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Hey guys, After a LONG hiatus (college, jobs, and marriage got in the way), I've now learned to balance things in my life. And so, I am happy to make three wonderful announcements: 1) Blog is back on, but new URL:   The Fantasy Baseball King      --- http://thefantasybaseballking.blogspot.com/ --- 2) I'm writing some full-length articles for Pro Fantasy Baseball, at Pro Fantasy Baseball     ...

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1. Jonathan Papelbon (0.00, 0.71, 8 svs)We knew he'd be good this year, but did anyone predict he'd become a shutout closer THIS quickly?2. Bronson Arroyo (3-0, 3.04, 1.09)Has been winning games and allowing very few runs.3. Brad Penny (2-0, 1.88, 0.92)Always had the talent, usually produces at a high level. His only problem is staying healthy. So far, so good.4. Oscar Villarreal (4-0, 2.08, 0.92)5. John Koronka (3-1, 3.75,...

As in any year, the young 2006 season is full of surprises. Some will prove to be births of careers, and some will sputter and die within a few weeks. And so, here are the early season surprises:Hitters1. Chris Shelton (.388 9 18)Didn't take much guessing to figure out who'd be picked here. After being hailed as a sleeper, started with a bang, becoming one of the quickest to 9 homers ever. He's slowed down the past few...

In the near future:1. I'll finish analyzing closers.2. I'll complete AL predictions.3. I'll analyze early-season surprises and let-downs and let you know which ones are shadows and which are rea...

I'll do the AL in a few days...when I do, I'll calculate wins and losses at the same time.NL East1. New York Mets 2. Philadelphia Phillies 3. Atlanta Braves 4. Florida Marlins 5. Washington Nationals You heard it here- the Mets are for REAL! Pedro looks healthy and, regardless of the speed of his fastball, will continue to dominate opposing lineups. David Wright will turn out to be one...

This will be my new format for monitoring closers.Arizona- Jose Valverde has a good hold on the job, but is an injury risk.Atlanta- Chris Reitsma does nothing for me- look for Joey Devine eventually.Baltimore- Chris Ray looks great so far...could be a top tier closer.Boston- Jonathan Papelbon has been huge for the Red-Sox...still a slight chance Keith Foulke earns his job back- monitor this.Chicago AL- Bobby Jenks has talent,...

First, note that Tim Worrell and Dan Miceli are now closing, as Armando Benitez has injured himself and Chad Orvella has been optioned.Now, here are the names I've been targeting as will-be-closers:Fernando Rodney- will replace Todd Jones at some point...either when Jones collapses or is traded.Joey Devine- Chris Reitsma? The Braves can do better, and this kid is their future.Rafael Betancourt- Bob Wickman is not a fit closer...