Recent Articles from this Column
May 18, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Feeling Blue
Ike Davis' slow start has left many owners concerned about a possible demotion. Is it time to jump ship?
May 10, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Just Say No?
For years, Ricky Nolasco has teased owners with an ERA well above his xFIP. Is his fast start in 2013 a sign of things to come?
May 3, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Stubborn or Stupid?
Should Jarrod Parker be downgraded from his preseason projection after a poor April? If so, by how much? Derek VanRiper takes a look.
April 26, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Dexter's Lab
Could Dexter Fowler reach new heights in Colorado with his power production this season?
April 4, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Checks and Balances
Derek VanRiper recaps the NFBC Main Event after taking Troy Tulowitzki ninth overall in Saturday's draft.
March 25, 2013
The Wheelhouse: New Approach - Mixed Tout Recap
In a league that switched from batting average to on-base percentage, Derek VanRiper made Giancarlo Stanton the anchor of his Tout Wars offense.
March 11, 2013
The Wheelhouse: On BABIP
Austin Jackson leads all qualified hitters with a .370 BABIP over the last three seasons. Is he bound for regression? Derek VanRiper takes a closer look.
March 1, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Early Spring Adjustments
With a heavy workload during the first week of spring training, Jose Bautista gets a slight bump up the board.
February 22, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Wasted Opportunities
Infield flyballs are just as costly to a hitter as strikeouts. Dan Uggla generated plenty of both last season. Should you write off a rebound? Derek VanRiper takes a closer look at hitters wasting opportunities.
February 15, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Misunderstood
Is the market failing to account for Joey Votto's extremely low infield flyball rate? Derek VanRiper takes a closer look.
February 4, 2013
The Wheelhouse: Top 50, Vol. I
If the initial rankings are any indication, DVR won't own Mike Trout in his one-year leagues in 2013.
August 3, 2012
The Wheelhouse: Reflecting on Reflections
Hanley Ramirez gets a fresh start in Los Angeles, but will he ever return to his pre-2010 peak levels?
June 29, 2012
The Wheelhouse: Things Change
Examining how adjustments, injuries and age can impact a players' performance
June 22, 2012
The Wheelhouse: Value Earned
Chris Sale's move to the rotation has paid off in a very big way for the White Sox thus far.
June 15, 2012
The Wheelhouse: 30 Teams, 30 Thoughts
Is there anybody out there still willing to trust Francisco Liriano?
June 8, 2012
The Wheelhouse: Market Watch
Giancarlo Stanton has rebounded from a slow start after missing time during spring training with a knee injury. Is he worth a top-five overall pick?
January 31, 2012
The Wheelhouse: Missing the Boat - Speed
Former Astro Michael Bourn is carrying a steep price tag on draft day. Could his replacement in Houston provide just as many steals at a fraction of the price in 2012?
January 13, 2012
The Wheelhouse: Missing the Boat - Power
Did you miss out on Curtis Granderson's monster 2011? It's time to learn from the mistake and profit elsewhere in 2012.
April 25, 2011
The Wheelhouse: Rewind: April 2010
Barry Zito started last season with a 1.53 ERA, but it didn't last. Which players hot this April are destined to cool off?
April 5, 2011
The Wheelhouse: Going 26.2
The Brewers are off to a slow start despite Ryan Braun's heroics, but there's still reasons for optimism over the long haul.
March 22, 2011
The Wheelhouse: ADP Spotlight: Starting Pitchers in the Top 100
Even with a low strikeout rate last season, could Trevor Cahill be undervalued in drafts this spring?
March 10, 2011
The Wheelhouse: Tiering the Closers
Derek VanRiper breaks down all the projected closers and tries to find values among their ADP's. Matt Thornton is one of his bargains.
February 16, 2011
The Wheelhouse: Finding Market Inefficiencies
You probably overpaid for roses on Valentine's Day, Don't make the same mistake during your draft.
January 31, 2011
The Wheelhouse: Player Movement -- NL to AL
Adrian Gonzalez's trade to Boston tops the list of players moving into the American League this season.
January 17, 2011
The Wheelhouse: Early Mock Risers
Cards starter Adam Wainwright may finally unseat Chris Carpenter as the first St. Louis pitcher off the board in 2011.
