Archive for June, 2010
Week 11’s Must or Bust: Waiver Wire Gems? Justin Smoak, Max Scherzer, and More!
Posted: 21st June 2010 by the fantasy fix in MLB
A quick look at Week 11's Fantasy Baseball top performers and least owned players on the waiver wire. Justin Smoak is smoking the ball and Max Scherzer dominates twice. Can they really keep it up for another week?
Check out who's a Must or a Bust.
SWINGERS
John Buck —40 percent of Y! Leagues 4 R / 3 HR / 8 RBI / .389 BA With all the hype surrounding ...
2010 NBA Offseason: Believe It or Not LeBron James, It’s Not All About You
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Hayden Kim in NBA
Everyone is waiting for July 1, 2010.
This could be the biggest "if day"— if there was such a day— in NBA history.
LeBron James could go anywhere from Chicago to New York. Then, as ESPN says, there are the "other" people— Dwayne Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, and Chris Bosh—who have the player options to go where they please.
Meanwhile, Carlos Boozer, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Ray Allen, David Lee, and Shaquille ...
NBA Free Agents 2010: L.A. Lakers Need Answers To Return To NBA Finals
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Ross Lipschultz in NBA
Fans filled the streets and yelled louder than any vuvuzela during the Lakers Victory Parade. Lovers of the purple and gold drove from hundreds of miles away just to see their favorite players on a bus from a distance.
Sure, there were some riots, resulting in six arrests and two missing children, according to ESPN.com.
But even a trip to Neverland Ranch has those problems.
Monday in Los Angeles made me ...
Sophomore Slump?: Five Second-Year Offensive Players That’ll Get Better
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Joseph Bruno in NFL
This is the first of a series of articles about which NFL rookies from last year will sustain success this upcoming season, or struggle.
I’m starting positively, talking about which offensive players will avoid slumps this season. The players are not ranked in any order. These are just five guys I believe will breakout.
I am going to try to get the other three installments of this series written and ...
Closer’s Corner, June 21: Brian Fuentes, Huston Street, Alfredo Simon & More
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Nick Kappel in MLB
If you read this article posted back in March, you know why it’s important to keep an eye on your league’s waiver wire as save opportunities get shuffled around major league bullpens.
• Just last week, Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls (who saved 24 games in 2009) was relieved of his duties after converting just 12 of his 16 save opportunities with an 8.46 ERA in 22 1/3 innings thus far.
Teammate Aaron Heilman earned the four-out ...
The 10 Players the Pittsburgh Steelers Cannot Do Without in 2010
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Jonathan Cyprowski in NFL
The loss of a key player to injury or suspension can be the difference-maker for a potential Super Bowl team’s season. As the Pittsburgh Steelers can attest, losing more than one of those key players can be the difference between defending your Super Bowl title and missing the playoffs completely.
In 2009, the Steelers lost their way defensively, and while some of it had to do with decision making, it ...
Canadiens Goaltender Carey Price Right Man in Montreal Nets
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Matt Eichel in NHL
While many Montreal Canadiens fans will scream at general manager Pierre Gauthier for trading recent playoff hero Jaroslav Halak to the St. Louis Blues, Gauthier actually made the right decision in moving the Slovak goalie.
And the timing couldn't have been better.
With Halak and Carey Price both under the age of 26, the question came down to which goaltender would offer better potential.
It was clear in Gauthier's mind, and in the minds of most people ...
Five Things the Carolina Hurricanes Must Accomplish At the 2010 NHL Draft
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Mark Jones in NHL
After a disappointing season for any hockey team, the next offseason usually includes a complete roster assessment, a youth movement, and a strong emphasis on putting together an excellent draft class.
That list of priorities fit the Carolina Hurricanes plan almost perfectly this summer. Just one season removed from an appearance in the Eastern Conference finals, the 'Canes struggled mightily this season, and were unable to recover from a dreadful autumn, despite several bright ...
Tennessee Titans: 10 Reasons Why Vince Young Will Redeem Himself in 2010
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Double D in NFL
Vince Young sure doesn't need to redeem himself from troubles on the field. He took care of that last season.
After an unpredictable 0-6 start, Young took over under center and led the Tennessee Titans to an 8-2 finish.
Young answered his critics. He stayed calm and composed in the pocket, he executed traditional NFL reads, and he was a passer first, scrambler second.
After overcoming LP Field boos, being benched, and a ...
Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees: Two Teams Destined for 100-Win Seasons
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Bryan Hudson in MLB
As of Monday, the New York Yankees have moved ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East, while the Boston Red Sox (who a month ago were 8 1/2 games back) now currently sit in a virtual tie with Tampa, and are one game back of the Yankees.
Since it's ladies first, I will start with the Yankees.
They are 17-7 in their last 24 games, and 12-6 in the ...