The free agent frenzy was in full affect this week as NFL Free Agency kicked off on Wednesday. There were several high profile signings and trades. Several players switched uniforms. Here are my thumbs up for players who I think will produce in their new home and a thumbs down for players who I don’t think will produce in their new home. Thumbs Up 👍 Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings: Cousins…
Fantasy Basketball: Combing the Wire: Playoff Edition
Rajon Rondo could be a valuable bench piece for owners down the stretch. The fantasy basketball playoffs start this week. If you are one of the four teams in your standard league that made the playoffs, congratulations. You made the tournament as Bill Parcells once said because you built a solid roster and made some shrewd moves along the way. At some point however, you will need to make that…
Fantasy Hockey: Combing The Wire. Playoff Edition
Kyle Connor is a key contributor for the Jets and their “high flying” offensive attack. The fantasy hockey playoffs start this week. If you are one of the four teams in your standard league that made the playoffs, congratulations. You made the tournament as Bill parcells once said because you built a solid roster and made some shrewd moves along the way. At some point however, you will need to…
Fantasy Football: The Top 10 Free Agents Available and Where They Will End Up
Kirk Cousins is the jewel of the 2018 free agent class in the NFL. NFL free agency starts tomorrow and expect fireworks as several key free agents will be looking to get paid. This year’s free agent class is by no means “loaded” but there is plenty of talent available, particularly for teams that are in the market for a quarterback or receiver. So, with further ado. Here are my…
Fantasy Hockey: Breaking Down the Deadline Deals and the Fantasy Implications
The NHL trade deadline once again lived up to the hype with several high profile players changing sweaters. Here are the five biggest trades that went down and what the fantasy significance of those trades. 1. Nash’s Value Goes Up in Boston: The Boston Bruins acquired Nash for a package of players including Ryan Spooner and Matt Beleskey. While the Rangers were willing to take those two players on, the…
Fantasy Baseball: The Planner’s Approach: Roto League Fantasy Baseball
By: Jared Leonard We’re back with another Planner’s Approach. Early in the month we covered strategies to help you succeed in “head to head” formats. Today we’re going to break down how you should attack a “rotisserie” leagues, also known as a roto league. Roto leagues are fun to play in but require a much different strategy than head to head leagues. Roto leagues are structured by categories which are…
Fantasy Basketball: Five Players That Could Replace Jimmy Butler in Your Line-Up
With Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler out 4-6 weeks after having surgery for a torn meniscus, it is time to comb the waiver wire for a potential replacement on your roster. Here are five potential replacements. 1. Kentavious Caldwell Pope, SG, Lakers: Pope has averaged 25.6 fantasy points per game in his last six games. He is on fire and has become the Lakers number one scoring option. Pope should…
Fantasy Basketball: 10 Players to Target at the Trade Deadline
February 23rd is the fantasy basketball deadline to make a trade in most standard leagues and formats. If you are in playoff contention but need that one more piece to put you over the hump and into the playoffs, you should consider trading for the following players. Remember. Versatility is the key this time of year when looking to make a trade. 1. Victor Oladipo, SG, Pacers: Oladipo is having…
Fantasy Baseball: Darvish, Hosmer, Martinez, Souza. Judging the Recent Player Movement and the Fantasy Impact
(John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP/) As Spring Training camps across the country kick into high gear, we examine some of the major signings and trades that have been made in the last two weeks and the fantasy implications. 1. Yu Darvish Signs With the Cubs: Believe it or not, I don’t like this move in fantasy or reality. I am not sure Darvish can pitch up to his…
Fantasy Hockey: 10 Players to Target in Fantasy Trades Before the Deadline
With the actual NHL trade deadline being Monday February 26th, it is time to start thinking about some last minute trades that could fortify your roster. Most standard league’s trade deadline is the third week in February. For example. ESPN’s trade deadline is Friday February 23rd. So if you are looking to swing an impact deal, now is the time. Here are ten players you should consider trading for. Some…