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May 9, 2012

Value Picks: Relievers for 5/9/12

by Dan Mennella

The reliever arm of Value Picks returns this week with Frieri, Reed, and Mujica

May 8, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/8/12

by Michael Street

Looking for a replacement for your injured third baseman? Michael looks at plenty of hot-corner options this week, especially in Playing Pepper.

May 4, 2012

Value Picks: Outfielders for 5/4/12

by Rob McQuown

Tony Campana joins Span, Viciedo, and Murphy on VP this week

May 3, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitching for 5/3/12

by Paul Sporer

Capuano, Bass, McDonald, and Wei-Yin Chen join the VP ranks this week

May 1, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/1/12

by Michael Street

As the first month of the season closes, Michael’s Value Picks list only loses two players, although it won’t be long until the list graduates a few more members.

April 27, 2012

Value Picks: Outfielders for 4/27/12

by Rob McQuown

Span, Parra, and Pierre join VP this week

April 26, 2012

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 4/26/12

by Paul Sporer

Starting Pitching VP returns with Niemann, Burnett, Doubront, and Parker

April 25, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 4/25/12

by Michael Street

Despite rising ownership rates, Michael’s VP list stays afloat with some great early-season values.

April 19, 2012

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 4/19/12

by Michael Jong

Up-the-middle VP graduates it's first player and welcomes Buck and Lowrie into the fold

April 17, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 4/16/12

by Michael Street

Michael graduates his first VP of the season, but he still points out plenty of undervalued corner infielders to be found on your league’s waiver wires.

April 13, 2012

Value Picks: Outfielders for 4/13/12

by Rob McQuown

Viciedo, Murphy, and Schafer make a very intriguing initial VP class for the 2012 season

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher for 4/13/12

by Michael Jong

Thole, Pennington, Bloomquist, and Mark Ellis are first on the scene for VP 2012

April 10, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 4/10/12

by Michael Street

Michael leads off the regular season Value Picks with a fresh slate of productive players you can find on the waiver wire, even in the deepest leagues.

April 3, 2012

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 4/3/12

by Michael Street

Michael looks at the fate of several first-round draft picks at the corner infield spots in Colorado, Minnesota, and San Diego, and peeks at some Spring Training stats in Playing Pepper.

September 30, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH Review

by Michael Street

Michael looks back at the best and the worst of his 2011 Value Picks at corner infield and designated hitter.

September 29, 2011

Value Picks: Relievers Review

by Mike Petriello

A review of the best and worst VP picks for relievers this season

September 28, 2011

Value Picks: Second, Short, and Catcher Review

by Michael Jong

A look back at the best and worst Value Picks of 2011 from the middle infield and catcher positions

September 27, 2011

Value Picks: Outfield Review

by Rob McQuown

A look back at the best and worst outfield VP picks of 2011.

September 23, 2011

Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 9/23/11

by Michael Street

In the final week of the season, Michael looks at near-term and long-term return for his Value Picks.

September 22, 2011

Value Picks: Starting Pitchers for 9/22/11

by Mike Petriello

With one week left in the season, VP switches up the format to examine the best remaining two-start pitchers.