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Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakoutsù3/22/10

Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Morris Peterson, New Orleans Hornets Mo Pete had 20 points and five rebounds as Peja Stojakovic sat out with an abdominal strain. He has short-term value, but I wouldn’t necessarily count on him during the fantasy playoffs. Taj Gibson & Brad Miller, Chicago Bulls Both Gibson and Miller had 10 points and 12 rebounds ...

Fantasy Trader’s Football Roundtable: Dynasty League Strategy

Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
I’ve been invited to participate in Fantasy Trader’s fantasy football roundtable.   This week’s topic : The fairly wide open topic of what you personally believe is the most often overlooked (or undervalued) strategy or concept for successfully managing a Dynasty fantasy team. Click here for the full article .   My response : If you participate in a dynasty league, you likely take fantasy football, and football in general, very seriously. I’m not sure there’s ...

Fantasy Baseball Back to Earth Players û Outfielders

Posted: 23rd March 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
  Here are some outfielders who could struggle to match their 2009 production. Jason Bay, New York Mets Things are already starting off poorly for the Mets with Beltran and Reyes out. Bay will be solid, but don’t expect him to lead all outfielders in RBIs like last year. Their lineup isn’t as good. Plus, Citi Field proved to be a difficult place to hit HRs last year. Marlon Byrd, ...

2010 NFL Mock Draft No. 6

Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
With the 2010 NFL Draft a month a way, here’s my sixth look at the first round. 1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma I think the Rams are zeroed in on Bradford as their future signal caller. 2. Detroit Lions: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State I’m still leaning towards Okung for the Lions, though Suh is still a big possibility. 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneeers: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska ...
  Here's a look at some corner infielders who will have difficulty matching their 2009 numbers. Casey Blake, Los Angeles Dodgers Blake will be 37 in August. I'm just not sure how long he can continue to produce. Last year he had a line of .280-84-18-79-3. I just don't seem him reaching those marks again. Russell Branyan, Cleveland Indians Branyan clubbed 31 HRs for the Mariners last year. This year he'll ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 3/17/10

Posted: 18th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
  Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Roy Hibbert, Indiana PacersHibbert had 20 points against the Cavs. He’s inconsistent, but has use. Keyon Dooling, New Jersey NetsDooling had 15 points against the Sixers. There are better options. Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ersHoliday continues his strong finish with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. Maurice Evans, Atlanta HawksEvans filled in for Joe Johnson with ...

Fantasy Baseball Back to Earth Players-Catchers

Posted: 18th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in MLB
Here’s a look at some catchers who could struggle to match their 2009 production. Rod Barajas, New York Mets Going to the Mets is likely to sap the power numbers (19 HRs & 71 RBIs) he had with Toronto last year.  Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants It’s not that I’m completely down on the soon-to-be 36-year old catcher, but his age is a factor. Not to mention Buster Posey, who’s ...

Fantasy Hoops Roundtable: Fantasy Playoff Bargains

Posted: 17th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
  It's time for another fantasy basketball roundtable. Nels of GiveMeTheRock.com is responsible for this week’s Fantasy Hoops Roundtable debate topic. Click here to see the full article. This Week’s TopicWith team schedules over the last four weeks of the season in mind, what likely free agent player would you recommend fantasy owners pick up for a playoff run? My ResponseOver four week schedules will balance out so I wouldn’t really factor that in. I’d simply roll with ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts For Mar. 16

Posted: 17th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night:   Stephen Graham, Charlotte Bobcats Graham had 19 points and eight rebounds. As long as Gerald Wallace is out, he should see a little bump in value. Mike Dunleavy, Indiana Pacers Dunleavy had 15 points against the Bobcats. You can’t trust him. Jason Maxiell, Detroit Pistons Maxiell has been a beast. He had 10 points ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: March 15, 2010

Posted: 16th March 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Toney Douglas, New York Knicks Douglas turned in another good performance with 20 points, seven assists, and three steals. The Knicks’ rotation can change in an instant, but for now roll with him.   Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers Jrue did not disappoint in his cushy matchup with the Knicks. He had 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three ...