Archive for February, 2010
Russell Martin: Fantasy Baseball Starter? Maybe. Top Option? No.
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLB
What happened to Russell Martin in 2009? Was it an aberration or have his skills actually declined? Before we can answer that question, let’s take a look at his 2009 production:
505 At Bats .250 Batting Average (126 Hits) 7 Home Runs 53 RBI 63 Runs 11 Stolen Bases .352 On Base Percentage .329 Slugging Percentage .285 Batting Average on Balls in Play
First, let’s discuss the power. What happened to it? ...
This is my second time writing my Yahoo Fantasy Sleeper Guide (if you would like to see how I did last year, here is a link http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139285-yahoo-fantasy-baseball-sleepers-draft-guide).
The point of this article is to exploit the holes in the yahoo rankings and point out which players will give you the best bang for your buck in the later rounds. How I choose my players is based on their age, stats, experience, and whether ...
Late Goals By Slovakia Not Enough To Push Them Past Canada
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Michael Wagner in NHL
Well, the run of Slovakian upsets ended in exciting fashion, as they fell to team Canada 3-2 in Friday's semifinal matchup.
At the start of the game, the Slovakians would start slow on both sides of the puck, as Canada's depth at all positions shined through and would limit the Slovakians to just four shots in the first period.
Unlike Slovakia's offense, Canada's would start off hot, beating Slovakia's Jaroslav Halak twice ...
2010 Winter Olympics: Canada Vs USA For the Gold and What To Expect
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Will Jefferson in NHL
In the back of your mind, you've known this matchup was coming since Team USA shocked Canada last Sunday in the preliminaries, haven't you?
Since then, Team USA has steamrolled two more opponents by a combined score of 8-1.
Meanwhile, Canada, bolstered by a switch at goaltender following its humiliating shootout squeaker against the Swiss and its loss to the United States, has rolled off three straight victories to reach the gold medal game as well.
So now comes ...
Clay Buchholz: His future's so bright he's gotta wear shades!
The first time I interviewed Clay Buchholz (back in 2007), I asked him if he envisioned getting involved with a particular charity when he made it to the big leagues (a la Curt Schilling and his commitment to ALS).
Clay told me that he absolutely intended to be involved with charities, especially those involved in the fights against cancer and / or ...
2010 NFL Combine: Five Things You Didn’t See on TV
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Jerry Burnes in NFL
Watching the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine and "watching" the Combine are two entirely different experiences.
To watch the Combine, you turn it on NFL Network and let the editing roll.
But to "watch" the Combine, on-site at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. is a whole different monster.
From Tebow Mania to fashion faux pas, the Combine is more than meets the eye.
***NOTE: Photos by Jerry Burnes. Copyright 2010 Jerry Burnes. Please ...
Superstar
Does anyone else think that label gets used too frequently?
Do you think that just because a player is the best player on his team, he is automatically better than sliced bread?
The league has gone above and beyond to market their players to the viewers. Within this attempt to bring awareness to the greatness that is the new age NBA basketball player, they have effectively labeled every good player in the ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft: With the 14th Pick Seattle Seahawks Select Jonathan Dwyer
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Matt Rybaltowski in NFL
As the Seahawks struggled with their zone-running offense during the 2009 season, fans searched feverishly for a solution in the upcoming draft. With electrifying speed and triple-threat capabilities as a rusher, receiver, and returner, Clemson RB C.J. Spiller became a popular choice on Internet message boards.
Spiller, however, is not available, as the 49ers selected the Tigers runner with the 13th overall pick in the Featured Columnist mock draft. ...
St. Louis Cardinals Look to Sit Atop National League Central Again
Posted: 27th February 2010 by Cole Claybourn in MLB
The St. Louis Cardinals will look to repeat as National League Central champions in 2010. But to do that, it won’t be easy.
The Cardinals weren’t the only team in the Central to make moves acquire and key free agent signings this off-season.
The Brewers, Cubs, Astros and even the Reds made noise this off-season, all in hopes of chasing the Cardinals for the top spot in the division.
Below is how I ...
VIDEO: QB Tim Tebow Addresses Throwing Motion Refinement at NFL Combine
Posted: 27th February 2010 by kevin roberts in NFL
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Former University of Florida quarterback and NFL Draft prospect, Tim Tebow , addressed the media at the 2010 NFL Combine on Friday.
Tebow was asked about any "tweaks" on his throwing motion and was asked if it was minor alterations, or a complete overhaul.
Tebow answered by saying that he had been working on more of a "tweak", while addressing other questions.
He also answered some pressing questions, suggesting that he would ...