http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets, Expert Advice & Stats.enSun, 25 May 2008 04:26:11 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noPlayer Rankings, Cheat Sheets, Expert Advice & Stats.fantasysportsguidehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/DKPqBRTK9CE/yankees_rasner_has_favorable_t.htmlFantasy baseballRob Steingall | Special to The Grand Rapids PressSun, 25 May 2008 04:26:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1015560 ]]>AP PhotoNew York Yankees starting pitcher Darrell Rasner is 3-0 and has starts against the Orioles and Twins this week. These recommendations are for the fantasy week of May 26-June 1. American League PUT 'EM IN • Jose Guillen, OF...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/yankees_rasner_has_favorable_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/NyQEC5AnJ8c/tigers_galarraga_not_a_good_lo.htmlFantasy baseballStock watchDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressFri, 23 May 2008 18:54:08 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1013378 ]]>AP PhotoDetroit has received some quality starts from Armando Galarraga, but his luck is bound to run out. Starting pitching is the siren song of fantasy baseball, the most fickle element of the game. With that in mind let's open...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/tigers_galarraga_not_a_good_lo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/O20atEM3KgE/turn_to_brewers_torres_for_som.htmlFantasy baseballStock watchDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 May 2008 09:20:24 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1006685 ]]>AP PhotoWith Eric Gagne hurting, Salomon Torres has move into the closer's role for the Milwaukee Brewers. We're almost into wedding season, so let's take that theme and run with it in this week's edition of the NL Stock Watch....http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/turn_to_brewers_torres_for_som.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/MJmI9AKOH38/for_tigers_sheffield_the_end_a.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 08:15:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002500 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 20 First basemen/DH 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals 2. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers 3. Lance Berkman, Astros -- Welcome to the career year. 4. Ryan...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/for_tigers_sheffield_the_end_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/Zmq6Ogd0Flc/red_soxs_pedroia_gets_most_out.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 08:13:37 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002495 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 20 Second basemen 1. Chase Utley, Phillies 2. Brandon Phillips, Reds 3. Ian Kinsler, Rangers 4. Brian Roberts, Orioles 5. Robinson Cano, Yankees...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/red_soxs_pedroia_gets_most_out.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/su3C_JSAgIc/diamondbacks_drew_starting_to.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 08:10:30 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002490 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 20 Shortstops 1. Hanley Ramirez, Marlins 2. Jimmy Rollins, Phillies 3. Jose Reyes, Mets 4. Derek Jeter, Yankees 5. *Rafael Furcal, Dodgers --...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/diamondbacks_drew_starting_to.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/yxHr2Bblyi4/despite_growing_pains_rays_lon.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 08:07:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002486 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 20 Third basemen 1. *Alex Rodriguez, Yankees 2. David Wright, Mets 3. Ryan Braun, Brewers 4. Aramis Ramirez, Cubs 5. Garrett Atkins, Rockies...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/despite_growing_pains_rays_lon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/rjEeeyFMgrM/get_rays_outfielder_crawford_a.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 07:59:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002469 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 20 Outfielders 1. Matt Holliday, Rockies 2. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels 3. Carl Crawford, Rays -- Buy him at discount before summer. 4. Alfonso...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/get_rays_outfielder_crawford_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/NRMnSGaGKXU/chris_iannetta_taking_over_as.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 07:56:19 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002459 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 20 Catchers 1. Russell Martin, Dodgers 2. Brian McCann, Braves 3. Victor Martinez, Indians 4. *Jorge Posada, Yankees 5. Joe Mauer, Twins...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/chris_iannetta_taking_over_as.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/5vx-TGCZFiY/indians_sabathia_rebounds_from.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 07:51:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002415 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA, ratio). * = check status Through May 20 Starting pitchers 1. Johan Santana, Mets 2. Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks 3. *Jake Peavy, Padres 4. Dan Haren, Diamondbacks 5. Cole Hamels, Phillies...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/indians_sabathia_rebounds_from.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/gP4JsHnDO7Q/chris_perez_could_be_cardinals.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 21 May 2008 07:52:35 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.1002403 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (wins, saves, strikeouts, ERA, ratio). * = check status Through May 20 Relief pitchers 1. Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox 2. Joe Nathan, Twins 3. Billy Wagner, Mets 4. Takashi Saito, Dodgers 5. Mariano Rivera, Yankees...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/chris_perez_could_be_cardinals.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/NFPtqE8jie0/keep_the_disappointing_verland.htmlFantasy baseballRob Steingall | Special to The Grand Rapids PressSun, 18 May 2008 04:41:14 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.990141 ]]>AP PhotoDetroit's Justin Verlander has two starts this week, but that shouldn't get him off your bench. These recommendations are only for the fantasy week of May 19-25. American League PUT 'EM IN • Dioner Navarro, C, Rays -- Last...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/keep_the_disappointing_verland.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/9tnBqmTSPI4/athletics_duchscherer_shining.htmlFantasy baseballStock watchDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressFri, 16 May 2008 15:45:57 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.990092 ]]>AP PhotoOakland's Justin Duchscherer, left, appears to be adjusting nicely to the starting rotation. Back in the day an ERA check was like kicking the tires on a used car, but pitcher evaluation is far more complex in today's game....http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/athletics_duchscherer_shining.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/YfAzMN4qHTM/cubs_take_a_chance_on_edmonds.htmlFantasy baseballStock watchDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressThu, 15 May 2008 13:25:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.985732 ]]>AP PhotoJim Edmonds appears to be on his last legs in center field. One man's injury is another man's fantasy opportunity, as we'll explore in this week's version of the NL movers and shakers. Hitters BUY • Jerry Hairston, Utility,...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/cubs_take_a_chance_on_edmonds.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasysportsguide/~3/oyTyShjSyx0/keep_an_eye_on_braves_teixeira.htmlFantasy baseballPlayer rankingsDavid Ferris | Special to The Grand Rapids PressWed, 14 May 2008 12:52:04 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/fantasysportsguide//2339.980828 ]]>All rankings assume 5x5 format (average, runs, homers, RBIs, stolen bases). * = check status Through May 13 First basemen/DH 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals 2. Prince Fielder, Brewers 3. David Ortiz, Red Sox 4. Ryan Howard, Phillies 5. Adrian Gonzalez,...http://blog.mlive.com/fantasysportsguide/2008/05/keep_an_eye_on_braves_teixeira.htmlnonadult