Blogger: 108 Stitches
108 stitches is a blog driven to provide insightful and entertaining knowledge that fantasy baseball junkies crave. The founder and columnist is 31-year old Chris Bracke, who works full time as a graphic designer during the day, and tries to build upon his fantasy career in the evenings. He has over 15 years of fantasy sports experience, five of which is working either part time or full time in the fantasy sports industry at places like KFFL.com, Fanball.com, and MockDraftCentral.com. He has four experts league titles under his belt and doesn’t go a single day without thinking about the next step to take with one of his keeper league teams, or loosening up said belt.
Website: 108 Stitches
State of The 108 Stitches
Well, you’ve probably noticed my absence over the last few weeks.
I have started freelancing with my former employer, Fanball, writing baseball and basketball stuff for them. I will also be manning their official Minnesota Timberwolves blog once that is up and running.
What that means for the 108 Stitches is that it’s a bit of a [...]
Give ‘em The Heater
“Forget about the curve ball Ricky, give him the heater.”
That is the famous line from 1989’s “Major League,” in which manager Lou Brown mutters to himself in the dugout as if he’s offering the suggestion while inside Ricky Vaughn’s head. On Saturday Night, another Ricky gave the Rockies the heater. Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco.
Nolasco [...]
CC Unplugged
David Brown of Yahoo Sports had a chance to sit down and interview Brewers pitcher C.C. Sabathia and the result was quite amusing. The highlights included teammate Ryan Braun being labeled a “double agent” due to the fact his mother works for Anheuser-Busch (see: Busch Stadium in St. Louis) and his reflecting on his childhood [...]
2Aug2008 | 108 Stitches | 2 comments | ContinuedState of The 108 Stitches
Given my sporadic posting over the last couple weeks I felt it was time to bring the masses up to speed. I have returned to a role with my former employer Fanball, while still working my 9-to-5 graphic design job. On top of this I am dabbling in a freelance graphic design business with my [...]
1Aug2008 | 108 Stitches | 0 comments | Continued
Twins are THAT Fantasy Owner
You all know the owner in your fantasy league who wants to give you their trash for your stars? The major league baseball equivalent may be the Minnesota Twins.
For the second straight year, the trade deadline is close and a very competitive Twins team is highly unlikely to make an impact move. I’m willing to [...]
Teixeira Fitted for Halo
It didn’t take long for the Braves to find a taker for first baseman Mark Teixeira just a mere day or two after formally announcing he was on the block. The Braves received first baseman Casey Kotchman and pitching prospect Stephen Marek from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Teixeira.
Not only has Teixeira been [...]
Recent Call-Ups – July 26
Fantasy owners need to know if recently recalled players can help them during the stretch run and they need to act fast when they determine a player is a worthwhile addition to their roster. The following are a couple recent call-ups and my take on what they offer, or fail to offer fantasy owners during [...]
26Jul2008 | 108 Stitches | 0 comments | Continued
X Marks the Spot
You didn’t think the Yankees would sit on their hands and watch other teams make deals before the deadline did you?
The Bronx Bombers agreed to terms on a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates that will send reliever Damaso Marte and outfielder Xavier Nady their way in exchange for a grab bag of prospects that includes [...]
Project Prospect’s Top 25 Prospects – July
One of my favorite sites to visit is Project Prospect, because of their incredible work and because they delve deeper into my favorite subject in fantasy baseball–prospect prognostication. They recently posted their Top 25 prospects list for the first time in quite a while and it does cause me to ponder how long we should [...]
23Jul2008 | 108 Stitches | 0 comments | Continued
Not Such a Cuddy Buddy
The Twins have been without right fielder Michael Cuddyer since he went on the DL on June 28th with a strained tendon in the knuckle of his left index finger and despite a CT scan not revealing any further bone abnormalities, the frustration continues.
Cuddyer been experiencing soreness in the palm of his hand and even [...]
Above the Beltre?
After recently being subjected to an episode of “Most Outrageous Moments,” I can honestly say I must be the only person who doesn’t find the humor in someone taking a shot to their twig and berries. In similar fashion it’s remarkably tough to find people who are fans of the often volatile Adrian Beltre. It’s [...]
20Jul2008 | 108 Stitches | 0 comments | Continued
Yo Adrian!
As mentioned I told you I would do a brief synopsis of the main prospect the Athletics got in the Joe Blanton trade and here it is.
Second Baseman Adrian Cardenas is a strong player with a compact, smooth line drive swing with enough loft to produce reasonable power numbers. He’s a very average defender, but [...]
Rather Bland-ton
I am not a fan of Joe Blanton, but if I was a fan of the Oakland team he has now vacated, I would credit Joe with leaving behind a decent haul of prospects for a pitcher with a mediocre line of season stats.
I remember when I wrote an analysis of the Blue Jays signing [...]
Updated Top Prospects
I’d like to draw your attention to the fact I updated the Top 30 Prospects list with a midseason edition. Enjoy and as always, your feedback is appreciated.
16Jul2008 | 108 Stitches | 1 comment | Continued
Let Pelfrey-dom Ring
The stumbles of premium prospects have become a popular topic to discuss in fantasy circles and the latest is Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey. Pelfrey was ranked as the Mets top prospect by Baseball America in 2007 and the hype was running high dating back to the days in which he went 33-7 with a school [...]
14Jul2008 | 108 Stitches | 0 comments | Continued
