Just when it looked like this would be just another boring trade deadline in the NBA, the Philadelphia Tankers, I mean Sixers, pulled a big name from Indiana by landing former All-Star Danny Granger. While there were no huge names traded like Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Love, there were still plenty of deals that will […]
Full Story »Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects: 2014 Philadelphia Phillies
With so many seasoned veterans entrenched in the Phillies starting lineup there will be limited opportunities for players to make the jump from the farm system to fantasy relevance in 2014. With an aging lineup comes the risk of injury or a trade deadline move that opens the door for an up and coming player to contribute to […]
Full Story »Three Undervalued Third Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
In a continuation of my recent piece on overvalued third basemen, today I'll be looking for underrated gems among the 3rd base class... Pedro Alvarez 2014 Steamer Projection: 138 Games, .243 .317 .468, 29 HR, 82 RBI, 69 Runs, 2 SB ESPN Rank: 101 (11th Round) Where I'd Rank Him: 75-80 (8th Round) If you've […]
Full Story »Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects: 2014 Colorado Rockies
In our latest installation of RotoBaller's Colorado Rockies blog, we'll now take a look at the Rocks' top prospects for 2014 Fantasy Baseball. Jonathan Gray RHP Talent: 10, Opportunity: 7 The Rockies have not had any luck trying to convince a free agent ace to come to Colorado for years, so they have turned to […]
Full Story »Jim Henderson: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Closer
Jim Henderson's 2014 Fantasy Baseball Outlook Jim Henderson The Milwaukee Brewers have put together a team that, on paper, has a chance to succeed. The onetime face of the franchise, Ryan Braun, needs to repair his reputation, while veteran starting pitcher Matt Garza joins Kyle Lohse and Yovani Gallardo atop the rotation. They will […]
Full Story »Kris Bryant: Fantasy Baseball Dynasty League Keeper
20, I repeat 20 players have manned the hot corner for the Chicago Cubs since 2000. This is a sore subject for all Cubs fans (Like me!) who have seen the highly touted prospects such as Gary Scott, Kevin Orie and Josh Vitters fizzle in a Cubs uniform. Aramis Ramirez provided production for most of […]
Full Story »Three Overvalued 3B: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Today I'll be taking a look at the 2014 ESPN expert rankings for fantasy 3rd basemen, specifically breaking down who I think the expert community likes a bit too much and is overrating going into the season. My "round" projections assume a 10-team league. Evan Longoria 2014 Steamer Projection: 146 Games, .264/.352/.492, 30HR, 96RBI, […]
Full Story »Waiver Wire Pickups for 3-Pointers in Fantasy Basketball
Power-Patch Kidz’: It’s time to patch-up those weaknesses Heading towards the end of fantasy’s Week 17, owners need not simply rely on their best waiver-wire options. Not making sense right? Well, anyone can strengthen their roster, but looking deeply into your team’s top “categories of need” is simply the best way to go. Obviously, this […]
Full Story »Three Undervalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings
Undervalued First Basemen: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Yesterday, I wrote about three first basemen that I thought most fantasy baseball experts were ranking too high, and thus could potentially disappoint compared to their preseason rank. Today, I’ll talk about three guys who I think are not ranked high enough, thus they are players you might […]
Full Story »Three Players to Watch on the Mets: 2014 Fantasy Baseball
The New York Mets seek to take another incremental step forward in 2014 toward the goal of reaching the playoffs. With the absence of organization's gem, Matt Harvey, the Mets will need some of their young talent to make sizable gains in performance in order to have any chance. Three of the youngsters to watch […]
Full Story »Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy for Roto Leagues
For more fantasy baseball strategy, check out RotoBaller's Draft Day Strategy and How to Use ADP articles. Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy for Roto Leagues The 2014 fantasy baseball season is just around the corner and that means owners all over are preparing for their drafts. There are many different kinds of formats for fantasy baseball […]
Full Story »2014 St Louis Cardinals Top 5 Prospects: 2014 Fantasy Baseball Analysis
Hello fellow Redbird fans. Coming off a disappointing finish in last season's World Series loss, the St Louis Cardinals will be playing younger players this season with the loss of both Carlos Beltran and Chris Carpenter, among others. In this post, I'll highlight the top five prospects in the Cardinals farm system and their potential […]
Full Story »Patrick Mills (Guard) - Waiver Wire Pickup
Baller Move: Add Immediately Analysis: Meek Mill, General Mills...then there's the hottest Mills of them all at the moment -- Patrick Mills. As Tony Parker is sitting out with a back injury, Mills has been lighting it up offensively for the Spurs. Over the last 3 games, he's averaging 23.3 points, 2 three's, 3.3 boards, […]
Full Story »Enes Kanter (Center) - Waiver Wire Pickup
Baller Move: Add if you need a serviceable Center Analysis: If you reached for Kanter early in the draft, you probably Kant stand him right now. However, if he's still around in your waiver wire and you need a decent Center for the time-being, feel free to grab him. Derrick Favors is out with a […]
Full Story »Dante Cunningham (Forward) - Waiver Wire Pickup
Baller Move: Short Term Add Analysis: Cunningham is a speculative short-term pick-up, as we don’t know the severity of the knee injury suffered by Ronny Turiaf on Wednesday night. However, if Turiaf were to miss any amount of time with Nikola Pekovic already out, Dante would become one of the last men standing in the front court for the ‘Wolves […]
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