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01/26/12--10:03: Fantasy Basketball: Buy Low Candidates (chan 1608567)

We're going to take a look in this article at five fantasy stars that may be available cheaper than they ordinarily are due to poor starts to their 2011-2012 campaign. It's important to remember, that much like the stock market, you are looking to get a commodity at a...


01/26/12--10:24: Draft Wisely when Considering Buster Posey for Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

When Buster Posey fell to the fifth round in one of my 2011 drafts, I couldn't resist. Despite all the wisdom I attained in two decades as a veteran of fantasy baseball, the words came out: "Buster Posey". It wasn't that I didn't like Posey.


01/26/12--11:44: Craig Kimbrel Ranks as Best Closer in Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

When it comes to fantasy baseball closers, there aren't many that deserve to get selected early in drafts. Unless you are an owner that loves to win the category of saves, it is often very important to wait on closers since all 30 teams are going to have at least one that will...


01/26/12--12:28: Five Best Fantasy First Basemen in American League: A Fan's Opinion (chan 1608567)

Trying to evaluate the best first basemen in the American League got a lot of tougher for the 2012 season. The already deep position got a lot deeper when Albert Pujols and Cecil Fielder jumped ship to the league. Now the discrepancy between qualify first basemen in the American...


01/26/12--13:58: Fantasy NBA: Spencer Hawes Went from Most Adds to Most Drops (chan 1608567)

Spencer Hawes started the 2011-12 NBA season off red hot with six double-doubles in six out of five games. Since then, a strained left Achilles has kept him out of five straight Philadelphia 76ers' games and seven out of the last 10.


01/26/12--16:43: Tough Decisions in Fantasy Baseball Keeper Leagues: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

There is still time before baseball season, but fans are already starting to think about their team's prospects. A number of free agents have been signed, and players will be changing uniforms. This also means that fantasy baseball research will start soon, and managers will...


01/26/12--16:45: Fantasy NBA Bust: Where Did Dorell Wright Go? (chan 1608567)

Fantasy basketball isn't always a perfect world because players get hurt, get traded to a team which puts them in an unkind situation or are simply a bust. The Golden State Warriors' Dorell Wright is the underlined, italicized and bold definition of a fantasy hoops bust...


01/26/12--22:22: Fantasy Baseball Draft Preview: Atlanta Braves Starting Pitchers (chan 1608567)



When looking for starting pitchers to draft, the Atlanta Braves can be hit or miss. The Braves have a couple of middle-round draftees and possibly a hidden gem or two in the mix. Note: The opinions expressed here are my takes on each player.





Jair Jurrjens of the Atlanta Braves


01/27/12--06:29: Top Quarterbacks to Keep in Fantasy Leagues for 2012: Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)

It's that time of year again. As we eagerly anticipate the Super Bowl, now is the time for fantasy GMs to start making decisions about next season. In reoccurring leagues that use keeper picks (player that is retained by GM and can't be selected in draft), roster assessment...


01/27/12--07:04: Top Wide Receivers to Keep in Fantasy Leagues for 2012: Fan’s View (chan 1608567)

Many considered 2011 to be the year of the quarterback and by all accounts, it was. However, that wouldn't be the case were it not for their wide receivers. Each week, fantasy scores were on the rise and it was partially in part to the rise of several young wide receivers.


01/27/12--08:43: Fan's Take: Five Most Frustrating Fantasy Baseball Players (chan 1608567)



I've had my share of success in fantasy baseball, so I'm not embarrassed to admit my mistakes. I burned a first-round pick on Adrian Beltre in 2005, I held on to Grady Sizemore in a keepers league in 2009. Hey, if you play fantasy baseball long enough, you'll have your...





B.J. Upton.


01/27/12--09:32: The Los Angeles Clippers Have Another Relevant Fantasy Basketball Player in Mo Williams (chan 1608567)

By this time in the 2011-12 NBA season, every basketball fan in the world, whether a casual or hardcore follower, knows the quality of talent on the Los Angeles Clippers' roster. If people are just climbing out of the closet, here is the list: Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Caron...


01/27/12--09:42: Fan's Take: Can Grady Sizemore of the Indians Have a Breakout Fantasy Season? (chan 1608567)

Can Grady Sizemore have a bounce-back season? Grady Sizemore was at one time one of the best center fielders in the game of baseball. His speed made him not just a threat to steal bases, but also a defensive demon in the outfield.


01/27/12--09:42: Fantasy NBA: Good News for Luol Deng Owners (chan 1608567)

Well, things may not be as bad for Luol Deng owners as previously expected. It has been said that Deng is making excellent progress in rehabbing his left wrist, as he has a torn ligament in it, his non-shooting hand. His return may come as soon as Sunday against the Miami Heat.


01/27/12--09:49: New to Fantasy Baseball? Here Are Four Questions to Ask (chan 1608567)

Fantasy baseball has been around for quite a long time now, evolving from the Strat-o-Matic baseball game of the 1960s to the Rotisserie Leagues in the '80s to the modern online leagues hosted by any number of sports websites (including, of course, Yahoo!


01/27/12--11:05: Frozen Fantasy: First round revisited (chan 1608567)

The Sidney Crosby-Alexander Ovechkin era is over.


01/27/12--11:08: Top Five Fantasy Baseball American League Second Basemen in 2012 (chan 1608567)

When looking for second basemen in the American League to fill out your draft, it may be wise to pay a little more for one of the top three players or try to outsmart the competition with younger players. The reason being is that second base the is not that deep in terms of fantasy...


01/27/12--11:22: Top Running Backs to Keep in Fantasy Leagues for 2012: Fan’s View (chan 1608567)

For as long as fantasy football has been popular, the running back position has been the most important in the sport. In deep leagues, it's typical to see as many as three running backs from each team drafted; all in the hopes of being prepared should an injury arise.


01/27/12--11:53: How Free Agency Moves Will Affect Hitters' Fantasy Values: A Fan's Look (chan 1608567)

There have been a number of big-named players on the move this offseason. Recently, Prince Fielder made the bold move of signing a long-term contract with his father's former team, the Detroit Tigers. While the move was definitely good for Fielder's wallet, it might not be...


01/27/12--12:01: Where to Acquire the Illusive Stolen Base in Fantasy Baseball: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

In the standard five-by-five fantasy league, there is usually one offensive stat that is always difficult to come by. The steal is a unique stat that requires both speed of the player, and the willingness of his team to let him steal.


01/27/12--12:23: Fantasy MLB Bounce-Back Candidate: Mets Third Baseman David Wright (chan 1608567)

Maybe it is no surprise that New York Mets third baseman David Wright has regressed. Is it age? No. Wright is only 29. So what is it? It is clearly psychological, and, in my opinion, a lot of it has to do with just receiving too much pressure.


01/27/12--12:32: Fantasy Baseball 2012: Tommy Hanson Deserves Your Attention (chan 1608567)



With visions of Cy Young candidacy dancing in their heads, fantasy owners flocked to Tommy Hanson before the 2011 season. And why wouldn't they? At 24 years of age, he appeared ready to deliver at elite fantasy levels. Hanson was coming off a solid 2010 campaign, pitching 202.2...





Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson.


01/27/12--12:34: Injuries Continue to Hamper Fantasy Lineups (chan 1608567)

The condensed 66-game 2011-12 NBA schedule is in full bloom with many injuries blossoming. As players sit out of games, fantasy owners are forced to find replacements or miss out on much needed stats why they wait for the player to become healthy again.


01/27/12--12:40: How New Teams Will Impact Top Fantasy Players: A Fan's Look (chan 1608567)

There have been a lot of baseball players that changed teams in the offseason. For fantasy owners, that means that there are new factors to consider for those players. In some cases, it is pretty easy to figure out if changing a team will help or hurt a player.


01/27/12--16:04: Analyzing the Montero/Pineda Trade from a Fantasy Standpoint: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

When players are traded, it can have an impact on their fantasy production. Obviously, the player doesn't necessarily change, but their home ballpark and supporting lineup can be very different. The trade between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees that sent hot young...


01/27/12--19:41: Fantasy Football’s Top 5 Ideas that Every League Should Have – a Fan’s Opinion (chan 1608567)

The Super Bowl is not just a time to enjoy the game, but it is also a time for our fantasy football league to honor our most recently crowned champion with our coveted trophy. Prize money is handed out to the winners and some arrogant owners have to make good on any side wagers...


01/27/12--20:19: Five Best Fantasy Baseball Strikeout Pitchers: A Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)

When it comes to strikeouts in the world of fantasy baseball, collecting two starting pitchers that can post more than 200 over the span of a season can win the category. This is where it becomes valuable to secure a few of the top guys, with most of them ending up in contention...


01/28/12--02:17: New Orleans Hornets Center Chris Kaman on the Market (chan 1608567)

This really wasn't how I expected things to work out for Hornets center Chris Kaman. He's always been a very skilled and ambidextrous center whose coordination has impressed me, not to mention the fact that he has pretty solid footwork.


01/28/12--02:31: More Injury Concerns: Andrea Bargnani Out 'Indefinitely' (chan 1608567)

The Raptors have reported that their star center Andrea Bargnani will be out indefinitely due to a strained left calf muscle. The wiretap article mentions that Bargnani already missed six games from the 13th of January to the 22nd.


01/28/12--05:15: Fantasy Football: Super Bowl Edition (chan 1608567)

During the Super Bowl each year, many fans enjoy participating in some type of "pool," where everyone puts up money for a chance to win a few extra bucks. However, pools have everyone focusing on the score of the game as opposed to the players.


01/28/12--10:18: Biggest Playoff Fantasy Football Busts of 2012: Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)

Just because the 2011 National Football League regular season was completed, it didn't mean that diehard fantasy football fans were done playing for the year. For those who took part in playoff leagues, there were several stars that were expected to lead teams to titles; but...


01/28/12--11:16: Biggest Playoff Fantasy Football Stars of 2012: Fan’s Take (chan 1608567)

The playoff fantasy season saw its share of high-scoring games, leading to big point totals for several fantasy GMs. Some of the big names from New Orleans, Green Bay and Pittsburgh saw early exits, while others saw their point totals explode.


01/28/12--14:22: Five Second Year Players that Will Be Fantasy Baseball Stars: A Fan's Opinion (chan 1608567)

When it comes to fantasy baseball, it isn't easy to evaluate second year players in terms of your drafts. Every year, many rookies break out and perform very well. However, not all will remain strong in their second year. The 2011 season saw some impressive rookie performances.


01/28/12--18:33: Justin Smoak Could Surprise Fantasy Baseball Owners in 2012: A Fan's Take (chan 1608567)

Sometimes it is hard to predict which players are going to put up surprising statistics in fantasy baseball each season. This year one of those players could become Seattle Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak. This is where some owners might decide to tune out the article, based on...


01/29/12--12:16: NBA Fantasy Adds & Drops: Has Iman Shumpert Hit the Rookie Wall Already? (chan 1608567)

We should have seen this coming. I'm not necessarily saying we would have known the New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert would be the first to suffer from it, but the condensed 66 game schedule is going to affect a lot of the rookies.


01/29/12--12:28: Fantasy NBA: Could Bobcats' Forward Bismack Biyombo Become a Source of Blocks for Fantasy Owners? (chan 1608567)

So far, Bismack Biymobo has exhibited one thing: He's good at swatting some shots. In only 13 minutes per game, the 19 year old Congo native is averaging 1.6 blocks per game. He isn't scoring much (3.1 per game), and his rebounding has been about average (3.3 per game), but...


01/29/12--13:30: 2012 Fantasy Football Early Outlook: Running Backs - a Fan's Take (chan 1608567)



When it comes time to plan for a fantasy football draft, there are a lot of ideas about who should go first. A great example is this last season when everyone looked at players like Arian Foster or Chris Johnson and debated whether either one of those players would be a good first...





DeMarco Murray


01/29/12--13:55: 2012 Fantasy Football Early Outlook: Quarterbacks - a Fan's Take (chan 1608567)



When it comes time to work on your fantasy football draft boards, there are a lot of ideas about who should go first. A great example came in 2011 when everyone debated over whether Aaron Rodgers or Michael Vick should be their number one draft pick.





Matthew Stafford


01/29/12--14:28: 2012 Fantasy Football Early Outlook: Wide Receivers - a Fan's Take (chan 1608567)



When it comes time to figure out which wide receivers you want on your fantasy football draft board, there are a lot of ideas about who should go first. The top choices do not always work out. One example is Andre Johnson, a star wide receiver that is always good for double-digit...





Jordy Nelson


01/29/12--15:03: 2012 Fantasy Football Early Outlook: Comeback Players - a Fan's Take (chan 1608567)



One of the most frustrating things is when an NFL player that fantasy football players count on disappoints them and flops for the season. Some of the cases are based on injuries, such as Andre Johnson missing numerous games, or even worse, Jamaal Charles missing almost the entire...





Chris Johnson