who is the best unknown player in Fantasy baseball?
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Mike Jacobs, 1B, Marlins – He couldn't buy a hit for about three weeks, but he has picked it up of late (11-for-31, 10 RBIs), and I like his patience and approach at the plate (20 walks). I'm not saying he's going to match his .310 average from last year, but this is not a .225 hitter, not by a longshot.\n\nFreddy Sanchez, Utility, Pirates – He's jump-started the Bucs' offense with a 17-for-36 barrage over the last 10 days (nine runs, eight RBIs), which begs the question: Why did the Pirates sign Joe Randa in the first place? Randa might not be ready to go this week, so I'll keep running Sanchez out there.\n\nEric Byrnes, OF, Diamondbacks – He got off to a slow start in the desert (.237 in April), but Byrnes has been all over the place in May, batting .419 with four homers, two stolen bases and 16 runs. Arizona is currently third in the NL in runs. Some of the credit for that goes to the plucky guy in the No. 2 slot.\n\nBrad Wilkerson, OF, Rangers – He became a popular target after a dreadful start and a demotion out of the leadoff position, but Wilkerson has rallied nicely and now has a decent line for the season (.268-31-7-17-1). As long as you're not penalized for his strikeouts, which will come in bushels, Wilkerson should be a nice four-category guy in most formats.\n\nCasey Blake, OF, Indians – He's not going to keep the .362 average, but I don't agree with fantasy pundits who think this start is just a mirage. Again, he's walking more than ever, and he's tied to the best offense in the majors, two things that will buoy him nicely even when some of the hits stop falling. In theory it's easy to write "sell high" in this space, but I don't think you'll find a lot of Blake believers in your league anyway, so "hold" looks like the call to me.\n\nWilly Taveras, OF, Astros – He batted leadoff twice over the weekend and picked up a stolen base, so perhaps Taveras is ready to go on a mini-run. If you're lacking in steals and looking for a speculative play, here's your guy. Keep in mind Taveras swiped 34 bags in 2005.\n\nTony Armas, SP, Nationals – He didn't have his best stuff against the Orioles last weekend, but Armas has six quality starts in his last eight, and I'll always have room for a guy like that. The long-term key for him is staying healthy, of course, but in the here and now, he's a very solid addition. At 28, a career season seems very possible.\n\nJon Lieber, SP, Phillies – Forget his 5.81 ERA and focus on the things that matter: 38 strikeouts against five walks. If Lieber has been dropped in your league, I implore you to pick him up.
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It would be hard to top Ozzie Smith in his prime.  They didn't call him the magician for nothing.  Brooks Robinson was also incredible at times.  Right now, Derek Jeter comes closest to getting to things and making plays that are simply beautiful
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Here's the short list with HR's and Hits (active players subject to change of course)\n\nStan Musial 475/3639\nHank Aaron 744/3771\nWillie Mays 660\nCarl Yastrzemski 452/3419\nDave Winfield 465/3110\nEddie Murray 504/3255\nCal Ripken Jr. 431/3184\nRafael Palmeiro 569/3018\n\nNear Misses\nAl Kaline 399/3007\nGeorge Brett 317/3154
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Fernando Rodney is a suggestion. Last year he had a 2.86 ERA in 39 games. Although Detroit may keep him in the bullpen.
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Padres' Scott Linebrink would have to be on a list with Mike Timlin, Scott Shield, Kiko Calero, maybe Tigers' Ferdinand Rodney.  Danys Baez was supposed to fill that role for the Dodgers, but Gagne got hurt.  Yankees have had some success with Scott Proctor.   Majewski on Washington. You are right, that there is a very shaky bridge between the starter and the closer on most teams.
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The first two to pop into my mind are Ozzie Smith, and Willie Mays, but that leaves out COUNTLESS other great players.  I'll edit this after I think a bit...\n\nAll right, with 16 consecutive gold gloves I'll throw Brooks Robinson in as number 3.\n\nHere's a list by position for the AL, year by year, (the list at the bottom includes both leagues)
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i like johan alot and hes my g. its tough to argue against him as being the best lhp in the game today, but im not going to say its johan because there is a pitcher even better than him and his name is Francisco Liriano. You may or may not have heard of Liriano because he is currently a rookie, but i really see johan in him and more. He is much more of the power pitcher than johan, and he overwhelms his hitters as good as santana. he has a better k/bb and k/9 rating and he is electric. liriano is taller and stronger, which makes him more intimidating, plus he is younger. he will be an allstar and a superstar soon if he isnt already. did i mention they are both on the twins?!?! thats wicked
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http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/117770\n\nhere it is
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Middle Reliever suck in Fantasy Baseball.\n\nOnly the top 1 or 2 should MR should even be considered adding to a team.  They are way too inconsistant and seem to go on incalculated streaks.\n\nBasically, fine a SP, closer,  or a batter to replace them.
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I can't find anyone by that name having every played in the majors.  So the answer is "no".
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1. Pujols\nBest 1b of all time-btw-hit more HR in first 4 seasons than Ruth, Maris\n2. Gurrero\nBest All-around player in the game, deserved the MVP 2 years ago\n3. A. Rodriguez\nHandled the transition from SS to 3b smoothly, and is still one of the best hitters\n4. Hafner\nBig DH for the Indians is one of the early picks for MVP in the AL: hits for power and avg.\n5. Big Papi\nCarried the Red Sox to a title in '04, is an icon of the MLB and is the consummate DH
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Complete hitter?? Uggla has more Hits, 2B's, 3B's and HR's than Weeks, is batting 30 points higher and has knocked in almost twice as many runs as Weeks. Of course in fantasy its always going to depend what you're looking for. Weeks will give you the SB's like a leadoff guy and he'll get the Runs with Carlos Lee batting behind him. Uggla has been hurt recently which could take away from his current value, as well as the fact that he's a rookie. However, I think overall I would go with Uggla because he produces good numbers as a 2 hole hitter (Avg, Runs) and has some descent power numbers from that position (HR's and RBI's) and should continue to put up good numbers when he gets healthy.
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I'm a Cardinals fan and they are pretty stacked already. I think I would have to go with Johan Santana to help the starting pitching be a little more consistent. If I had to take a position player I would take Jose Vidro because the Cardinals could really use a good second baseman. I think the last good second baseman they had was Rogers Hornsby.
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I'm assuming you're referring to the HR record.  I would probably say Griffey, A-Rod, Pujols or Vlad.  All four are team-players who are natural hitters without taint of steroids and they all love the game for the game.
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Well before he got hurt Albert Pujols was the best player this season. He was on pace to break the single season home run record. Plus he also had a pretty good batting average.\n\nNow I would go with Joe Mauer or Travis Hafner. Both are currently having a great year. Plus Joe Mauer plays a very difficult position and is still producing very good numbers in spite of the toll that being a catcher takes on a player. \n\nJoe Mauer stats:\n.378 BA, 5 HR, 31 RBI, 37 runs, 6 SB\n\nTravis Hafner stats:\n.300 BA, 19 HR, 57 RBI, 57 Runs
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What posts are you talking about?  You needs stats or you need info on what fantasy baseball is?
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ryan howard: 2006 topps # 398.   \nderek jeter: 2006 topps # 96.   \n\ngood luck!