Eric Chavez and Josh Vitters join a strong Value Picks list this week, as two VPs look towards their imminent graduation.
Michael looks at the impact of some late-breaking deadline deals and those consummated after the deadline in this week’s column.
With his Value Pick roster all having good weeks, Michael adds another VP while looking at the roster shakeups from last week’s trades and injuries among corner infielders.
Paring his VP list down to five, Michael looks at Arizona’s new third baseman and some overperforming infielders in Playing Pepper.
Michael doesn’t add anyone to this week’s VP list but makes up for it with a heaping helping o’ Playing Pepper and an in-depth look at BP’s PITCHf/x card for Luke Scott.
Michael shakes the magic 8-ball for some VP answers this week.
Jim Thome’s return to the American League leads the new VPs this week as the All-Star break looms ahead.
Anthony Rizzo is the lone the VP addition this week, but several more tasty options are featured in Michael’s Playing Pepper section
With solid replacement options dwindling, most of Michael’s Value Picks stick around, but several are in their final weeks on the list.
Michael sweeps four VPs off the list while bringing in two Rockies and two hot-hitting first base call-ups.
Godzilla and Lonnie Chisenhall join this week’s Value Picks list, while Michael waves bye-bye to a hot Smoak and a cold Barton.
As the fires from countless Memorial Day barbecues cool off, Michael looks at who’s hot this week among corner infielders.
This season’s most significant corner infield call-up makes this week’s Value Picks list, along with an old, dependable, and much-maligned first baseman.
The majority of Michael’s VP list turns over this week, but he’s got plenty of replacements lined up, including three who picked up their first home run of the year last week.
Looking for a replacement for your injured third baseman? Michael looks at plenty of hot-corner options this week, especially in Playing Pepper.
As the first month of the season closes, Michael’s Value Picks list only loses two players, although it won’t be long until the list graduates a few more members.