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11/29/11--11:37: Big(ger) Board: Basketball (chan 1608567)

Kevin Durant opens the '11/'12 season atop the basketball Big Board.


02/17/12--09:06: Avoid Mark Teixeira in 2012 Fantasy Draft: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

First basemen are your money makers in fantasy baseball. Year in and year out, they produce the best numbers of any position on average. This year is no different-- preseason rankings feature 19 1B in the top 100 overall, and five out of the top 13.


02/17/12--10:45: Embrace Curtis Granderson: A Fan’s Take in Fantasy Baseball 2012 (chan 1608567)



In 2011, the New York Yankees led all of baseball with 222 homers. They scored 867 runs (2 nd in the majors) while managing 147 stolen bases. In other words, it's good to hit anywhere in a loaded New York Yankees line-up that prominently contains the talents of Alex Rodriguez,...





New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson (r.) (.278 AVG., 36 HR, 103 RBI) continued his MVP-caliber season Thursday by driving in five runs--four on a historic grand slam--in a 22-9, Bronx blowout of the Oakland A's.


02/17/12--11:36: Frozen Fantasy: Nash watch (chan 1608567)

The Rick Nash trade rumors are heating up.


02/17/12--21:12: Fantasy Baseball Preview: Don’t Overrate Pitchers in Your Draft (chan 1608567)



There is one fallacy in drafting your fantasy baseball team and that is the thought you should draft pitchers early. A fantasy baseball pitcher is important but the most important thing to remember is that they only play once in every five games.





Dan Haren


02/18/12--00:53: Fantasy Basketball Week 8 Stock Report: Stock Up Players (chan 1608567)



As the season progresses, players' stocks and value rise and fall depending on their team's performance, the amount of playing time they're receiving, the quality and effectiveness of their play, and the performance of the play around them.





Ramon Sessions


02/18/12--01:40: Fantasy Basketball Week 8 Stock Report: Stock Down Players (chan 1608567)



As the season progresses, players' stocks and value rise and fall depending on their team's performance, the amount of playing time they're receiving, the quality and effectiveness of their play, and the performance of the play around them.





Joe Johnson


02/18/12--15:20: Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Seattle Mariners - a Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)



Fantasy baseball drafts are setting up now and it is time to plan out your draft strategy. As a result, I am going to look at each team, one-by-one, and see who might be available from each team to be your fantasy baseball starters.





Ichiro Suzuki


02/18/12--20:12: A Fan’s Fantasy Baseball Take: Johan Santana Has Entered the Building (chan 1608567)



Scanning draft worksheets and current starting pitcher rankings, it's been difficult to find representation for the New York Mets. With a respectable 138 strikeouts in 157.1 innings pitched last year, Jonathan Neise probably made the bottom quarter of some lists.





The Mets won their last four games at Citi Field behind timely hitting and solid pitching.


02/18/12--20:58: True NBA Fans Sit in the Cheap Seats (chan 1608567)

The NBA has never been all that affordable to the average fan. Even if a cheap ticket can be scored, parking will cost nearly as much, not to mention the gas getting to the arena, and so on. The average person is lucky to attend a game every other season.


02/19/12--01:29: Minnesota Timberwolves: Good, but Could Be Far Better (chan 1608567)

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the surprise teams of the year this season. Going into the year, the New Orleans Hornets were covering the draft selection of the Timberwolves, owned by the Los Angeles Clippers at the time.


02/19/12--01:40: Trey Thompkins: the Forgotten Los Angeles Clipper (chan 1608567)

Trey Thompkins took the big stage of March Madness last year and made the most of it. He put up 35 points against a talented Washington State, as Thompkins' Georgia Bulldogs fell by three in a game in which they were six point underdogs.


02/19/12--02:14: Bismack Biyombo: the Next Ben Wallace or the Next DeSagana Diop? (chan 1608567)

Bismack Biyombo, a native of the Congo Republic and the 7th overall draft pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, has played well most of this season, when he's been on the court. He's started 7 of the Bobcats' 29 games so far, and is blocking 3.4 shots per-36 minutes, while also...


02/19/12--03:11: My Top 10 Favorite Charles Barkley Quotes Ever (chan 1608567)

There's few people I find more hilarious than Charles Barkley. George Carlin, may his soul rest in peace, was one. Dave Chappelle probably would earn the honor as well, and maybe Cat Wililams, and Richard Pryor. So, that would put Barkley in the top 5.


02/19/12--03:26: Cheap Shots: Worse Shot Selection: Nick Young or Brandon Jennings? (chan 1608567)

Nick Young and Brandon Jennings have both never met a shot they didn't like, but who has the worst shot selection between the two? After scoring a double nickel early in his career against the Golden State Warriors, it appeared Brandon Jennings would have the green light to...


02/19/12--07:54: Fantasy Baseball: Three Cardinals that Come with Warnings (chan 1608567)

Though the Cardinals have several players likely to have big seasons in 2012, there are a few players that might be better for later rounds in your draft. Using critical early round picks on any of these three may lead to disappointment in the end.


02/19/12--14:02: 2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Top 3 Starting Pitchers (chan 1608567)



Starting pitchers are reporting to Spring Training to prepare for the 2012 season. With the start of the season right around the corner it's time for you to prepare for your fantasy baseball draft. The Yahoo! Sports experts have ranked the top fantasy players at each position and...





Doug Fister is a great fantasy option for 2012.


02/19/12--18:35: Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Detroit Tigers - a Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)



Fantasy baseball drafts are setting up now and it is time to plan out your draft strategy. As a result, I am going to look at each team, one-by-one, and see who might be available from each team to be your fantasy baseball starters.





Prince Fielder


02/19/12--22:38: A Fan’s Take on Fantasy Baseball 2012: Does Jason Motte Have the Right Stuff? (chan 1608567)

It isn't the 6 foot tall 200 pound frame that intimidates. It isn't the fastball that's clocked in the upper nineties. It's the stare - the look as he winds up that says to batters, "I am going to eat your children." Even so, Jason Motte is a man of...


02/20/12--12:38: A Fan’s Take on Fantasy Baseball: Will Kendrys Morales, Torri Hunter, and Vernon Wells Be Relevant? (chan 1608567)

A funny thing happened this past winter. The Los Angeles Angels, the team many questioned as participants in the 2012 free agent market, made a tremendous splash. On December 10, 2011, the Angels became the envy of major league baseball as they signed both Albert Pujols (ten years,...


02/20/12--14:42: Fan's Take: Top Five New York Mets in Fantasy Baseball (chan 1608567)



As a New York Mets fan and avid fantasy baseball player, I'd be happy to own a couple of Mets on my fantasy baseball team -- if they were any good, that is. Unfortunately, it's slim pickings when it comes to fantasy baseball talent on the Mets.





David Wright.


02/20/12--18:30: Most-Added Fantasy Basketball Players from Week 8 (chan 1608567)



While trades are definitely a great way to acquire the best players for your fantasy basketball team, the waiver wire and free agent pool are also a great source for finding key contributors and players that will help your team win on a weekly basis.





Brook Lopez


02/20/12--22:55: Most-Dropped Fantasy Basketball Players from Week 8 (chan 1608567)

As with any sport, players can decline in production just as fast as they rise in popularity for a recent hot streak. Whether it's a major injury that will keep the player out for an extended period of time or a recent cold streak in production, here are the most-dropped...


02/21/12--00:33: Top Fantasy Basketball Players from Week 8, Feb. 13 to Feb. 19: Fan’s Review (chan 1608567)



Week 8 of the fantasy basketball season is in the books and there were many great individual performances this week that helped propel head-to-head league owners to wins. From the best in the game to some surprise fantasy contributors, here's a review of the top 10 fantasy...





Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder


02/21/12--07:29: The Stud Bounceback Theory, Part II (chan 1608567)



This is a follow-up to another article, The Stud Bounceback Theory . A few readers suggested that a larger sample size would be more revealing. While I agree that larger sample sizes are typically better, there are a few problems with expanding scope when looking at time-sensitive...





Table I.


02/21/12--08:18: Avoid Mark Reynolds in 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

I have my fantasy third basemen broken down into two categories: 1) The Elite 2) Everyone else The elite consists of Jose Bautista, Evan Longoria, Adrian Beltre, and (soon-to-be position eligible) Miguel Cabrera. Barring injury, you can lock those four up; they will all have very...


02/21/12--09:30: Five Players to Roll the Dice on in Fantasy Baseball Drafts: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

If I'm still free, take a chance on me. That ABBA song always comes to mind as my fantasy baseball drafts are coming to an end. As the draft winds down, I tend to use my last selection on a player who has run into some tough times.


02/21/12--09:42: Fantasy Baseball Preview: The Minnesota Twins - a Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)



Fantasy baseball drafts are setting up now and it is time to plan out your draft strategy. As a result, I am going to look at each team, one-by-one, and see who might be available from each team to be your fantasy baseball starters.





Joe Mauer


02/21/12--11:30: Weekly Preview - Mayakoba Golf Classic (chan 1608567)

Weekly Preview - Mayakoba Golf Classic Greg Vara RotoWire.com Golf Writer This space is generally reserved for...


02/21/12--11:32: Position Primer: First Base (chan 1608567)

First base is one of the safest places to pull from early in fantasy drafts.


02/21/12--11:34: High Fives: First Base (chan 1608567)

Top 5 first basemen to seek and avoid, and a few others to consider.


02/21/12--13:09: C.J. Wilson Goes on Sale for Fantasy Owners: A Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)

In the securities business, we were always looking for bargains. If one of our favorite stocks was trading cheaply, we'd say, "tuna fish is on sale." Then we would go buy it. With all due respect to C.J. Wilson and his current estimated draft price, allow me to scream...


02/21/12--13:56: Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Prospect Archie Bradley a Star in the Making: A Fan's Projection (chan 1608567)

When you grow up in Oklahoma, there are few things more highly regarded than Oklahoma Sooners football, and when you're offered a scholarship to play quarterback for the Sooners, you know you're something special. To pass on that opportunity means you've either got a...


02/21/12--19:34: The Top-Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates in 2012: A Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)

Every year a few unexpected players produce an exceptional season. A few of these unexpected contributors in 2011 included the Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila, Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera and Washington Nationals' Michael Morse.


02/21/12--23:50: Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (chan 1608567)

To stay ahead of other teams in your fantasy basketball leagues, it is important to scour the waiver wire and free agent pool to pick up players that will help your team succeed in the present and future. Here's a look at five players owned in less than 50% of Yahoo!


02/22/12--08:30: Green Bay Packers Offseason Needs (chan 1608567)

The Green Bay Packers are an offensive machine. They scored 560 points in 2011, the second-most in NFL history, and they showed the ability to score from anywhere on the field or take long drives when the situation called for it.


02/22/12--09:07: Fan's Take: Top Five Philadelphia Phillies in Fantasy Baseball (chan 1608567)



I'm a true orange and blue fan of the New York Mets. But I won't hesitate to draft Philadelphia Phillies for my fantasy baseball team, especially starting pitchers. Philadelphia remains the place to shop for your pitching needs, but fantasy owners looking to load up on...





Hunter Pence is a fantasy baseball stud.


02/22/12--09:57: Fantasy NBA: Key Waiver Wire Adds This Season, the Key to Championships (chan 1608567)

Often, the difference between having merely a good team, and a team that wins a title, is how you work the waiver wire. Key adds can make the difference in edging teams out in categories, and even consider adding guys in weeks in which they play more games.


02/22/12--11:28: Elvis Andrus Overvalued as a Fantasy Baseball Shortstop: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

Analyzing the 2012 fantasy draft class, there is a lot of young talent at the shortstop position. In the preseason top 15, only Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter are in their 30s. The top three are cut and dry: Troy Tulowitzki and the left side of the Marlins' infield.


02/22/12--12:56: A Fan’s Fantasy Baseball Take: Does it Really Matter Where Ichiro Hits in the Mariners Lineup? (chan 1608567)

In one of the more interesting spring training developments, the Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge has stated Ichiro Suzuki will move from the leadoff spot to third in the batting order. "Bottom line, it's for us to have the best lineup 1 through 9 out there.