By Matt Valentine
In what I would deem a fairly surprising move, the Padres are considering moving ace pitcher Jake Peavy to the highest bidder.
Peavy, a Cy Young winner had somewhat of a down year this season with 10 wins and 11 loses, but performed quite well in every other pitching category. He had the third [...]
Padres Ace Peavy on the Market
October 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tags: Baseball · Braves · Cy young · MLB · New York · Peavy · Pro Sports · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · Yankees · atlanta · jake peavy · online sports community · padres · san diego · trade · trade talks
NHL Season Set to Begin Abroad
October 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
By Matt Valentine
Yes, its true. Yes, I understand most of you could probably care less . Yes, that bothers me. Either way, whether you love it or hate it the NHL season will begin and it will begin sooner then you think.
In fact, the NHL is taking a page from MLB and the NBA in [...]
Tags: Europe · Fantasy · Fantasy Sports · Hockey · NHL · NHL in Europe · Opening Night · Pre-season hockey · Pro Sports · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · ice hockey · online sports community
Bretty and The Jets
August 7th, 2008 · No Comments
By Matt Valentine
The Favre saga in Green Bay has finally come to an end…allow me a moment to rejoice.
With a late night deal announced around 12:30 AM EST the Favre era in Green Bay officially came to an end and a new chapter will begin in the city that never sleeps.
Favre who is no stranger [...]
Tags: Fantasy Sports · Football · NFL · New York · Pro Sports · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · brett favre · condiotonal pick · jets · online sports community · trade
Teixeira Traded to Angels
July 31st, 2008 · No Comments
The Agels have to be praising new general manager Tony Reagins for the move that he just pulled off 1 day before MLB’s trade deadline. In a swift maneuver to add more protection to their lineup the Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Texira from the Atlanta Braves and sent rising star Casey Kotchman and [...]
Tags: Baseball · Fantasy · Fantasy Sports · Pro Sports · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · online sports community
Yankees, Pirates Make Six Player Trade
July 26th, 2008 · No Comments
In a six player deal that was finalized on Saturday the Yankees acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and lefty reliever Damaso Marte in return the Pirates received top outfield prospect Jose Tabata and minor league right-handers Dan McCutchen, Jeff Karstens and Ross Ohlendorf.
The Yankees seemed to have gotten the best end of this deal considering [...]
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Chacon on Waiver Wire After Altercation with GM
June 27th, 2008 · No Comments
(Former Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon looking disgruntled on the mound)
We’ve all heard of players fighting players in the clubhouse or sometimes even in the dugout, but a player taking on a general manager? Now that is something I bet most of us have never in our wildest dreams thought would happen. Well, leave it up [...]
Tags: Altercation · Baseball · Ed Wade · Fight · General Manager · MLB · Pro Sports · Shawn Chacon · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Sports Tragedy · Uncategorized · bud selig · houston Astros · online sports community · waiver wire
Fantasy Update:Biggest Surprises
May 16th, 2008 · No Comments
By Matt Valentine
Just like there are always a number of disappointing players, the fantasy season brings with it some big surprises and this year is no different. Some young studs have found their groove on the mound or in the batters box. While some seasoned vets are putting up the best numbers of their careers. [...]
Tags: Baseball · Basketball · College Sports · Fantasy · Fantasy Baseball · Fantasy Sports · High School Sports · Pro Sports · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · playoffs
Fantasy Update: The 5 Most Disappointing Players
May 16th, 2008 · No Comments
By Matt Valentine
Every year in fantasy there are a group of players who are drafted high and just don’t live up to their pre-season status. This year some of the leagues top talent have been huge headache’s for their fans and their fantasy owners alike. Let’s take a look at the 5 most disappointing fantasy [...]
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Fantasy Update: Top 5 Fantasy Pitchers
May 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Fantasy Top 5 Starting Pitchers:
By Matt Valentine
Just so you know, I base these rankings off of past and current production, like the everyday players I feel that it’s in a fantasy player’s best interest to have pitchers who have a long track record of success, rather than just going with potential or rising stars. Therefore, [...]
Tags: Baseball · ERA · Fantasy · Fantasy Baseball · Fantasy Sports · High School Sports · MLB · RBI · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · World Series · batter · instant replay · online sports community · pitcher · runs · stats · stolen bases
Fantasy Baseball Update
May 15th, 2008 · No Comments
By Matt Valentine
The draft is long over by now, and you may or may not like the team you have assembled. Don’t worry just yet though the season is young, and one of the best part parts of fantasy baseball is finding those waiver wire gems, and making some savvy trades to fatten your wallet [...]
Tags: Baseball · ERA · Eastern Conference · Fantasy · Fantasy Baseball · Fantasy Sports · MLB · Pro Sports · RBI · Sports · Sports Events · Sports Stars · Uncategorized · Western conference · World Series · american league · batter · national league · online sports community · pitcher · runs · stats · stolen bases · update
