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Quinton Ganther: Fantasy Sleeper Pick of the Week for Week 14?
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
The Washington Redskins have announced that Quinton Ganther has taken over the starting running back duties for the team, and for those of you looking to supplement your team at the position, Ganther is a huge sleeper pick for this week.
The Redskins face an Oakland Raider team that basically invites teams to run against them giving up an average of 158 plus yards a game, while the Redskins are hovering ...
B/R’s 2009 Fantasy Football Awards: Cast Your Vote Now!
Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
The 2009 fantasy football season is coming to an end, and whether your playoffs start this week or next, we can all agree that this has truly been a crazy year.
In one of the most unpredictable season I can remember, it wasnÆt just the fantasy studs that came through. It wasnÆt just the running backs or receivers that served up a hot plate of fantasy fodder.
Players literally came out ...
Fantasy Football’s Top Five Matchups For Week 13: A Must-See!
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
With fantasy football playoffs right around the corner, it’s that time of year where we all need to buckle down and trust not only our instincts as managers, but also the myriad of key matchups out there to exploit.
Usually, a no-brainer start is NOT what a manager wants to hear about, but, at this time of year, it’s most pertinent.
Here we will break down the top five matchups of this ...
The Great Packer Debate Continues: Which Side Are YOU On?
Posted: 23rd November 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
With the completion of 10 games, and a mere six to go, the Packers face a major crossroad in their quest for the postseason.á The Packers are not only defined by the upcoming competition, but also the collected injuries that they have sustained.
In a season already inundated with offensive injuries, the ever rising and improving defense suffered its worst blow to date when the team learned that outside linebacker Aaron ...
Phillies Looking to Upgrade Third Base and Bullpen As Nov. 20th Nears
Posted: 11th November 2009 by Ray Tannock in MLB
The Phillies begin the long process of the offseason as we take a quick look at what is on the horizon for the team, and what could come in the next couple of weeks.
Awards and Accolades
With Wednesday comes the announcement of the Gold Glove Awards with Jimmy Rollins having his sights set on a third win as a major front runner. Rollins won the past two years in ...
Fantasy Football Advice: How to Handle the Second Half
Posted: 2nd November 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
At this point in the season, youÆre inevitably one of three types of managers: The acclaimed mastermind who is sitting high atop his league basking in his glory, the proverbial middle child who isnÆt out of the race yet, but has already had enough stress to raise his/her blood pressure a couple of notches, or youÆre these guys .
But for those of you struggling to remain competitive, or those of ...
Through an almost angelic cascade of a fine mist descending upon Yankee Stadium, the Philadelphia Phillies struck first blood in a 6-1 áwin.
In a night that was regarded as a huge showdown of old lefty teammates, Cliff Lee and C.C. Sabathia, the Phillies overcame a powerful Yankee hitting squad with a lights out, 10 strikeout performance by Cliff Lee.
But it wasnÆt only the pitching that was the highlight here.
Anyone remember ...
2009 Fantasy Football Start-Sit Advice: Ranking The Top TEs in Week Eight
Posted: 28th October 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
There have been two distinct trends this year that have changed the face of Fantasy Football a bit, trends you should know about.
1. There has been increased activity in defensive backs. And although the safeties of the league really corner the market in interceptions, the DBs are shutting down receivers so well that some of the wideouts havenÆt lived up to their much touted 2009 projections just yet.
2. Even more ...
Fantasy Impact: James Jones In Position To Make Huge Strides in Week Eight
Posted: 27th October 2009 by Ray Tannock in NFL
The halfway point is yawning on the fantasy horizon, and the time for searching for viable waiver wire pickups and plug and play guys is in full effect.
One of the biggest sleeper waiver names out there is Green BayÆs James Jones, who has recently been afforded the extra playing time that was otherwise usurped away from him by Jordy Nelson.
The Packers are at home against the Minnesota Vikings as they ...
Breaking News: Brett Myers Added to Philadelphia Phillies Roster
Posted: 27th October 2009 by Ray Tannock in MLB
The Philadelphia Phillies have added Brett Myers to the World Series roster while dropping Miguel Cairo to make roomáreports the Philadelphia Daily News .
Myers, an addition to the bullpen that adds a bit of depth, is likely to lead the way in a set up role affording the Phillies a veteran arm that is capable of shutting down opposing bats.
In his last postseason appearance, Myers walked two and hit another ...