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We've had several "who's No. 1?" debates with regards to the NBA draft over the past several years. In 2008, the Derrick Rose vs. Michael Beasley debate raged on. If their first two seasons are any indicator, the Bulls made the better choice. In 2007, we had the much more heated Greg Oden vs. Kevin Durant episode.  Oden has played in exactly 82 games over the course of two seasons, as he missed ...

2010 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars Team Needs

Posted: 21st April 2010 by Taylor Smith in NFL
The Jags were unexpectedly feisty in 2009, despite rampant inconsistency. For example, a week after thrashing the Titans by 20, they were absolutely crushed by a mediocre Seahawks team 41-0. This continued throughout the season, and the people of Jacksonville weren't exactly impressed. The Jags sold out just one home game last season, and are going to have to start winning back fan interest if they don't want to have to relocate sometime ...
While the Yankees and Rays have each gotten off to hot 9-3 starts to the season, the Red Sox, expected by many to be atop the division when the dust settles, have sputtered out of the gate. Out West, the A's and Giants continue to win with great pitching, while none of the remaining seven teams in those divisions has a record better than .500. As we head into the third week ...
The Western Conference playoffs look absolutely brutal. The Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs are loaded at the top, with any of the top seeds having a legitimate chance at a run to the Finals. The next couple of months are going to be wild in the NBA, so we're here to try and calm everything down. With the first round out of the way, here's how things are going to go down from the ...

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers: Week Two

Posted: 17th April 2010 by Taylor Smith in MLB
The 2010 season is just about to enter its third full week, and we've seen plenty of surprises already. Several players have unexpectedly emerged as seemingly-reliable fantasy options, while other normally productive players are off to slow starts.  Here's a rundown of who's hot and who's not as we begin the second half of April. Risers All Texas Rangers starting pitchers This list consists of Scott Feldman, Rich Harden, C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis, and ...
With the key subtractions so far this offseason to the roster of the two-time defending NFC West champion Arizona Cardinals, many are predicting the San Francisco 49ers to rise to the top of the divisional pack in in 2010 .  However, in order to improve on their 8-8, second-place finish from 2009, the Niners are going to have to add some more pieces to a roster already solid with a young ...

2010 MLB Power Rankings: Pre-Opening Day

Posted: 3rd April 2010 by Taylor Smith in MLB
The New York Yankees captured their 27th world championship in 2009, winning their first World Series since 2000. With the Red Sox and Rays both looking strong, will the Yankees have enough to fend them off in the AL East? In the National League, the Phillies made their second consecutive World Series trip last season, but should face more competition in the NL East with the retooled Braves and Marlins each looking ...

2010 MLB Season Preview: Kansas City Royals

Posted: 31st March 2010 by Taylor Smith in MLB
  2009 regular season record: 65-97, Fifth place, AL Central Major Offseason Acquisitions: Noel Arguelles (Cuba), Jason Kendall (OAK), Rick Ankiel (STL), Scott Podsednik (CWS), Josh Fields (CWS), Chris Getz (CWS) Major Offseason Losses: Mark Teahen (CWS), Mike Jacobs (NYM), Miguel Olivo (COL), John Buck (TOR), Coco Crisp (OAK)   Projected Lineup (2009 stats):  1. LF-Scott Podsednik (.304 BA, .353 OBP, 7 HR, 48 RBI, 30 SB) 2. CF-Rick Ankiel (.231 BA, .285 OBP, 11 HR, 38 RBI) 3. ...

2010 MLB Season Preview: Detroit Tigers

Posted: 31st March 2010 by Taylor Smith in MLB
  2009 regular season record: 86-77, Second place, AL Central Major Offseason Acquisitions: Jose Valverde (HOU), Johnny Damon (NYY), Austin Jackson (NYY), Phil Coke (NYY), Max Scherzer (ARZ) Major Offseason Losses: Curtis Granderson (NYY), Edwin Jackson (ARZ), Fernando Rodney (LAA), Brandon Lyon (HOU), Placido Polanco (PHI), Aubrey Huff (SF)   Projected Lineup (2009 stats):  1. CF-Austin Jackson (Minor leagues: .300 BA, .354 OBP, 4 HR, 65 RBI, 24 SB) 2. 2B-Scott Sizemore (Minor leagues: .308 BA, .389 OBP, ...

2010 MLB Season Preview: Chicago White Sox

Posted: 31st March 2010 by Taylor Smith in MLB
2009 regular season record:  79-83, t hird place, AL Central Major Offseason Acquisitions: J.J. Putz (NYM), Omar Vizquel (TEX), Mark Teahen (KC), Juan Pierre (LAD), Mark Kotsay (BOS), Andruw Jones (TEX) Major Offseason Losses: Scott Podsednik (KC), Jermaine Dye (FA), D.J. Carrasco (PIT), Octavio Dotel (PIT), Josh Fields (KC), Dewayne Wise (PHI) Projected Lineup (2009 stats):  1. LF-Juan Pierre (.308 BA, .365 OBP, 0 HR, 31 RBI, ...