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Prospect Perusal: 3 Outfielders to keep your eye on

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

If you play in any baseball league where the free agent/waiver wire options are somewhat thin (I am talking about something larger than the standard 10 team leagues that exist on ESPN and Yahoo), you are unfortunately aware that your OF4/5 choices aren't stellar. Thus, we need to keep our eyes open for the next rookie that comes to the majors with some offensive promise. To that end, here are three outfielders still down on the farm that you might want to put on your prospect radar, j...

Waiver Wire: Josh Hamilton and Transformers

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:45:58 +0100

Last Tuesday night was one of the best nights for me. Not only did Josh Hamilton belt four home runs against the Baltimore Orioles, but I discovered that Netflix has Transformers now available for streaming. No, not the Michael Bay movies. But rather the real Generation 1 Transformers cartoon that I grew up watching. I had a grand time introducing them to both of my sons. After enjoying a few episodes with both my boys snuggled up against me on the coach, they scurried up to b...

Bottom of the 9th: 14 Bullpens Have Changed Closers

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:26:33 +0100

Can you believe that almost half of the bullpens have changed since the last week of Spring Training? Over the course of an entire season it is not uncommon for that many bullpens to change closers. But 14 within the past six weeks? The Chicago White Sox are the best example of the mass confusion that Fantasy Baseball owners have to deal with. I want to classify the White Sox as a bullpen in disarray, but I don’t think that is accurate enough. Perhaps I should call it the bullpen ...

Randall's Rant: Josh Beckett and His 18 Vacation Days

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:34:45 +0100

Ok, this week’s target is one that is near and dear to my list of players I just have a general dislike for. Is it his arrogant mannerisms on the mound, his general attitude, or just the fact that I just think he is a punk? Probably all of the above. But, until recently I could put all of this behind me, roster him and hope Josh Beckett transforms into the ace he has shown in the past. Just recently Beckett had a start skipped of which, in an AL-only points league, I lost by a few points, and ...

Robert Griffin III - Do You Do It??

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:57:31 +0100

A very good question, people. I’ll be putting together a montage later this week regarding the 2012 NFL draft and possible fantasy implications, taking an in-depth look at players that have the chance of making an immediate impact as well as players that you’ll want to keep an eye on if you are in keeper or dynasty leagues. With that in mind, and with the level of hoopla surrounding Robert Griffin III I felt it was time to weigh in with some analysis of the Washington Redskins #2 ov...

For Starters: Paulino, Cueto and Capuano

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:27:29 +0100

Felipe Paulino: The first guy I wanted to take a look at this week was Felipe Paulino. Following a stint on the DL he started his season just this past week with a stellar performance shutting down the Yankees. He actually retired the first 11 batters in that game, on his way to a six inning, six strikeout performance, while allowing no runs. Prior to 2011 Paulino pitched, mostly unsuccessfully, for the Astros, the Rockies briefly, and the Royals starting last year. His career...

How Long Will Jayson Werth be Out?

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:31:20 +0100

So it was Sunday night. I figured I would have a little time to relax and catch my breath before I needed to start researching the weekly injuries. I was sitting in my home office, prepping for the last week of my academic semester, while watching the Phillies – Nationals game via ESPN’s online feed. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday evening…and then it happened. In the 6th inning, Nationals’ outfielder Jayson Werth attempted a diving catch of a sinking line drive when his glove got stuck ...

Waiver Wire: Just When You Thought the Bullpen was Safe

Sun, 06 May 2012 17:28:24 +0100

How many times do I need to write this opening? Seriously. First I started with the news that Mariano Rivera blew out his knee and that David Robertson would be the best reliever to add even if he does not actually close games. Which, by the way, he is indeed doing. Then I thought the demotion of Carlos Marmol to be replaced by Rafael Dolis and James Russell. After being reminded about how boring those two pitchers are I realized using them as my opening would bore people before they even ...

24 Injured Players You Need to Know About

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:49:06 +0100

Fantasy Training Room One of the biggest reasons in “real” baseball to have a quality catcher is to help shut down the opponent’s running game. I would be remiss if I did start this week’s Fantasy Training Room without a shout-out to my Cal Ripken League team’s catcher, Calogero Tiermini, who was on the 1-day DL today with a respiratory issue. We certainly missed his leadership from behind the plate…get well soon, buddy! Speaking of injuries…wow. What is going on in MLB this seaso...

Warning: Trading for Albert Pujols Might Kill Your Team

Sat, 05 May 2012 21:14:32 +0100

The struggles of Albert Pujols have been well documented. Even if he was not drafted with the first overall pick in your draft, odds are that Pujols was selected before the 5th pick. I think we can all agree that Albert Pujols is not washed up, nor is he going to be this terrible all year. So the question that everyone is asking is: “How do I get my hands on Albert Pujols?” Well, I posed this question to the entire writing staff… How does someone go about acquiring Albert Pujols an...

Wrapping Up Mark Reynold’s Horrible Start

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:05:03 +0100

So much for the guaranteed power that Mark Reynolds will provide you. I suppose that he needs to have at bats to provide any value, or to break his slump. Unfortunately the few at bats he is receiving hurting not only your team, but the surprising O’s chances in the tough AL-East. That is the worst part, sorry Baltimore fans, but your team is not that good and will end the year 10 plus games removed from a wildcard spot. Players such as Jason Hammel, Jake Arietta, and back end “rocks” in St...

Quick Guide to Understanding Lucky Vs. Unlucky

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:55:47 +0100

The first month of the season is in the record books and now is the time to really begin to evaluate what players are doing. One way to determine whether or not a player’s hot start is for real is to dig into their BABIP, Contact% and LD% numbers. Did I confuse you yet? Let’s start with the basic concept of Batting Average on Balls in Play (BABIP). As each hitter puts a ball in play only two outcomes are going to occur. Either the batter is out or he reaches base safely (or trots around the...

Prospect Perusal: 5 Rookie Starting Pitchers to Consider

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Although I have espoused my opinion that pitching is deep this year, injuries and poor performances have a way of altering rotations from those we predicted out of spring training. At present, I count 5 rookies that have arrived in the majors with varying degrees of anticipation about their future performance over the course of 2012. In no particular order, here are some rookie starting pitchers I've been targeting in dynasty or keeper leagues, or even in my deep leagues with limited ...

Waiver Wire: Jarrod Parker… the “Other” Prospect

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:05:01 +0100

With all of the excitement surrounding the recent call-ups of Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, there was another top prospect arriving this past week with significantly less fanfare, Jarrod Parker. The centerpiece of the Trevor Cahill trade to the Diamondbacks made his first start of the season against the White Sox this past Wednesday. Parker looked solid by going 6 1/3 innings allowing 7 hits and only 1 walk. Actually, it was the one walk that impressed me the most since Parker has been noto...

Roundtable: The Next Player to Crack the Top 25

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:57:49 +0100

In Fantasy Baseball, offense wins championships despite pitching centric strategies over the past few years. In one of my leagues, I decided to select my first starting pitcher in the 14th round of a 12-team league. Currently I am towards the bottom of the standings not because of a weak pitching staff. In fact, my offensive struggles have prevented me from gaining ground on anyone. Thanks Mr. Pujols and Mr. Reyes. While pitching is indeed plentiful this year, the overall top 25 on the Pl...

Call-Up Saturday: Bryce Harper and Mike Trout

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:44:14 +0100

It is the moment we have all been waiting for. The saviors of our Fantasy Baseball teams are arriving in the major leagues today. I can’t remember a day when the two top hitting prospects are called up to the majors on the same day. Obviously, I am very excited (as a baseball fan) to see how they do today and the upcoming weeks. If Bryce Harper and/or Mike Trout happen to be available on your waiver wire, a decision will now need to be reached. Do you add one of these top prospect...

Randall's Rant: 10 Reasons Why Liriano is the Man

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:10:26 +0100

Top 10 list, Have faith in my boy Liriano. Ok guys, I get it. After hearing it from everyone who has read my prior article, from people who have dropped Liriano in leagues of all sizes (he is now down to less than 10% owned in standard ESPN leagues), and from any and all people who do not understand my affinity for this apparent headcase who has his confidence shot after anyone gets a hit off of him, you would think I would buckle under the pressure and bash him. That will not be the case and I ...

Fantasy Training Room: Injured Pitchers

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:57:24 +0100

Pitching injuries and velocity concerns continue to dominate the headlines. With drops in their velocity, baseball reporters have suggested that Tim Lincecum or Felix Hernandez could have some hidden injury. A rash of injuries to starting pitchers has left owners scrambling so let’s check out the report from the Fantasy Training Room. FULL GO (These are players whose injuries do not change the way I view them from a fantasy perspective) Brett Gardner (Yankees OF): Gardner will try hitting to...

Bottom of the 9th: Francisco Liriano to the Closer Role

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:22:09 +0100

We have seen transformations like this before. Struggling starter is sent to the bullpen and becomes a top tier closer. Names like Jason Isringhausen and Joe Nathan come to mind. Enter the struggling Francisco Liriano and his powerful slider. Before his elbow injury in 2006, Francisco Liriano was a dominant starter was a nasty slider that he threw 37.6% of the time. Many believed the sharp slider caused him to have elbow problems and Liriano has since backed down on its usage. With...

For Starters: Is Lance Lynn for Real?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:23:23 +0100

For this week’s edition we will look at a couple of names that were not on your draft boards just one short month ago, and maybe who’s names you didn’t even know. Is Lance Lynn for real? Lynn has given a huge boost to the defending world champs. With Chris Carpenter having yet to make a start and Adam Wainwright having yet to make a quality start, Lynn has been invaluable to the Cardinal’s early season success. The 25 year old has started three games thus far, going 3-0...

Roundtable: Top 25 Players You Should Target

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:45:23 +0100

Players come and players go. As much as that is true over the course of time, it is also true regarding the top 25 offensive players in Fantasy Baseball. Injuries, hot streaks, and even benching can influence who will finish in the top 25. However, what if you were able to target a particular player within the top 25 and know that he will continue at his current production levels? I know, I know… this game would be too easy if we all could do that. This week’s roundtable discussion re...

Randall's Rant: Raburn Plus Arencibia Equals 11 Hits

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Ryan Raburn Let’s start off this edition of Rant 2012 with a guy who had a big spring, plays at a somewhat shallow position, and has dual position eligibility in most leagues, Mr. Ryan Raburn. Through his first 35 at bats he has a whopping 1 extra base hit and 3 total hits, while playing the majority of games in a loaded lineup. Seeing that Raburn does have versatility, he should have had immense value and plenty of chances to set new highs in at bats this season. You would think that, but hey...

Fantasy Training Room: Puma Down... Puma Down!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:04:39 +0100

After such an early rush of injuries since Opening Day I thought things would settle down this week. I also thought David Wright would hit the DL because of his broken finger. Well, as I like to joke: “That’s what happens when you think.” The injuries to significant players continue to pile up so let’s open for business and head into the Fantasy Training Room. FULL GO (These are players whose injuries do not change the way I view them from a fantasy perspective) Brett Gardner (Yankees ...

For Starters: Tim Lincecum and Francisco Liriano

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:52:18 +0100

This week we will look at a couple of starting pitchers off to incredibly poor starts. If you own them, you definitely have taken a hit in the ERA and WHIP department. Should you be worried about owning them going forward? Hopefully we can help figure that out. Tim Lincecum has pitched 7.2 IP this year in two starts, and the numbers are just plain awful. 14 hits, 3 walks, and 11 earned runs. His last start on 4/11 was the single worst start of his career. His ...

Prospect Perusal - 5 Shortstops You Need to Know

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The intention of this section of our site is to present information on prospects you might want to target for the future, or for those of you in keeper/dynasty leagues with minor league rosters to fill. This week I am going to explore 5 shortstops, two of whom are currently on MLB rosters, the other three knocking on the door to their team's clubhouses. Tyler Pastornicky SS ATL Pastornicky was awarded the starting shortstop job before spring training began, and he did nothing to dissuade ...

Waiver Wire: Wilson is Down and Out for the Count

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:09:00 +0100

With the news that Brian Wilson might be done for the season, we all get to speculate on who will receive the next save chance in San Francisco. Sergio Romo is the more dominant pitcher of the two; however, he has issues with left-handed hitters. Vs. lefties – 6.23 K/9, .229 batting average and 2.87 FIPVs. righties – 15.69 K/9, .148 average and 0.25 FIP Santiago Casilla does not suffer from the same split differences, but he is also not as dominant and has some control issues. Lopez is the ...

Roundtable: Who's the best #5 Starter Nobody Hyped?

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:07:35 +0100

Are you oversaturated with information yet? All of the Fantasy Baseball sites touting “their” sleeper picks have created such noise that it is tough to sift through it all and gain a fresh perspective. That is why our unique list of 50 players to target was so popular. We did not pick “sleepers” but rather we found values throughout the draft. In an effort to provide addition unique information I posed this question to the writing staff: Now that all the pitching rotations ...

Bottom of the 9th… Closer Alterations That Fit You

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:40:05 +0100

I am amazed at the craftsmanship my wife produces when altering clothing for friends and family. With one needle and a little thread she can turn a baggy dress into a fine tailored man-attention-grabbing item. Throughout the final week of Spring Training, and well into the first weekend of the season, Fantasy Baseball owners were sent scrambling to find new closers (garments if you will) for their teams. After perusing the store for a few minutes, they quickly realized that the racks...

Randall's Rant: Am I Trustin Justin or Diggin Figgins?

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:52:15 +0100

Am I buying Justin Morneau’s surprising start? Now I am not your typical glass is half full guy. Normally I can find a billion different things to go on and on about certain players (hence the "rant" title to my weekly article), to my peer’s wits end. But, this week, with Chone’s quick start, and now with Justin Morneau actually playing every day, there is hope that even an old dog can learn new tricks. I am not old (32) and don’t like dogs, so let’s not place your bets just yet. ...

Fantasy Training Room: What the Hell Just Happened?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:31:03 +0100

Editors' Note: Jeremy is an Athletic Trainer at the university level, and has experience dealing with injuries and what it takes to return from them. So pay attention… What the hell just happened? One day I was enjoying the tranquil bliss of the last few days of Spring Training, and then... BAM! I am watching numerous players go down with injuries. Some of them (Soria and Madson) are now lost for the season. Now the season is barely over one week old and there are al...

For Starters: Can We Trust Billingsley or Hellickson?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In this week’s article I will take a look at a couple starting pitchers that create divided opinions among Fantasy Baseball owners, and see if we can’t make a wise decisions about their prospects going forward. First up is Chad Billingsley of the LA Dodgers. In the preseason he was going off the board at an ADP of 220 (according to MockDraftCentral), the 61st SP off the board. This placed him in almost no-risk territory as he was likely someone’s #6 starter in a 12 team lea...

My AL Only Triple Crown Team:

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:09:54 +0100

Early last week I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to represent Fantasy Gameday in the Triple Crown AL Only league for the second straight year. This is a set of three leagues (AL, NL, and Mixed) hosted by Dave Gawron over at RotoExperts.com. Last year’s showing needs some improving on, as I sat in 11th for the majority of the season, never was higher than tied for 6th or 7th, and finally settled in with an 8th place finish. Though this league boasts a lineup of very k...

Waiver Wire: Don't Be Afraid to Make Changes

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:15:47 +0100

Finally! The Fantasy Baseball season is under way. After watching a few of my players fizzle out during Spring Training I have already spent several hours fishing for new talent to add to my roster. What type of player am I adding already? Two types of players should be added at this point in the season. First (and the most obvious type), I have been adding different middle relievers as roles have begun to be defined. For example, I have already dropped Koji Uehara in f...

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Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies 101: Art of the Auction

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:58:25 +0100

9326CF8WC2PN Going once, going twice... If you want to avoid being a goner in fantasy baseball auction drafts, consider these tips (and read the Draft Basics, since much of the strategy and philosophizing there applies equally to Auction and Snake drafts, especially staying flexible and adapting to -- if not dictating -- the flow). Every team begins with X number of dollars (commonly $260) in an auction draft to bid on players until the roster is filled. Highest bid gets each player. Knowing t...

2012 NFL Free Agency - From a Fantasy Perspective...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:44:43 +0100

Who is Where, and Should You Care?? Well, NFL Free Agency 2012 is in full swing and we all know the fantasy impact, positive or negative that a change of scenery can have. The list is long, and many of the names are incredibly familiar faces that could make things very interesting on draft day should they be donning a new jersey in the next few months. I’ll take some time at each of the skill positions and weigh in on some of the interesting names that could make some fantasy headlines ...

Fantasy Baseball Strategies: Advanced Class

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:37:35 +0100

So you call yourself an expert? Think you’ve mastered the basics? You know what, sucker? We all make mistakes. Go read the Drafting 101 articles just to make sure you’re covered. Done? Great. We’re tackling sabermetrics as well as keeper and deeper league setups. Of course, the permutations on peripherals are endless. So I’ll try to give quick and dirty synopses of how to target players. Know thy manager and front office. There are so many variables outside the...

A Horse Of Another Color - Manning Now A Bronco

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:45:44 +0100

DONE DEAL! Well looks like the Manning roulette wheel has stopped in the Mile High City, and I would imagine John Elway, John Fox and the Denver faithful are tickled pink. Well, except one bowing kid, but... Ah, he'll be fine. After enduring season after season of uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Broncos won what seemed to be a three team race on Monday afternoon when Manning made his choice to don Denver Orange and Blue. I guess when you think about it, it was fairly obviou...

Roundtable: When Will You Draft Bryce Harper?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:33:24 +0100

Every year there seems to be a rookie that captures the heart and imagination of Fantasy Baseball owners, and Bryce Harper is that player for 2012. A few days ago I posed the following question to the writing staff: “In a standard 5x5 non-keeper league with 12 teams, what round are you willing to draft Bryce Harper (if at all)?” As you can imagine we all have a different take on this proposed question. With the recent news that Bryce Harper has been optioned to Triple-A, some of the concerns...

50 Fantasy Baseball Players to Target in 2012

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:56:24 +0100

Every March fantasy baseball sites trot out their lists of potential sleepers. But how can you call them sleepers when everyone touts them? Still, there are bargains buried like treasure deep in the draft. Some are kids with insane upside. Others are old dudes who can still bring it. Here at Fantasy Gameday, we believe in value, based on <cue shameless pimping> the best ADP report out there. So Kelly and I collaborated on a list of players we felt were being drafted late for one reason or a...

FantasyGameday Readers Mock Draft #5

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The fifth mock draft of 2012 was held this past Thursday evening, and I am forced to admit that it was less than a total success. We had five drafters signed up early that evening, but one pulled out and one was a no-show. I could have taken over the drafting for the 12 slot, but with 8 other computer picks, believed that the draft would move too quickly to give proper consideration both my picks and the other team. As I told the other two humans drafting with me, it was going t...

Is David Wright the Next Chipper Jones?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:19:31 +0100

Spring Training is normally a time of hope and optimism, with every MLB team dreaming of a successful season. That is, every MLB team but the New York Mets. The Mets must dream about Bernie Madoff and the numerous medical issues that always seem to happen to their players. Already during Spring Training Ike Davis has (or he doesn’t have…the Mets are being very vague) Valley Fever (a fungal infection of the lungs), their leftie reliever Tim Byrdak had surgery to repair a torn meniscus, and Dav...

Draft Strategies 101: Execution

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:40:30 +0100

Hopefully you read part 1 of our huge draft strategy series where I talked about preparation. Now on to part 2... Execution: a semantic double-edged sword. In the heat of a draft you either implement your plan with Bondian cool or you’re as doomed as the antihero in a film noir. Avoid distraction. If you can’t make the draft your top priority,you’re missing out not only on values but the exhilarating experience. Quit your job, divorce your significant other, leave the ...

50 Fantasy Baseball Players to Avoid in 2012

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:34:56 +0100

Every year fantasy baseball sites trot out their lists of potential sleepers. Some even predict busts. Here at Fantasy Gameday, we believe in value, based on <cue shameless pimping> the best ADP report out there. So Kelly and I collaborated on a list of players we felt were being over-drafted for one reason or another. Sometimes the issue is probable regression. Or it might be the hype machine in overdrive, injury concerns, or PT issues. Kelly and I didn’t agree on every single player --...

Oh, MANning! Things to Consider, Regardless of Destination..

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:58:22 +0100

Well, after a short hiatus, I am back! Oh, don't worry, we have you covered in the off-season. There will be plenty to analyze, discuss, ponder and laugh about. Free-Agency, the NFL Draft, Trades - yep, we'll be busy. Let's get to it with a little Peyton Manning conversation, shall we? You remember him, right? It was like a Twilight Zone episode. The Indianapolis Colts with QB Peyton Manning. The Indianapolis Colts without Peyton Manning. (cue the music…..) Talk about pulling the drain...

How Can The Extra Wild Card Impact Fantasy Baseball?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:35:21 +0100

On March 2nd, Major League Baseball announced the addition of one extra wild card team in each league. While I welcome the change, there are numerous others that do not claiming that the once in a lifetime occurrence of the 2011 season will no longer happen. While I believe the excitement of one-game elimination will be palpable, how will it impact our Fantasy Baseball season? In reality, that is the only question that matters. Every year owners have to deal with teams expanding rosters during ...

Fantasy GameDay Readers Mock Draft #4

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:33:08 +0100

After the hiccup a week ago, we tried to hold a mock this Thursday night and succeeded. We had a full slate but one of our drafters (Primetime) had to duck out due to other commitments at the last moment. Thanks to a new feature on CouchManagers, however, I was able to take command of his team and make actual picks for him, as opposed to letting the computer simply take the next highest ranked player. This was a bit of an issue for me, drafting two teams and trying to remain obj...

Draft Strategies 101: Preparation

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:59:15 +0100

“How can you not get romantic about baseball?” muses Brad Pitt/Billy Beane in Moneyball. Well, how about when you draft a dream team of Hanley Ramirez, Carl Crawford, David Wright, and Adam Dunn in the first four rounds? That would have been fine in 2010…yet disastrous last season. Unfortunately, in the immortal words of Anonymous, “Sh!t happens.” Worse, there’s no surefire strategy: If there were one tried-and-true money-back-guarantee formula, why offer draft advice? Any edge is bl...

Fantasy Training Room: Spring Training Edition

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:02:24 +0100

Let's Go... It's Time for Baseball I was searching for the right title for this column when, thinking of how I should relate my title to the Fantasy Gameday site, I came up with the perfect name that captures my two “careers”. So, welcome to the Fantasy Training Room, where the players can’t hide from the media. There are a lot of injury updates to report from this week so let’s get to it. FULL GO (These are players whose injuries do not change the way I view them from a fantasy pe...

FGD Readers Mock Draft No.4 or Let's Try This Again

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:04:18 +0100

Unfortunately, we were forced to abort the fourth mock draft last week due to server problems on the draft site. Picks were not being correctly entered on the draft board, most of the drafters were being kicked to auto when their pick time would expire (through no fault of their own) and finally in the second round, I made an administrative decision to stop the draft. It was too bad, because we had a full slate of drafters who were ready to mock the evening away. Ah, well, the b...

Pitchers and Catchers Report

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:46:38 +0100

The four greatest words in the English language: “Pitchers and catchers report”. The batteries have reported to work for the MLB clubs and, already, there is a pile of injury-related news to sort through. So, in honor of the start of Spring Training, here is my inaugural Pitchers and Catchers Report. Ryan Vogelsong (SF SP): The fantasy surprise of 2011, Vogelsong has a lower back strain that will keep him out for about 2 weeks. It is early in camp so this should not affect his preparation fo...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Catchers

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Strategy for drafting Catchers… Don’t I will often leave a draft without a catcher in my lineup. Instead of wasting a mid-draft pick on a catcher, I will draft a high upside player who might make a team during Spring Training. For example, I might draft Addison Reed to see if he can claim the closer role in Chicago this year. If he is unsuccessful, then I can drop him (or another player) to grab a catcher from the waiver wire. Full disclosure: this strategy only works for single catch...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: First Base

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Draft strategy for first Base… Power Scarcity With a more stringent drug-testing program, the 40 home run power-hitter has become scarcer. Now we are faced with a plethora of guys who can hit 20-25 home runs. A viable option is to draft a top tier first baseman and solidify your power numbers early in the draft. Usually, I will fill my first base slot within the first three rounds of any draft I participate in. Please take note that we have included several players that are not tr...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Second Base

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Draft Strategy for Second Base… Double Up Leagues that use a middle infielder slot expose the weak talent pool at the shortstop position. Therefore, I will purposely draft two second basemen ranked in the top 10 and move one to the middle infield slot. This strategy can force your competition to reach for lesser players since the talent pool has dried up quicker. Please take note that we have included several players that are not true second basemen, but actually qualify there in most l...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Third Base

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Draft strategy for third base… Avoid Injuries For the 2012 Fantasy Baseball season, players like Brett Lawrie, Mike Moustakes, Miguel Cabrera and Hanley Ramirez are adding to the depth at third base. However, there are numerous players who have health concerns. Can A-Rod, Aramis Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis actually play a full season? Are Ryan Zimmerman and David Wright fully recovered from significant injuries sustain during the 2011 season? While we cannot predict injuries, avoiding an...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Shortstops

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Draft Strategy for Shortstops… Talent Starvation I normally do not recommend selecting players based off of position scarcity, especially during the first three rounds of the draft. However, once the top three players are off the board, the talent pool drops off significantly. To be completely honest, even the top three have lost significant playing time to injuries. Throughout the season, many owners (even the ones who drafted based on position scarcity) will be faced with having ...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Outfielders

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Draft strategy for Outfielders… Youth Gone are the days of the older corner outfielder that can mash the ball. Baseball teams are now focusing on defensive metrics causing the talent pool for Fantasy Baseball to grow younger and more athletic. As younger players are brought into the league, the peak years of production begins around age 25 instead of at 27. In response, fantasy owners will also need to draft the younger athletic player. Many of the top outfielders during the...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Starting Pitching

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Draft Strategy for starting pitchers… Start Early I think it has been said too many times… “Starting pitching is so deep this year.” While I agree that this is a true statement, too many owners are buying into the theory of waiting on pitching. Look at it this way… if everyone is going to wait until the 5th or 6th round to select their first starting pitcher, doesn’t that leave top tier value sitting there too long? Doesn’t that also water down the offensive pool by the...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Relievers

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Drafting strategy for relievers – strikeouts Throughout the rankings there are numerous relievers with solid strikeout rates. In fact, player like Craig Kimbrel, Jonathan Papelbon, and Kenley Jansen possess double-digit K/9 rates. We all know that saves are always available throughout the season. So many closers change jobs that it feels like a Merry-Go-Round. This year, focus on the pitchers who strikeout a lot of hitters regardless if they are closing out games. Someone like Ko...

FGD Readers Mock Draft No. 3

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:06:04 +0100

The 3rd Readers Mock Draft was held this past Thursday night, where we drafted 23 roster slots (C 1B 2B 3B SS OF(5) CI MI U P(10)) in a 12 team draft. We had again one owner who didn't show up for the actual draft, but based on his picks, I am assuming that Detroit Rust Rats pre-ranked his picks…no one drafts that many pitchers without directing the software to do so. As a point of protocol, if you sign up for a mock, please show up. It is disconcerting to draft against a computer ...

What Can Steve Carlton Teach Us About K/9

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

After the 1971 season was completed, Steve Carlton was having contract issues in St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Phillies were having the same issues with Rick Wise, and on February 25th, the two teams traded for each other’s baggage. During the 1972 season, Steve Carlton won his first Cy Young award for a horrible Phillies team that won only 59 games all season. In fact, Lefty won 45.8% of the teams games and finished with a 27-10 record. But what can Steve Carlton teach us about Fantasy Bas...

FGD Readers Mock Draft No. 2

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The second mock draft for our readers took place on Thursday, February 16th. It was a 12 team mixed with a fairly standard roster (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF(5), CI, MI, U, SP(2), RP(2), P(4), B(2)) and we had one no-show and one computer pick. It is always best to have a full slate of active drafters, but we make do as best we can. The results of the draft are posted on GoogleDocs as per usual, here. As I normally do, I will analyze the draft, and comment on picks I see as values, ...

FGD Readers Mock Draft Numero Uno

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

With the conclusion of the football season, I decided that it was the perfect time to start running our weekly mock drafts. This past Thursday, we held our first such event, and had a full slate of participants. For the initial mock, I set it up as a 10 team mixed league with 25 roster slots (C 1B 2B 3B SS OF OF OF P P P P P P P P P and 7 Bench spots). The large bench gave each drafter a chance to craft his own team as he saw fit, drafting a CI/MI combo, having an 11 man pitchin...

Who Are the Top 3 Picks in Fantasy Baseball in 2013?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:56:50 +0100

Do not laugh at the title. I realize the 2012 Fantasy Baseball season has not even started. Yet we are going to talk about 2013 already? A very loyal reader asked about whom the top 3 picks for the 2013 draft will be. While at first glance you might scoff at the question, his reasoning is extremely valid. If players like Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols, and Jose Bautista are indeed top 3 picks for next season, then he should target them at the top of the draft. However, if other ...

Randall’s Rants: Where is the love for Bailey?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:22:12 +0100

No, I am not talking about the singular version of the delicious alcoholic beverage that perfectly tops off a cup of coffee. I am, however, talking about Andrew Bailey who is set to be a top closer option in all leagues, who is considered by other sites, to be a RP2 or a low end RP1. What am I missing here? How can Andrew Bailey not be considered as a top tier option in Fantasy Baseball? I get that there are injury concerns here and that pitching in Oakland is far different than Fenway, but rec...

Buster Posey: Do You Hear What I Hear?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:39:34 +0100

For some reason, when considering an article regarding Buster Posey’s injury, I just could not pull the trigger. Perhaps it was just too quiet in regards to updates. I felt like Kevin Bacon was in his ROTC uniform from Animal House, yelling “Remain calm! All is well!” In mid-December it was reported that Buster Posey was close to 100% while participating in hitting and running drills. The Giants also stated that Posey was to resume full baseball-related activities in January and...

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft for Readers Number 1

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:37:53 +0100

Now that Super Bowl Sunday has passed, it is time to think about baseball. At least, that's how I view the fantasy world. I have leagues that are already drafting for 2012, and I know I crave the excitement of a good and lively mock draft. To that end, I've set up a mock draft on Couch Managers here. Password is FGD1. I haven't set the time and date yet, but I am hoping to hold the draft on Thursday, February 9th at 8:30 PM EST. In fact, expect that to be...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 9 Review

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:04:39 +0100

Sometimes you just have to say: What the heck! Joel Goodsen was a well-educated Chicago teenager working hard to gain entrance to Princeton. After his parents leave town, Joel precedes to listen to his friend’s advice and lets loose. After several days of intrigue, adventure and new business opportunities, Joel realizes that his friend was right all along. Sometimes you just have to say: What the heck. Taking risks during the middle part of the rounds is risky business, but the rewards could ...

Would you rather draft: Gio Gonzalez or Daniel Hudson

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:59:48 +0100

Throughout yesterday, I ran a poll on Twitter and Facebook that was instigated by one loyal reader’s question. It was a simple yet powerful one… Would you rather draft Gio Gonzalez or Daniel Hudson in 2012? I must admit, I was a bit surprised by the results. Apparently, the love for Gio Gonzalez has grown as of late since just over 60% voted for him. According to average draft position data, the results should have been in the opposite direction. During our mock draft Daniel Hudson was sele...

Love Affair with Randall; The One I Must Own in 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:20:32 +0100

Who could it be to avoid my ranting and raving? Is he a top 10 guy who is a can’t miss player who can carry a team into the championship on his broad shoulders? A CY Young lock who will not be outmatched any time he takes the mound? Is he a Triple Crown 5 tool-batting champ with MVP aspirations? How about a pitcher who had an ERA over 5, to go along with his worst K/9 rate of his career playing for a team that is not slated to be a contender? A starter whose whip is close to 1.5 and his walk/9...

Quick Hits: Alejandro De Aza and Dayan Viciedo

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

It is now time to start thinking about baseball...not that it is ever time not to think about baseball. It is the American pastime after all. As a participant in many mock drafts so far this offseason, I have been watching certain guys and their perception by the drafters in these early drafts. I gotta admit, not a lotta love for the potential corner outfield pair from the White Sox. What does that mean for you? Here's what I see them putting up as numbe...

Oh the Humanity: How Do I Evaluate Carl Crawford?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:58:56 +0100

Red Sox Nation ended the 2011 season in a gut-punch kind of way, choking away their playoff bid and then falling victim to the “Beer and Popeye’s” scandal. Those two factors helped usher Terry Francona out of the manager’s office, with Boston ownership promising a reversal of fortune for 2012. Part of that reversal was supposed to come from the improved performance of Carl Crawford, who had a dismal debut season in Beantown. With the calendar turning to 2012 the Fenway Faithf...

Your Bust is Showing: Which Hitters Might Rebound?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Underachievement is part of the game, real and fantasy. Sometimes it’s an injury, including hiding it or returning too early from the DL. Obvious 2011 infirmary busts included Utley, ARod, Youk, HanRam, Mauer, Morneau, Figgins, Wright, Choo, Holliday, Zimmerman, Heyward, Posey —and that’s just the hitters. Often they’re victims of aging, the inevitable acceleration of skills erosion: Ichiro Suzuki, Jimmy Rollins, or Chone Figgins are perfect examples. Occasionally we o...

ADP Coming in 2 Days... But There's a Catch

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:37:02 +0100

So the title is now a bit misleading. Unfortunately, the 2012 Average Draft Position and Scarcity Report was already released, and you won't be able to download it. Well, and here's the catch, unless you follow Fantasy Gameday on Facebook or Twitter. Here is how you can still get access... The link to the ADP page is posted on our Facebook fan page and within our Twitter timeline. Then use whatever magical device you have and click the link and enjoy the goodness that is Average Draft Positi...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 8 Review

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:36:08 +0100

What do Brandon Morrow and Cole Hamels have in common? They both allow home runs at around the same rate. In 2011, Brandon Morrow allowed 1.05 home runs per nine innings, and for his career, Cole Hamels averages 1.09 home runs. If they are the same, then why was Cole Hamels selected four rounds ago? While Brandon Morrow will lure fantasy baseball owners in with his gaudy strikeout rates, Cole has significantly more skills when it comes to pitching. Not only does Hamels allow fewer h...

Randall's Rant: 2 Skills Vernon Wells Wishes He Had

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:19:44 +0100

Skill Number 1 - Earning his salary. When Wells was shipped to the Angels, he still had over 87 million left on his obnoxious 7 year, 126 million dollar deal. How much of that remaining huge chunk of money did the Blue Jays eat? 5 million, yes, just 5 million, which could just be the best deal a G.M. has made in the last 10 years ridding the Jays of that horrendous contract. Too bad there is no amnesty clause like in the new NBA collective bargaining agreement. Quick quiz, how many players in 2...

Point Counterpoint: Should Yu Draft Darvish?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100

The Texas Rangers have signed Yu Darvish to a 6 year, 60 million dollar contract. Add in the 51 million dollar posting fee, and Yu Darvish becomes the most expensive right-handed pitcher in baseball. But what does this mean for Fantasy Baseball? I asked the same question to one esteemed writer here at Fantasy Gameday. Below is the email corespondance between ordan Simon and myslefy regarding whther or not you should draft Yu Darvish in Fantasy Baseball drafts during 2012. Wa...

Warning: Kevin Slowey is coming to Cleveland

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:06:07 +0100

Board up your windows, Cleveland! Earlier this winter the Colorado Rockies acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Slowey from the Twins for the dreaded "player to be named later". Yesterday, the Rockies proceeded to trade Slowey to the Cleveland Indians for Zach Putnam. Who? I remember targeting Kevin Slowey in Fantasy Baseball drafts because he had outstanding control and a decent strike out rate. Unfortunately, his home run rates were through the roof. In fact, last year Slowey's HR/FB rate cli...

6 Reason Why You Should Not Draft Grady Sizemore

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Don’t be greedy for Grady Living in a Cleveland suburb, I have a unique view on the potential value of the Indian’s has been, Grady Sizemore. In the heat of the local political races, I saw a slew of signs disparaging a candidate named Grady. Don’t vote for greedy Grady was the tagline. This made me laugh, since Sizemore had been greedy to the Tribe organization, by stealing money of the past few years. Don’t get me wrong, in Grady’s prime he was one of the most exciting players i...

Nick Markakis and the Injury of Doom

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to acknowledge the retirement of my favorite player of all-time: Jorge Posada. My grandfather introduced me to baseball in 1979 through a pack of Topps baseball cards. The first card was Ron Guidry and, as a fan I feel fortunate that my favorite players (Guidry, Don Mattingly, and Posada) spent their entire career in the Bronx. Fantasy owners sometimes develop predictable patterns, targeting the same players every season. Pos...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 7 Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:19:49 +0100

It is a very rainy and cold Tuesday. This weather encourages me to dream about warmer days and the sound of a leather glove snapping as it captures a baseball. I don’t think there is much else I have to say. Since I cannot run around outside with my kids today, the next best thing to do is talk about some of the baseball players selected during the 7th round of our annual Fantasy Baseball mock draft. Here is who was selected during the 7th round. 1) Tom Liszka Adam Jones ...

The Long Road That is Kendrys Morales

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:54:46 +0100

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim made the biggest splash of this offseason by signing Albert Pujols. With an improving Howard Kendrick also re-signed by the team, the Angels have a nice 1-2 punch in the middle of their order. However, a player who has not played since May 29, 2010 could prove to be the best fantasy baseball value from the Angels in 2012. The Specific Injury After jumping on home plate to celebrate a walk-off home run, Kendrys Morales suffered a fracture-dislocation...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 6 Review

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:51:06 +0100

Have you ever had a bad performance in front of a group of people? I had one of those today at church. After diligently practicing the songs through rehearsal and sound check, I stepped up on the stage and proceeded to struggle through each one. I had a plan, but for some reason could not anticipate where the songs were going. We all enter a Fantasy Baseball draft with a plan for the first five rounds. Sometimes we execute it perfectly, and other times it feels like my pe...

You Stay Classy, Carlos Quentin...

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:24:31 +0100

What does San Diego mean for Carlos Quentin? Leave it to one of my favorite movies to try to answer what moving to San Diego will mean to a hitter who when healthy can be a difference maker: Ron Burgundy: Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's (body part). Veronica Corningstone: No, there's no way that's correct. Ron Burgundy: I'm sorry; I was trying to impress you. I don't know what it means. I'll be honest; I don't think anyone ...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 5 Review

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:08:05 +0100

After building the core players, it is time to start... wait a minute. Man, this round is packed with too players to talk about. You know what? I am going to change how I write this particular review. So here are some quick comments regarding each player that was selected during the 5th round. Here is who was selected during the 5th round… 1) Tom Liszka Michael Young 1B/3B - TEX 2) Greg Sullivan Brandon Phillips 2B - CIN 3) Dan Kercher Madison Bumgarn...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 4 Review

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:34:38 +0100

After helping some close friends move into their new house today, I started to think about the house we live in. We currently live in a smaller three bedroom house. While some houses are built with wood, and drywall, our house consists of brick and has plastered interior walls. Sure I think we need more room, but it is still standing. Why is our house still standing? Our house is built on a solid foundation of concrete block. In fact, all houses have a solid concrete foundation. Much like a Fa...

I Decided to Take the 31 Day Challenge

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:21:47 +0100

No, this is not about a New Year’s resolution to lose weight over the next 31 days, although, it would be wise for me to lose a few pounds. I decided to step up the content of Fantasy Gameday and took the challenge of building a better blog in 31 days, which is presented by Pro Blogger. Why am I mentioning this? Well, Fantasy GameDay’s 5th anniversary is right around the corner, and I wanted to let everyone know that I am still taking the site very seriously. I also wanted to start...

Keep That 2011 Fantasy Football Rush Going!!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:19:09 +0100

Sadly, the 2011 Fantasy Football season has come to a close. BUT WAIT!! If you are a fantasy junkie like me, you know a group of guys, maybe guys in your regular season league who would be interested in keeping the fantasy fun alive with a Playoff Fantasy Challenge. Why not? Its football, fun, and you stand to make some more money. So just when you thought the fantasy chaos was over for another year, THINK AGAIN!! Incidentally, before ESPN and other outlets embraced this or even fa...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 3 Review

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:22:35 +0100

As I have previously discussed, there are several useful strategies that are employed during the second round of a Fantasy Baseball draft. The most popular strategy is pairing up players such as a power hitter with a player with speed. But what strategies should you use during the third round? During the third round, the core players are still being assembled, therefore, taking in account what positions you have already drafted is key. One sensible approach in the early rounds is to...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 2 Review

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:30:16 +0100

There are numerous strategies that can be used during the second round of a Fantasy Baseball draft. An owner can take the best player on the board regardless of position, or choose a player based off of position scarcity. The most common strategy involves finding the right player to pair up with the first round selection. For example, if Prince Fielder is selected, perhaps the next pick should be someone with a higher speed potential and vice versa. Perhaps using the first round selection ...

2012 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - Round 1 Review

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:09:46 +0100

It’s that time of year again… Each off-season we host a slow mock draft where 16 dedicated participants draft the best team possible in an effort to provide an early glimpse into how players are valued for the coming season. However, this year, we raised the stakes by creating an official league from this draft. This will be a no transaction league, and will prove once and for all, who is the best at anticipating player values. Throughout the next 3 weeks, I will be posting my thought...

2012 Average Draft Position Report

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:40:58 +0100

Understanding how a snake draft flows is the key to uncovering undervalued, and overvalued, players. Average Draft Position data is the key that unlocks the door to a whole new world of understanding. Downloading our ADP is a two step process... Please donate to creation of all the ADPs First... Click on the paypal donate link and submit your payment. I won’t lie to you; I spend many hours working on each and every ADP release. I would greatly appreciate if yo...

Waiver Wire Week 17? Where'd the season go??

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:50:50 +0100

It’s the last week of the season. * * Sigh * * Most leagues had their championships during week 16, but some hold on until the bitter end, either with the finals in Week 17, or those that use a roto-style format and forgo the playoff system completely. Basically, every week counts, so I will toss out a few guys that you might want to consider if the injury bug has you in the full nelson. Now a word of warning!! As I’ve said in the past, don’t go crazy and sit one of your regu...

Week 16- Championship-Garnering Performances!

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:39:35 +0100

Week 16: Newton and Carolina offense win some championship games: Panthers 48, Bucs 16: Cam Newton has culminated his rookie season with spectacular and historic numbers as he performed on a high level again with a win on Sunday against Tampa, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for one. The superstar rookie threw for 171 yards and rushed for 65 as he contributed to the Panthers’ 270 rushing yards. One of the big plays that blew this game wide open was a 91 yard bomb to Brand...

Santa Claus is a Lie, and so are These 3 Players

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Santa Claus. The mere name evokes such emotion in little kids. In their minds, Santa can control everything from what presents the children receive (depending on behavior), how to get into houses without chimneys, and possibly even the weather. Pile on parents who will go to great lengths to protect this image year after year, and you have a caldron of emotions. But why do we lie to our children? While my wife and I attempted to teach our kids the truth about Christmas, we found several outside...

20 Players Who's Off-Season Stock Value has Changed

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:59:16 +0100

Winter Meetings Stock Update: A number of events have occurred since the start of the offseason, especially a flurry of activity a few weeks ago at the Winter Meetings. We’ve had some historic free agent signings, trades, steroid busts and even managerial changes. Let’s take a look at some pitchers and players who’ve seen their stock change so far this offseason. Stock Up: Albert Pujols, Angels- Albert Pujols is a machine and now he’s moving to the American League. He...

Can we count on Brandon McCarthy in 2012?

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Brandon McCarthy: True Sleeper 2012 Brandon McCarthy came up through the White Sox system as one of the best prospects on the team; however, inconsistencies and injuries lead Chicago to trade him to Texas during the 2007 offseason. After experiencing the same issue the Rangers cut Brandon McCarthy loose as he threw his last pitch with them in 2009. While it appears there is a trend McCarthy dedicated the next few years to reinventing himself and pitch like Roy Halladay. Much li...

Week 16 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:03:58 +0100

Well, Well, Well….so you’re either in or you’re out. This week is it. For those looking for a little edge, let’s get to it. Week 15 provided a couple stand out performances that may sway our line ups this week. Reggie Bush has been hot & cold all year, some weeks you barely remember he is on the team an other weeks, well….he did what he did on Sunday rushing for over 200 yards and Td. Indianapolis RB Donald Brown showed up and rushed for 160 Yards and Td, I think a...

Should Albert Pujols be Drafted #1 Overall?

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:01:57 +0100

As the MLB season drew to a close, the Great and Mighty Albert Pujols stood on top of the championship mountain and surveyed all the possible suitors for his services. In a bit of a surprise, the Angels dropped serious coin for Pujols, and Fantasy Baseball owners started asking a whole different question… If I had the number one pick in the draft, would I select Albert Pujols? While all the great philosophers might enjoy pondering this question, they are all dead. ...

Fantasy Football Tiered Position Rankings for Week 16

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:31:11 +0100

Welcome to the rankings section for week 16 of the Fantasy Football season! Where else can you find tiered weekly rankings? NOWHERE! well, at least no where important. So, here is how it works. We rank all the Fantasy Football players for each week and and each position. Then we placed them in the following tiers in hopes that you can make better lineup decisions. Must Starts - the "no-brainer" selections for the week Solid options that should produce well Decent op...