38 Results for wladimir balentien

Marrero, Heisey make strides at AFL

Jason Grey

A couple of 2006 draft picks -- one highly touted, and one not -- turned some heads during the first week of the Arizona Fall League (AFL) by squaring...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Carrasco awaiting call-up

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey profiles two talented pitchers, Carlos Carrasco and Brad Lincoln, who should be on fantasy owners' radars.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

BP Daily: Decision time in Seattle

Christina Kahrl, Baseball Prospectus

The Mariners are close to the AL West lead, but should they go for it now, or later?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Sanchez, Escobar await calls to majors

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey profiles top infield prospects Gaby Sanchez and Alcides Escobar, who have been looking at position changes in attempts to reach the majors.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

It's time for the MLBPA to break with drug cheats

"A-Rod's numbers shouldn't count for anything. I feel like he cheated me out of the game. … It does bother me. Especially for the guys that wen...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009

Jarrod Washburn has value in AL-only leagues

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey breaks down the fantasy value of Jarrod Washburn in AL-only leagues and offers other deep-league fantasy options

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 12, 2009

Looking out for No. 1

ESPN The Magazine

Cracking the code of fantasy pitching.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

No catch: FA Abreu abysmal in field

Matt Meyers, ESPN The Magazine

Is the market simply bad for Abreu? Or does his shabby glove work make him too bad for most markets?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Burrell adds to Rays' offensive depth

...No. 1 pick Jeff Clement needs at-bats. And the Mariners probably will want to play Wladimir Balentien, John Hickey writes. Stone also mentions that a name to remember is Gabe Kapler. • The...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | January 06, 2009

Griffey's return to Seattle unlikely -- for now

...to get Griffey at least 300 plate appearances without limiting the playing time of right fielder Wladimir Balentien or C/DH/1B Jeff Clement. That's a lot of moving pieces, and my guess...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Wood, Murton, LaRoche, finding the next Ludwick

There was a big difference between Ryan Ludwick and Carlos Quentin heading into this season, and although they have had comparable seasons statistical...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 18, 2008

Baker getting hitters to chase slider

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Twins right-hander Scott Baker is having a fine season, thanks in part to his pinpoint control and a devastating slider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Francisco best option in Texas

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris breaks down the potential closers for the Texas Rangers and who has the most fantasy value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Wednesday Wangdoodles

• To get Dan Haren from the A's last winter, the Diamondbacks gave up four of their best eight prospects. And that doesn't even include pitchers...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Sweeney and Big Hurt returning

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses the impact of Ryan Sweeney's and Frank Thomas' returns to the A's on Carlos Gonzalez and the rest of the A's.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008