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An early Top 10 for 2010

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell lays out his early top 10 rankings for 2010, noting that David Wright still makes the list while Carl Crawford does not.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Holliday gains value with Cards, but still not top 10

Eric Karabell

...In short, he gets better statistically, but don't go overboard. The Cardinals likely will drop rejuvenated Ryan Ludwick a spot in the batting order, which simply means more men on base for him. Ludwick...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Masset, Meyer among top middlemen

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a closer look at middle relievers who still have lots of fantasy value even if they don't get saves.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Braun, Fielder mash on Monday

Eric Karabell

Eric Karabell recaps Monday's short schedule in the majors, highlighted by a double dose of Brew Crew bashing in Cleveland.

Story | June 16, 2009

Top 10 fantasy rookies for rest of '09

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell has his list of who he believes will be the top 10 most valuable rookies for fantasy at the end of the season.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 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

Karabell: Tim and the five Marks

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell believes the starting pitching pool is so deep, you can wait longer than ever before you dive in for the bulk of your rotation.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Spring position battles to watch

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at each position's top spring battle to watch, highlighted by the Indians' catcher/first base situation.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Shoppach, Tatis, those other 2008 fantasy heroes

Eric Karabell

It's a terrific feeling when you know you've got a fantasy baseball championship in the bag. Of course, you couldn't have done it alone. You might hav...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2008

Hochevar, Reyes, finding the next Gavin Floyd

Eric Karabell

I didn't really believe in Gavin Floyd, a fact I readily admit. It's not because I was angry with him for failing with my hometown Phillies after bein...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Ortiz, Chipper, Liriano, weekend watch

Eric Karabell

Too many fantasy baseball owners figure they can pay attention to what's going on from Monday through Friday afternoon and be all caught up. It's the ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2008

Hamilton, Howard should both be coveted

Eric Karabell

...by the RBI category again recently because of what Hamilton is doing for Texas, and because of Ryan Howard of the Phillies. Maybe I never stopped being fascinated by RBIs, but let's just say...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 11, 2008

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

Being cautious, opportunistic with Headley

Eric Karabell

...I think he will. To me, all rookies have to do this, because they will slump. Ryan Braun is the exception. Homer Bailey is more the rule. My point on Headley is comparable to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2008

Checking out latest one-year wonders

Eric Karabell

Every so often when I see a player past his prime having a big game or big season I smile, because I can't imagine how tough it must be. Just being a ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 13, 2008