http://www.yardbarker.com/users/jleeaccuscore Recent Yardbarker Articles: jleeaccuscore en-us Another closer has gone down to injury. This time it's Baltimore's George Sherrill. Who picks up the saves in his absence? Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:26:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/309812 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/309812 The landscape of bullpens continues to change. St. Louis has an intriguing decision to make soon between a rookie and a playoff hero. Both Cleveland and Oakland have found new closers while Pittsburgh is on the verge of getting its own stopper back from injury. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:57:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/309808 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/309808 Every year the SEC is one of, if not the best, conferences in the nation. This year is no different. The question is, can a team survive the gauntlet of the conference season and still be able to reach the national championship game? Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:51:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/309806 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/309806 Can the Big 12 challenge the SEC as the best conference in the country? It's certainly possible with at least four teams harboring serious national title hopes. With the emergence of Missouri and Kansas, the North can now challenge the South for league supremacy. Improved depth also makes this one of the most competitive conferences in the country. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:16:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/308362 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/308362 It's a familiar refrain out West: USC and everybody else. The Trojans are once again extremely talented and will be national title contenders. They are not invincible however having lost four conference games over the past two seasons, and the rest of the Pac-10 will be looking to make some noise of their own. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:50:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/306874 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/306874 Is this finally the year Clemson carries the ACC banner? The Tigers haven't won a conference title since 1991 and Tommy Bowden has all the pressure in the world to change that this season with a veteran talent-laden squad. The rest of the league is down this year which could allow a few surprise teams to rise up and have a banner season. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:51:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305588 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305588 There are just three independents remaining in the Bowl Subdivision, four if you include provisional member Western Kentucky. Each team is in a very different position this year, although one thing each school has in common is that each will be going through some serious changes in 2008. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:47:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305583 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305583 West Virginia has been the biggest name in the Big East in recent years, but the Mountaineers might be showing some chinks in the armor. Several teams are improving rapidly, and could threaten to push Pat White and company for the top spot in the conference. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:46:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305582 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305582 Most trading deadlines have past in fantasy leagues so the main source of help is going to come from the waiver wire. Here are a few players that are hot over recent days and can help you bring home a fantasy championship. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:43:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305578 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/305578 The Sun Belt isn't exactly a power conference but that doesn't mean its members aren't capable of doing some damage. The league had wins over Minnesota, Oklahoma State, and Alabama to its credit in 2007, and Florida Atlantic is one of the fastest rising programs in the nation. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:28:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/303062 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/303062 Joba Chamberlain is heading to the DL, but he actually received some good news as well. Ian Kennedy will get another shot in the rotation in the meantime while a former Yankee is enjoying his short time with his new team in the NL. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:28:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/302313 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/302313 Bullpen issues seem to be getting even worse across baseball as players succumb to injuries and poor performance. There are some possible places to steal some saves but it will require some patience, foresight, and a lot of luck. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:59:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301918 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301918 C.J. Wilson's mystery injury is finally revealed and he is headed to the DL. Eddie Guardado immediately becomes very valuable in fantasy, but several other relievers should be downgraded after recent performances. Adam Jones might be done for the year, and another Baltimore rookie dominated the Angels. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:57:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301885 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/301885 Billy Wagner's arm troubles could doom the Mets postseason chances. There are zero solid options in the bullpen behind Wagner, and the best fantasy option just might be an untested rookie. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:58:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300746 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300746 There is more talent than you think in the MAC. The league has traditionally been known as giant killers being capable of winning games against more highly regarded opponents, but it needs a few wins this year to uphold that legacy. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:33:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300708 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/300708