With a top-shelf defensive unit, up-and-coming stars in Joe Flacco and Ray Rice, a good offensive line, and two useful receiving threats in Anquan Boldin and Todd Heap, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have too many pieces missing from the championship puzzle. However, as we saw in their loss to Pittsburgh in last year’s AFC Divisional […]
2011 New England Patriots Mock Draft: A Mystery Fit for Sherlock Holmes
Last year, not many people predicted the New England Patriots to have a wildly successful season. In fact, some pundits even voiced their belief that the Patriots might suffer their first below-.500 season in the Belichick-Brady era. But as we all know, the Patriots thrive off of doubters. Is it just me, or do they […]
Spring Training News: Houston’s Jason Castro to Miss 2011 Season
In recent weeks, I considered writing about Houston prospect Jason Castro as a big 2011 sleeper candidate. The Astros have been so weak at catcher and like the former 10th overall pick so much that they handed the regular catching duties over to the 23 year old Castro midyear last season. He didn’t fare too […]
Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Carlos Carrasco
After blowing a big series lead against Boston in the 2007 ALCS, nothing seems to have gone right for Cleveland. Kenny Lofton retired, Travis Hafner and Grady Sizemore have been wrecked by injuries, and the team has seen a high turnover rate among its more talented guys—having traded Cliff Lee, Jake Westbrook, CC Sabathia, Victor […]
Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Yunel Escobar
Before we get to my subject for the article, we’re going to take a look at Rockies stud shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. In 2007, he broke out and put his name on the map by hitting .291/.359/.479, 24 home runs, and stealing 7 bases. He battled injuries and a nasty slump in 2008, playing just 101 […]