Dissecting Johnathan Franklin’s 30 Minutes
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Preaching Patience with Lamar Miller
The “running back by committee” approach in Miami is destined to be short-lived. When push comes to shove, the eye test reveals all: Lamar Miller is the back to own. To quote NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock during the 2012 draft process, Miller’s “burst and acceleration are rare”. His pass
The Diminishing Upside of Antonio Brown
During his first three seasons, Antonio Brown found heaps of success working short to intermediate routes and using his “isolation” skills in space to create additional yardage. He can best be classified as a playmaker with ball in hand, quick and shifty with loose hips, and unafraid to operate in
Cusp Dwellers: Houston Astros in the PCL
We have all read enough about George Springer to satiate our “who’s the next Mike Trout?” fix for the time being. And while Springer might indeed get thrown to the wolves in short order, the two Astros farmhands acquired in the Hunter Pence trade with Philadelphia back in 2011 deserve
MiLB Check-in: Cubs Long-Term Sticks
Let me preface this piece by stating that none of these players should be owned in re-draft leagues, but all three should be owned in any and all versions of a keeper format. Without further adieu, notes on the top three batting prospects in the Cubs loaded system: Javier Baez,
Cusp Dwellers: River Cats Awaiting Promotion to Oakland
Grant Green, 2B – Green has been tabbed in prospect rankings and subsequently monitored in the dynasty universe since being drafted 13th overall back in 2009. We’re still waiting. A prodigious collegiate career at USC, two ‘Futures’ invites (MVP in 2011) and consistent MiLB production still has not resulted in
Cusp Dwellers: MiLB Starting Pitchers to Monitor
Edwar Cabrera, LHP Colorado | Placed on the 60-day disabled list in mid-February with shoulder impingement, Cabrera is now targeting an early June return to action (missed his original eligibility date). The 25-year old had a legit opportunity to earn a rotation spot out of spring training prior to the
Total Recall: Analysis of Recent Promotions | Starring Carlos Martinez
The high-ceiling potential attached to the arm of Carlos Martinez has been no secret since he signed with St. Louis back in 2010. Three years and 260 MiLB innings later, a once raw 18-year old has made quick progress in the critical areas of mental maturity (strike throwing), mound intelligence
2013 Fantasy Basketball, Value Keepers: Guards & Forwards
Tobias Harris, Orlando | Final Ownership: 86% | 2012-2013 ADP: 149 One team’s serviceable player is another team’s superstar in the making. Harris rated amongst the most versatile and dynamic fantasy options during his 27 games with the Magic: 17 points and nine rebounds, with a steal, block and three-point
2013 Fantasy Basketball, Value Keepers: Men in the Middle
Nikola Vucevic, Orlando | Final Ownership: 98% | 2012-2013 ADP: 143 During the draft process, knocks on Vucevic were centralized on his questionable explosiveness and lack of foot speed. It’s safe to proclaim that his skill level and instincts have far and away superseded any perceived weaknesses. Post-All Star Break