The Advanced Scout – San Diego Padres

Brett checks up on the Friars and tries on some brown robes...

The Advanced Scout – Minnesota Twins

The Advanced Scout tried to choke down some lutefisk while analyzing the Minnesota Twins

2011 Player Review: Jed Lowrie

In April 2011, the Legend of Jed Lowrie was born. In what became a popular Twitter meme where unicorns drink…

Searching for a Right Fielder

As much fun as it’s been dissecting every rumor, and providing rational responses to every over-the-top editorial written for the…

AL Central Sleepers

In a division packed about as tightly as a can be, the emergence or decline of a single player can mean the difference between a playoff berth and an early end to the season. With the AL Central race as wide open as any division in the MLB, each team will be counting on the contributions of every player on the roster – and praying for the breakout of their sleeper prospects. And, when it comes to those, there is certainly no shortage of potential breakout players. Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson: Though we could have gone with OF Matt LaPorta here, it just wouldn’t have been as fun as picking the home-grown talent. Everyone in the Boston metro-area familiar with Masterson – or “Monsterson,” as some like to call him – and his impeccable set of offerings. The 6-6, 250 lb behemoth was the centerpiece that brought Victor Martinez over the Sox, paired with stud reliever Nick Hagadone. A hefty price tag befitting of the elite catcher, Masterson now turns his sights toward the AL Central as the Indians’ number three starter...

American League Central Preview.

Victor Martinez should get back on track upon returning from injury. Martinez may not be a great catcher, but he actually has value outside of the batters box, unlike Hafner. I expect good things out of Martinez this season, maybe not great things, but good. Shoppach will handle some of the duties behind the plate as well, which will help Victor stay rested. If Carlos Santana can make his way up to the big leagues this season, Victor could basically stay at first, and Shoppach could be moved for another piece, since they will need something, somewhere, eventually...

BLOGPOLL: AL Awards 6/19

Each week, I am participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at RotoJunkie.com. Below are my current votes for the…

BLOGPOLL: A.L. Awards 6/3

Each week, I am participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll at BaseballHappenings.com. Below are my current votes for the…

BLOGPOLL: A.L. Awards 5/19

Each week, I will be participating in the 2008 MLB Blog Poll, put together by BaseballHappenings.com. Below are my current…

Could Carlos Quentin be heading to the Red Sox?

The White Sox’s acquisition of Nick Swisher may open the door to Coco Crisp being traded to the White Sox.…