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Tech needs to make it to the field

sean.agranov@gmail.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:53:45 +0100

Major League Baseball is on the forefront of technology everywhere you turn. The players Tweet, the Stadiums have Hi-Def, the Stats we fans access to are turbo charged and you can listen to and watch games anywhere including your phone.

MLB is on the cutting edge of technology everywhere except on the field!

Recently I saw another blogger mention that they should replace those big bulky cord phone systems in the bullpens with cell phones and I was shocked no one else has mentioned this. ThoRead More...

The Omen another sequel?

sean.agranov@gmail.com — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:50:53 +0100

This being the year of Twenty Ten a certain player is unsigned and without a team. He is referred to as the ultimate traitor by some, a savior and deliver of a world series championship by others. Where will he end up? Lets explore the obvious first.

Johnny Damon could easily return to the Yankees as a conquering hero with is clean shaven image. The Yankees have the money he seeks, and &nbRead More...

How to Combat Luck in Fantasy Football

bjoura@triad.rr.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:44:00 +0100

One of the frustrating things about fantasy football is the amount of luck involved in the game. To illustrate this point, I am going to use two of my teams this season to point out how unfair fantasy football is for most people.

In League A, a 14-team, H2H with some bonus points for yardage, I am third in the league in scoring yet find myself in a five-way tie for eighth place with a 2-4 record after six wRead More...

Dear NFL: Stop Showing Redskins Games in North Carolina

bjoura@triad.rr.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:22:37 +0100

It was one thing when the Redskins were coached by Joe Gibbs and featured Joe Theisman, John Riggins, Dexter Manley and Darrell Green. But no one wants to see the Jim Zorm-Jason Campbell era Redskins team.

I live in the middle of North Carolina, which means Fox gives me the Panthers games. As a Vikings fan, it means I do not get the game I really want to watch, but at least I understand the logic behind it. Since I am tooRead More...

Week 21 Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit

jca112@yahoo.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:20:35 +0100

With Fantasy Baseball season fast approaching its end, there are still players available for any Fantasy team. To know who they are one must read this week’s Start/Sit.

Starting Pitcher in focus: Barry Zito
In his last six starts, he is 3-1, with a 2.27 ERA. During that span, he has held opponents to a .227 average and is scheduled to pitch twice against the Colorado Rockies in week 21. In eight career starts against the Rockies, he is 2-2 with a 2.25 ERA, mRead More...

The Worst HR-Hitting Teams in Mets History

bjoura@triad.rr.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:49:43 +0100

It is August and the Mets have no shot at the playoffs. But there are always things to watch and root for and one of the top things is the chance to beat the Braves. It was fun to see them come back from a four-run deficit and put nine runs on the board Tuesday. Surprisingly, the Mets scored nine runs without hitting a single home run.

The Mets have 71 homers this season, which ranks last in theRead More...

Week 20 Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit

jca112@yahoo.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:17:37 +0100

With Fantasy Baseball season fast approaching its end; there are still players available for any Fantasy team. To know who they are one must read this week’s Start/Sit.

Starting Pitcher in focus: Jorge De La Rosa
Since the All-Star break, he is 5-1, with a 3.00 ERA. In 39 innings pitched, he has struck out 41 hitters and is holding opponents to a .255 batting average. He has won nine out of his last ten decisions and will face the San Francisco Giants. In his career agRead More...

Feet First or Head First?

patrick_dicaprio@yahoo.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:25:44 +0100

Week 19 Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit

jca112@yahoo.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:38:51 +0100

With Fantasy trade deadlines fast approaching, there are still players available for any Fantasy team. To know who they are one must read this week’s Start/Sit.

Starting Pitcher in focus: Joe Blanton

In his last six starts, he is 3-2, with a 1.87 ERA. During that span, he has pitched into the eighth inning in all but one start and is holding opponents to a WHIP of 0.95. He is scheduled to pitch against the Chicago Cubs and in two career starts, he haRead More...

Hey Lenny, I am coming to visit !!!

mrcincotta@aol.com — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:12:31 +0100

Not sure what is the proper attire at the Melnick palace, so I consulted with Lenny Bruce !

"Even if you are Catholic, if you live in New York you're Jewish. If you live in Butte, Montana, you are going to be goyish even if you are Jewish."

Lenny Bruce

How do I look ?

Fantasy Hockey Coming to www.FantasyPros911.com

mrcincotta@aol.com — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:52:14 +0100

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Everyone has a family member you don't know about. The one you don't admit is yours unless, you have too. Well we have that at www.FantasyPros911.com, where there is nothing else to talk about, except the booing of National Anthems.

Get out of your trailers and get ready for Fantasy Hockey.

How To Get Out of a Rundown

patrick_dicaprio@yahoo.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:47:01 +0100

Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit

jca112@yahoo.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:09:10 +0100

The fantasy season has reached week 18, and with speculation of various player movement, many transactions didn’t come to fruition. Here is this week’s Start/Sit.

Starting Pitcher in focus: Mat Latos

One of the top prospects in the San Diego Padres organization hasn’t disappointed. In his last three starts, he is 2-1, with a 2.70 ERA. He is holding opponents to a .164 batting average and has a WHIP of 0.78. He is scheduled to pitch two games next weRead More...

Let's See Greco Make THIS Catch

patrick_dicaprio@yahoo.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:31:32 +0100

Let's see Greco make this catch:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1202964/Lets-hope-mum-didnt-TV-Sport-fan-dad-catches-baseball-hand-balancing-baby-other.html

Everything Tastes Better at the Ballpark

patrick_dicaprio@yahoo.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:30:17 +0100

Thought Provoking Article

chucka2552@yahoo.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100

I came across this on The Hardball Times today: www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/batted-ball-insanity/

Paying particular attention to examples 3 and 4, it illustrates the extremely fuzzy boundary between line drives and fly balls. It goes a long way to confirming a hunch I have had for a while. Small differences in LD% should not be much of a concern, especially if a drop is accompanied by a rise in FB%.

Sometimes it seems like this actually happens

patrick_dicaprio@yahoo.com — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:31:45 +0100

Anatomy of a Keeper Team: The North Coast Yetis, Part 2 (Trades and Free Agent Acquisitions)

behaviorself@gmail.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:52:51 +0100

Hi and welcome to Anatomy of a Keeper Team: The North Coast Yetis

This is part 2 of a rather comprehensive breakdown of the draft (auction, actually), trades, free agent adds, and some of the basic strategy that has gone into my participation in a 17 team mixed keeper league. I haven't had much feedback on this blog series yet, but my hope is that by reviewing each and every move I make, I can ascertain what I'm doing right, what I could be doing better, and share those insRead More...

Top Prospect Interviews: Jason Castro, Jemile Weeks, Freddie Freeman, JASON HEYWARD, Chris ...

kevin.orris@fantasypros911.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:44:00 +0100

I've got some big interviews coming up within the next couple of weeks including many of the participants from the MLB Futures Game on the Team USA side of things. These guys include:

Jason Castro, Jemile Weeks, Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward, Chris Carter, and Desmond Jennings as of right now. This list is likely to increase, but these are the ones that I've got guarenteed.

Let me know if there are any burning questions that you have for these players and I'll do my bRead More...

Sometimes You Just Have To Cry Happy Tears

patrick_dicaprio@yahoo.com — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:13:28 +0100

There comes a time in every man's life when you see proof of God's will in the world. You get a moment of clarity that allows you to see into the very heart of the universe, understanding your role in it and seeing perhaps the greatest creations known to man. It makes the heart swell, makes your soul happy and forces those happy tears to flow, even against your will. Today was such a day for me, courtesy of this:

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/