Recent Articles from this Column
May 12, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Heath Bell has bounced back from a miserable 2012 campaign and 2013 debut to provide excellent component numbers and is now closing for Arizona with J.J. Putz on the DL.
May 5, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Cheap Speed on the Way
Dee Gordon just got called up to replace Hanley Ramirez with Ramirez going on the DL. Can Gordon get on base frequently enough to use his speed?
April 28, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Nolan Arenado Gets the Call
How much should you bid for Nolan Arenado now that the Rockies have called him up? Jan Levine shares his opinion.
April 21, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Cingrani and Rendon Debut
Tony Cingrani and Anthony Rendon made their major league debuts this week. How much should you bid on them? Jan Levine has the answer.
April 14, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Dodger Fallout, Injured Players Return
Chase Headley's imminent return and the fallout from Zack Greinke's injury headline this week's review of NL free agents.
April 7, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: First Closer Change of the Year
Kyuji Fujikawa has been given the Cubs' closer job over Carlos Marmol, and Chris Heisey has been freed. Jan Levine tells you how much to bid on both.
March 31, 2013
FAAB Factor - NL: Countless Buying Opportunities
Pictured in happier (well, at least on the field) times in Tampa Bay, Carl Crawford surprised many by rehabbing his elbow enough to be ready for Opening Day.
September 30, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Vote For Pedro
Pedro Alvarez reached the 30-homer plateau for the Pirates this week.
September 23, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Carpenter Returns
Chris Carpenter returned to live action Friday against the Cubs. Jan Levine tells you what to bid on him.
September 16, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Closing Opportunities
A few NL teams have had some instability with their closers in the last week. Jan Levine gives you a few ideas on how to profit.
September 9, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Replacing Strasburg
Jan Levine identifies a few pick-up targets if you just lost Steven Strasburg this week.
September 2, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Huge Slate of September Callups
Jan Levine reviews the slate of NL players getting the call and suggests a few others that might be on their way.
August 26, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Adrian, Beckett, Skaggs
Adrian Gonzalez headlines this week's article, which is the Escape From Boston version.
August 19, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Hanson Back in Business
Hanson Among Those Getting Healthy
August 12, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Panda Sighting
Pablo Sandoval will return from his hamstring injury shortly.
August 5, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Post-Deadline Edition
Johan Santana is among those featured this week.
July 29, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Strong Starting Pitcher Options
Matt Harvey leads a good cast of potential starting pitcher pickups this week.
July 15, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Heath Bell won't get as many chances to misfire on a high-five at the end of games, now that the Marlins are going to a closer committee.
July 8, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Ryan Howard is Back
Ryan Howard is among the interesting first basemen discussed by Jan Levine this week.
July 1, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Bauer Power
Trevor Bauer is just one of the top prospects that gets Jan Levine's attention this week.
June 24, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Howard Nearing His Return
Ryan Howard is getting closer and closer to returning -- will he be a fantasy gamechanger when he hits the field?
June 17, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Chasing Utley's Return
Chase Utley is on a rehab assignment and could be a difference maker upon his return to the big leagues.
June 3, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Carlos Quentin Returns
The returns of Carlos Quentin and Mike Morse headline this week's NL pickups.
May 6, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Hospital Ward Shuffle
A number of National League players either hit the DL or are on their way back this week.
April 29, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Pedro Alvarez A Pirate Treasure Again?
Pedro Alvarez and his hot streak rank among the popular FAAB picks this week.
April 22, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Carlos Quentin On The Way Back
Carlos Quentin and Allen Craig headline some injured players on their way back to the majors.
April 15, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Fishing For Saves In Miami, San Francisco
Brian Wilson is down in San Francisco and Heath Bell is struggling mightily in Miami. Potential replacements headline this week's NL FAAB stars.
April 8, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: Alternating Saves For the Nats
Brad Lidge and Henry Rodriguez are alternating days for the save chances for the Nationals with Drew Storen on the DL.
April 1, 2012
FAAB Factor - NL: First FAAB Period Suggestions
Who should you be bidding on after the spring training fallout? Jan Levine has the answers.
September 25, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Jansen Creating Striking Impression
Jan Levine's final NL free agent article of the season.
September 4, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: September Reinforcements Galore
Jan Levine breaks down all the new additions to the NL player pool.
August 28, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: LoMo in N.O. NoMo
Logan Morrison has returned from a brief punitive demotion to New Orleans.
August 21, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Will Bauer Get the Call - Now!?
Trevor Bauer is turning heads in the Diamondbacks' farm system.
August 14, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Crowded Ship
With Jose Tabata and Alex Presley nearing a return, the Bucs have a crowded outfield deck.
August 7, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Deadline Fallout
While many are now getting an opportunity following last week's trade deadline, Mike Minor is getting a look from the Braves after Jair Jurrjens' injury.
July 10, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Cozart Debuts
Zach Cozart got the call for the Reds this week - what should you bid on him?
June 26, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Return of Zito
Jonathan Sanchez's injury has opened up a rotation spot -- at least temporarily -- for Barry Zito.
May 29, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: EY Jr. Returns
What role will Eric Young Jr. have with the Rockies?
April 3, 2011
FAAB Factor - NL: Relievers Turned Starters
Kyle McClellan is among a handful of former relievers that have won starting rotation jobs this spring. See what Jan Levine thinks about his free agent value.
