Headlines for April, 2008

3 Mistakes To Avoid While Attempting Fantasy Baseball Trades

Having trouble pulling off that blockbuster trade? Need some tips on how to approach other owners about a player you're interested in? If so — you'll love this weeks fantasy roundtable. Adam Ronis - Newsday.com 1. Don't insult the intelligence of another owner. Obviously, some owners are more savvy and experienced than others, but if you try to belittle their knowledge, it [read more...]

Eight NFL Rookies Poised for an Instant Fantasy Impact in 2008

In the mold of the Vikings' Adrian Peterson and the Saints' Marques Colston, there are a bunch of rookies on the verge of making an immediate impact on fantasy leagues everywhere. Obviously, individual talent is key, but it's really all about location, location, location. In order for these rookies to shine on the stat sheet, they need opportunities to make [read more...]

2008 NFL Expert Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes - NFC North

One of the things I have enjoyed the most - as I have been going division to division offering up my early bird analysis - is reading your comments and hearing your assessment of the teams and divisions. You are educating me and helping me stay sharp. Just wanted to thank you for that. For today's post I am going to [read more...]

How to Start and Manage Your Own Fantasy Football League (Part II)

Now that you know how to set up the structure of your league (see Part I), it's time to impress your fellow owners by running a first-rate league. There is far more involved in being the league commissioner than making sure the Web site runs as promised. You'll have to be a good communicator to keep everyone involved while also being [read more...]

How to Start and Manage Your Own Fantasy Football League (Part I)

I want you to welcome Dave Kratzke to the the FantasyFootballGoat. A long-time sports writer, fantasy football commissioner and Buffalo Bills fan. Take it away Dave… What does every fantasy league have in common? Every one has a commissioner, and why shouldn't it be you everyone calls The Commish? It’s easier than you might think. Below are 5 tips that’ll put [read more...]

Ben Sheets leaves game with triceps strain

MILWAUKEE -- Ben Sheets left Friday night's gem with a triceps strain. At present, the Brew Crew have not released any further information about the timetable for his return. Reportedly, Sheets felt the pain after the third inning and gutted it out for two more innings (of shutout ball, obviously) before Ned Yost insisted he be removed from the game. [read more...]

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When Small Sample Isn’t Too Small Anymore

I'm sure you're tired of hearing about exercising patience with your players. You want to know when their performance starts to mean something. Pizza Cutter @ Statistically Speaking, wanted to the know the same thing. He crunched the numbers, and here's what he found: These are the PA levels–at which, the players' performance–can tell us about their skill going forward: 50 PA [read more...]

2008 NFL Expert Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes - NFC East

So far on my predictive trip through the league, picking the Browns over the Steelers in the AFC North has sparked the most debate - and some pretty heated trash talk ta boot. But, I have a feeling this post will have no problem topping that. This week I take on the ultra competitive NFC east. I have a feeling that [read more...]

Athleticism a Substitute for Lack of Size?

It's widely accepted throughout most talent-evaluating circles that a pitchers' "frame" (usually referring to his height and weight) is a good indication of how well the pitcher will develop, and remain healthy. The conventional thought is pretty simple: The bigger the body, the more workload the pitcher is likely to sustain; and the better the chance the pitcher overcomes the injury [read more...]

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