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Catcher to Stash?
Catcher to Stash?
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
J.T. Realmuto is blocked in the short term by Jarrod Saltalamacchia, but can he contribute for fantasy owners down the road? Tory Hernandez breaks him down in the latest installment of Behind the Backstop.
Same Old Beckett?
Same Old Beckett?
May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014
Is Josh Beckett back to his pre-injury form? Tory Hernandez takes a look in the return of Behind the Backstop.
2014 Predictions - AL East
April 1, 2014
David Ortiz and the Red Sox are still on top of the AL East in Tory Hernandez's division predictions.
13 Factors, Part I
13 Factors, Part I
March 5, 2014
March 5, 2014
Ubaldo Jimenez's delivery does not fit the mold that scouts typically look for. Tory Hernandez explains.
Scouting 101: Pitchers
Scouting 101: Pitchers
February 17, 2014
February 17, 2014
Velocity goes a long way in the projection of pitchers, but Tory Hernandez paints a more complete picture to explain how a guy like Sonny Gray made a huge move up the draft board by choosing to attend college.
Scouting 101: The Tools of Ignorance
January 22, 2014
Catchers with elite defensive skills and the ability to provide steady offensive production are a rare breed. In his latest Scouting 101 installment, Tory Hernandez explains the difficulty of scouting the position and its importance.
Scouting 101: The Five Tools Continued
January 21, 2014
In the third installment of his Scouting 101 series, Tory Hernandez discusses the hitting tools and what to look for when evaluating players at the plate.
Scouting 101: The Five Tools
Scouting 101: The Five Tools
January 21, 2014
January 21, 2014
It's not just speed that makes Peter Bourjos a great defender. Tory Hernandez begins to examine the five tools and explains what to look for when evaluating players.
Scouting 101: The Basics - Body & Arm
December 17, 2013
In the latest installment of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez writes about body types and arms and how to use observations of each in player evaluation.
Inside the Winter Meetings
Inside the Winter Meetings
December 11, 2013
December 11, 2013
Ever wonder what it's like to be in Baseball Operations for an MLB team during the Winter Meetings? Tory Hernandez shares his experiences, starting as a job seeker in the lobby, to becoming a front office employee in the general manager's suite.
The Non-Tender Team
The Non-Tender Team
December 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
In this week's edition of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez ponders the Angels' decision to non-tender Tommy Hanson at a time where the organization needs starting pitching.
Roster Shuffle Review
Roster Shuffle Review
November 27, 2013
November 27, 2013
After an impressive campaign at Double-A, Domingo Santana is inching closer to the big leagues after being added to the Astros' 40-man roster. Tory Hernandez takes a closer look at the players that teams wanted to protect from the Rule 5 draft.
AFL All-Star Team
AFL All-Star Team
November 19, 2013
November 19, 2013
Did A's top prospect Addison Russell make Tory Hernandez's AFL All-Star team? Now that the season is complete, Tory shares his best at each position.
Burn Notice
Burn Notice
November 13, 2013
November 13, 2013
Former Arkansas standout Nolan Sanburn is on the move in the Oakland system, but what is his eventual big league role? Tory Hernandez looks at a group of young pitching prospects in this week's edition of Behind the Backstop.
Back On Track
Back On Track
November 6, 2013
November 6, 2013
Injuries have derailed former TCU star Matt Purke, but he's now a Nationals farmhand working his way toward the big leagues in the Arizona Fall League.
Kris Crush
Kris Crush
October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
Kris Bryant continues to crush opposing pitchers in the Arizona Fall League, but will the Cubs delay his service time? Tory Hernandez takes a closer look.
AFL Scouting Reports
AFL Scouting Reports
October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013
In the second installment of Behind the Backstop, Tory Hernandez provides in depth scouting reports from the Arizona Fall League.
Under the Radar
Under the Radar
October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
In his RotoWire debut, Tory Hernandez takes a look at several prospects under the radar currently playing in the Arizona Fall League, including Nationals farmhand Steven Souza.