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JD Sussman
About JD Sussman

JD is a co-founder of Bullpen Banter and muses about prospects, sabermetrics, and often intermingles law and baseball in his work. In addition to managing the site, JD is a full-time law student graduating in May of 2013. On Fridays, he contributes a prospect column for Fangraphs. Be wise and follow him on Twitter. He can be reached via e-mail at jdsussman@bullpenbanter.com.

2013 Fantasy Prospect Rankings: Starting Pitchers

2013 Fantasy Prospect Rankings: Starting Pitchers
These fantasy prospect rankings are for the typical 5×5 format. Players are eligible at a position if it’s more likely than not they will eligible at a position in the future. The tiers are comparable across lists. Already discussed: Catchers, Second Base, Third Base, Shortstop, Outfield When drafting a pitcher, you must consider more than his talent. Starting pitchers have
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Individual Top 100 Prospect Lists: JD Sussman

Individual Top 100 Prospect Lists: JD Sussman
With the conclusion of our annual Top 100 Prospect Series, several of our writers decided to release their personal rankings that went in to the creation of the site’s final list. With these, you get to see how our individual writers rate specific prospects differently from one another, and get to see their thoughts and
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2013 Fantasy Prospect Rankings: Outfield

These fantasy prospect rankings are for the typical 5×5 format. Players are eligible at a position if it’s more likely than not they will eligible at a position in the future. The tiers are comparable across lists. Already discussed: Catchers, Second Base, Third Base, Shortstop Tier 1 Oscar Taveras Christian Yelich Wil Myers Taveras and Yelich are the
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The Elvis Andrus Extension: A Logical Review

The Elvis Andrus Extension: A Logical Review
The Rangers signed Elvis Andrus late last night. The reverberations of the deal will be felt within and outside the organization. The 8 year $120 million extension brings the Rangers’ commitment to their 25-year-old shortstop to a whooping $131.275 million over the next decade. Unlike the recent deals signed by Buster Posey and Justin Verlander,
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2013 Season Predictions: National League Edition

2013 Season Predictions: National League Edition
Over the last week, the staff of Bullpen Banter have gone back and forth discussing their projections and predictions for the coming season. Below are the results of that conversation, and are the thoughts of each of the writers involved. Who will win the National League MVP? JD Sussman: Bryce Harper. Harper will be the epicenter
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2013 Season Predictions: American League Edition

2013 Season Predictions: American League Edition
Over the last week, the staff of Bullpen Banter have gone back and forth discussing their projections and predictions for the coming season. Below are the results of that conversation, and are the thoughts of each of the writers involved. Who will win the American League MVP? JD Sussman: Jose Bautista. Voters prefer players on winning
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Wil Myers #3 – 2013 Top 100

Wil Myers #3 – 2013 Top 100
#3 Wil Myers (Outfielder) Tampa Bay Rays Age PA H 2B HR BB SO SB AVG OBP SLG wOBA 21 591 165 26 37 61 140 6 .316 .389 .602 .425 Date of Birth: December 10th, 1990(age 22) Origin: 3rd Round Pick(#91 overall) in 2009 out of Wesleyan Christian Academy(NC) Height: 6’3″ Weight: 205 JD Sussman:  Wil Myers was
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2013 Fantasy Prospect Rankings: Shortstop

2013 Fantasy Prospect Rankings: Shortstop
These fantasy prospect rankings are for the typical 5×5 format. Players are eligible at a position if it’s more likely than not they will eligible at a position in the future. The tiers are comparable across lists. Already discussed: Catchers, Second Base, Third Base Tier 1 Addison Russell Jurickson Profar Xander Bogearts Javier Baez I expect the
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