Bio
I am a Chicagoan working in Finance. I like finance, but I love baseball. I have loved sports, especially fantasy sports and statistics, since I was a little kid. I'm a huge fan of the Cubs, and a big-time fantasy baseball and football player.
Articles From Carmen
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There are two types of people in this world. People who are roto snobs and those who embrace points leagues as a fun variation ... by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
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Last week, we took a look at hitters who had high BABIPs, what led to them, and what we can expect moving forward. This ... by in Fantasy2 wks ago |
 | One mistake we tend to make when doing a quick glance at a player is taking that player's BABIP and strikeout rate, and comparing ... by in Fantasy3 wks ago |
 | Last week, we took a look at 10 hitters that I'm fading heading into draft season. This time around, we will focus on ten ... by in FantasyTue, Jan 26 |
 | Every year, especially early in the offseason, there are plenty of market inefficiencies. Shrewd fantasy managers will take advantage of these inefficiencies by identifying ... by in FantasyWed, Jan 20 |
 | A mark of a good athlete quickly shakes off their poor performances to focus on the next opportunity. As fantasy players, if the circumstances ... by in FantasyWed, Jan 13 |
 | The League Championship Series matchups continue, as the Astros look to stave off elimination, and the Dodgers try to come back from a 2-0 ... by in FantasyWed, Oct 14 |
 | One of the keys to playoff baseball is identifying the lineups that are going to score the most runs, as pitching typically rules the ... by in FantasyWed, Oct 7 |
Latest News From Carmen
 | Frankie Montas is 'feeling better' after testing positive for COVID-19. He stated that he is close to full strength, and that he expects to get back into pitching shape relatively quickly. Alex Coffey on Twitter2 days ago |
 | Joely Rodriguez's ankle is free from pain, but he has not been able to throw consistently, meaning that he is a couple of weeks behind most other relievers. Evan Grant on Twitter2 days ago |
 | Justin Turner announced that he will be returning to the Dodgers. The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed. Justin Turner on Twitter2 wks ago |
 | Walker Buehler avoided arbitration by signing a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Dodgers. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, and includes several $500K contract escalators based on games started and Cy Young Award finishes. Ken Rosenthal on Twitter3 wks ago |
| Justin Turner is receiving interest from the Mets, but the two sides are not in agreement on years or dollars. The Brewers also have interest, but the Dodgers are still the most likely team to sign him. Ken Rosenthal on Twitter3 wks ago |
 | Jordan Zimmermann has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Robert Murray on Twitter3 wks ago |
 | Wade LeBlanc signed a one-year minor league deal with the Orioles. He will be paid a base salary of $700K. Jon Meoli on Twitter4 wks ago |
 | Andrelton Simmons could fill a hole in the middle infield for the Phillies, as the team has expressed serious interest in a one-year deal. Howard Eskin on TwitterMon, Jan 25 |
 | Jameson Taillon is rumored to be in trade talks, with the Yankees the leading candidate. Mark Feinsand on TwitterSun, Jan 24 |
 | Derek Holland signed a minor league contract with the Tigers, which includes an invite to big league camp. Jon Morosi of MLB NetworkSun, Jan 24 |
