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Jon Heyman, of MLB Network, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired DH Jim Thome from the Chicago White Sox.
This move likely means a significant reduction in Thome’s playing time given the absence of the designated hitter in an NL lineup. His new ballpark also presents a diminished homer environment on average. Want more? Keep reading…
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If you aren’t comfortable burning an early pick on a rookie, these three first-year players should be available late in your draft.
RB Glen Coffee, 49ers – Coffee woke up fantasy owners in his second preseason game with 129 yards on just 16 carries, including four runs of at least 10 yards. Head coach Mike Singletary prefers a run-first approach, and the lead back, Frank Gore, has dealt with injury problems. Want more? Keep reading…
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Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (knee) has a strained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and could miss two to four weeks of action. ESPN reports the injury to be a left knee sprain.
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MLB.com’s Tom Singer reports Arizona Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls (knee) dislocated his left kneecap on the final out of the game Sunday, Aug. 30. He was scheduled to undergo X-rays and an MRI after the game to determine the extent of the damage. It is unknown how long he’ll be out. Want more? Keep reading…
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The Seattle Mariners have placed first baseman Russell Branyan (back) on the 15-day disabled list due to inflammation and a herniated disc in his back.
Branyan suffered the injury Friday, Aug. 28, while checking his swing during an at-bat in the third inning. An MRI exam Saturday, Aug. 29 revealed the injury, and there is no timetable for his return. Seattle plans to see how Branyan feels after a couple of days off before deciding on a treatment. Want more? Keep reading…
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Brady to Moss... get used to hearing it!
Finally, some meaningful preseason action is in the books. As I mentioned in last week’s blog (NFL Preseason: Week 2 thoughts), the third week of preseason games is the one that counts the most. Starters see more playing time, allowing us to see on-field chemistry, how players respond to adversity and how the team’s general offense/defense is gelling with the season about to begin. Want more? Keep reading…
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Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris informed the team Saturday, Aug. 29, that quarterback Byron Leftwich has beat out quarterback Luke McCown for the starting quarterback job. Want more? Keep reading…
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UPDATED 8/28 11:09 p.m. EDT: After a period of conflicting reports, the Angels acquired Rays starting pitcher Scott Kazmir for minor-league pitcher Alexander Torres and infielder Matthew Sweeney.
This trade doesn’t really change Kazmir’s already erratic fantasy value that much. He isn’t changing leagues; the Rays and Angels have similar bullpens, run support and ballpark factors. Want more? Keep reading…
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Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Denver Broncos have suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall for the rest of the preseason for conduct detrimental to the team. If Marshall behaves himself during the remainder of the preseason, the Broncos can bring him back for Week 1. Want more? Keep reading…
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If you haven’t had a chance, check out my blog on Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark and then read this one and you’ll see why I like Clark better. Don’t get me wrong, Gonzo is not chopped liver, but when you look at the bigger picture, it’s clear Clark is vaulting ahead of him.
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