacks Searching for 'Better Vibe'

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The spring of 2009 should have been a good one for the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were coming off a second-place finish in the National League West, missing the playoffs by just two games. Phrased like that, it sounds like 2008 was a good season, but in reality, it was heartbreak broken into 162 pieces....

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04/26/12 Charlotte Punishes G-Braves with 17 Hits Source: The Weekly - Peachtree Corners GA Teheran (L, 2-1) was not his usual dominant self, as he struggled to get through five innings of work.
03/30/12 Strong showing at states for Andy Valley Gymnastics Source: SunJournal.com - Lewiston ME Boys of Andy Valley Gymnastics in Lewiston competed well recently at the Gymnastics State Championships.
03/27/12 American League West 2012 preview capsules Source: SFGate.com - San Francisco CA Also new: general manager Jerry DiPoto.
03/26/12 Jackson, Stetter, Beimel releasedâ¦Green, Hamburger... Source: Postcards from Elysian Fields The Rangers have released outfielder Conor Jackson and pitchers Joe Beimel and Mitch Stetter.
03/23/12 The Texas Rangers hope that Nelson Cruz can stay... Source: Rangers Locker The Rangers are hoping this is the season that 31-year old righty swinging Nelson Cruz can stay healthy.