Archive for March, 2010
2010 MLB Preview: Five Bold Predictions for the Cleveland Indians
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Lewie Pollis in MLB
All over the country, Opening Day is a time for hope, optimism, and making predictions.
Unfortunately, assigning auguries for an all-but-doomed team like the Cleveland Indians can be depressing.
The Indians essentially waved the white flag on 2010 with the trades of Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez last July. This a rebuilding year, which is code for "we're not even really going to try."
Luckily, we have more to worry about than just ...
2010 MLB Predictions: The ôKeyö Player for Each NL Central Team
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Yesterday, I looked at the “Key” player for each National League East team, so today I will cover the National League Central.
Here is the “Key” player for each National League Central team.
St. Louis Cardinals: Brad Penny
Normally this title is reserved for Chris Carpenter, but I feel good about Carpenter staying healthy this season. With Carpenter and Adam Wainwright at the top of the rotation, the Cardinals are set.
However, they need ...
The American League West may have the fewest competitors of any MLB division, but the shortage of teams does not equate to a shortage of talent.
The Angels are a well-run, perennial playoff team, the Rangers are developing their pitching in addition to a notoriously dangerous lineup, the A's are an intriguing low-budget club, and the Mariners have pocket aces at the top of their rotation.
So how will this foursome ...
The probability of the Washington Redskins selecting a quarterback in the first round of the draft is high. But which one of the top two quarterbacks will they end up with?
Sam Bradford's pro day performance was flawless, and it left many analysts gushing about his excellent accuracy and perfect mechanics. Some said it was the best private workout they had ever seen.
Nailing his workout, and putting to rest any concerns ...
Fantasy Trader’s Football Roundtable: Top Ten Drop-off QBs
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
I’ve been invited to participate in Fantasy Trader’s fantasy football roundtable.
This week’s topic : Who are your top 10 fantasy QBs that you believe could struggle to repeat?
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My response :
1. Brett Favre: Even though I assume he’s going to be back, there is a small chance that he finally hangs it up for good. Even if he comes back, he set his bar so ...
MLB 2010 Starting Rotation Updates: National League Central
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Today I am going to take a look at the updated starting rotations for each National League Central team.
Pitchers like Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter, and Roy Oswalt call this division home. This division has quality pitchers throughout.
Here are the updated starting rotations for each National League Central team.
St. Louis Cardinals
1. Chris Carpenter, RHP
2. Adam Wainwright, RHP
3. Kyle Lohse, RHP
4. Brad Penny, RHP
5. Jaime Garcia, LHP
Quick Take: ...
2011 NFL Mock Draft: It Is Never Too Soon to Look Ahead!
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Kevin Hatfield in NFL
I know this is an absolute ridiculous scenario, but there is a reason Bleacherreport is one of the best sports web sites in the U.S.
In this mock draft, I have come up with potential picks for next years NFL Draft.
I have used this year's draft order and factored in the trades the draft pick trades that will effect teams next year.
So please do not comment on the draft order, saying ...
Next up in our updated Starting Nine series is the National League Central.
Outside of the St. Louis Cardinals re-signing Matt Holliday, there haven’t been any big-time offensive additions to this division. As a whole, this might be the weakest offensive division in baseball (yes, even passing the NL West).
Let’s take a look at the updated starting lineups for all six teams in this division.
St. Louis Cardinals
1. ...
2010 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Say Much With Unsigned Players
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Brian DiTullio in NFL
Fans of any NFL team dissect every word their respective coaches and front offices say during the off-season to get a hint of who might be taken in the draft.
Browns fans are no different, as Team President Mike Holmgren teases fans by saying he really likes Sam Bradford, but wishes he liked Jimmy Clausen more.
Meanwhile, there’s the rest of the team to look at.
The Browns offered second round tenders ...
The 2010 Detroit Tigers Opening Day 25-Man Roster
Posted: 30th March 2010 by Blake VandeBunte in MLB
The end of March is rapidly approaching. We are now less than a week away from opening day. With that in mind, I decided to announce my 25-man roster based upon what I have witnessed so far this spring.
As the Tigers are preparing to trim down the roster , I decided to take a stab at it as well. Rather than predict who I believe the Tigers brass will select, ...