Daniel Marino

Which Fantasy Players to Trade Away…And to Trade For

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Draft Them Then Trade Them – These players start out quickly, then slow down during the season. These are the players to “sell high”. (more…)

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What To Expect From These Third and Fourth Year Pitchers

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Dan Marino has already told you what to expect from these third and fourth year hitters, now he tells you what to expect from these third and fourth year pitchers. Enjoy! (more…)

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What To Expect From These Third/Fourth Year Hitters

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Daniel Marino

John Mayberry: In 2011 he hit 15HR in 267AB. Last year he hit 14HR in 441AB. His RBI total dropped as well despite having 174 more AB. Which Mayberry will we see in 2013? He seems to thrive in a reserve role. With Ryan Howard healthy, he’ll probably return to a backup role. Expect numbers similar to his first season. But he could be a Yankee before the year is over…just a hunch.

Lucas Duda: Last year, the Mets saw his decline in HR and batting average as a step back, and sent him to the minors for “seasoning” in mid-season. The Mets show patience with washed up players, but show impatience with young struggling hitters. Go figure. Though his average did fall from .292 in 2011 to .239 last season, his HR per nine innings actually improved. His true stats lie in the middle. Look for 20HR and a .250 average. (more…)

Filed under: Digging Deep - Analysis | Tagged: Alex Presley, Chris Nelson, Darwin Barney, Dayan Viciedo, Desmon Jennings, Jemile Weeks, John Mayberry, Jonathan Lucroy, Lucas Duda, Trevor Plouffe | 1 Comment »

How the Astros Move To The AL Affects MLB And You

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Schedule: As we all know, this move has necessitated an interleague series throughout the entire season. The last series of the regular season has the Detroit Tigers playing against the Florida Marlins. That could have a definite impact on the AL race, especially if the Tigers have an unexpected struggle to make the playoffs and end up needing the wins. Though MLB really can’t see the future when the schedule is created, a series between the Astros and Marlins would have been more fair, but I get why that couldn’t be done or foreseen. (more…)

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You Don’t Have to Avoid These NL Fantasy Players, But Temper Expectations

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Well, we’re approaching another fantasy baseball season. Every year, we draft players who end up being disappointments. Here now is my list of players I would be wary about drafting/bidding on this upcoming season. They may not kill your team results, but you could end of overspending/drafting these players. (more…)

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You Don’t Have to Avoid These AL Fantasy Players, But Temper Expectations

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Filed under: Digging Deep - Analysis, Fantasy | Tagged: Anthony Swarzak, Brennan Boesch, Casper Wells, Chris Getz, Fantasy, Gavin Floyd, Geovany Soto, Hank Conger, Jacoby Ellsbury, James Loney, Jason Vargas, Jeremy Hellickson, Luke Hochevar, Phil Hughes | 1 Comment »

Interesting Stats

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Non-Feared Players - Perhaps these players aren’t the least feared hitters. After all, Bryce Harper and Adam Jones are offensive forces. Yet, the following players did not receive an intentional walk last season: (more…)

Filed under: Digging Deep - Analysis | Tagged: Adam Jones, B.J. Upton, Bryce Harper, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Ian Kinsler, Joey Votto, Jose Reyes, Robinson Cano, Shin-Soo Choo | 5 Comments »

Why The Royals, Mariners, and Indians Will Vie For a Wildcard

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Unlike past seasons….the three teams that made the boldest moves during the off season were the Royals, Mariners, and Indians. Congratulations to the teams for making the moves that they made. Many teams stood on the sidelines and did nothing significant during the off-season. Even if these three teams do not succeed, it won’t be for a lack of trying. A look now at each team’s moves: (more…)

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Advice For The Mets

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Daniel Marino

The Mets Should Target Soriano

If the Mets were considering bringing Michael Bourn into the fold at $12 million per season, then perhaps they should target Alfonso Soriano. The Cubs are in total rebuild mode, and they are more than willing to deal Soriano. If the Mets are willing to pay about $7 million of his $18 million annual contract, the Cubs would be willing to deal him. His defense is suspect, but his bat still has plenty of life left in it. And the Mets certainly have a need for right-handed power. The Mets would only be on the hook for two more seasons, and at $7 million per season, they could manage that contract, and he would provide more pop than Bourn would have supplied. Mike Baxter could come in and play defense late in games. It’s a move that makes baseball and financial sense for the Mets…as well as the Cubs.

Similarities Between These Mets and the 83’ Mets (more…)

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NL West Players To Watch

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Daniel Marino

Dan Marino’s long journey trekking through each division in the major leagues is over. Now, in part six of six, he brings you the National League West’s Players to Watch:

Part 1: AL East Players to Watch.

Part 2: NL East Players to Watch.

Part 3: AL Central Players to Watch.

Part 4: NL Central Players to Watch.

Part 5: AL West Players to Watch.

Arizona Diamondbacks (more…)

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