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  • Q&A: Hector Santiago, Screwball Artist
    in FanGraphs by David Laurila - 11/16/2012 -  6
    Hector Santiago reads FanGraphs and throws a screwball. The former puts the Chicago White Sox southpaw in the minority among big-league players. The latter makes him quite unique. A handful

  • Sanchez's Triple
    in FanGraphs by Jack Moore - 10/4/2010 -  22
    I hit the triple and I said, "They're done.' -Jonathan Sanchez, from the Silicon Valley Mercury News In game 162, playing against the division rival for the right to go the playoffs, it wasn't

  • Hector Santiago and Fernando Rodney Are Closing Games
    in RotoGraphs by Ben Duronio - 4/9/2012 -  10
    Robin Ventura and Joe Maddon made confusing closer situations a bit more clear this weekend, as both have seemingly 'named' temporary closers. Hector Santiago, owner of a nifty screwball

  • Breakout candidate: Jonathan Sanchez
    in RotoGraphs by Peter Bendix - 11/10/2008 -  14
    Jonathan Sanchez misses a LOT of bats. Unfortunately, sometimes that’s because he throws too many balls. But he also induces a lot of strikeouts. And he’s primed to break out in 2009. Sanchez

  • Anibal Sanchez and the Rebuilding Cubs
    in FanGraphs by Jeff Sullivan - 12/13/2012 -  28
    that Anibal Sanchez was signing with the Cubs. That comes from Bob Nightengale. Nightengale has written up a whole article about this, but no one else is yet confirming his report -- Ken Rosenthal says

  • Scouting Jonathan Sanchez
    in RotoGraphs by David Golebiewski - 12/28/2009 -  16
    Prior to July 10th, 2009, Giants southpaw Jonathan Sanchez was just a high-octane, low-command curiosity to those outside of the Bay Area. No-hitters have a way of raising one's profile, however

  • Anibal Sanchez's Value
    in RotoGraphs by David Golebiewski - 6/17/2010 -  0
    Anibal Sanchez has endured a star-crossed career. The former Red Sox farmhand, picked up by the Marlins as part of the Josh Beckett/Mike Lowell/Hanley Ramirez mega-deal in November of 2005, punched

  • Winter Signings: Freddy Sanchez
    in RotoGraphs by Marc Hulet - 11/2/2009 -  7
    The San Francisco Giants re-signed second baseman Freddy Sanchez to a two-year deal late last week. The deal is worth $12 million in total, and it eliminates an $8.1 million option that the club held

  • Anibal Sanchez Is Finally Healthy
    in FanGraphs by Dave Cameron - 8/20/2010 -  4
    In 2006, Anibal Sanchez burst on the scene as a 22-year-old, throwing a no-hitter and posting a 2.83 ERA in his rookie season, though his xFIP was two runs higher than his ERA. He never really had

  • Anibal Sanchez: The Race-Changer
    in FanGraphs by Dave Cameron - 6/28/2011 -  24
    Johnson has garnered the headlines, his rotation mate Anibal Sanchez has quietly matured into a terrific pitcher in his own right. His career has been cut short by numerous injuries, but as we noted last

  • Freddy Sanchez for... Who?! Seriously?
    in FanGraphs by Marc Hulet - 7/29/2009 -  187
    baseman Freddy Sanchez head from the Pirates to the Giants, these comments were made from some of Fangraphs' finest: "What the hell?" "The best pitching prospect of the day doesn't get traded

  • Anibal Sanchez Moves to the AL
    in RotoGraphs by Jeff Zimmerman - 7/24/2012 -  8
    Yesterday, Anibal Sanchez was traded to the Detroit Tigers. It was a bold move by the Tigers to help them make the playoffs. Today, I am going to look at a few changes that can be expected from him

  • Daily Notes, Ft. All the Big Hector Santiago Coverage
    in FanGraphs by Carson Cistulli - 11/15/2012 -  1
    Table of Contents Here's the table of contents for today's edition of Daily Notes. 1. Hector Santiago Coverage, Featuring Hector Santiago 2. Action GIFs: Hector Santiago's Changeup vs. His

  • In Defense of Tony Sanchez
    in FanGraphs by Erik Manning - 6/25/2009 -  9
    The Pirates were pilloried for "playing it safe" with their selection of Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez as the 4th overall pick on draft day. Most draft gurus and pundits seemed to think

  • What's Right With Anibal Sanchez?
    in FanGraphs by Eno Sarris - 5/10/2011 -  15
    Is it possible that, 500-plus innings into the career of Anibal Sanchez, we only know as much about his true talent level as your typical sophomore starter? It's something worth pondering, because

  • The Mets Meet Anibal Sanchez
    in FanGraphs by R.J. Anderson - 8/27/2009 -  20
    a slimmer of playoff hopes and sit pretty at second place in the National League East. Anibal Sanchez isn’t great (4.72 FIP and 5.38 tRA in 41 innings this year) but against the Mets lineup, it looked like

  • Tigers Retool With Infante, Sanchez
    in FanGraphs by Eno Sarris - 7/23/2012 -  55
    -- a package featuring top prospect Jacob Turner for Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante -- fills their greatest short-term needs and readies the team for postseason play. Their 83-year-old pizza magnate owner

  • What Went Wrong With Jonathan Sanchez
    in FanGraphs by Wendy Thurm - 7/18/2012 -  29
    On Tuesday afternoon, the Kansas City Royals designated left-handed starter Jonathan Sanchez for assignment. The Royals, of course, acquired Sanchez and rightleft-handed pitcher Ryan Verdugo from

  • Sanchez versus Syndergaard: Prospect Showdown
    in FanGraphs by JD Sussman - 2/18/2013 -  41
    require Travis d'Arnaud to make a deal, but would they demand another player, too? Noah Syndergaard and Aaron Sanchez vaulted up prospect lists this season as pitchers in the Lansing Lugnuts' rotation

  • Gaby Sanchez Does Not Want to Be a Placeholder
    in FanGraphs by Joe Pawlikowski - 6/25/2010 -  5
    the prospect for an upgrade at another position? This feeling has to grow intensity for a player who just won the position. That appears to be the case for Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez

  • Rockies, Royals Swap Guthrie, Sanchez
    in FanGraphs by Paul Swydan - 7/20/2012 -  19
    Jeremy Guthrie and Jonathan Sanchez -- both acquired in deals this past offseason -- were supposed to help the Rockies and Royals, respectively, find some stability in their rotations. That never

  • 2009 Impact Rookies: Gaby Sanchez
    in RotoGraphs by Marc Hulet - 2/16/2009 -  0
    the time a player enters his first or second year of arbitration eligibility. The first-base position is no different this season, with Gaby Sanchez as the favorite to replace the dearly-departed Mike

  • Anibal Sanchez: A Strikeout Rate To Believe In?
    in RotoGraphs by J.P. Breen - 5/17/2013 -  6
    Among qualified starters, right-hander Anibal Sanchez has arguably been the best pitcher in all of baseball. His 1.45 FIP leads Major League Baseball, and if you're one who favors SIERA over FIP, his

  • His Royal Highness, Jonathan Sanchez
    in RotoGraphs by Dan Wade - 11/8/2011 -  6
    league, that’s not exactly fantasy relevant. Also, if you’re in a league that counts front office members, tell me in the comments, I’d love to see that.) The Sanchez-for-Cabrera swap, on the other hand

  • Can Sanchez Hold Off Morrison?
    in RotoGraphs by Brian Joura - 4/7/2010 -  2
    for Rookie of the Year Award honors this year with Gaby Sanchez, who won the first base job in Spring Training. Most people consider Logan Morrison to be the Marlins’ first baseman of the future

  • Yankees Gary Sanchez Draws Mixed Reviews
    in FanGraphs by Mike Newman - 4/20/2012 -  11
    The third time was the charm in Rome, Georgia as Gary Sanchez finally donned the tools of ignorance and led the Charleston Yankees against the Rome Braves. Having missed him twice previously, I found

  • Has Jonathan Sanchez Been the Same Pitcher?
    in FanGraphs by Albert Lyu - 1/19/2011 -  63
    ERA in order to make a quick evaluation. Jonathan Sanchez has improved his ERA dramatically in the past few seasons, going from a 5.01 ERA in 2008 to a 4.24 ERA in 2009 to a 3.07 ERA in 2010. When

  • Jonathan Sanchez Isn't As Good As His K%
    in FanGraphs by Dave Cameron - 11/7/2011 -  60
    From 2008 to 2011, Jonathan Sanchez has the fourth highest strikeout rate (24.1%) of any starting pitcher in baseball (500 IP minimum), ranking behind only Tim Lincecum, Clayton Kershaw, and Yovani

  • Pirates Take Calculated Risk In Acquiring Sanchez
    in FanGraphs by Paul Swydan - 7/31/2012 -  18
    that essentially swap out Casey McGehee for Gaby Sanchez. The first, and more important deal, sends outfielder Gorkys Hernandez and a 2013 competitive balance draft picks to the Marlins for Gaby

  • Tigers Pick Anibal Sanchez Over Rick Porcello
    in FanGraphs by Jack Moore - 12/14/2012 -  40
    Despite a winding road of reports over the last two days, Anibal Sanchez will remain a Detroit Tiger after all. The club signed the 28-year-old right-hander to a five-year, $80 million deal, keeping

  • 2nd Basemen Making an Impact: Sanchez, Cabrera and Lopez
    in RotoGraphs by Jeff Zimmerman - 4/13/2011 -  2
    as fantasy options and here is a look at a few of them. Owned % is from Yahoo Stats are AB/AVG/HR/SB Angel Sanchez - 15% owned – 43/0.395/1/1 – Sanchez stepped in once Clint Barmes (hand) went

  • De La Rosa, Sanchez, and Schumaker: DL Fliers
    in RotoGraphs by Dan Wade - 3/20/2012 -  1
    much hand wringing, just drop him and move on. Freddy Sanchez Sanchez is one of those that might be placed on the DL before camps end and come back after the first week or so of the season, which

  • Q&A: Aaron Sanchez, Jays Top Pitching Prospect
    in FanGraphs by David Laurila - 11/5/2012 -  7
    Aaron Sanchez is the top pitching prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays system for a reason. That reason is power, as the 20-year-old right-hander features a mid-90s fastball and a sharp-breaking

  • Tomlin, Peralta, Baker, Sanchez, Santana: DLWW
    in RotoGraphs by Jeff Zimmerman - 9/19/2011 -  1
    % owned) and Jonathan Sanchez (Ankle - 35.6% owned) – Both look to return this season, but will be limited to bullpen use only. Owners planning on starts from them will need to look else where. Johan

  • Jack Hanahan and Eduardo Sanchez: Waiver Wire May 4th
    in RotoGraphs by Howard Bender - 5/4/2011 -  10
    in the pool of unwanted free agents... Eduardo Sanchez |RP|  Ownership:  Yahoo - 10% Looking for some cheap saves help?  While the Cardinals bullpen situation remains sketchy at best, Sanchez just

  • Ty Wigginton and Freddy Sanchez: Waiver Wire Help for the Middle Infield
    in RotoGraphs by Howard Bender - 6/8/2011 -  6
    be a little higher. Freddy Sanchez |2B|  Ownership:  ESPN - 37.9%  Yahoo - 25% If power is not your immediate need, but help with the batting average and OBP is, then Sanchez makes for a solid pick

  • Who Would You Rather Draft: Francisco Liriano or Jonathan Sanchez
    in RotoGraphs by Dan Wade - 1/18/2012 -  10
    Francisco Liriano and Jonathan Sanchez have something to prove in 2012. Both pitchers signed one-year deals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration with the Twins and Royals at a cost of $5.5 million

  • FanGraphs Audio: Prospects with Mike Newman
    in FanGraphs by Carson Cistulli - 10/16/2012 -  4
    Episode 260 Prospect analyst Mike Newman discusses players he's seen -- including, in this case, catcher Hector Sanchez (Giants), first baseman D.J. Hicks (Twins), and shortstop/second baseman Nick