116 Results for frank thomas

By George, seven bad words for fantasy baseball

Eric Karabell

I still get a kick out of watching a George Carlin stand-up routine on TV or video. I saw him in person in concert once, and I don't know if I've ever...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 23, 2008

Karabell: How is Lofton still a free agent?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell wonders aloud why Kenny Lofton is still out of work and then examines several teams who could use his services.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008

Karabell: Updated rankings thought process

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell discusses his method in coming up with his updated rankings after a month of action.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008

Only one home run, but zero worries

Eric Karabell

Power isn't everything in fantasy baseball, but I can't say I've ever seen a team punt the power categories and win. If you know me at all or have eve...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 05, 2008

Why can't the DHs hit anymore?

Eric Karabell

...Ortiz is starting to hit a bit, but he's still showing a .196 batting average. Frank Thomas got released by his first team this season. Gary Sheffield hasn't been able to shoulder...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 02, 2008

Big Hurt still useful in Oakland

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell discusses the impact of Frank Thomas' signing in Oakland, including what to expect from the Big Hurt.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2008

Big Hurt not done yet in fantasy

Eric Karabell

...ll just cut you. The Jays have a contingency plan in releasing future Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, and who knows, it might even work out this time around with Adam Lind. But this...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 21, 2008

Don't get too excited about Joba

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell examines the fantasy potential of Joba Chamberlain as a starter.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008

How to fix each MLB team for fantasy purposes

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell has suggestions for all 30 MLB teams on how to maximize their players for fantasy purposes.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008

Barton, walking to fantasy glory

Eric Karabell

In the first inning against Daisuke Matsuzaka, the final I hitter I chose in a key draft this past weekend walked. Then the rookie did it again in the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 25, 2008

They might be HR giants (or not)

Eric Karabell

Where is Alex Rodriguez, you asked? How about Grady Sizemore and Nick Swisher? There was even a really big Xavier Nady fan complaining I left him out....

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2008

It's 'Crystal' clear old players help fantasy

Eric Karabell

I say good for Billy Crystal! I'm glad he's going to play in an exhibition game for the Yankees on Thursday, and really, a lot of good things can come...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2008

Drafting Joba is quite a relief

Eric Karabell

Two springs ago, fantasy owners everywhere were tantalized by a potential front-line starting pitcher in a major market, a strikeout right-hander who ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 13, 2008

Big Hurt is a big 2008 sleeper

Eric Karabell

...hitters. There's a fifth, and nobody seems to want him. What's so bad about Frank Thomas? The Big Hurt isn't young, has a limited ceiling and certainly isn't the same...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 12, 2008

FLB: Chat Wrap Feb. 28

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell stops by to discuss fantasy baseball.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007