Fake Teams: FanShots

Best Hockey Fight Ever?

2012-02-11T19:01:14Z

Best Hockey Fight Ever?

I was Googling the best hockey nicknames this morning and came across this Youtube video of brawl after brawl in an Ottawa Senators-Phildelphia Flyers game going back aways as Donald Brashear was still with the Flyers back then. It starts with a Donald Brashear - Rob Ray fight, and gets better from there.
This video isn't long, but is filled with plenty of good fights.

Do you have video of your favorite hockey fights? Post a link.

Brandon Phillips and His Decline

2012-02-10T14:09:40Z

Brandon Phillips and His Decline

I loved Brandon Phillips during his peak years, but it's hard to ignore the decline of his numbers, both in counting stats and sabermetrics. Do you think he can maintain a 15/15 season, or is he on his way down to the third tier of 2B, just a top-12 guy?

If you've been in a fantasy baseball chat room, you've heard these and what they mean

2012-02-09T15:38:55Z

If you've been in a fantasy baseball chat room, you've heard these and what they mean

Funny comments on things you hear in a fantasy baseball chat room. They are all true. I've heard them all.

Most common has to be: I just don't care anymore.

A team by team analysis of AL shortstops, prospects and backups as well

2012-02-09T15:36:43Z

A team by team analysis of AL shortstops, prospects and backups as well

TTFB is doing a series where they examine every position, team by team, dividing it by leagues. Nice Fantasy Focus on each one.

First Look at Positional Speed

2012-02-06T13:15:58Z

First Look at Positional Speed

Just what is the average speed expectations at each position? We all know the outfield tends to have speed, but what are the numbers at other positions? Did you know that Carlos Pena was average speed at 1B, and that Chase Headley is a nice above-average pick for 3B?

More speed analysis to come in the next week.

Trading Pujols for Tulowitzki

2012-02-03T14:34:23Z

Trading Pujols for Tulowitzki

I had the opportunity to trade the best 1B for the best SS, and at first I didn't think it was that close, but then I realized it was actually a respectable idea. I still ended up rejecting the deal, but there are a few scenarios where that would be a viable option, like redraft leagues. What do you guys think?

2012 OF Rankings

2012-02-01T21:45:43Z

2012 OF Rankings

With Braun out of the picture, the top spot goes to Matt Kemp, unless you really believe Jacoby Ellsbury can repeat. Justin Upton could also find a new gear. This is a pretty deep ranking, but bear in mind the lower you get, the move arbitrary and fluid the exact position of a player is.

Who's your top choice for 2012?

Mid-Round Pitchers with Upside

2012-01-30T14:13:18Z

Mid-Round Pitchers with Upside

This article talks about four SP who are great value picks for the middle rounds. Who would you rather have?

I gotta go with Cory Luebke here. He had a great 2011 that may not be repeatable after the league adjusts to him some, but I love your pitchers with great BB/9.