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  • Should Owners Pick Up Tommy Hunter?
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/30/2009 -  1
    Fantasy owners are always scouring the waiver wire looking for pitchers for the back of their staff. One pitcher gaining a lot of buzz for his performance so far is Rangers RHP Tommy Hunter. In six

  • Tommy Hunter, or Generics versus the Brand Name
    in FanGraphs by Dave Cameron - 10/7/2012 -  9
    Hunter and Brian Matusz, as well as whichever of Chris Tillman or Joe Saunders doesn't end up starting game four. Eight arms, three of whom can easily be stretched out for multiple innings, gives

  • Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn: Trade Deadline Movers
    in RotoGraphs by Erik Hahmann - 8/2/2011 -  17
    of Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn looks from here on out. Hunter Pence Anyone that moves from the Astros to the Phillies is automatically going receive a boost to their fantasy value

  • Advancing Age and Brian Roberts
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 12/30/2008 -  0
    Brian Roberts is a three-category fantasy star at a tough defensive position. While he does not have the cachet of playing for the World Series winner, like Chase Utley, or as his league’s reigning

  • Brian McCann and Position Scarcity
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 3/9/2009 -  13
    After a down season in his sophomore year in the majors in 2007, Brian McCann bounced back last year to be in the top four among catchers in AVG, HR, RBI and Runs. The projection systems predict

  • Mock Draft: Punting HR
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 2/23/2010 -  23
    : Tim Lincecum (ADP 12) Carl Crawford (15) Ichiro Suzuki (39) Dustin Pedroia (38) Jon Lester (59) Lance Berkman (60) Chone Figgins (79) Ricky Nolasco (106) Torii Hunter (99) Chad Billingsley (120

  • Week Nine Trade Possibilities
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 6/2/2010 -  12
    to elbow inflammation. In four starts since returning, he has a 3.08 ERA and a 4.85 K/9. HUNCH Torii Hunter – Last season Hunter was enjoying a career year before ending up on the DL

  • Week 16 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/18/2010 -  3
    . Dickey throws strikes, keeps the ball in the park and gets his share of ground balls. Even though he has two road starts this week, make sure he is in your lineup. Tommy Hunter – Over the last two

  • Reviewing a Mock Draft Team: Punting Power
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 10/18/2009 -  5
    Sabathia Joe Mauer Dan Haren Josh Beckett James Shields Mariano Rivrea Torii Hunter Andre Ethier Jose Valverde Derek Lowe Conor Jackson David DeJesus Adrian Beltre Ted Lilly Placido

  • Mock Draft: AL-Only
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 3/8/2010 -  9
    A.J. Pierzynski Brian Matusz Chris Tillman Justin Masterson Scott Sizemore J.J. Putz Matt Joyce Marc Rzepczynski Desmond Jennings Ken Griffey Jr. Tony Sipp Billy Hall For my first pick, I

  • Interesting Week 17 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 7/24/2009 -  0
    be made up for in a road start in pitcher-friendly Citi Field against the punchless Mets. Tommy Hunter – After getting pounded in his major league debut last season, Hunter has had an impressive

  • Week 12 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 6/21/2010 -  21
    , Lester, Kershaw, Oswalt, Hanson, Danks, Dempster, Burnett, J. Garcia, E. Santana, Latos, Leake, Baker, Cecil, A. Sanchez, L. Hernandez, Hunter, Chacin, Talbot, Guthrie, Narveson, Ohlendorf, R. Lopez, Chen

  • What I Hate About Line Drives
    in FanGraphs by Brian Cartwright - 1/7/2009 -  59
    in 2008 - while in Minneapolis, it's 20% less likely. Four of the lowest six LD rates belong to Michael Bourn, Geoff Blum, Ty Wigginton and Hunter Pence, and Minute Maid Park has the second lowest LD park

  • Interesting Week 19 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/7/2009 -  3
    and how they did. Garland – Advised to start. W, 3.00 ERA, 4 Ks, 0.93 WHIP (2 starts) Hunter – Advised to start. W, 3.75 ERA, 11 Ks, 1.42 WHIP (2) Marquis – Advised to start. 3.46 ERA, 7 Ks, 1.08

  • Interesting Week 26 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/25/2009 -  1
    , Beckett, Hamels, Jurrjens, Burnett, Dempster, Pineiro, Danks, Feldman, Marquis, E. Santana, Wells, Porcello, Hunter, Blackburn, D. Davis, Bailey, Duensing, Cahill, Masterson, Richmond, Norris, Laffey

  • Week 18 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/2/2010 -  4
    . Dickey – Advised to start. 2.13 ERA, 9 Ks, 0.868 WHIP (2 starts) Hunter – Advised to start. 2 W, 2.03 ERA, 4 Ks, 0.675 WHIP (2) Jurrjens – Advised to start. W, 3.21 ERA, 13 Ks, 1.143 WHIP (2

  • Interesting Week 20 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/14/2010 -  3
    , Billingsley, Scherzer, B. Anderson, Vazquez, Baker, Marcum, Garland, Hunter, D. Hudson, Minor, Wells, Gorzelanny, Correia, Francis, Fister, McDonald, Volstad, Millwood, Tomlin, Olsen, Bergesen, Duke

  • Interesting Week 23 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/3/2010 -  5
    and next week. Jimenez, Lester, Verlander, Oswalt, T. Hudson, Lee, Latos, Kershaw, Liriano, Haren, Lincecum, Hanson, Scherzer, Cueto, Romero, Marcum, A. Sanchez, Burnett, Pelfrey, Hunter, Bumgarner

  • RotoGraphs Mailbag - 5/14/09
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 5/14/2009 -  2
    pitching for your team. In a 10-team, 23 player, mixed head to head 5x5 keeper league. I was offered Matt Capps and Hunter Pence for Broxton OR Javier Vazquez for Broxton. Here is my team: C

  • Interesting Week 20 Two-Start Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/14/2009 -  0
    , Dempster, Scherzer, Billingsley, E. Santana, Feldman, Hunter, Norris, Liriano, Pavano, Garland, P. Martinez, Lilly, Bannister, Correia, L. Hernandez, Villanueva, Hart, Bailey, Mazzaro, D. Hernandez

  • Saturday's Free Agent Pitchers
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 10/2/2009 -  0
    has not allowed an earned run. Ryan Rowland-Smith (43%) - Has a home start versus Hunter and the Rangers. In his last 13 games, Rowland-Smith has eight Quality Starts. He is 3-2 with a 2.88 ERA

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 20
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/12/2011 -  0
    , Davis, Blackburn, Alvarez, Moscoso, Hunter, Mills, Duffy, Chatwood, Paulino, G. Richards, Detwiler, Lopez, Sosa. Check back Sunday night for an update of two-start pitchers. Now I want to provide

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 23
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/4/2011 -  0
    , H. Alvarez, Miley, Sosa, Duffy, Paulino, L. Perez, LeBlanc, Stewart, Hunter, Swarzak, Batista, A. Vasquez, Diamond. Now I want to provide some accountability and check in and see how previous

  • Hunter Pence's Homerun Face
    in NotGraphs by Robert J. Baumann - 5/16/2012 -  9
    Hunter Pence is on the verge of exploding at all times. That is all.

  • Week Five Trade Possibilities
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 5/5/2009 -  15
    just cannot see the combination of a 25.3 percent strikeout rate and a .245 BABIP lasting for much longer. Trade Hunter Pence – If you were going to describe Pence, how would you do it? Is he

  • Two-Start Pitchers: Week 25
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 9/16/2011 -  9
    , Alvarez, Surkamp, Narveson, Pelfrey, Pineiro, Volquez, Miley, Eveland, Williams, White, Penny, Paulino, Beavan, Huff, Hunter, Millwood, Sosa, Happ, Delgado, Volstad, Wang, LeBlanc, Simon, Lopez, Gomez

  • Brian Matusz and Jarrod Washburn Offer Fantasy Dilemma
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 8/5/2009 -  2
    , languishing in last place and under .500 for the 12th consecutive season since cutting ties with Davey Johnson, started Brian Matusz, the team's first-round draft pick in 2008, who was making his major

  • A Tweet By Torii Hunter, Illustrated
    in NotGraphs by Summer Anne Burton - 11/9/2011 -  4
    click to embiggen Today, a liberally literal interpretation of this fine tweet by Torii Hunter.

  • Tommy Hunter's High Curves
    in FanGraphs by Dave Allen - 6/7/2010 -  8
    Over the weekend R.J. Anderson, Zach Sanders and others tweeted about Tommy Hunter's curveball. R.J. noted that Hunter's curve was way up in the zone during Hunter's start on Saturday. I

  • Torii Hunter: Newest Tiger
    in RotoGraphs by Jeff Zimmerman - 11/14/2012 -  6
    Torii Hunter is now back in the AL Central after spending the last 5 seasons with the Angels. The 38-year-old will provide needed support to a punch-less Tigers'lineup with the exceptions of Prince

  • Torii Hunter, Right Fielder
    in FanGraphs by Dave Cameron - 8/3/2010 -  28
    further; tonight, Bourjos will make his major league debut, and he'll do so in center field. No, Torii Hunter is not getting a day off - the guy who has won nine consecutive Gold Gloves as a CF

  • Hunter Pence's Sliding Production
    in RotoGraphs by David Golebiewski - 11/25/2008 -  12
    product of Houston's barren player development outlet that figured to bear fruit was Hunter Pence. Plucked out of the University of Texas-Arlington in the 2nd round of the 2004 draft, Pence quickly

  • Hunter Pence's Impatience
    in RotoGraphs by David Golebiewski - 5/10/2010 -  5
    ). The biggest hacker, aside from Humberto Quintero, has been right fielder Hunter Pence. Houston's second round pick in the 2004 draft broke into the big leagues in 2007, hitting .322/.360/.539

  • Torii Hunter Is Playing to His Contract
    in FanGraphs by Joe Pawlikowski - 7/16/2010 -  14
    When the Angels signed Torii Hunter to a five-year, $90 million contract after the 2007 season it seemed like an overpay. In fact, given the teams competing for Hunter's services, it almost certainly

  • 2009 Impact Rookie: Tommy Hunter
    in RotoGraphs by Marc Hulet - 4/6/2009 -  1
    is a sign of good things to come from the 2009 rookie class. Texas Rangers prospect Tommy Hunter has a good chance to see significant time in Arlington this season, even though he will begin 2009

  • Brian McCann Glimpses the Unthinkable
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 6/16/2012 -  14
    Abhorrence of Abhorrences lurking behind the potted palm, Brian McCann sees you. If it's any consolation, Abhorrence of Abhorrences, you are absolutely as mortifying as you think you are. At least

  • Injuries Equal Opportunity For Hunter Morris
    in FanGraphs by Mike Newman - 2/22/2013 -  6
    In Milwaukee, Hunter Morris will battle former shortstop Alex Gonzalez and fringe big leaguer Taylor Green for the opening day nod at first base. On paper, it seems like the odds are in his favor

  • By Request: Hunter Pence in a Chanel No. 5 Ad
    in NotGraphs by Robert J. Baumann - 10/25/2012 -  8
    A participant in Dave Cameron's World Series Game One chat requested that Hunter Pence be placed in what hitherto has been known as "Brad Pitt's Awkward Chanel No. 5 Ad." Henceforth, it shall

  • On Brian McCann and Arn Anderson
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 5/7/2012 -  6
    Brian McCann is the hard-hitting catcher for the Atlanta Braves. Arn Anderson once teamed with Tully Blanchard to haunt the squared circle and our dreams. Both are Gentlemen of Verona. They are also

  • Giants Upgrade Their Outfield With Hunter Pence
    in FanGraphs by Wendy Thurm - 7/31/2012 -  30
    The San Francisco Giants today acquired Hunter Pence from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder Nate Schierholtz, catching prospect Tommy Joseph, and right-handed pitcher Seth Rosin

  • Hunter Pence Heads West to SF
    in RotoGraphs by Howard Bender - 8/1/2012 -  6
    perennial fourth outfielder Nate Schierholtz and prospects Tommy Joseph and Seth Rosin to the Philadelphia Phillies for Hunter Pence and cash considerations.  From a reality standpoint, the trade

  • Torii Hunter: My Fantasy AL Turtle
    in RotoGraphs by David Wiers - 10/9/2012 -  6
    Fantasy Turtle balloting was as follows: Derek Jeter: 2 B.J. Upton: 2 Carlos Santana: 2 Doug Fister: 1 Yoenis Cespedes: 1 Brandon Moss: 1 Alex Rios: 1 Torii Hunter: 1 With such a close vote, I

  • How Hunter Pence Fits in Pittsburgh
    in FanGraphs by Joe Pawlikowski - 7/18/2011 -  41
    Astros RF Hunter Pence "with the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline in mind." While the Astros are firmly in the sellers column, it's unknown whether they're interested at all in dealing Pence, who

  • Hunter Pence: First Half Hero
    in RotoGraphs by Howard Bender - 11/29/2012 -  4
    and talk about Hunter Pence. What I actually love about Pence, first and foremost, is the awkwardness with which he does everything. He looks so ridiculously ungraceful when he runs the bases

  • Daily Graphing - Brian Lawrence
    in FanGraphs by David Appelman - 11/4/2005 -  0
    Yesterday the Nationals traded Vinny Castilla to the Padres and in return Brian Lawrence. Trading the 38 year old 3rd baseman to make way for Ryan Zimmerman was a good idea, but how excited should

  • I Am Not Brian Wilson
    in NotGraphs by Bradley Woodrum - 6/4/2012 -  6
    chanting: "Brian. Wilson." Clapclap, clapclapclap. This is why: But I am not, in fact, Brian Wilson, though my face proteins may resemble his. Let us examine the differences: 1) Though

  • Brian Wilson's Fantastic Offseason
    in FanGraphs by Matthew Carruth - 3/26/2010 -  25
    On January 30 of this year Brian Wilson and the Giants came to an agreement on a one year deal for $4.4 million to avoid Wilson's first year of arbitration. Based on our standard expectation

  • Torii Hunter Takes Age Defying Magic to Detroit
    in FanGraphs by Dave Cameron - 11/14/2012 -  19
    necessary. Today, they made that upgrade by signing Torii Hunter to a two year, $26 million contract. With Hunter, there are two competing viewpoints, both of which have their roots in factual basis

  • The Best of Brian Schneider
    in FanGraphs by Matt Klaassen - 1/30/2013 -  8
    It has been a rough week for the population of former Montreal Expos in the major leagues. On the heels of Nick Johnson's retirement, former Expos, Nationals, Mets, and Phillies catcher Brian

  • Brian McCann Is Good
    in FanGraphs by R.J. Anderson - 9/1/2010 -  31
    Yesterday I wrote about how Yovani Gallardo’s season had slipped through the cracks. Tonight is Brian McCann’s time for shine; apologies in advance to Braves’ fans if Brian McCann decides to pitch

  • Hunter Finally Finds Groove Over Heart Of The Plate
    in FanGraphs by Jack Moore - 5/1/2012 -  4
    on their respective games, four was enough, and the Angels won just their second game in their last eight tries. The hero was Torii Hunter, who plated the Angels first three runs behind an RBI single in the first

  • Brian Matusz Debuts
    in FanGraphs by Erik Manning - 8/5/2009 -  3
    into the season, and one of those pitchers is 2008 first round pick Brian Matusz, who made a solid debut last night against the Detroit Tigers. Outside of somewhat of a rocky 2nd inning in which

  • The Life of Brian's Fastball
    in FanGraphs by Erik Manning - 9/15/2009 -  15
    The Giant’s Brian Wilson is a fun player. He looks more rock star than ballplayer, what with his mop hair, tattoos and tight pants. He even brings his own brand pyrotechnics to the mound

  • Brian Matusz' Year to Date
    in FanGraphs by R.J. Anderson - 4/14/2010 -  19
    Brian Matusz is not a fan of the baseball scheduler makers. Or, maybe he is. He’s gotten the call to face the Tampa Bay Rays twice, and his combined line to date is: 12.3 IP, 15 SO, 6 BB, 0 HR

  • Brian Roberts' Next Injury
    in NotGraphs by Jeremy Blachman - 5/16/2013 -  4
    BALTIMORE-- Brian Roberts strained a flexor tendoligastring yesterday while riding a stationary bike, when the bike suddenly became not-stationary and started moving. Roberts, unprepared

  • Breaking Down Brian Matusz
    in RotoGraphs by David Golebiewski - 8/18/2010 -  4
    A four-pitch lefty taken fourth overall in the 2008 draft, Brian Matusz shredded minor league bats during his pro debut -- in 113 innings split between the High-A Carolina League and the Double

  • The Brian McCann Replacements
    in RotoGraphs by Eno Sarris - 7/27/2011 -  7
    Unless Keanu Reeves has been working on calling signs, you won't be able to replace Brian McCann with a player off the wire with his upside. Now that the 27-year-old Brave has had his career year

  • Daily Graphing - Brian Roberts
    in FanGraphs by David Appelman - 2/9/2006 -  0
    When Brian Roberts was on pace for 73 home runs just 11 games into the 2005 season, I made a bet with one of my buddies that he wouldn't hit more than 10 home runs on the year. When I saw him drive

  • Brian Wilson Gets to Hit
    in FanGraphs by R.J. Anderson - 9/13/2010 -  16
    To the best of my knowledge, nobody has appointed me as president of label assignments, but I think calling Brian Wilson a great reliever is a worthwhile argument. He holds a 3.04 FIP over his

  • The Good and Bad - Brian Roberts
    in FanGraphs by Eric Seidman - 9/2/2008 -  2
    There are only two major league hitters right now with a WPA of 2.00 or above that have single-digit home run marks: Joe Mauer (8) and Brian Roberts (9). Mauer gets plenty of pub regardless of his

  • Dodgers Snub Brian Barton
    in FanGraphs by R.J. Anderson - 4/1/2010 -  18
    The Dodgers released Brian Barton. Meanwhile, Garret Anderson will evidently make the opening day roster. There’s something amusing about these two statements. Anderson is a veteran. He’s fought

  • Brian Wilson's Two-Seamer
    in FanGraphs by Dave Allen - 7/14/2011 -  20
    Early in the season Eno Sarris introduced us to Brian Wilson's flithy two-seam fastball, a pitch Wilson claims to have added this year. Sarris's GIF showed Jamey Carroll flailing wildly at Wilson's

  • What to do With Brian Matusz?
    in RotoGraphs by Eno Sarris - 5/28/2010 -  13
    a look at a pitcher giving some people fits this year. Brian Matusz is only owned in 24% of Yahoo leagues, and for good reason - he has had some clear faults that are plaguing him this year. While

  • The Inevitable Absence of Brian Roberts
    in RotoGraphs by Mike Petriello - 4/5/2013 -  18
    Out of my various fantasy leagues, only one is auction-style. Near the end of our draft last week, I picked up Brian Roberts for $1, grumbling the entire time that the software was forcing me to pick

  • Tommy Hunter Getting It Done One Way Or Another
    in FanGraphs by Joe Pawlikowski - 7/28/2010 -  13
    , but they rank third in the AL in ERA at 3.80. They also have the largest discrepancy between their ERA and FIP. Much of that discrepancy comes from 23-year-old Tommy Hunter. He has been quite

  • Brian McCann: No Sure Thing
    in RotoGraphs by Chris Cwik - 11/15/2012 -  3
    Brian McCann was as consistent as they come until last season. At a generally weak position, McCann's solid batting average and above-average power numbers led him to finish at the top of catcher

  • The Disappointments of Youth: Brian Matusz
    in RotoGraphs by Dan Wade - 1/25/2012 -  4
    next. A player can be disappointing or overrated without actually being bad, it’s really more of a question of the expectations he was facing going into the season. Brian Matusz was disappointing

  • The Feast of Brian Jordan, Run Saver
    in NotGraphs by Carson Cistulli - 3/29/2011 -  6
    Like the better films of Woody Allen and/or a gun that shoots knives, today's feast day is aimed simultaneously at the heart and the head. Brian Jordan, Run Saver Life: Along with Bo Jackson

  • Brian O'Neill: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    in FanGraphs by David Appelman - 5/15/2006 -  2
    The Post-Gazette's "Stats Geek" (Brian O'Neill) did a piece today on the Pirates lack of big hits in terms of Win Probability and Win Probability Added. If you're a Pirates fan: Click here to see

  • Why the Astros Should Trade Hunter Pence
    in FanGraphs by Joe Pawlikowski - 7/25/2011 -  38
    ? The question applies to a few players on the Astros roster, but perhaps none greater than Hunter Pence. His name appears in trade rumors almost as frequently as Carlos Beltran's, though his status

  • Brian Cashman, Rendered Comic-Stripally
    in NotGraphs by Carson Cistulli - 1/19/2011 -  0
    today, however, when Sullivan gave us this -- i.e. a comic strip rendering of Brian Cashman introducing new Yankee Rafael Soriano, the relief pitcher whom he (i.e. Cashman) has reluctantly signed

  • Brian Anderson Calls It What It Is: A Pad
    in NotGraphs by Robert J. Baumann - 6/19/2012 -  3
    the Brewers play-by-play man Brian Anderson was a bit excited. His partner, former Brewers catcher and longtime color man Bill Schroeder, initially said the original ruling probably wouldn't be overturned

  • Brian Wilson's Cavalcade of Sex Metaphors
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 1/31/2011 -  2
    Internet computers everywhere are no doubt aware of Brian Wilson's championship appearance on something called "Lopez Tonight," but we'd be remiss if we didn't post it anyway. As you'll soon see

  • Your Move, Brian Wilson's Beard
    in NotGraphs by Dayn Perry - 4/19/2011 -  9
    Yeah, Brian Wilson's two-seamer (featured below!) is impressive enough, and I can forgive his reluctance to brawl with randomly outraged A's fans. What I shall not abide is if Mr. Wilson and his