2013 MLB players to keep an eye on (will be updated all spring)

[Shortstop]

Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli are the best set-up and closer combo in MLB!

[MexicanStallion]

Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli are the best set-up and closer combo in MLB!

I want to know who predicted that Grilli would be the best closer out of the gates. Unreal.

[Shortstop]

I want to know who predicted that Grilli would be the best closer out of the gates. Unreal.

Not many, including me.

Initially I was upset that they got rid of Hanrahan, but it couldn't have turned out any better so far...

[EASports]

I want to know who predicted that Grilli would be the best closer out of the gates. Unreal.

I picked him up in a draft, but expected nothing like this.

[koz-man]

Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli are the best set-up and closer combo in MLB!

Your lefty Justin Wilson is doing pretty nice too.

[Shortstop]

Your lefty Justin Wilson is doing pretty nice too.

Yeah, he's been very solid as has the entire staff. In fact, the NL Central boasts the best pitching in MLB to date...

RK	TEAM	GP	W	L	ERA	SV	CG	SHO	IP	QS	ER	R	BB	SO	BAA
1	St. Louis	53	35	18	3.07	19	4	8	475.1	35	162	178	133	422	.245
2	Pittsburgh	54	34	20	3.12	24	0	9	484.1	25	168	180	182	433	.222
3	Cincinnati	54	33	21	3.35	16	1	6	489.1	32	182	195	144	445	.238

[Shortstop]

koz-man,

What a huge early season series for both of us this weekend here at PNC Park.

I'd like to wish you luck, but then again...
Regardless of our alliances, it should definitely be a fun series to watch!

[koz-man]

koz-man,

What a huge early season series for both of us this weekend here at PNC Park.

I'd like to wish you luck, but then again...


Regardless of our alliances, it should definitely be a fun series to watch!

Agree. Nice pitching match-up tonight to start it off. I like Wandy and have him on one of my teams.

[Shortstop]

Johnny Cueto with a masterpiece last night as the Reds beat the Pirates, 6-0...

J Cueto (W, 3-0)	8.0	1	0	0	1	6	0	103-74	2.17

[Shortstop]

Hey koz-man!

Let us have at least one this weekend, alright?

Better yet, let us at least get on the scoreboard this weekend!

[koz-man]

Hey koz-man!

Let us have at least one this weekend, alright?

Better yet, let us at least get on the scoreboard this weekend!

Oh I don't know.? lol We need todays game to tie up the years series.


I can't believe the way Mike "Kelly" Leake has been pitching lately.

I guess Tony Cingrani appearance has lit a fire under his ass.

[Shortstop]

Oh I don't know.? lol We need todays game to tie up the years series.


I can't believe the way Mike "Kelly" Leake has been pitching lately.

I guess Tony Cingrani appearance has lit a fire under his ass.

Feeling very fortunate to take Sunday's game. You're right, Leake has been throwing very well.

By the way, Jonathan Broxton is my favorite Red!

[Shortstop]

Domonic Brown has gone yard in 9 of his last 10 games and leads the NL with 17 HR's on the year.

[koz-man]

Domonic Brown has gone yard in 9 of his last 10 games and leads the NL with 17 HR's on the year.

I can't believe his hot streak right now.
I did grab him in one league and I could have had him in my other one, but passed.

[MexicanStallion]

I can't believe his hot streak right now.
I did grab him in one league and I could have had him in my other one, but passed.

I missed him too. He was picked up on the 28th in my league, so everybody had chances.

I did get Puig though. 2HR and 5RBI night so far.

[Mitchell88]

I can't believe his hot streak right now.
I did grab him in one league and I could have had him in my other one, but passed.

yea I think he went late in most drafts. Not many saw this coming, I didn't that's for sure

[koz-man]

Any advice on Angel Pagan (keep or drop). I really need some pitching with Peavy & Wandy hurting.

I mostly need Pagan for SB, But with a tender hammy will he continue to run once he returns?

[Shortstop]

Domonic Brown continues to sizzle with #18 tonight as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-1.

[Shortstop]

Julio Teheran with an absolute gem against the Buccos tonight...

J Teheran (W, 4-2)	8.0	1	0	0	2	11	0	107-79	3.30

Another note: Wandy had to leave the game in the 1st inning due to a forearm injury.

[MexicanStallion]

I need to find some pitching while Strasburg is on the DL. My free agency is horrible though.

[koz-man]

I need to find some pitching while Strasburg is on the DL. My free agency is horrible though.

We need to find some sleepers. I have to many injured pitchers right now.

I like Atlanta's Julio Teheran . Picked him up

[MexicanStallion]

We need to find some sleepers. I have to many injured pitchers right now.

I like Atlanta's Julio Teheran . Picked him up

I'm in a Keeper League, so most young pitchers are held on to. Teheran was picked up early May even while he was struggling a bit early on.

Jordan Lyles will be getting me through tomorrow.

[Shortstop]

Liriano with yet another masterpiece and Melancon and Grilli are simply lights out as usual...

F Liriano (W, 4-2)	7.0	2	0	0	5	8	0	110-62	1.75
M Melancon (H, 19)	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	23-15	1.15
J Grilli (S, 23)	1.0	2	0	0	0	3	0	25-18	0.98

Note: The Pirates pitching staff leads MLB with 10 shutouts.

[Shortstop]

Can't wait for the Gerrit Cole and Tim Lincecum matchup tomorrow night here at PNC Park!

Hopefully Cole's MLB debut is a strong one and the Buccos light up Timmay. (No pun intended)

[dynamite140]

troy tulo is getting lot of hits for the rocks at coors against poor san diego pitching

[Shortstop]

Can't wait for the Gerrit Cole and Tim Lincecum matchup tomorrow night here at PNC Park!

Hopefully Cole's MLB debut is a strong one and the Buccos light up Timmay. (No pun intended)

The Buccos open as slight favorites with the O/U at 7.5

Weather could be an issue around first pitch but getting the game in shouldn't be a problem.

[Wrigley]

The Buccos open as slight favorites with the O/U at 7.5

Weather could be an issue around first pitch but getting the game in shouldn't be a problem.

Like the over if 7.5 holds

[koz-man]

Can't wait for the Gerrit Cole and Tim Lincecum matchup tomorrow night here at PNC Park!

Hopefully Cole's MLB debut is a strong one and the Buccos light up Timmay. (No pun intended)

I'm taking a chance on Cole tonight.

[dynamite140]

davis from the orioles is one of the best 5 hitters with a .350 baa

[koz-man]

I'm taking a chance on Cole tonight.

I'm glad I did. This kid is for real.

[LT Profits]

Has anyone noticed that Carlos Gomez of the Brewers leads Major League batters in WAR as of today, ahead of Cabrera in second?

[Shortstop]

Can't wait for the Gerrit Cole and Tim Lincecum matchup tomorrow night here at PNC Park!

Hopefully Cole's MLB debut is a strong one and the Buccos light up Timmay. (No pun intended)

The Buccos open as slight favorites with the O/U at 7.5

Weather could be an issue around first pitch but getting the game in shouldn't be a problem.

Like the over if 7.5 holds

Nice hit, Wrigley!

I'm taking a chance on Cole tonight.

Glad it paid off for you, buddy!

I'm glad I did. This kid is for real.

I think you're right. He was throwing bullets and came right after hitters.

Both his composure and confidence were impressive to say the least.

Plus, it looks like he can swing the stick too!

[Shortstop]

What a year Jeff Locke is having!

He tossed another gem on Friday night as the Pirates recorded their MLB best 11th shutout...

J Locke (W, 6-1)	7.0	2	0	0	1	5	0	75-48	2.19

[Itsamazing777]

Any tigers starting pitcher. 20 games in a row given up 3 runs or less

[dynamite140]

dustin pedroia is doing very well