Archive for November, 2009
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers and Nets Bookend NBA Entering December
Posted: 30th November 2009 by John Lorge in NBA
Bleacher Report's award winning NBA Power Rankings are back for another week of action. Last week we had debate from the top to the bottom of the list, here is how the NBA shakes up at the end of November. 1. Los Angeles Lakers (1) - Had a real scare when the Nets came to town Sunday Night. Okay, so it wasn't close at all and neither ...
Boston Blunder: Red Sox Strike Out in Pursuit of Shortstops
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Jeremiah Graves in MLB
The Boston Red Sox need a shortstop.
It’s as simple as that.
It’s time for the club to forget about acquiring ace Roy Halladay or a slugging first baseman like Adrian Gonzalez or Miguel Cabrera.
The Red Sox's No. 1 priority needs to be acquiring a legitimate starting shortstop.
The club hasn’t had a reliable shortstop since Nomar Garciaparra left town in the infamous 2004 trade that aided the Sox in breaking an 86-year ...
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. LetÆs take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Buffalo Bills Fitzpatrick played a nice game leading the Bills to a victory over the Dolphins. HeÆs worth owning in two-QB leagues, especially now that T.O. has started to produce. HeÆs not worth owning in standard leagues though. Ruling: DonÆt Sweat ...
With their 16-7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, the Browns' offense is right back where it started.
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It came as no surprise that the Cleveland offense wasnÆt as productive in Cincinnati as it was in Detroit. What was surprising, and a little annoying, was that the Browns appeared to have brought nothing forward from the Lions' game.
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Brady Quinn was 15-34 for 100 yards. There were a few attempts to ...
Type A free agency must be an incredible power that changes a man because it sounds like the temptation of playing for big money with a perennial playoff contender might be going to Marco Scutaro's head. MLBTR recently reported that Scutaro's preferred destinations are the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers because they give him the best chance of playing in the postseason. When did Scutaro ...
1. Carlos Boozer
He's playing like an All-Star. Boozer is averaging 20 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and shooting 55 percent from the field. He is setting career highs in minutes (35 per game) FT percentage (82.7), and assists (3.4). He has scored at least 20 points in seven of his past eight games and is playing his way into first-round fantasy value.
2. Marcus Camby
His stock is rising. Camby is ...
Tight Line for New England Pats-New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football
Posted: 30th November 2009 by steve tisch in NFL
The Indianapolis Colts remain undefeated but will the New Orleans Saints?
The Saints will look to remain their perfect record when they host the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football ùNew Orleans is a 1.5-point home fave and the Over/Under is at 57.
In seven matchups against the Saints, dating back to 1986, the Pats are 1-6 against the spread and in that time, the two have gone Over six times.
In ...
Everth Cabrera: An Early 2010 Fantasy Baseball Projection
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Eric Stashin in MLB
Young shortstops are getting a lot of focus these days, but the names generally mentioned are Alcides Escobar and Elvis Andrus.á ThereÆs a third speedster who belongs to be included in that group, the PadresÆEverth Cabrera.
Before we get into too much detail, letÆs take a look at his line from last season:
377 At Bats .255 Batting Average (96 Hits) 2 Home Runs 31 RBI 59 Runs 25 Stolen Bases ...
Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: Top 40 Wide Receivers
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Eric Stashin in NFL
Health concerns certainly throws the rankings into a spin.á Will DeSean Jackson play?á What do you do with Calvin Johnson?á LetÆs take a look at these questions and all the rest of the Week 13 rankings:
Reggie Wayne - Indianapolis Colts - vs. Tennessee
Andre Johnson - Houston Texans - at Jacksonville
Randy Moss - New England Patriots - at Miami
Vincent Jackson - ...
Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: Top 35 Running Backs
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Eric Stashin in NFL
A week where Adrian Peterson is not only not the top running back, but outside the top three?á LetÆs take a look at who assumes the top few spots, as well as all the rankings, for Week 13:
DeAngelo Williams - Carolina Panthers - vs. Tampa Bay
Maurice Jones-Drew - Jacksonville Jaguars - vs. Houston
Chris Johnson - Tennessee Titans - at ...