MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/30/2008
Links for Tuesday... Chat today, 2pm CST. Carlos Quentin in the third round of a fantasy draft: good idea? Nothing is imminent in the Rays' discussions with free agent hitters. Fred Claire talks about the 2009-10 free agent class, and we got a mention. Keith Law likes Boston's Brad Penny signing, but wonders why they weren't able to get a 2010 option. Richard Justice discusses Drayton McLane's salary...
Roto Authority Fantasy Baseball (Free subscription) | 12/30/2008
Carlos Quentin is being drafted in the late third/early fourth round (position 37.76). He's being picked 14th among outfielders. Is this he a good pick at that point in the draft? I'd say that if Quentin is able to muster...
Over the Monster (Free subscription) | 12/29/2008
Pedroia hitting a home run. Just Dustin bein' Dustin. (via cache.boston.com) OTM COVERAGE: Aug. 31: "His name is 'Destroyah' for a reason" E-Coli's unforgettable "MVP" series: Ready to Lead? (Carlos Quentin) 'K is for Krazy - Rod? (Francisco Rodriguez) Morneau of the Same (Justin Morneau) "Dustin Pedroia: Gold Glover extrodinaire" "Dustin Pedroia wins AL MVP" --------- Take a moment and do me a favor....
The Hardball Times (Free subscription) | 12/05/2008
Will Carlos Quentin's injury factor into his 2009 fantasy baseball production, or was '08 a fluke? Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times Annual 2009 today !
Sons of Bill Simmons (Free subscription) | 11/19/2008
Resident stat-geek at ESPN, Rob Neyer wasn’t someone who was fond of Red Sox second basemen Dustin Pedroia winning an MVP. Neyer feels that Pedroia was lucky to win the award, because of the injury to Carlos Quentin. The Bill James wannabe said that the award should of actually went to Twins catcher Joe Mauer, because “Joe [...]
Camden Chat (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
Pedroia named AL MVP Congratulations, I guess. Kevin Youkilis, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and Carlos Quentin also received some votes. Pedroia's line - .326 BA/.376 OBP/.493 SLG/50 BB/52 K/17 HR/83 RBI/118 R/Plays for Boston. Gold glove winner, posted a VORP of 63.3 and stole twenty bases as well. Morneau's line - .300 BA/.374 OBP/.499 SLG/76 BB/85 K/23 HR/129 RBI/97 R. Not as good defensively, his...
LyfLines (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
On the AL MVP award (to be announced today), the Globe's Nick Cafardo writes that: While Dustin Pedroia seems to be the front-runner heading into today's American League Most Valuable Player announcement, Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau, Carlos Quentin, and Francisco Rodriguez are all going to garner support, and with good reason. The first part of that may be true, the last is definitely not. To start...
Batter's Box Interactive Magazine (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
Later today, this thread will contain news of the announcement of the 2008 American League Most Valuable Player. Dustin Pedroia? A-Rod? Morneau or Mauer? Carlos Quentin? Josh Hamilton? Francisco Rodriguez? Cliff Lee? As we await official word, chime in -- who will win? Who should? And why?
Baseball Crank (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
As I have noted previously, this year's AL MVP race is a mess because so many of the possible candidates got hurt. Carlos Quentin went down for the season from his own foolishness at a key point in the race for a team that went all the way to a 1-game playoff. Evan Longoria , the best player on the league's best team, missed a month; Ian Kinsler missed more. Curtis Granderson played brilliantly upon...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
While Dustin Pedroia seems to be the front-runner heading into today's American League Most Valuable Player announcement, Kevin Youkilis, Justin Morneau, Carlos Quentin, and Francisco Rodriguez are all going to garner support, and with good reason.
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
MacDougal sent down to Triple A Carlos Quentin has resumed swinging a bat slightly more than two months after suffering a fractured right wrist that ended his season. He still led the White Sox with 36 home runs and 100 RBIs.
USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin said his surgically repaired right wrist has responded well and he's been able to do some ...
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin said his surgically repaired right wrist has responded well and he's been able to do some light hitting without any problems. "Just kind of going through the normal routine in the offseason where I've just gotten back into hitting and I really haven't felt much of it during the swing," Quentin said Friday during a conference call. Quentin was leading the AL with...
Sport Syndicate (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
Outfielder Carlos Quentin of the Chicago White Sox received his first career American League Silver Slugger Award on Thursday. The award, presented by Louisville Slugger, honors the best offensive performers at every position in each league as voted on by managers and coaches. Quentin, 26, hit .288 (138-488) with 26 doubles, 36 home runs and 100 RBI in 130 games with the White Sox in 2008. His
South Side Sox (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
Carlos Quentin Sleeps in His Uniform Had the White Sox reached the second round of the playoffs last month, left fielder Carlos Quentin likely would have been added to the active roster, Williams said. ''Last time I saw Carlos Quentin, he was hitting balls out of the ballpark to straightaway center field, telling me it won't be long before he's ready to play,'' Williams said of a chat that took place...
