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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? Click here for the full article . 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 ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: March 27, 2010

Posted: 28th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the boxscore last night:   Nick Young, Washington Wizards Nick had 16 points against the Jazz. He’s averaging 13.8 in his last five games, hitting double-figures in all but one of them.   Terrence Williams, New Jersey Nets T-Will had 16 points against the Bulls. He can score on occasion, but his field goal percentage will kill you.   Taj Gibson, Chicago Bulls ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts 3/26/10

Posted: 27th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Ryan Anderson, Orlando Magic Anderson had a strong showing against the Wolves with 19 points and 9 rebounds. It was a nice effort, but he shouldn’t be counted on in the fantasy playoffs. Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers Holiday continues to shine. He had 13 points, 12 assists, and 7 steals against the Hawks. DeMar DeRozan, ...

Fantasy Hoops Roundtable: A Look in the Mirror

Posted: 26th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Time for another fantasy basketball roundtable. Jeff/Tom of Damn Lies & Statistics are responsible for this week’s Fantasy Hoops Roundtable debate topic. Click here to see the full article.   This Week’s Topic How are your fantasy teams doing this year? What has been your best move? Biggest mistake?   My Response I am in two leagues. Fortunately, I made the playoffs in both. One of them is a keeper league and the other is an annual league. I’ll start ...

Analyzing Donovan McNabb’s Possible Destinations

Posted: 26th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
They say where there’s smoke, there’s a fire, and I think Smokey the Bear was awakened from his hibernation for this one. When the Eagles will settle for a top 42 pick for Donovan McNabb, it may be too difficult for a team to resist. I’ll assume that he won’t net the Eagles a first-round pick, mainly because of his age and contract demands. You’re looking at picks 33-42.   33. St. Louis Rams If ...
BUSTER POSEY, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Posey has the tools, but it’s a matter of opportunity. He did struggle with his brief taste of the bigs last year going 2-for-17 (.118). He did however, go a combined 137-for-422 (.325) for A+ San Jose and Triple-A Fresno last year. He added 84 runs, 18 HRs, 80 RBI, and 6 SBs. Bengie Molina has a hold on the starting catcher gig, but he turns 36 in June, ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakoutsù3/24/10

Posted: 25th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   James Singleton, Washington Wizards Singleton certainly opened some eyes with his 19 point, 21 rebound performance against the Pacers. He’s averaging 12.8 rebounds in his last four games, including 16 and a pair of seven rebound games. He’s worth a risk in daily leagues if you’re looking for boards.   Josh McRoberts, Indiana Pacers McRoberts also played well in ...
  Here’s a look at some relief pitchers who could take a step back in 2010. David Aardsma, Seattle Mariners Aardsma was brilliant last year, racking up 38 saves with a 2.52 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. Seattle was his fifth team in five seasons. He pretty much struggled every other year. I want to see another good year out of him before I’ll say he’s turned the corner. Kevin Gregg, Toronto ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 3/23/10

Posted: 24th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. JaVale McGee, Washington Wizards McGee had a double-double (14 points, 12 rebounds) and a pair of blocks. He’s very inconsistent, though, and not really a player I’d be counting on in the fantasy playoffs. Brandon Rush, Indiana Pacers Rush had 20 points against the Pistons. He’s averaging 15.8 points and 3.0 three-pointers over ...

Fantasy Baseball Back to Earth Players: Starting Pitchers

Posted: 24th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
These starting pitchers could have a hard time matching their 2009 production. Joe Blanton, Philadelphia Phillies Blanton’s numbers are misleading. He had a solid ERA of 4.05, but gave up 30 HRs. If he’s giving up that many long balls, his peripherals will likely rise. Also, his strikeout total of 163 isn’t on par with he he’s done for the rest of his career. Jair Jurrjens, Atlanta Braves ...