Adam Wainwright, Josh Johnson present high reward/risk in early fantasy baseball drafts
Wainwright's price sinking
As Nicholas Minnix pointed out last week with Atlanta Braves elite talent Tommy Hanson (shoulder), fantasy baseball drafters are easily scared away from players whose previous season was derailed by injuries.
A Patriots-Giants Super Bowl rematch in the making?
This well-oiled machine can't be stopped
First of all, let me please take a second to pat myself on the back for correctly picking the New York Giants to upset the Green Bay Packers - at Lambeau Field no less - in the Divisional Playoff round last weekend. I'm taking a bow as I write…
Pale Hose offer another fantasy baseball discount on closers
Second chance for Thornton?
Most people are tired of making heavy investments in closers these days in fantasy baseball. I don't blame them; saves as a fantasy category are heavily overvalued in today's game, especially when you consider the volatility of the specialized position.
Hanley Ramirez needs to put the drama aside and dominate in 2012
Han-Ram a second-rounder. Say what?
It's insane how much difference a single year can make. Ask Hanley Ramirez. Heading into 2011 fantasy baseball drafts, Han-Ram was a consensus top-three selection after hitting better than .300 in every year since 2007. It didn't hurt that his position - shortstop - was extremely shallow. The dropoff in talent there was well worth the risk of taking him in the top five picks, given his history of elite offensive production.
Who dat gonna beat Drew Brees?
Brees-ing his way to history
Geaux N'Awlins Saints, Go! MVP candidate Drew Brees led the gold and black to a convincing 45-16 win over the archrival Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football yesterday. In the process, he set the all-time single-season record for passing yards, trumping Dan Marino's previous mark of 5,084 aerial yards with the Miami Dolphins in 1984.
Padres victorious in deal with Cincy, Volquez still worth rostering
Volquez's wild ride over?
I wasn't at all shocked that the San Diego Padres shipped Mat Latos to the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend. However, I was really surprised at what they received in return.
Tyler Colvin, Colorado and Coors Field… the perfect fit?
Colvin's rocky 2011 behind him
Sometimes it's hard to keep up with baseball's offseason transactions, especially the under-the-radar signings and trades. In case you've been too consumed with the NFL and your fantasy football teams, keep our HOTW feed bookmarked, as well as our Hot Stove coverage on a daily basis.
Christmas wishes in Chicago: Brett Favre not on the list
Please stay home, Brett
Egg nog, Christmas carols, gifts, festive lights, cookies and milk, Santa Claus and… Brett Favre?! Will the ageless one make a return during the holiday season?
Tim Tebow a winner, but what about his fantasy football value?
Tebowing out in full effect
Just win, baby. That's Tim Tebow's and the Denver Broncos' motto after Tebow has posted a 5-1 record - including 4-0 on the road - after taking the starting QB gig away from Kyle Orton (now with the Kansas City Chiefs) in Week 5. Tebow's resume also includes three road wins against divisional foes.
Giving thanks to Laurent Robinson, my fantasy football pumpkin pie
Robinson has been a tasty treat
The Thanksgiving hangovers and food comas are in full swing on Black Friday, no doubt. We all have plenty to be thankful for during this holiday season, but after yesterday's games, Laurent Robinson is at the top of my fantasy football list. And speaking of bargain shopping deals, Robinson was surely that, as he came at the price of a waiver wire acquisition or a low FAAB expenditure.
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