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Offseason Ramble
By Jeff Chudnofsky – Staff Writer Not only does Steve McNair make the Ravens an instant contender for the AFC North, but he elevates Jamal Lewis’ value tremendously. If you like taking long shots to win the Super Bowl, now is the time to take advantage of the 35/1 odds placed on Baltimore. …
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News & Notes
76-year-old Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson claims that he can leg-press 2,000 pounds. Impossible? Maybe, but his Web site says he drinks a shake that includes, yep, flaxseed oil. Carl Crawford nearly tears knee ligament arguing a call with the homeplate umpire. Bob Uecker, the Milwaukee Brewers’ Hall of Fame radio announcer, has filed a restraining…
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Player Spotlight: Jason Schmidt
Jason Schmidt was one of baseball’s best pitchers from 2002-2004. In 2003, he might have been the very best. But all those high pitch counts finally caught up to him last year. He had to spend some time on the DL in May, and when he returned, it was not the same pitcher as before.…
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The Art of the Deal
By Robby Wellington – Staff Writer Below are some general thoughts and tips regarding trading. Some may seem pretty obvious, but hopefully there are a few new things to think about. . . Less is More As a general rule of trading, the team that acquires the fewer number of players in a trade usually…
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NBA Finals Preview
112-76. That was the score of a Dallas Mavericks victory over the Miami Heat earlier this year. After that night, the Heat won 10 straight games and went 34-15 overall; you could say it was a defeat that turned their season around. This postseason has been one of the very best, and it’s only fitting…
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NBA Third Round Recap
WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix (2) vs. Dallas (4) My Prediction: Mavs 4-3 Outcome: Mavs 4-2 Dallas advances to the NBA finals for the first time in their franchise’s 26-year history by handling the Suns in an impressive fashion. Dallas inexplicably tried to run with the Suns in game one and lost in the process. After that,…
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IDP
By Jeff Chudnofsky – Staff Writer The majority of fantasy football leagues use Team Defense instead of individual defensive players, but if you want to make things more interesting, I recommend using IDPs. A standard format uses three defensive linemen, four linebackers and four defensive backs. Scoring is based on tackles, sacks, interceptions, touchdowns, forced…
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News & Notes
Cincinnati’s Adam Dunn has 17 homers and 16 singles entering the weekend. Can it get any worse for the Kansas City Royals? They’re the first team in more than 100 years to have two double-digit losing streaks before their 44th game. They’re the first team in more than 50 years to be 22 games out…
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The Misinterpretation of a Pitcher
By Dalton Del Don – Senior Writer Forget what you think you know about how to judge a pitcher’s merits. Essentially, strikeouts, walks, and home runs are even more important than you think. Sure, every true baseball fan knows that the “wins” category is overrated when it comes to how well a pitcher has thrown.…
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Market Watch
SELL HIGH Brett Tomko – Tomko has shown flashes of brilliance before in his career, but don’t fall for it. He’s as inconsistent as they come. With two consecutive poor starts, this recommendation may be too late. If you can’t deal him, look into starting him exclusively at Dodger Stadium, as his home/road splits are…
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Playoffs? Playoff?!
By Robby Wellington – Staff Writer In fantasy football, I have long been a proponent of analyzing a player’s “playoff schedule,” who they play in weeks 14-16, and factoring it in when determining their overall value. After all, I reason, I have to assume that my team will be good enough to make my league’s…
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Possible Pick ups
It’s tough to recommend pick ups, as every league is different. In some leagues, these players are long gone, in others they might not even be worth adding. Whether deep or shallow, some of these guys should be available on the waiver wire and deserve consideration of a pick up. Anthony Reyes – This one…
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News & Notes
Jake Plummer, I understand how you would be sensitive to people in your rearview mirror after the Cutler acquisition, but no need for the road rage. Ryan Madson threw 105 pitches in relief Tuesday. Good thing he’s stretched out, as the Cole Hamels injury came quicker than even the pessimists could have expected. Speaking of…
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The Hot Fallacy
By Dalton Del Don – Senior Writer Everyone knows a big part of being a successful fantasy player is the ability to buy low and sell high. I’m all for this and even write articles suggesting players that fit the bill. There is, however, a common misconception about baseball players who are exceeding expectations and…
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Preseason TE Rankings
By Jeff Chudnofsky – Staff Writer 1) Antonio Gates– At this point, the man needs no introduction. After breaking into the league in 2003 with no college football experience, Gates has scored 23 touchdowns in his last 30 games. There is no debating his status as the No. 1 tight end, as he is head…
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Activity Matters
By Robby Wellington – Staff Writer Take a look at which teams in your league have made the most transactions and which have made the least. Now compare that to your current standings. Notice a correlation? If you don’t yet, wait until the end of the season when the teams with the most transactions rise…
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NBA Conference Finals Preview
WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix (2) vs. Dallas (4) Phoenix returns to the conference finals for the second year in a row. The season series was split two games apiece, and this one figures to be just as competitive. I personally think the Suns are often overlooked, and just because they lack defense, doesn’t mean they can’t…
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NBA Second Round Recap
WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio (1) vs. Dallas (4) My Prediction: Spurs 4-3 Outcome: Mavs 4-3 Some of the best basketball you’ll see played; this series lived up to the hype. It’s too bad it wasn’t the Western Conference Finals because these two teams are close to the best in the league. When Jason Terry was…
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News & Notes
Danny Almonte, yes that Danny Almonte, was named to the PlayStation All-American Baseball Game and will join some of the country’s best prospects at the event in New Mexico on June 7. Almonte, a pitcher and first baseman whose fastball has been clocked in the low 90s, is expected to be drafted by a major…
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Preseason WR Rankings
By Jeff Chudnofsky – Staff Writer 1) Terrell Owens– Through seven games in Philadelphia last year, Owens amassed 763 receiving yards and six touchdowns before the infamous locker room brawl got him booted from Philly for good. Owens is the most versatile WR in the game and will be motivated to destroy the Eagles and…
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