A-Ram does better in warmer weather: MLB.com reports new Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez will not miss Chicago during the cold days in April and May at Wrigley Field. Ramirez expects the climate control situation in Milwaukee, who have a retractable roof at Miller Park, to help boost his production. “Chicago is tough to play early in the season,” Ramirez said. “It’s real cold, the wind blowing. Here, we don’t have to worry about that. I’m from the Dominican, from an island, so I don’t really like cold weather.” (Updated 01/29/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Fantasy owners should definitely listen to A-Ram, who has played for the Pirates and Cubs in his career. His offensive numbers in March/April and May don't measure up to his career numbers in other months. He is a player that heats up with the weather, so if he can avoid the cold early in the season, then that could do wonders for A-Ram. Ramirez is getting up there in age and might not have the lineup protection of Ryan Braun, who is facing a potential 50-game suspension, for the first two months of the season, so the weather might not make that big of a difference. But third base is suck a weak Fantasy position that A-Ram remains a top 10 option. (Updated 01/29/2012).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/09/2012 05:02 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Chicago Cubs
Chicago has a new front office and several new names to consider on Draft Day. Our Scott White breaks down the Cubs in a Fantasy team outlook.
02/07/2012 09:19 2012 Draft Prep: Head-to-Head strategies
Understanding the subtle differences between Head-to-Head and Rotisserie formats leading up to Draft Day can make all the difference. Our Scott White shares some of his battle-tested draft strategies.
02/02/2012 12:21 2012 Draft Prep: Our 12-team, mixed Rotisserie draft
It's time for owners to start looking ahead to Draft Day. We get you off and running with our 12-team Rotisserie mock draft. Check out the results!
Aramis Ramirez had a bounce-back campaign with the bat last season as he was able to put up some solid numbers for the Cubs. While he hit just two homers in his first 53 games, he picked up the pace in June and ended up with 26 home runs and 93 RBI on the year. He increased his batting average from .241 in 2010 to .306 and he slugged a healthy .510. The 33-year-old signed with the Brewers in the offseason and will man the hot corner for the defending NL Central champions. With Ryan Braun possibly going to miss the first 50 games of 2012 due to a failed drug test, Ramirez will be counted on to pick up the slack, and will be even more valuable once Braun returns. There are few Fantasy third baseman out there who can put up consistent numbers like Ramirez so consider him a solid option in mixed leagues on Draft Day, worthy of being taken in the middle rounds. (Updated 2/9/12)
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