tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:03:46 +0000<i>Just like the real Wade Boggs ... <br> ... but with more hits!</i>http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)Blogger81125WeighedBloggshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-8073545885605097478Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:43:00 +00002009-07-06T14:23:00.837-05:00Mariano RiveramlbAll-StarDerek JeterManny RamirezAlex Rodriguezby Steve CernakCan someone please explain to me why Boston and New York fans are cool with one another now? And am I alone wishing that the bitterness returns?When "NYY vs. BOS" shows up on the schedule, the game is now a rivalry. Before the Sox won a couple chips, the game technically wasn't a rivalry, but meant more.The All-Star Break unofficially started with Terry Francona riding the http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2008/07/mlb-yankees-vs-redosx.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-5188669303298503477Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:24:00 +00002007-01-05T23:13:44.742-05:00wildcardplayoffsnew england patriotsIndianapolis Coltsnew york jetskansas city chiefsfootballnew york giantsseattle seahawksphiladelphia eaglesdallas cowboysnflThe NFL Playoffs are officially here, and so far our first set of picks for this weekend's Wildcard round. As was expected, there are two nice matchups in the AFC side and two dismal coin flips on the NFC side. All season long, the NFL has been a virtual crapshoot and the first round of the playoffs should be no different. With that said, here are our rolls of the dice.Kansas City Chiefs at http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2007/01/nfl-picking-playoff-winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-152030223072081992Tue, 02 Jan 2007 04:23:00 +00002007-01-02T00:03:56.281-05:00barry bondsmlbsan francisco giantsnational leaguevernon wellsbarry zitofree agencybaseballmatt cainBy Dustin HockensmithThe San Francisco Giants signed left-hander Barry Zito to a 7-year, $126 million deal – the largest ever for a pitcher – late last week and came under immediate scrutiny. Long-term contracts for pitchers have not historically been wise investments, just ask Kevin Brown and Mike Hampton, but I think this one will turn out differently. Zito has not been dominant in the four http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2007/01/mlb-ups-and-downs-of-barry-zitos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-4607058334974449469Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:51:00 +00002006-12-28T14:23:54.954-05:00Earl MonroeRip HamiltonDetroit PistonsRasheed WallaceDavid SternMichael Ray RichardsonWalt FrazierNew York KnicksNBAChanning FryeReggie MillerMichael JordanDavid LeeBy Steve CernakOnly New York surviving Detroit in triple overtime could shake me from my holiday vacation. I currently live right outside Georgetown in Washington, DC now, so my opportunities to see the Knicks at Madison Square Garden are infrequent, when compared to growing up near the World's Most Famous Arena. I flew into New York in time for the second half of NY's domineering victory over http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/nba-ot-knack-for-new-york-knicks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-6436680740466891311Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:15:00 +00002006-12-22T14:26:09.662-05:00joakim noahgreg odenNBAncaa basketballAllen Iversonnflvince youngdenver nuggetsncaaNBAAllen Iverson is expected to play Friday night, however, this is contingent on all players in the deal passing physicals. While it appears likely that will happen, a massive snowstorm in Denver, which held up many flights, has left thousands stranded. Airport officials are planning to open two of six runways.NFLPerhaps the most intriguing weekend match-up is Cincinnati at Denver. Both clubs http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-allen-iversons-to-debut-and-nfl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-1701445033181342842Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:36:00 +00002006-12-21T13:44:49.697-05:00fantasy basketballNBAAl Jeffersonshaun livingstonAllen Iversonwillie greenfantasyTravis Outlawfantasy nbaThe best way to keep up with the free agency market in your league is to scan box scores as often as you can. With Allen Iverson being traded from Philadelphia to Denver as well as rotation issues on the rosters of inactive trade teams, there are some things to sort out. And when there are things to sort out in terms of who gets minutes, there are opportunities to find value before anyone http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/fantasy-nba-scouring-box-scores.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-5655425917691341554Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:17:00 +00002006-12-20T15:08:58.896-05:00Michelle WieNBAMario LemieuxChargersBearstony romoNHLCarrie UnderwoodnflJessica SimpsonTroy AikmanSteve NashNHL - Penguins Plight... Leads to Flight?The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board unanimously awarded Pittsburgh's lone slot machine gambling license to a group that promised to build a casino, rather than the Penguins ownership group. This group, led by Mario Lemieux, promised to build a new $290 million arena if it won the license. Now, it appears increasingly likely the Penguins will move, http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-penguins-plight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-9221342938546806044Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:16:00 +00002006-12-20T00:27:18.659-05:00Carmelo Anthonybasketballphiladelphia 76ersNBAAllen Iversondenver nuggetsBy Dustin HockensmithThe Philadelphia 76ers have shipped disgruntled star Allen Iverson to the Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two first round draft picks in 2007, NBA sources told the Associated Press. The Nuggets have quickly filled the scoring void left by leading scorer Carmelo Anthony's right fist, and the Sixers have gotten far closer to fair value than anyone expected. All http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/nba-nuggets-and-76ers-both-do-well-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-2447792300560743739Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:09:00 +00002006-12-19T19:14:16.142-05:00Carmelo AnthonyAndre MillerPhilidelphiaNBAMarcus CambyAllen IversonJR SmithJoe SmithDenverBy Steve CernakAdmittedly, I am completely biased with regards to Allen Iverson. The man is an absolute basketball stud and a first ballot Hall Of Famer. Without even knowing what Denver gave up, I'd say the Nuggets won the trade. But how well did Philly do in the deal?If reports are true, the 76ers received PG Andre Miller, PF Joe Smith, two 2007 first round draft picks and possibly some low http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/nba-philadelphia-fleeced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-6387290337139981325Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:12:00 +00002006-12-19T10:18:25.223-05:00pau gasolmike fratellohakim warrickfantasy basketballNBAalexander johnsonmemphis grizzliesfantasy nbaBy Dustin HockensmithThere seems to be a piece of the pie for everyone on the Memphis Grizzlies roster, even since the team's star, Pau Gasol, has returned to the lineup. Chucky Atkins, Hakim Warrick, Dahntay Jones, Mike Miller and Rudy Gay are all getting chances to put up numbers, and a new face has emerged in forward Alexander Johnson. Some good points and rebounds numbers from Johnson have http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/fantasy-nba-surprise-contributor-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-9216146212952543781Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:05:00 +00002006-12-18T17:00:22.140-05:00Carmelo AnthonybasketballNuggetsIsiah ThomasNBANate RobinsonKnicksJR SmithNBAMonday is usually reserved for the weekend sports recap, but the Madison Square Garden Brawl between the Knicks and Nuggets is the only topic I can think about at the moment. Isiah Thomas has been on my **** list for years, following one horrible basketball decision with another. This weekend, he took his ineptitude to the next level. Chris Sheridan reported Saturday that Thomas warned Carmelohttp://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-isiahs-gotta-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-6692777064300934196Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:50:00 +00002006-12-19T10:06:26.670-05:00ohio stategreg odenfinal fouralando tuckerbig tencollege basketballncaa basketballbrian butchtyler hansbroughpittsburghwisconsinncaaBy Dustin HockensmithDearest Alando,Congratulations on your win over second-ranked Pittsburgh. We, the national media, were watching and, quite frankly, felt a little guilty. We have been gallivanting around town with Tyler Hansbrough, Greg Oden and others and did not notice that you too wanted to be considered for national Player of the Year. We still don't truly believe that you can win it, buthttp://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/ncaa-apology-to-wisconsins-alando.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-7271425392680016595Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:24:00 +00002006-12-19T09:55:27.822-05:00fantasy nflplayoffsIndianapolis Coltsfantasy footballfantasynflPeyton ManningBy Dustin HockensmithOwning an undefeated record and pursuing a perfect season isn't what it's cracked up to be. Ask Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts or me and Gandhi's Good Guys what a late first loss can do to team morale. Only in that situation can a 12-1 team feel like it has failed, and only in that situation can a team lose all of its built-up momentum. Playoff failure is such an http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/fantasy-nfl-entering-playoffs-with-team.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-4552690769586913204Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:14:00 +00002006-12-15T11:33:56.150-05:00basketballNBAncaa basketballnflvince youngladainian tomlinsonNCAA BasketballFriday is a light day, and so is Saturday, despite a huge schedule of games. A couple of games peak my interest, but there aren't many nail biters to watch. All eyes should be on Madison where No. 11 Wisconsin WILL beat No. 2 Pittsburgh, whether the Panthers are with or without center Aaron Gray's services. Kentucky-Louisville matchups always have a ton of meaning in their home http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-weekend-preview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-233523278443376607Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:52:00 +00002006-12-14T12:57:11.176-05:00Sean MayDeron WilliamsIsiah Thomasfantasy basketballMatt BarnesTroy MurphyMarvin WilliamsJared JeffriesJason RichardsonCarlos BoozerRaymond Feltonfantasy nbaMATT BARNESWith Jason Richardson and Troy Murphy injured, Matt Barnes is making the most of his minutes. As a starting SF, check out his line: 14.8 PPG on 54.9%, 2.4 3PM, 6.2 REB, 3.0 AST, 1.6 STL, 1.2 BLK, 85.7 FT% and 1.2TO.Right now, Matt Barnes is essentially a top five fantasy NBA player. Who knows how long it will last or what will happen when Richardson and Murphy come back. But to get http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/fantasy-nba-matt-barnes-fantasy-stud.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-5510090413731178076Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:11:00 +00002006-12-14T11:52:29.108-05:00Milwaukee BucksNBAJohn McGlocklinAllen IversonOn the Milwaukee Bucks broadcast versus the Nets, several viewers reported hearing:John, John, Iverson was traded to Minnesota for...(John refers to Bucks color commentator John McGlocklin.)Take this for what it's worth and by no means does this confirm an Allen Iverson to the Wolves trade.http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/nba-ai-to-minnesota.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-4536931290392088589Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:10:00 +00002006-12-13T10:32:53.476-05:00Troy SmithmlbNBAncaa basketballAllen Iversonnflncaa footballbaseballncaaNCAA BasketballNevada senior Nick Fazekas became the first player in school history to top the 2,000 point mark as the No. 20 Wolfpack won handily, 76-58, over St. Mary's on Tuesday … No. 18 Texas A&M thumped Fordham, 84-61, in Tuesday's only other Top 25 action.NCAA FootballTroy Smith made the trip from New York to Columbus without the Heisman Trophy he won on Saturday, electing to ship the http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-midweek-roundup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-697892296869356384Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:32:00 +00002006-12-11T23:46:59.292-05:00Dirk NowtizkiNBAGary BettmanNHLJason KiddnflDavid SternRoger Goodell Steve NashBud Selligby Steve CernakNBA Commissioner David Stern announced Monday the league will revert to the old leather basketball January, the first time in pro sports a mid season equipment change occurred. "Our players' response to this particular composite ball has been consistently negative and we are acting accordingly," Stern issued in a statement. "Although testing performed by Spalding and the NBA http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/nba-sterns-relenting-autonomy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-6495422637865476035Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:08:00 +00002006-12-11T12:05:45.462-05:00mlbNBArecapncaa basketballnflncaa footballncaaNCAA FootballTroy Smith did not win the Maxwell Award as college football's Player of the Year, but he did win the Heisman Trophy in a landslide. Maxwell winner Brady Quinn finished third behind Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, which makes his winning the award on Friday an even bigger surprise … the coaching carousel also took a bizarre turn when West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez stayed in http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-recapping-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-510620338499931964Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:09:00 +00002006-12-19T09:56:10.232-05:00Mario WilliamsReggie BushDwight Howardjay cutlerDetroit PistonsOrlando MagicEli ManningPeyton ManningmlbNBAAllen IversonnflPhilip Riversvince youngNFLEli Manning will derail New York's season versus Carolina, while his brother Peyton Manning will beat Jacksonville setting up spectacular playoff failure (again).Houston's DE Mario Williams will have a monster game and silences his critics who said RB Reggie Bush should have been drafted #1 overall, especially off his 4 TD performance. QB Vince Young will break his arm, his shoulder tears http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-great-weekend-ahead-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-6121342182791408230Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:35:00 +00002006-12-07T17:00:57.001-05:00fantasy basketballNBAshaun livingstonfree agencyfantasyandrea bargnaniwaiver wirelamarcus aldridgeluther headfantasy nbacraig smithIn a competitive Fantasy NBA world, the free agency market can be cruel to slow-to-react shoppers. Recognizing who CAN be good before he actually starts producing is incredibly important, and it's an art of judgment and timing that helps you sift through all the unpredictability. The market is on the verge of getting hot, so it is now time to really do your homework; the breakdown below should http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/fantasy-nba-striking-before-iron-gets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-2329522912840815628Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:55:00 +00002006-12-19T09:56:32.194-05:00Eaglestitansrandall cunninghamphiladelphia eaglestennessee titansnflvince youngBy Dustin HockensmithLook at Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young next to former Philadelphia Eagles great Randall Cunningham, and just one glance should reveal their similarities. Both are 6-foot-4 or better and stand that way in the pocket, but they can also tuck it and run with the best of them in any instance of a breakdown. The difference between the two is mental, and you'll watch in http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/nfl-back-to-future-vince-young-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-4957345166051995650Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:40:00 +00002006-12-06T14:31:43.427-05:00Paul HarrisDavid OrtizJD DrewAmbriorix BurgosGreg MadduxJamesOn CurryManny RamirezDavid SternBoston Red Soxmlbmario BoggansNBAJoe BorowskiBrian bannisterJulio LugoMLBThe Red Sox agreed to terms with OF J.D. Drew (five years, $70 million) and SS Julio Lugo (four years, $36 million). Rumor had it these signings were to replace Manny Ramirez, which looks less likely now.Manny has a few screws loose but let’s not forget he’s been the best overall hitter in the game for the past decade. He hits for average and power and uses the combination to drive in many http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-bosox-signings-and-other-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-2909396667195987561Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:17:00 +00002006-12-05T14:18:19.876-05:00hedo turkoglufantasy basketballtyronn luethree pointersbrent barryfantasyluther headfantasy nbachucky atkinsHe's been unwanted in Fantasy NBA for years now, but Atlanta PG Tyronn Lue has become a pretty good player. The acquisition of Speedy Claxton was thought to have hurt his fantasy value this season, but Lue's stock has only gone up in my eyes. He's not a starting point guard in the NBA, but this season, he's been one of the top reserves and a candidate for 6th man of the year.Lue has not started ahttp://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/fantasy-nba-stop-doubting-tyronn-lue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dustin Hockensmith)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830025650857076237.post-7995035306898002959Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:10:00 +00002006-12-04T14:07:04.569-05:00Rutgersncaa basketballbcscollegeal thorntonAllen Iversonmichiganjay cutlerncaa footballRex Grossmanwest virginiancaaohio stateuclakeving garnettbasketballarkansasNBAfloridarecaptony romoNHLuscvince youngpreviewNCAA FootballThe BCS selection of Ohio State vs. Florida defined the weekend’s sports landscape. The wrong one-loss team was selected. Both Florida are Michigan great teams, but everyone I know wanted to see Michigan avenge their 42-39 loss to Ohio State. The shame in this situation is everyone—AGAIN—is talking about a broken system rather than (1) USC blowing its BCS hopes vs. UCLA (http://fantasywire.blogspot.com/2006/12/sports-weekend-recap-michigan-robbed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Steve Cernak)1