44 Results for justin upton

No love for Zobrist, Beckham?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell determines which rookies or breakout players, such as Ben Zobrist and Gordon Beckham, are legit, and then offers other interesting tidbits.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Finding the next Ben Zobrist

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell highlights a number of bench players who are deserving of more playing time and could be better fantasy players in the process.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Don't worry about Howard's whiffs

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell says that focusing on the strikeout numbers of big-time power hitters is a silly idea, but it's worth watching if guys don't bring anything else to the table.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Manny will be worth the wait

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell writes that Manny Ramirez should not be dropped in leagues, and that he'll produce top-25 numbers upon his return.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

Young NL center fielders struggling

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at a number of young center fielders like Cameron Maybin, Jordan Schafer and Dexter Fowler, whose production doesn't yet match their hype.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Leading off: The All-Give-Up-On team

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell breaks down his All-Give-Up-On team, highlighted by such guys as David Ortiz and Hideki Matsui, and offers other helpful tidbits.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2009

Reality on homer-happy Branyan, Thames

Eric Karabell

So there's that Russell Branyan guy hitting yet another home run Thursday, and I'm thinking, so what, been there, done that. I mean, isn't that what e...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 20, 2008

Karabell: Reacting to latest player rankings

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the latest top 340, pointing out 10 players he's highest on and 10 he's lowest on.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 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

Rauch the story from Nats-Braves

Eric Karabell

Maybe it's nothing. Maybe Chad Cordero will be just fine, after all, throw 70 good innings and save 35 games this season. Who knows. The fact that he ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 31, 2008

Realistic on the rookies

Eric Karabell

To say that I am too negative when it comes to young players in fantasy sports isn't accurate. I'm realistic. There's a big difference. It's not that ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2008

Gordon, failed rookies to keep watching

Eric Karabell

...it's going to lean toward the "aren't" part. How long did it take B.J. Upton to make it? You think his younger brother is such a lock for immediate stardom? What is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 05, 2008

Johan giveth, taketh in NL-only draft

Eric Karabell

I know the reason I selected Johan Santana in round one of the ESPN NL-only mock draft last week. I won't lie. It was because I wanted to see what it ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2008

Pros and cons of Josh Hamilton

Eric Karabell

...few rounds after I ignore Oliver Perez, let others deal with Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller and Justin Upton, and why I will likely go to the well for Jorge Posada for about the ninth...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 08, 2008

Early baseball draft trends

Eric Karabell

My name is Eric and I have drafted two fantasy baseball teams already. Yes, I am aware 2008 is not even two days old yet and pitchers and catchers do...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 02, 2008