tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78505862008-08-29T16:39:12.994-07:00Slasher's Fantasy Sports ReportAdvice on fantasy sports, including fantasy football (FFL), fantasy baseball (FLB), fantasy basketball (FBL), fantasy hockey (FHL), fantasy golf, fantasy NASCAR, fantasy soccer, fantasy poker, fantasy fishing, and just about every other fantasy game you can find available today. Join the community and share your thoughts!Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comBlogger1521125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-52223491142561923202008-06-05T23:32:00.002-07:002008-06-05T23:34:53.872-07:00NASCAR Preview - PoconoHamlin – Denny is ranked fourth in NASCAR’s Fantasy Power Rankings. He finished sixth in 2007 and first in 2006. Definitely a strong selection this weekend. In four races at Pocono, his best finishing is first, his worst finish in sixth, and his average finish is 2.8.
Gordon – Gordon won this event in 2007, and he finished a disappointing 34 in 2006. He is ranked second in NASCAR’s Fantasy PowerSlasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-25113806967363264142008-06-04T17:55:00.003-07:002008-06-04T18:32:21.006-07:00Golf Picks - St. JudeDavid Toms - Plays the short game well, which is important at the St. Jude Championship. In the last five years, he's won twice here, and finished second, third and tied-tenth in his other three appearance. If there was ever a must-have golfer, it is Toms at the St. Jude.
Pedraig Harrington - A simply dominant golfer going through a rough patch, Harrington is an excellent value pick. Despite Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-15632162417183139222008-06-03T19:19:00.004-07:002008-06-03T22:21:36.331-07:00NFL Position Battles to WatchNFL.com Senior Analyst Pat Kirwan, who also hosts Sirius NFL's Moving the Chains (with Tim Ryan), spent his weekend researching key NFL camp match-ups for 2008 (while the ladies in his family watched Sex in the City). Making sure to check out both the offensive and defensive breakdown of this article is a must for any fantasy GM hoping to get a leg-up on the competitions, particularly in deep Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-49732316060071700162008-06-02T12:02:00.002-07:002008-06-02T12:16:59.618-07:00Broncos Cut HenryWeary of the pot-head's lackadaisical work ethic, the Denver Broncos cut RB Travis Henry. Henry started hot last season, then crushed the inflated dream of many fantasy GMs with missed playing time due to injury and speculation of a drug-related suspension. Selvin Young realized an amazing boost in value now that he sits atop the Bronco’s depth chart and believes he can rush for 2,000 yards this Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-49603963696920958052008-05-30T12:42:00.005-07:002008-05-30T12:58:03.093-07:00NASCAR Fantasy Preview - DoverWhen researching this week's picks for the race at Dover, Nascar.com's Dan Beaver put it best when he said the following...
"Much like Bristol, Dover is a rhythm track. To go fast, drivers have to hit precise marks lap after lap after lap, and that repetitiveness can lull them into a false sense of security. If they relax, however, the wall will reach up and slap them and if a driver spins out Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-387712952262338172008-05-29T14:10:00.003-07:002008-05-29T14:14:05.253-07:00Rays Closer Hits DLTampa Bay closer Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain, and the Rays filled the roster opening by activating infielder Willy Aybar on Thursday. Dan Wheeler stepped in to secure the save, and appears to be an excellent near-term option for some cheap saves. Grab him off waivers before it is too late!Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-79370941548721522602008-05-29T12:01:00.002-07:002008-05-29T12:08:11.478-07:00Arizona Cardinals Name QB StarterThe Cardinals today announced Matt Leinart is THE No. 1 QB entering training camp. This is excellent news for fantasy owners who picked up Leinart in keepers leagues. By this point in Leinart's career, Matt burnt so many fantasy GMs that he is bound to slip in your draft and become an excellent value selections as a lower-end No.1 or top-flight No.2 QB on fantasy teams.Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-78860756398315237752008-05-28T13:53:00.001-07:002008-05-28T13:53:56.342-07:00Golf Picks - MemorialHere are my thoughts on Golf picks this week, and some good reading resources. Welcome any feedback, as my golf picking skills are rather shaky this year.
Picks
Mickelson
Perry
Quinney (or Kim)
Graeme Storm
Articles
Rotoworld
PGATour.com – Who could win?
PGATour.com – Who could surprise?Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-42963938180649447912008-04-09T22:23:00.001-07:002008-04-09T22:24:45.975-07:00Braves Closer ChangeRafael Soriano is going on the DL. Grab Peter Moylan for some cheap saves over the coming weeks!Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-88269615421530206992008-04-03T21:56:00.002-07:002008-04-03T21:58:59.580-07:00Late Season Pick-Ups: Fantasy BasketballThe NBA season is rapidly approaching the conclusion of a historically close race for the playoffs in the Western Division. While this tension is enough to suffice the average fan, fantasy owners are forced to watch the theatrics on ESPN SportCenter as they scramble for the perfect, last second roster fit to win that last category in tight Roto and H2H leagues. Below are some players to scoop up Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-67308388246811550442008-01-27T16:21:00.000-08:002008-01-27T17:03:32.904-08:00Mariners Land BedardDetails still unfolding - http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/mariners/index.html#021887.Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-19367075985446495692008-01-15T19:09:00.000-08:002008-01-15T21:15:09.770-08:00Golf Picks - Bob Hope ClassicFor those playing Best Ball Challenge on ESPN.com, here is my take on picks this week's Bob Hope Classic. Remember that picks lock early this week, so don't be left out.
Scott Verplank - Coming off a thumb injury, Verplank played well at the Mercedes-Benz Championship, finishing 18th with a score of -6. Scott's history at the Bob Hope Classic is impressive, finishing 8th (-13) in 2007, 2nd (-22)Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-55733335462733585492007-12-21T10:49:00.000-08:002007-12-21T10:49:40.330-08:00College Bowl Pick'Em - 2007Thursday kicks off another hotly debated College Bowl season. Only one thing is certain...you cannot expect anything. Without further ado, here are my predictions for the college bowl season, with spread and confidence numbers added to help those playing the ESPN Pick'em game. Note that I will continually unveil my picks as we advance throught the games, so check back often.
32 – Southern Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-37663124281471065822007-11-03T23:49:00.000-07:002007-11-03T23:50:17.980-07:00NFL Picks & Eliminator - Week 9The ninth week of the NFL season is upon us, so it is time again for NFL Pick'Em and Eliminator challenge. I combine a number of factors to make my picks, including point spread motion, expert's picks (ESPN, Fox, Sirius NFL Network), and season statistics. My straight-up picks are aligned with the expert's selections, for the most part. CAR (4-3) @ TEN (5-2, -4)
Slasher's Pick: TEN -- Expert Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-69619750051405815442007-10-20T00:21:00.001-07:002007-10-20T00:21:32.627-07:00College Pick'Em - Week 8Michigan State (5-2) @ Ohio State (7-0, -18.5)
Dantino was Tressel’s defensive coordinator when OSU won the National Title in 2002. As the HC of Cincinnati, he went 0-2 vs. the Bucks with an average loss by 26 ppg. Now Mark Dantino faces Tressell as the head coach of MSU for the first time. The Bucks are 10-2 vs. the Spartans and have won five straight. Slasher’s Pick: Ohio State.
Michigan (5-2,Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-36273101278636582652007-10-16T07:47:00.000-07:002007-10-16T07:50:51.779-07:00Bennett Traded to BucsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired seventh-year veteran tailback Michael Bennett from the Kansas City Chiefs. It was not immediately known what the Chiefs received in the trade. Bennett could push for either a shared RB role or the lead RB role. LJ owners will want to handcuff Kolby Smith or even Priest Holmes, who appears to be the logical replacement for Bennett as LJ's backup.Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-33836655142199771412007-10-08T21:17:00.000-07:002007-10-08T21:23:43.974-07:00College Pick'Em - Week 7Oregon State (3-3) @ California (5-0, -14)
When you consider Oregon State gave up 34 points to Cincinnati, 44 points to Arizona State, and 40 points to UCLA, you have to equate the Beaver’s chances to those of a snowball in hell. Serna’s 58 yard FG at the end of the 1H gave OSU its first points as they trailed Cal 31-3 at HT. Last year’s loss to Cal was OSU’s fifth Pac-10 opening loss in the lastSlasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-71306660748547779632007-10-07T00:43:00.000-07:002007-10-07T00:45:05.824-07:00NFL Picks & Eliminator - Week 5The fifth week of the NFL season is upon us, so it is time again for NFL Pick'Em and Eliminator challenge. I combine a number of factors to make my picks, including point spread motion, experts picks (ESPN, Fox, Sirius NFL Network), and season statistics. My straight-up picks are in bold below and I’ve included the point spread (via SportsBook.com) and the compiled tally of NFL expert’s picks forSlasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-4497506642319888132007-10-06T01:32:00.001-07:002007-10-06T01:32:39.823-07:00College Pick'Em - Week 6Oklahoma @ Texas
Oklahoma boast the more productive offense and defense. Texas is struggling through injuries and cannot rely on its run game against the stout Oklahoma rush defense. Slasher's Pick: Oklahoma.
Florida @ LSU
Tim Tebow makes it very difficult to pick against Florida. Yet, LSU is at home with the statistically superior defense and far fewer key injuries. Slasher's Pick: LSU.
Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-17674709460787971542007-10-04T18:21:00.000-07:002007-10-04T18:23:13.353-07:00Travis Henry Test PositiveReports from NFL Radio on Sirius claim Travis Henry tested positive for drug use, his second offense. One year suspension could follow. Pick up Selvin Young immediately!!!Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-57867474293114648922007-09-24T14:44:00.001-07:002007-09-24T14:44:29.909-07:00Steven Jackson Out!!!St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson will miss at least one week with a partial tear of his left groin, an injury sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-3 loss at Tampa Bay.Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-86211577069323975572007-09-20T19:13:00.000-07:002007-09-20T19:14:19.239-07:00Navigating Key Injuries for the PlayoffsFirst Base - Albert Pujols, StL (Calf); Chris Duncan, StL (hernia) – While one can argue Albert Pujols proved a bigger first round bust than Soriano, the timing of Albert’s potentially season ending injury could not have been worse. Pujols strained his left calf and could only pinch hit on Tuesday. He did not play on Wednesday and is doubtful throughout the weekend. In sum, this is a bummer not Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-44812892706057580852007-09-13T14:33:00.000-07:002007-09-13T14:36:10.474-07:00No Oden Durant on Christmas?!Celebrated Trail Blazers rookie center Greg Oden, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will miss the 2007-08 season after undergoing knee surgery Thursday. Doctors found cartilage damage during an exploratory procedure, and team physician Dr. Don Roberts performed microfracture surgery to repair the damage. Check out Oden's blog here for more details. Owners should keen an eye on LaMarcus Aldridge Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-73877653368168146862007-09-09T09:46:00.001-07:002007-09-09T09:46:58.385-07:00Packer's Jennings OutAdjust accordingly.Slasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7850586.post-23948776933511044402007-08-29T23:05:00.000-07:002007-08-29T23:09:38.841-07:00College Pick'em - Week 1Below are my predictions for the opening week of the College Football season. One change I am making this week is posting picks in order of confidence (most confident at the top) since ESPN changed the format of the game.
Marshall @ Miami (FL) (-18)
Marshall lost seven straight road openers by an average of 18 ppg. This will be Marshall’s first meeting with Miami, FL as they are 4-13 all-time vsSlasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170589588945910423noreply@blogger.com