Prompted by a few questions on the subject, I decided to do my own version of the AL East player debates. Solely focusing on the three best teams—record-wise at the midway point—in the American League East, here are my picks for the top players at each position among the Boston Red Sox, New York   more...
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If you are in need of pitching, but missed out on early season Waiver Wire Wonders like Justin Duchscherer or Jair Jurrjens, AccuScore fantasy expert Tim Williams has a few options for you, and suggests patience is the key to realizing their long term value on your team.
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I am a diehard Yankee fan, pinstripes in my blood. But the Tampa Bay Rays are for real, and it is throwing my world off.Today is July 1. July 1 and the best record in baseball belongs to the Rays. I can't even write that without cringing a bit.The worst part is, as the Yankees are attempting to   more...

Brandon Lyon hasn't given up a run since April 6. J.J. Putz suffered another injury, and Troy Percival is set to return. Find out where these three rank, and expanded middle reliever rankings in this week's Closer Report.
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As impatient owners drop quality players, log-jam rosters are bound to occur. Here, the GNUru adivses a loyal reader on what to do with his stock pile of closers as well as providing advice on what the common mistakes fantasy owners make early in the season!I'm in a 5x5, 12 team, H2H Yahoo Public   more...
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Opening Day has come & gone (well, for most teams), so let's review some of the highlights & lowlights from yesterday's action.
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The Tampa Bay Rays have taken the AL East and all of baseball by storm. They are attempting to go from worst-to-first as has happened only a few times in the past.But the Rays remind us...remind us A LOT...of another media darling that took the sport by storm. See how similar these two teams really   more...
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Jay Bruce had a spectacular debut week in Cincinnati, and should be a top fantasy option for the rest of the season. He wasn't the only top prospect reaching the big leagues however as Oakland called up Carlos Gonzalez. Elsewhere in this edition Ken Griffey Jr. nears a milestone, Bartolo Colon   more...
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With saves always being a hot commodity in fantasy baseball and the holds category gaining in popularity, it is important to keep an eye on relievers during Spring Training. In the coming week, FSE will examine the bullpens of each Major League team and see who will be filling the roles of closer   more...
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Hey sports junkies! This column is dedicated to bringing you the latest information on who's hot and who's not in the fantasy sports world. The "Studs" are the players that you should consider adding off of the free agent wire or acquiring via a trade. The "Duds" are those players that you should   more...
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With the recent trade of RP Jose Valverde, some of the top closers in the game will be with new clubs in 2008. FIO staff writer Rich Lerner discusses the closers who will see a change of scenery next year and project what may lay in store for them.
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Albert Pujols, the Astro Killer, was at it again last night. This time taking the Dan Wheeler deep in extra innings. That makes back to back outings in which Wheeler has faced the Cardinals and given up three earned runs. He shouldn't be in any danger of losing his job, but as Astros Dugout   more...
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The last player that Houston went to arbitration with was Daryl Kile in 1997. Linked are the 2007 salaries for the entire Astros lineup. They are weighing in at a hefty $93.257 Million heading into the upcoming season.
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Brad Lidge has once again been removed from the closer's role in Houston, but this time it is probably for good. Phil Garner said he would go with a closer-by-committee, though Dan Wheeler will probably be the go-to guy more often than not. Trever Miller should also get some save opportunities   more...
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Like you couldnt see it coming. Lidge was giving up more hits than Stallone's first fight with Clubber Lang. This is an intentionally short post so you have time to run to your league's waiver wire.
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