Archive for November, 2009
Trades are an extremely important part of fantasy football and, next to the draft, are the easiest way to make your team better. But what method is the most efficient way to conduct a trade in fantasy football?
There are a ton of trading strategies out there. Some like to come in with an offer nowhere near their potential best in the off-chance that they can fool another owner, while others ...
I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.
Nate Robinson, PG/SG, New York Knicks
Nate escaped from D’Antoni’s doghouse by averaging 18.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers in four games last week. He shot 56.6 percent from the floor and hit all of his free throws. As long as he remains a part of the Knicks’ rotation, he has ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers Dominated the Yankees in the 1963 World Series
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Harold Friend in MLB
Few teams have dominated a World Series the way the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated in 1963.
The Dodgers won 99 games during the season, and faced the defending World Champion Yankees in the Series for the first time since they abandoned Brooklyn.
Outstanding Los Angeles Pitching Sandy Koufax had the first of his four outstanding years, going 25-5 with a minuscule 1.88 ERA, a 159 ERA+, and an ...
Would San Francisco 49ers Have Winning Record without Michael Crabtree Holdout?
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Glenn Franco Simmons in NFL
Today, I read a column by Mike Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News , and he stated that had Michael Crabtree been playing since the season started, the 49ers would have a winning record.
Purdy might be correct. He gets paid to be a sports commentator, so it's his job to wonder what should have, could have or would have been.
However, fans who share his view should not get overly ...
Derek Jeter Named Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsman of the Year”
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Frankie Riolo in MLB
While Derek Jeter may have missed out on winning the American League MVP Award to Joe Mauer, this is one award no one can take away from him. It was announced today that Jeter will be named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.
This is the first time that a Yankee has won the award in the 56 years of its existence, and the first time a baseball player ...
Another Set of Eyes Gives Redskins a New Look
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Jarrett Carter in MLB, NFL
If there is a positive to be taken away from the Redskins’ second-consecutive choke job , it’s that the offense can now be offered up as a legitimate NFL scoring unit.
Twenty or more points in two out of the last three weeks? Rejoice, Raljon.
Additionally, yesterday’s debacle against the Philadelphia Eagles showed flashes of capability from Fred Davis, Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly , something Redskins fans have waited for nearly ...
NFC Wild Card Update: Packers Get Little Help from Bottom Teams
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Mark Strotman in NFL
After the Green Bay Packers disposed of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in a 34-12 rout, they were able to sit back and enjoy SundayÆs slate of NFL games.
At 7-4, the Packers find themselves in good position to nab one of the two NFC wild card spots at the end of the season. They sport a decent conference record at 6-3, better than any wild card contender other than ...
Gary Kubiak May Take the Fall After Houston Texans’ Latest Collapse
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Robert Vega in NFL
The recipe was familiar. Play one good half and one bad half. Mix in a few questionable throws from Matt Schaub, plus a heartbreaking fourth-quarter performance, and stir.
When finished, garnish with a handful of reasons why this team can beat anyone, and you have the Houston Texans' 2009 season.
Yes, the Texans once again found ways not only to lose a football game, but also to embarrass themselves and ...
Minnesota Twins Top-15 Prospects: No. 12: BJ Hermsen
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Andrew Kneeland in MLB
2009 stats: 1.35 ERA, 53.1 IP, 42/4 K/BB, 0.675 WHIP at GCL (Rook) Last year’s rank: Not ranked Acquired: Sixth round selection of the Minnesota Twins in the 2008 draft
BJ Hermsen exploded onto the scene this past year, his first in professional baseball. The 20-year old-right-hander from Iowa doesn't boast the velocity you'd expect from a 6-foot-6, 230-pound former three-sport athlete. Attending West Delaware High School in ...
Here are my NFL Week 13 predictions and I think I have put my very best effort into this week's predictions for you.
These NFL Week 13 predictions are for Thursday, Dec. 3, through Monday Dec. 7.
Thursday, Dec. 3
New York Jets vs Buffalo
In Week 12, the Jets defeated the Panthers and the Bills are coming off a butt-whipping of the Dolphins. I think the Jets may be getting warm ...