Archive for February, 2010
This is the first in a series of slideshows recognizing the best players in the NFL at each position. I will rank the top kickers in the NFL and open it up for comments and debate. These lists focus more on who the best players are right now, so a player that was amazing a few years ago might be left off the list in favor of somebody who has ...
NBA Trades: Jamison Debuts for Cavaliers with Worst Game of His Career
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the NBA it would serve them well to avoid the Charlotte Bobcats in the postseason, because after Friday night's win it appears the Bobcats have the Cavaliers' number.
Charlotte's 110-93 win captured the season series from Cleveland, and new Cavalier acquisition, Antawn Jamison, began his career with his new team in less than stellar fashion, shooting 0-12 from the field and finishing ...
NFL Free Agency: Five Players the New England Patriots Should Consider
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Erik Frenz in NFL
Much has been made of the free agents who will miss their shot at the open market due to the current labor struggle in the NFL
But there are still those who will get to test the unpredictable free agent waters. NFL.com released a list of 235 players who will become unrestricted free agents if no agreement is made for a new deal with their current team.
During the dynasty years, the ...
David Wright and Johan Santana Are Looking Forward to the World Series?
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Jason Burke in MLB
"My plan is definitely to win the World Series," answered Johan Santana after being questioned on the Mets expectations for the upcoming season. "That's what we want to do, and that's what we have in mind."
The day before it was David Wright telling a small contingency of reporters, "We feel like we're going to go out there and win the National League East and go deep in the playoffs and ...
Russell Branyan Signing: A Bargain of Confusion for the Cleveland Indians
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Nino Colla in MLB
For the first time that I can remember in the Mark Shapiro-era of the Cleveland Indians, the team might have actually made a sound free agent signing that didn't involve the term "low-risk."
Granted, the reported deal that Russell Branyan has accepted is a one-year deal worth $2 million dollars, this isn't a typical garbage heap signing Shapiro has pulled off in the past.
This is more along the lines of Kerry ...
NBA Fantasy Basketball Box Score BreakoutsùFeb. 19, 2010
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.
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Ersan Ilyasova, Milwaukee Bucks
Ilyasova had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks. HeÆs up and down, but worth owning. I wouldnÆt use him in weekly leagues, but is a decent option in daily ones.
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Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls
With Joakim Noah still out, Gibson had 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting with nine rebounds.
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Rasho Nesterovic, Toronto Raptors
Rasho ...
Everth Cabrera’s Fantasy Baseball Profile: Is He a No. 1 Shortstop?
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
Everth Cabrera has the makings of an elite base stealer.
Not only did he have 25 stolen bases in 103 games last year (which projects to 39 in a full season), but he had 73 for Single-A Asheville in 2008.á
The problem is: youÆre getting zero power from him.
He had 2 HRs for the Padres last year and only seven in 879 minor league ABs. Power isnÆt why youÆre drafting him though.
You ...
Addition By Subtraction: Avalanche at Trade Deadline Crossroads With RFA’s
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Mike MacDonald in NHL
With the March trade deadline quickly coming upon us, every NHL team will be looking to do one thing at the deadline: improve their club.
Some clubs will have the luxury of looking for that "missing piece" or that "veteran player" they believe will strengthen their club during the grueling Stanley Cup playoff run.
There are, however, a few teams that will be looking towards next year and will be looking to ...
The Top Ten Half Backs in the NFL (Current)
Posted: 20th February 2010 by Sanjay Beastimuffamucus in NFL
I'll leave a notice right now that I feel really uncomfortable about this list coming in. So many running backs end up being one year wonders, or they hit the wall sooner than expected, so if there is anything you can put a 100 percent wrong guarantee on, this is probably it. And I feel bad about limiting to 10 since there a few surprises here and there that might ...
The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed the second-best road team in the NBA to the Rose Garden Friday night for a fun and polite, recreational style, basketball contest between gentlemen.
I guess the Boston Celtics didn't get the memo, coming into the Rose Garden and absolutely dominating the Trail Blazers in almost every category, racing out to an early lead and never looking back.
Leading by as many as 22 points, the Celtics ...