Scott Kazmir returned to the Rays' rotation, and I have to say he pitched much better than I anticipated. Kazmir was struggling badly before he was placed on the DL, but his pitching line was pretty sharp on Saturday. Kazmir was his usual self, only lasting five innings, but allowed just two runs, walked only one and struck out five. While I… 
Magglio Ordonez has been benAched indefinitely by manager Jim Leyland because of this ridiculous slump that he has been in basically all season long. You can expect him to do a lot more of what you see in the picture.....watching. Leyland was quoted talking about Ordonez swing saying: "I don't think he can figure it out, I don't know if anyone… 
Ervin Santana looked great in his start tonight, really the first time since coming back from the DL that you felt good about him. I have gotten more than one email about possibly letting him go, but after 2008, I thought he deserved more time. Santana had allowed fifteen earned runs in his last two starts, but nearly threw a complete game on… 
Alexei Ramirez had three more hits tonight, and has now raised his batting average 36 points over the last ten days. He also drove in two more runs, bringing his season total to 22. I would say if his owner was impatient (and chances are he was), and he is available in your league, I would pick him up. He might not reach… 
It was the second consecutive rough start for Clayton Kershaw. After allowing six runs in under five innings last time out, Kershaw allowed nine earned runs in just 4.2 innings. In two starts, his ERA has gone from 1.50 all the way up to 7.29. The future is still very bright for Mr. Kershaw, but I am thinking that 2009 will be an… 
One of the most common emails that I get on a daily basis is when is it time to stop waiting on (insert player here) to start hitting/pitching well? And my answer is usually to continue to stay patient unless there is a player of equal talent available on the waiver wire.
Kevin Slowey was a popular sleeper heading into the season, but hadn't… 
Cole Hamels had his much anticipated first start of the season, and boy was it a DUD! After missing his Opening Day start due to elbow troubles in spring, Hamels finally took the mound against the Rockies. His debut didn't last long. He was unable to get through the fourth inning before allowing 11 hits, seven runs, and he only whiffed one. This… 
We have already given you the 5 Burning Questions at 1B, and how you should expect them to be drafted when your day comes. But now comes the Fighting Chance rankings of the first basemen. This is how I would draft them, and my opinion on who is the best, and who isn't worth the hype. Enjoy!
1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals
2008 stats: … 
Once a position with a plethora of fantasy stars, third base has now become a very shallow, but top heavy position. Wright and A-Rod will go among the top five overall picks, but after that the pickings get pretty slim fast. You have a few young guys ready to get their shot at the majors, but a lot of third base…
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