Outside the [Batter's] Box > Could MVP stands for Most V_______ Player?
by Buster H., Esq. (8/15/2008)
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Buster's doing well in the National Fantasy Baseball Championship, and the reason might surprise you (It surprised him!). Read on to find out what Buster believes MVP stands for this season.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Celebrating the End of the Dog Days of Summer
by Buster H., Esq. (8/7/2008)
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As August is upon us, Buster urges you to take a hard, honest look at your league's standings to determine which categories to target to help your team.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > He's a Red Sock, No a Marlin, No, He's Dodger Manny Ramirez
by Buster H., Esq. (7/31/2008)
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Thursday was interesting, if almost uneventful as the Major League Baseball non-waiver wire trading deadline came and went. Buster looks at what is going to happen to those players left in the wake of the Manny/Bay deal.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Split Stats May Hold the Key
by Buster H., Esq. (7/25/2008)
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Do split statistics mean anything? Is it possible to spot start a pitcher based on splits and find success? Buster looks at the case of Brian Bannister in this week's edition of Outside the [Batter's] Box.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > A Day Late and a Dollar Short
by Buster H., Esq. (7/20/2008)
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Writing in from Las Vegas, Buster advises that you keep a close eye on teams out of the playoff hunt, and reminds you to never split tens.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Who Says You Can't Assume a Double Play?
by Buster H., Esq. (7/11/2008)
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Buster takes a break from analyzing fantasy baseball and turns his attention to fantasy and baseball scoring in this edition of Outside the [Batter's] Box.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Decisions, Decisions
by Buster H., Esq. (7/4/2008)
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Buster faces a number of difficult decisions this week, and lived to tell you how he did.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Wheeling and Dealing with Poor Catching
by Buster H., Esq. (6/20/2008)
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Buster discusses yet another attempt at finding decent catching in this "year of lousy catchers."
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > More on the Minimal Value of the End Game in a Draft
by Buster H., Esq. (6/13/2008)
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Part two of Buster's look at the value (or lack thereof) of the end game in a fantasy baseball draft.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > The End Game is Overrated!
by Buster H., Esq. (6/3/2008)
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In his annual column, Buster explains why spending an inordinate amount of time on your end game is a serious waste of time.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Analysis of a "Crazy" Strategy
by Buster H., Esq. (5/29/2008)
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While his catchers mend, Buster delves into one manager's unique NFBC strategy.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > The Draft is More Important Than Ever
by Buster H., Esq. (5/23/2008)
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Mired near the bottom of his NFBC league, Buster looks back at the draft, looks ahead to next year's draft, and laments the utter lack of talent available in the free agent pool.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > A Few Names to Consider
by Buster H., Esq. (5/16/2008)
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As June fast approaches, Buster looks at a few guys, who admittedly won't win you your league's title, but who may very well contribute the rest of the season.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Wanted, Old Outfielders
by Buster H., Esq. (5/9/2008)
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Are you an old outfielder with diminishing skills? If so, Buster's got just the employer for you. Read on.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Mad Max!
by Buster H., Esq. (5/2/2008)
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The Diamondbacks have done fantasy players a service, calling up Max Scherzer to pitch Monday night. Max is your man, or so says Buster.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Late, and Hating Life Thus Far
by Buster H., Esq. (4/28/2008)
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Buster resurfaces after being out of communication with a belated column on baseball happenings and a very bad start for his NFBC team. Sometimes, we think he should have stuck with practicing law. Ned Coletti, on the other hand, has no such fall back profession.
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Outside the [Batter's Box] > It's Only April, but My Team Really Stinks!
by Buster H., Esq. (4/18/2008)
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Can a season be lost in the first three weeks (ask the Tigers)? Buster is hoping not, but things are looking a bit grim. To keep smiling, this week Buster looks at a host of different players and provides his insight.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Achievers; Over & Under
by Buster H., Esq. (4/11/2008)
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With only ten games in the books, it's too early to look at players' performances. Buster does it anyway, and warns to disregard early successes or failures.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Sorry, It's Not Lowe Time.
by Buster H., Esq. (4/4/2008)
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Mark Lowe is the hottest commodity on the free agent wire this week. Is he worth the anticpated cost? Buster chimes in with his thoughts in this week's edition of Outside the [Batter's] Box.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Risk Can Be A Good Thing
by Buster H., Esq. (3/27/2008)
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With (the real) Opening Day around the corner, Buster looks at taking risks in your fantasy drafts.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Building an NFBC Team
by Buster H., Esq. (3/17/2008)
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Buster returns (hopefully triumphantly) from Las Vegas and the National Fantasy Baseball Championship Draft.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Dissecting the First Round
by Buster H., Esq. (3/13/2008)
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Outside the [Batter's] Box returns with Buster dissecting the first round of the upcoming baseball draft.
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Outside the [Batter's Box] > Political Methods to Use to Win Fantasy Baseball
by Buster H., Esq. (9/8/2007)
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Politics and Fantasy Baseball? Yes, there is a correlation. This week, belatedly, Buster looks at a political strategy that should assist you in winning your league, next season.
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > "IF" is the Most Dangerous Word in Fantasy Baseball
by Buster H., Esq. (8/30/2007)
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This week, Buster makes a case for the word, "IF" being the most dangerous word in fantasy baseball. Agree?
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Outside the [Batter's] Box > Are You in Need of the 2-Start Shuffle?
by Buster H., Esq. (8/23/2007)
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Unless you have a solid starting staff, you might find yourself in need of marginal pitchers during the season. Do you opt for two start starters in an attempt to raise your wins and strikeouts, knowing full well that your ERA and/or WHIP are coming to suffer? Buster did, and thus far, lives to tell about it.
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