Archive for May, 2009
« Previous EntriesNFL - Everyone Wants to Get Paid
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
It seems like everybody in the NFL is looking for a new deal. From clowns like Brandon Marshall to good guys like Donald Driver to vets like Thomas Jones. Here’s a new flash. You signed those deals while times were good. We’re in a recession now. [...]
NBA Playoffs Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 5/28/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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5/28/09
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James - 37 Points, 14 Rebounds, 12 Assists
Hedo Turkoglu - 29 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Steals
Dwight Howard - 24 Points, 10 Rebounds
Mo Williams - 24 Points
Zydrunas Ilgauskas - 16 Points, 6 Rebounds
Rashard Lewis - 15 Points, 8 Rebounds, 4 Steals
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 5/28/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
5/28/09
Hitters
Justin Upton - 3 for 4, Run, SB
Jason Varitek - 2 for 3, 2 Runs, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs
Luke Scott - 2 for 4, 2 Runs, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs
Pitchers
Josh Beckett - W, 7 IP, 1 Run, 3 Hits, 8 Ks
Randy Wolf - W, 7 IP, [...]
Friday Tidbits - 5/29/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Michael Cuddyer hit for the Cycle. Nomar, Carlos Zambrano, Rick Ankiel and Chien-Ming Wang came of the DL. David Price got his start..and got rocked. Tampa lost Akinori Iwamura (knee) for the year. Rich Harden went on the DL. Vladimir Guerrero returned from the DL. Jose [...]
Friday Morning 2009 MLB All-Star Ballot #6
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
I am going to vote for the MLB All-Star Game every Friday morning based on who I feel deserves it at the time. My decisions will be based upon cumulative stats to date.
(Based on stats through 5/27)
American League
1B - Justin Morneau
2B - Aaron Hill
3B - [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Top 10 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
Just as we did with Quarterbacks recently (click here to view) let’s take an early look at the potential Top 10 Running Backs for 2009. Obviously, a lot can change between now and draft day, so this list is likely [...]
NHL Playoffs Fantasy Hockey Players of the Day - 5/27/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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5/27/09
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings
Darren Helm - Series-ending Goal
Brett Lebda - 2 Assists
Dan Cleary - Goal
Patrick Kane - Goal
Valtteri Filppula - Assist
Tomas Holmstrom - Assist
Brent Seabrook - Assist
Dave Bolland - Assist
Chris Osgood - W, 30 of 31 Saves
Cristobal Huet - 44 of 46 Saves
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool - Strikeout Kings
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Strikeouts category. Realize that some of these will come with high ERAs & WHIPs because if a Pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a good K total, they’re already spoken for.
Gavin Floyd, Chicago White [...]
Carlos Zambrano Loses His Cool
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Carlos Zambrano was ejected in the seventh Inning in a 2-2 game against the Pirates yesterday after going nuts after a play at the plate. He’ll likely receive a fine and a suspension for his outburst. Fantasy owners should plan on not having him [...]
NBA Playoffs Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 5/27/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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5/27/09
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Lamar Odom - 19 Points, 14 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 4 Blocks
Carmelo Anthony - 31 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4 Assists
Pau Gasol - 14 Points, 10 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 5 Blocks
Kobe Bryant - 22 Points, 8 Assists, 5 Rebounds
Trevor Ariza - 12 Points, [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 5/27/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
5/27/09
Hitters
Josh Anderson - 4 for 5, Run, RBI, SB
Robert Andino - 4 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI
Denard Span - 4 for 4, 2 Runs, Walk, SB
Jay Bruce - 3 for 4, 2 Runs, Triple, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs
Daniel Murphy - 3 for 4, Run, Double, HR, [...]
Denver Cuts J.J. Arrington
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The Denver Post is reporting that J.J. Arrington was cut by the Denver Broncos. His release was due in part to a knee injury that has kept him off the practice field and in part to overcrowding. The Broncos signed Arrington, Correll Buckhalter, and LaMont Jordan [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Closer’s Report: National League
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
Last week one of the things people requested was a look at the closer situations across the league. This week I’m going to focus on the National League and next week we’ll focus on the American League. This will then become [...]
NHL Playoffs Fantasy Hockey Players of the Day - 5/26/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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5/26/09
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Maxime Talbot - Goal, 2 Assists
Sidney Crosby - 2 Assists
Craig Adams - Goal
Bill Guerin - Goal
Eric Staal - Goal
Ruslan Fedotenko - Goal
Marc-Andre Fleury - W, 30 of 31 Saves
Cooperstown Chronicles - Kiki Cuyler
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
I decided to profile Hall of Famer Kiki Cuyler, who was enshrined by the Veteran’s Committee in 1968.
The Numbers
1879 Games
7161 At Bats
.321 Batting Average
.474 Slugging %
.860 OPS
2299 Hits
1305 Runs
394 Doubles
157 Triples
128 HRs
1065 RBIs
676 Walks
328 SBs
Eight .300 Seasons
Five 100+ Run Seasons
Three 200+ Hit Seasons
Five 30+ Double Seasons
Five 10+ Triple [...]
MLB Youth Movement
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
The Cubs and the Orioles are infusing some young talent. The Cubs called up Jake Fox, who has absolutely murdered Minor League pitching at Triple-A Iowa. Through 40 games Fox hit .423 (63 for 149) with 40 Runs, 14 Doubles, 2 Triples, 17 HRs, [...]
NBA Playoffs Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 5/26/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
5/26/09
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
LeBron James - 44 Points, 12 Rebounds, 7 Assists
Dwight Howard - 27 Points, 14 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Blocks
Hedo Turkoglu - 15 Points, 8 Assists, 7 Rebounds
Rafer Alston - 26 Points, 4 Assists, 2 Steals
Delonte West - 17 Points, 7 Assists, 5 [...]
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool - Runs & Ribbies
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Runs and/or RBI categories.
Runs
Cody Ross, OF, Florida Marlins - Cody scored 7 Runs last week while going 9 for 30 (.300) with 3 RBIs. On the year he’s hitting .252 with 22 Runs, 6 HRs, and [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day - 5/26/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
5/26/09
Hitters
Shane Victorino - 4 for 5, Run, 2 Doubles, RBI
Brian Roberts - 3 for 4, Run, Double, 2 RBIs, Walk
Marco Scutaro - 3 for 5, Run, 2 Doubles
Cody Ross - 3 for 4, Run, Double
Miguel Cabrera - 3 for 5, Run, Double
Skip Schumaker - 3 for [...]
MLB Injury Report
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The Mets are all banged up with Jose Reyes and Ryan Church on the 15-day DL and Carlos Beltran out until Friday. Reyes is dealing with an injured calf, Church has a bad hamstring, and Beltran has a bone bruise. Angel Pagan got the [...]
Exodus Tyson Passes Away
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Mike Tyson suffered the worst defeat of his life today when his daughter passed away. All of his losses both in boxing and in life pale in comparison to the tragedy that unfolded when Exodus Tyson got tangled up in a treadmill cord. Words [...]
Hong Man Choi Knocks Out Jose Canseco
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Hong Man Choi did what several baseball players would love to do–he knocked out Jose Canseco in a Mixed Martial Arts bout. It was Canseco’s debut fight and he lasted all of 77 seconds to resemble an early Mike Tyson fight.
Canseco should call it a [...]
NBA Playoffs Fantasy Basketball Players of the Day - 5/25/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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5/25/09
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
Kobe Bryant - 34 Points, 7 Rebounds, 5 Assists
Kenyon Martin - 13 Points, 15 Rebounds, 2 Blocks
Pau Gasol - 21 Points, 10 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Blocks
Chauncey Billups - 24 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists
Nene - 14 Points, 13 Rebounds, 6 [...]
Mike Tyson’s Daughter in Critical Condition
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Mike Tyson has led a pretty tumultuous life, but it reached a low point when his four-year-old daughter Exodus was injured while playing on a treadmill. Her older brother found her with a cord from the treadmill wrapped around her neck. Tyson was in [...]
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool - Speed Demons
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Just because you’ve slipped behind in the Stolen Base category doesn’t mean you can’t catch up. Here are some reasonably available SB threats.
Josh Anderson, OF, Detroit Tigers - Josh swiped three bases last week, but struggled elsewhere. He went 3 for 17 (.176) without [...]
