Mike Napoli Sizzles While Fantasy Owners Get Burned
by Moonlight Graham
Think back to last year’s Fantasy Baseball Draft when you sat at the table clicking your heels, hoping for Geovany Soto to get through to the round in which you had him slotted. Coming off a season so stellar that he garnered the Rookie of the Year award, Soto was even more enticing to Fantasy Baseball owners because his 23 HR and 86 RBI came from behind the plate; traditionally the weakest Fantasy spot. But like many before him, (remember Rick Wilkins?), Soto failed to build on his initial success. Instead of the 30-100 season many expected, his was an injury riddled exercise in disappointment. Continue reading »
by Moonlight Graham
Beware the Young Studs
So, you’re beginning to prepare for your Fantasy Baseball Draft and the annual dilemma of when to start assembling 
your pitching staff rears its ugly head. “Can I really let Tim Lincecum get past my early, second round pick?” “If Johan Santana falls to the fourth round, is he worth the risk?” And, finally, “When do I look to grab one of the young guns that could put my staff over the top?” Well, to answer the first two, Lincecum would be a tough pass at that point in any Fantasy Baseball Draft and Johan is a steal if he drops to the fourth round. As for the third question, there’s a little more to consider than potential. Continue reading »
by Moonlight Graham
In the Hausier’s Krowedum Fantasy Baseball League, as well as many Dynasty, or Keeper, leagues across the country, 
Minor Leaguers can play an important role. Drafting and holding on to prospects that are close to making contributions on the Major League level is a great way to supplement your Fantasy Baseball roster and increase your chances for a championship. If you don’t draft Minor Leaguers, it’s still worth a look, as some are good enough to warrant selection in a regular Fantasy Baseball Draft. What follows is a list of Moonlight’s Top Ten prospects for 2010; players who have yet to play in the majors ranked as much for their chances to see significant time in the big leagues this year as for their talent. Good luck. Just twenty one days ’til pitchers and catchers! Continue reading »
by Moonlight Graham
Got a call the other day from Jack Sullivan, proprietor of The Big Steins in the Hausier’s Krowedum Rotisserie League 
and proud owner of the second and sixth picks in the upcoming HKRL Fantasy Baseball Draft. Jack had just started his draft prep by going over a few mock drafts and Top 100 lists. He was surprised to find Joe Mauer listed no higher than 12th on any of the material he was studying and had a question for me. “Now, with the second pick, Hanley Ramirez is a no-brainer. But, with the sixth pick, I want Joe Mauer.” “The list I’m looking at has him listed 12th but I’m not sure he even lasts until number 6. Am I crazy?”
By Moonlight Graham
Fantasy Baseball Pre-Season Draft Prep
Happy New Year. Now that we’re just about a month from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, it’s time 
to stop whining about that one point loss in your Fantasy Football championship game and turn your attention to the National Pastime. It’s been three months since you put a lid on last season and you’ve got some catching up to do because you can bet there’s at least one geek in your league who’s already started. What follows is a list of resources that are Moonlight favorites and will lay the groundwork for a successful season.
