http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets, Expert Advice & Stats.enFri, 10 Jul 2009 08:07:32 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noPlayer Rankings, Cheat Sheets, Expert Advice & Stats.fantasy_sportshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/8jb-8mulMdk/pitcher_rankings_john_smoltz_i.htmlFantasy BaseballPlayer rankingsChad Lawton | Special to The Grand Rapids PressFri, 10 Jul 2009 08:07:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3203101 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA, ratio). * = check status Through July 9 Starters 1. Tim Lincecum, Giants -- Score one for skateboard youth. 2. Dan Haren, Diamondbacks 3. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays -- Anyone want...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/pitcher_rankings_john_smoltz_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/_uNrZcqLmbw/dont_overlook_the_importance_o.htmlFantasy BaseballMichael Salfino columnThe Grand Rapids PressMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressThu, 09 Jul 2009 04:49:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3185660 ]]> A quarter inch on a collision between bat and ball that lasts one-1,000th of a second is all that separates a line drive from a can of corn. The bottom-line impact is great: Liners are hits about 75 percent...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/dont_overlook_the_importance_o.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/X2fBreSjUJM/look_for_tigers_placido_polanc.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 08 Jul 2009 21:10:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3194024 ]]>AP File PhotoDetroit's Placido Polanco is a career .300 slugger hitting .262. The AL Stock Watch this week is stuffed so much it's busting out of the bag, so let's get right down to forecasting business. Upgrade Carlos Quentin, OF,...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/look_for_tigers_placido_polanc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/mJ2Qva9qyOI/braves_nate_mclouth_continues.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchRob Steingall | Special to The Grand Rapids PressMon, 06 Jul 2009 20:50:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3176931 ]]>AP File PhotoWhitehall native Nate McLouth, who homered against the Cubs on Monday night, is on track for 10 home runs and at least 10 steals the rest of the way. We've reached the season's midway point, but contenders are...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/braves_nate_mclouth_continues.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/PjIqcuzgi_U/hitter_rankings_manny_ramirez.htmlFantasy BaseballPlayer rankingsChad Lawton | Special to The Grand Rapids PressFri, 03 Jul 2009 08:13:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3156674 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, steals). * = check status Through July 2 First basemen 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals 2. Mark Teixeira, Yankees 3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers 4. *Justin Morneau, Twins 5. Ryan Howard, Phillies...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/hitter_rankings_manny_ramirez.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/uZzs_Rf81dY/check_a_pitchers_strand_rate_t.htmlFantasy BaseballMichael Salfino columnThe Grand Rapids PressMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressThu, 02 Jul 2009 05:43:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3141064 ]]> Let's go back to the hurlers this week and apply some statistical forensics. There's ample proof that simple models generally result in better predictions than expert judgment. Just looking at guys and telling you who I think are going...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/check_a_pitchers_strand_rate_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/ORN93tNqn8M/tigers_rick_porcello_not_showi.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 01 Jul 2009 17:07:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3141140 ]]>AP File PhotoThe fastball of Detroit's Rick Porcello seems to be maxing out around 91 mph. It seems like we've been playing forever already, but the season isn't even half over. So all the things that have plagued you can...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/tigers_rick_porcello_not_showi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/Guvf-bJoE2I/diamondbacks_stephen_drew_star.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchRob Steingall | Special to The Grand Rapids PressTue, 30 Jun 2009 21:21:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3137205 ]]>AP PhotoArizona's Stephen Drew hit .300 in June. Three months down, and three to go in the 2009 season, which is plenty of time to make a run at your fantasy league championship. Let's take a look at which NL...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/07/diamondbacks_stephen_drew_star.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/3t4uFuLESYo/pitcher_rankings_you_can_rely.htmlFantasy BaseballPlayer rankingsChad Lawton | Special to The Grand Rapids PressMon, 29 Jun 2009 09:06:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3124149 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA, ratio). * = check status Through June 25 Starters 1. Tim Lincecum, Giants -- Keeps cheating the laws of physics. 2. Dan Haren, Diamondbacks 3. Johan Santana, Mets 4. *Roy Halladay,...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/pitcher_rankings_you_can_rely.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/66UVNBOjPRA/blue_jays_aaron_hills_leads_pl.htmlFantasy BaseballMichael Salfino columnThe Grand Rapids PressMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressThu, 25 Jun 2009 05:13:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3084613 ]]> We're going to do something in this column you rarely see experts do: examine failure. By that I mean predictions gone awry. Failure is an unavoidable product of risk taking and making early calls on players -- calls that...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/blue_jays_aaron_hills_leads_pl.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/ZlOhWvz-CKA/follow_the_crowd_and_you_might.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:10:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3094276 ]]>AP Photo Take a gamble on the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez. His slump can't last forever. Let's zip through the Junior Circuit and look at who is rising and falling and assess where we might be able to exploit market perceptions...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/follow_the_crowd_and_you_might.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/WM6_9z4Tynw/cardinals_chris_carpenter_look.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchRob Steingall | Special to The Grand Rapids PressMon, 22 Jun 2009 19:02:56 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3072939 ]]>AP File PhotoSt. Louis' Chris Carpenter had a 2.43 ERA in June. We've almost finished up the first three months of the season. Let's focus in on June stats this week to see who has made the biggest impacts this...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/cardinals_chris_carpenter_look.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/wlPOs_jubok/hitter_rankings_rockies_ss_tul.htmlFantasy BaseballPlayer rankingsChad Lawton | Special to The Grand Rapids PressFri, 19 Jun 2009 08:17:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3049595 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, steals). * = check status Through June 18 First basemen 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals -- Add in the steals and it's just unfair. 2. Mark Teixeira, Yankees 3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/hitter_rankings_rockies_ss_tul.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/QvlxrWryLXQ/know_difference_between_conten.htmlFantasy BaseballStock watchMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 17 Jun 2009 23:51:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3038240 ]]>AP Photo Fantasy owners could get back most of Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner's preseason value by upgrading him. Contenders are separating from the pretenders in the fantasy world. Let's take our weekly spin around the American League. Generally, it...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/know_difference_between_conten.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy_sports/~3/AWEoXORfw_0/post_1.htmlFantasy BaseballMichael Salfino columnThe Grand Rapids PressMichael Salfino | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 17 Jun 2009 04:45:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/fantasysports/index.ssf//3487.3028884 ]]> Pitch counts are so entrenched in today's game, that the guys who pile up innings -- and the counting numbers that come with them -- are the pitchers who can work most efficiently: 3.6 pitches per plate appearance or...http://www.mlive.com/fantasysports/index.ssf/2009/06/post_1.htmlnonadult