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New Orleans Saints 2010 NFL Fantasy Football Preview

Posted: 20th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
  The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints are a fantasy friendly bunch. Big things should be in store for them in 2010 as well. Fantasy Playoffs Schedule: Moderate On paper they have a cakewalk (Rams in Week 14), a dogfight (Ravens in Week 15), and a tough divisional matchup (Falcons in Week 16). The Baltimore game is in the road, and they could possibly run into some tough weather. Five ...

Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts: 6/17/10

Posted: 18th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.   Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (pictured) Arroyo gave up one run on five hits in seven innings to improve to 6-3 with a 4.53 ERA. He even had three RBIs in the game. Ramon Santiago, Detroit Tigers Santiago went four for four with three runs and an RBI to raise his average to .262. Jeremy Bonderman, Detroit Tigers ...

2010 NFL Fantasy Preview: Minnesota Vikings

Posted: 18th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
I’m working under the assumption that Brett Favre will return to the Vikings. If he doesn’t things will change for the Purple, but the likelihood is extremely high that #4 will be back.     Fantasy Playoffs Schedule :  Difficult   The Vikings start things off with the Giants at home in Week 14. Next they take on the Bears at home. Finally, they play in Philly for the fantasy championship. Favre could be under ...

Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts: 6/14/10

Posted: 15th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday. Freddy Sanchez, San Francisco Giants Sanchez went 2-for-4 with four RBIs (14) to raise his average to .341. He won’t bring you power, but he can bolster your average. John Buck, Toronto Blue Jays  (pictured) Buck went 2-for-3 with a pair of HRs (11) and three RBIs (33). He’s hitting .266 on the year. Randy Wolf, Milwaukee Brewers Wolf gave up two runs on three ...

2010 NFL Fantasy Football Preview: Indianapolis Colts

Posted: 14th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Here we are: the fantasy football mother lode. The Colts have an offense that is nearly impossible to slow down. Their biggest concern is they are too good and shut it down early.   Fantasy Playoffs Schedule: Moderate They take on the Titans on the road, the Jags at home, and the Raiders on the road. Though the week 16 matchup with Oakland appears favorable, you can’t count on the Colts’ starters to ...

2010 NFL Preview: Green Bay Packers

Posted: 12th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
The Packers enter the year as one of the most explosive fantasy units in the NFL. They have studs at QB, RB, WR, and TE. If you want a Packer on your team this year you’ll have to get ‘em early.   Fantasy Playoffs Schedule:  Moderate They should open the playoffs with a bang against the Lions even though it’s on the road. Things get tougher though as they travel to New ...

Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts û 6/8/10

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.   Michael Stanton, Florida Marlins Strasburg wasn’t the only one with an impressive debut. Stanton went 3 for 5 with 2 runs.   Tim Wakefield, Boston Red Sox Wakefield gave up one earned run on four hits with 6 Ks in 7-1/3 innings to improve to 2-4 with a 5.48 ERA.   Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres Richard got a no-decision despite ...

2010 NFL Preview: Dallas Cowboys

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Few teams are stacked like the Dallas Cowboys. Love them or hate them, you have to respect the talent they have on both sides of the ball. Fantasy owners will be clamoring for the ‘Boys. Here’s a look at how they stack up.   Fantasy Playoff Schedule :  Slightly Difficult They are very talented and showed they can win down the stretch. The next step is proving they can do ...

2010 NBA Mock Draft #1 Picks 16-30

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
I posted my lottery picks  last month. Here’s a look at the second half of the first round. 16.  Minnesota Timberwolves – Paul George, SF, Fresno State I’d be surprised if the Wolves didn’t move out of this slot. For the sake of the mock, I’ll have them select George, who gives them an athletic wing player with a nice shooting touch. He should be a nice upgrade ...

2010 NBA Mock Draft #1 Picks 1-15

Posted: 8th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
I posted my lottery picks last month. Here’s a look at the first fifteen picks.   1.Washington Wizards – John Wall, PG, Kentucky Nothing has changed to move Wall out of the top spot.   2.  Philadelphia 76ers – Evan Turner, SG, Ohio State Turner remains the Sixers’ best choice.   3.  New Jersey Nets – Derrick Favors, PF, Georgia Tech Favors remains the logical choice to bolster the Nets’ frontline.   4.  Minnesota Timberwolves – DeMarcus Cousins, ...