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The Fantasy Baseball Closer's Report
April 12, 2008 by
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The season might be young, but fantasy managers are already hitting the waiver wire with hopes of claiming the next big closer. Injuries are also playing a large role as Francisco Rodriguez and Rafael Soriano are two closers who hit the disabled report within the last few days. Here...
Dwayne Jarrett's Future in Doubt?
April 11, 2008 by
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The future of Carolina Panthers receiver Dwayne Jarrett is in doubt, according to Sirius NFL Radio. His involvement with the Panthers in 2008 is up in the air.
Carolina signed former Seahawks receiver D.J. Hackett this off-season to line up opposite Steve Smith. Quarterback Jake...
Saints Ink Aaron Glenn
April 09, 2008 by
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The New Orleans Saints signed former Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Aaron Glenn, giving some much needed help to the team's secondary. He played in just five games last season.
Glenn recorded four interceptions for Dallas in 2005, but has just two since....
Mark Reynolds Slams Two
April 08, 2008 by
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The hot start continues for Mark Reynolds, as the Arizona Diamondbacks young third baseman blasted two more homeruns to lead the D-Backs to their fourth straight win. Reynolds is filling in at third base for Chad Tracy, however, at just 24-years old, his hot start might be enough to...
Fantasy Basketball Players with Upside
April 08, 2008 by
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Over the last week of the season you will find several teams out of contention trying to figure out who on their roster are a part of the problem or a part of the solution. With the New York Knicks experiment proving to everyone that you must rebuild, and not reload, you can expect...
The Off-Season's Big Stories
April 06, 2008 by
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It's been an interesting off-season with the same players from a year ago making the big waves. Brett Favre opted to retire, Pacman Jones hopes for a return to the NFL, and is currently trade bait, Chris Henry goes to jail again, and this time loses his job.
What will happen...
Sunday's Highlights
April 06, 2008 by
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Sunday's Highlights
By Rob Shaw
Lead Expert, Fantasyfanatics.com
On the same day that the Major League Baseball season opened up in the States, the NBA offered 9 games. There were plenty of surprise performances with the playoff and lottery race very much in tact. We saw Zach...
Brett Favre Making a Comeback?
April 05, 2008 by
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Here we go again! The Los Angeles Times printed a story on Thursday claiming the agent for retired Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre had been shopping his client around the league.
Favre's retirement papers have not been filed. Rotoworld notes that Packers General Manager...
The Fantasy Basketball Playoff Push
April 04, 2008 by
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For the first week of the baseball season I'm a shell of a man. When there are day games during the week, I can't concentrate on anything as my team sets new records for base hits with no runners on, caught stealings and blown saves. For those savvy fantasy players who are...
Fantasy Baseball Sizzlers and Fizzlers
April 04, 2008 by
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In "Sizzlers and Fizzles," I will evaluate the past week's performances, injuries, and job security, and then predict which players will sizzle (do well) or fizzle (drop off) in the upcoming week.
We'll get you started with Andre Ethier (OF, Los Angeles Dodgers...
How Do You Weigh Happiness?
April 04, 2008 by
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We have seen it before, and we will probably see it again too. Wide receivers seem to be the divas of the NFL, and while we wish we can just ignore their off-the-field cries, their attitudes clearly do factor into their fantasy output.
We learned this lesson a few years ago when...
Tom Brady Healthy, Ready for Training Camp
April 04, 2008 by
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Fantasy stud quarterback Tom Brady is healthy and will participate without limits in the team's off-season workouts, reports Yahoo Sports.
He was hampered by a high ankle sprain in the Super Bowl, but still finished with 48 pass attempts in the game. He threw 50 touchdowns...
Packers Interested in Pacman Jones
April 03, 2008 by
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Despite not even being in the league, trade talks continue to swirl around disgruntled and suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. This time, the Green Bay Packers have emerged as possible contenders in the race to trade for a man who can't even play in the NFL. This...
Young Slugger Leads Reds
April 03, 2008 by
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Cincinnati Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion smacked a 3-run homerun on Wednesday night to beat the Diamondbacks with the final swing, 6-5. Despite jumping between the Major Leagues and Minors for the last few years, Encarnacion is still just 25-years old, and a major power prospect...
Future of Deuce McAllister Up in the Air
April 03, 2008 by
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The Deuce McAllister era in New Orleans may soon be over, reports Rotowire. He has a $1 million roster bonus due April 15, which the team will either pay him or release him.
McAllister found the end zone 10 times in 2006 before suffering through an injury-plagued season in 2007...
Bet the Mets Miss Bannister
April 03, 2008 by
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Brian Bannister shut down what many consider to be the premiere lineup in Major League Baseball. The Tigers managed just two hits in 7 innings against Bannister on Wednesday afternoon. He did not surrender a walk, and struck out 4 in a dominating performance. Bannister was acquired...
Marques Colston Off-Season Injury Update
April 02, 2008 by
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New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his knee, reports Rotowire.
He led the Saints in receiving last season and is an elite fantasy receiver. He was flanked in 2007 by David Patten, a veteran who emerged as fill in fantasy option...
Dioner Navarro Makes Good On Promise
April 01, 2008 by
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Once a big prospect for the New York Yankees Dioner Navarro played well for the Tampa Rays in the season opener. Just 24 years old, the Caracas native went 3 for 4 with an RBI. Despite the poor season numbers last season, there is plenty of optimism that Navarro has turned a corner...
New Astros Leadoff Hitter Looking Sharp In Spring
March 31, 2008 by
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The Houston Astros are breaking in a new leadoff hitter, and on Tuesday, Michael Bourn showed some power. The former Phillies speedster was involved in the Brad Lidge trade, and expected to make a home at the top of the Astros lineup. Against Reds ace Aaron Harang, Bourn blasted a...
Highlights from the Fantasy Hardwood
March 31, 2008 by
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On the same day that the Major League Baseball season opened up in the States, the NBA offered 9 games. There were plenty of surprise performances with the playoff and lottery race very much in tact. We saw Zach Randolph and Shawn Marion sit out, while the Timberwolves shocked the...
The 411 on Fantasy Baseball
March 31, 2008 by
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Imagine if you will it's a cool spring day… You've just settled in to your seat, soda in the cup
holder, program in one hand, and a fresh 'dog in the other. Sounds of the ball as it cracks off
the bat fill the air, as the players continue taking their batting practice...
NHL Fantasy Minute
March 31, 2008 by
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This weekend's fantasy minute relates to the fact that some NHL teams are pushing ahead towards solidifying their playoff standing, whereas some other teams cannot make any headway and put away the teams that are chasing them (ALA Philadelphia and Boston). Also, fantasy hockey...
Experts League Draft Rounds 4-7
March 30, 2008 by
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Ten of Fantasyfanatics.com's baseball experts lined up for a fantasy draft. Here's a look at the first three rounds with analysis. Any bad picks? Let us know.
For Rounds 1-3, click here
THE EXPERT'S DRAFT ROUND 4
ROUND 4, PICK 31 Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL
The...
Josh McCown: New Dolphins Starting Quarterback?
March 30, 2008 by
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Oakland Raiders quarterback Josh McCown is headed to Miami. The Dolphins are in complete turmoil this season, with personnel changes occurring left and right.
He's never played more than 14 games in a season and never tossed more than 11 touchdowns. That's about all you need...
Fantasy Basketball: The Unsung Heroes
March 29, 2008 by
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I love fantasy sports. Where else can Ricky Davis be considered a hero of any kind? Yet here we are once again - garbage time in the NBA and Ricky is flirting with triple-doubles for the worst team in basketball. Call me sentimental, but this is why I play the game; it's hilarious...
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