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About Troy Patterson

Troy Patterson is a converted Red Sox fan after moving to Boston 10 years ago for college. I am a Biology geek currently working in the Pharmaceutical field on cancer treatments. Troy spends all his spare time studying or discussing baseball. He also posts his work at Roto Savants when talking about fantasy baseball. He has also written for FantasyPros911 and Fire Brand of the AL. His work has also appeared at ESPN andBaseball Digest. You can contact him with comments or questions email me


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2012

The Nationals’ stellar rotation

July 18, 2012
With the best rotation in baseball, the Nats have surprised many with a continued hold on the top spot in the NL East.

Latos dealing with Great American Ballpark

June 27, 2012
Struggling with the long ball in Cincy, can Mat Latos be the ace the Reds traded for?

The Knuckleball as a strikeout pitch

June 19, 2012
While R.A. Dickey has been the best pitcher of 2012 so far it's been the rise in strikeouts for a knuckleball pitcher that has left most wondering if he can keep it up.

The power of Adam Jones

June 06, 2012
Has Adam Jones finally broken through or is his power just a surge?

Chris Sale goes from reliever to ace

May 30, 2012
While everyone was watching Daniel Bard, it was Sale making the seamless transition.

Has Daniel Bard been squeezed?

May 22, 2012
After seven starts, it looks like he's not getting the benefit of the doubt.

Bryan LaHair is Cubs’ silver lining so far

May 15, 2012
The Cubs are already six games out of first in the NL Central, but LaHair has been a nice surprise.

Bobby Valentine will let them throw

May 01, 2012
Through the month of April, the Red Sox manager has shown that he will ignore pitch counts.

Video game review: OOTP 13 Baseball

April 24, 2012
Does the newest version of this baseball sim game pass the test?

Padilla develops the lollipop

April 10, 2012
How do you handle a 52 mph hour curveball when expecting a 93 mph fastball?

What’s all the Huff about?

April 04, 2012
Last year Aubrey Huff of all players pushed Brandon Belt after a slow start. Could the Giants make the same mistake again?

Managing a Minor problem

March 28, 2012
Can Mike Minor deal with right handed hitters in 2012?

Five questions: Minnesota Twins

March 16, 2012
The team's season will hinge on the health of its best players,

Five questions: Milwaukee Brewers

March 15, 2012
Is a full season of Ryan Braun enough to contend in the NL Central?

Power from replacement

March 13, 2012
In 2011 Mark Reynolds hit 30 home runs, but somehow was barely replacement-level.

The development of Ian Kennedy

February 28, 2012
From battles with injuries and holding a spot to becoming the ace of the Diamondbacks.

Yankees attempt to revive Raul Ibanez

February 21, 2012
After his dismal 2011, the Yankees take an incentive-laden chance on a DH.

Mat Latos and Great American Ballpark

February 14, 2012
Mat Latos is making the unenviable switch from ultimate pitcher's park to ultimate hitter's park. Will his No. 1 status survive?

Rockies building a troubling rotation

February 07, 2012
A highly flammable substance is being added to the Rockies rotation in the form of flyballs. Will the team survive the 2012 season?

The new golden age of catching

January 31, 2012
More talent is emerging and players are staying behind the plate to increase their value

The greatest eye in baseball

January 24, 2012
The search leads to a surprise, and a mostly forgotten name.

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