Andy Behrens
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Andy Behrens
Andy Behrens has written for ESPN.com, the Chicago Sports Review, NBA.com, the Chicago Reader and various other publications. In all likelihood, Andy owns more Artis Gilmore memorabilia than you. Send Andy a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.Send Andy a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. |
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Ten players I hate more than you June 8, 2009
For Andy Behrens, hate has a name, and that name is Cedric Benson.
Ten players I love more than you June 2, 2009
Andy Behrens' pet players for fantasy football '09 have already started to reveal themselves through early experts drafts.
High Fives: Hype machine April 1, 2009
Which players will be post-hype gold in '09, and which players are just plain over-hyped? The experts weigh in ...
Position Primer: Relief Pitcher March 13, 2009
You can count on turnover at the closer position during the season, but that doesn't stop owners from paying a premium for firemen on draft day.
Position Primer: Starting Pitcher March 11, 2009
In fantasy baseball, there's plenty of ways to skin a cat when it comes to filling out the starting rotation.
Position Primer: Outfielder March 9, 2009
The outfield position in fantasy baseball is refreshingly deep, with only a gradual descent from tier to tier.
Position Primer: Catcher March 6, 2009
While the numbers may not justify it, fantasy owners haven't been afraid to reach for the top tier of catchers in '09 drafts.
Position Primer: Shortstop March 4, 2009
After the top three shortstops have come off the draft board, it's probably time for owners to ignore the position for several rounds.
Position Primer: Second Base March 2, 2009
Fantasy owners need to understand that injuries come with the territory when dealing with the second base position.
Position Primer: Third Base February 27, 2009
The fantasy market for third basemen in 2009 is kind of like the U.S. housing market in 2005.
Position Primer: First base February 25, 2009
No matter what kind of fantasy league you play in, first base is likely to be one of the most loaded positions.
Juggernaut Index: Star on top September 4, 2008
No strangers to the top spot, the Dallas Cowboys take top billing in the '08 Juggernaut Index.
Juggernaut Index: New York Giants August 25, 2008
The defending Super Bowl champions clock in at No. 7 in terms of fantasy firepower.
Roto Arcade: Big Cheese to the Big Apple August 11, 2008
Tavaris Jackson can breath easy now. Brett Favre is headed east, not west.
Exhibitionist: Change of pace August 11, 2008
Tennessee backs LenDale White and Chris Johnson will redefine "change of pace" this year.
Draft Day Dilemma: Turn keys July 22, 2008
When picking last in a fantasy football draft, an expected 300-carry running back is not a bad way to go.
Draft Day Dilemma: Stuck in the middle July 2, 2008
The middle of fantasy drafts often present this question: Take your starting quarterback, a fourth receiver or an elite defense?
Draft Day Dilemma: Pick six June 17, 2008
The first five picks in this year's fantasy football drafts seem a foregone conclusion, but the No. 6 pick is where things get tricky.
Roto Arcade: Irreplaceable Pujols June 11, 2008
The Aubrey Huffs, Lyle Overbays and Chris Duncans just won't offer enough to fill the void left by Albert Pujols' injury departure.
Roto Arcade: Bye, bye, Benson June 11, 2008
With Cedric Benson out of the picture in Chicago, all eyes turn to rookie running back Matt Forte.
Roto Arcade: You're on the clock June 10, 2008
Fantasy Football '08 has arrived, complete with fancy new bells and whistles – unfortunately, a Brad Evans draft voice-over didn't make the cut.
Roto Arcade: Wake-up call March 24, 2008
In getting ready for Tuesday's early MLB opener in Japan, Andy Behrens discovers some inexplicable ownership figures.
Roto Arcade: Beyond the draft March 21, 2008
Now that you've drafted your team, Andy Behrens has some tips for in-season management in roto leagues.
Roto Arcade: Hidden gems March 14, 2008
Lastings Milledge and Billy Butler are two of the high-upside young players who could be overlooked in Yahoo! drafts.
Flexibility can patch fantasy flaws March 4, 2008
Position eligibility counts, namely in deeper or NL- and AL-only leagues where nearly all every-day players are owned.
Early mockery, part II February 26, 2008
In a public-league format, there's just not much of a penalty for guessing wrong. It's a relatively simple risk/reward question.
Fewer experts, more mockery February 19, 2008
Experts are boring and mock drafts are deceitful by nature, but Andy made a league that solves both problems.
Position Primer: 2nd Base February 15, 2008
The past three seasons have put Chase Utley in a class by himself at second base.
Position Primer: 1st Base February 8, 2008
If not for some questions about his elbow, Albert Pujols would be in a class of his own at the first base position.
Roto Arcade: Santana to play Shea January 29, 2008
Johan Santana is on the verge of becoming a New York Met, which will only boost his fantasy value heading into '08 drafts.
RotoArcade: Bedard on the move January 28, 2008
It's not yet official, but recent developments point to a deal between Seattle and Baltimore for ace pitcher Erik Bedard nearing completion.
Roto Arcade: Trade reviews January 19, 2008
Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera should be helped offensively by the trades that sent them from the AL West to the Chicago White Sox.
Roto Arcade: Free-agent signings January 10, 2008
Despite landing a closer role in Milwaukee, Eric Gagne has enough red flags from his past to make him a very risky pick come draft day.
Roto Arcade: Factoring Fukudome December 28, 2007
Kosuke Fukudome may not bring his 30-HR bat from Japan, but his skills still should lead to fantasy production.
Fog Bowl: Fantasy disclosure December 27, 2007
So just how well do fantasy experts do in their personal leagues? Andy Behrens comes clean in his final football column of the season.
Injury Rundown: Down and out December 24, 2007
In Week 17, injuries and/or the opportunity to rest before the playoffs will likely keep several fantasy stars on the sidelines.
Sunday Scene: Easy prey December 23, 2007
The NFL's best fattened up on outmatched opponents during championship week in most fantasy leagues.
Fog Bowl: Moss for MVP December 21, 2007
While Tom Brady, Tony Romo and Brett Favre garner most of the MVP attention, perhaps no player has had a bigger impact in '07 than Randy Moss.
Fog Bowl: Weathering the storm December 19, 2007
While it shouldn't be as much of a factor in Week 16 as it was last week, owners would still be wise to keep tabs on Sunday's weather forecasts.
Fog Bowl: Road to perdition December 18, 2007
Fantasy football's version of hell is closing out the season in an inconsequential third-place game.
Injury Rundown: Thumbs down December 17, 2007
You can't exactly blame Tony Romo's Week 15 on his thumb injury, but it is cause for concern in Week 16.
Sunday Scene: Snowball's chance December 16, 2007
Frightful weather prompted some last-minute moves from fantasy owners and no-doubt messed with a few matchups.
Fog Bowl: Drinking games December 12, 2007
You won't have Bryant Gumbel to mock Thursday, but Denver RB owners will probably find reason to raise a glass or two.
Fog Bowl: Eight is too much December 11, 2007
Andy Behrens dispatches some early advice on Week 15 matchups, but first has a few things to say about the eight-team playoff format.
Injury Rundown: Dayne derailed December 10, 2007
Houston's Ron Dayne suffered an ankle injury on Sunday that will likely knock him out for Thursday's Week 15 contest against Denver.
Sunday Scene: Claim to fame December 9, 2007
Anthony Smith's Steelers were unable to back up his guarantee against New England, but hey, at least you know him now.
Fog Bowl: Mission impossible December 7, 2007
Pick two for Week 14: Jamal Lewis, Willis McGahee, Earnest Graham. The Yahoo! experts haven't done any favors for owners trying to make this call.
Roto Arcade: Motown Miguel December 5, 2007
At just 24 years of age, Miguel Cabrera's best days as a hitter are still to come, especially in a high-voltage Detroit lineup.
Fog Bowl: A Raven ran through it December 4, 2007
Lost in the controversy surrounding Monday's game was the revelation that you can, if fact, run on the Patriots.
Injury Rundown: Dislocations December 3, 2007
"Dislocation" has become a prominent word in the fantasy community following a week in which three of the most significant injuries were dislocations.
Sunday Scene: After further review December 2, 2007
The challenge flag played a role in deciding matchups in Week 13, elimination time in many fantasy leagues.
Fog Bowl: Bet on Brett November 30, 2007
Don't count on Brett Favre letting an injured shoulder deny him of his 250th consecutive start in Week 14.
Fog Bowl: Over the weather November 27, 2007
Sure Monday's game in Pittsburgh was ugly, but if you don't get over your fear of inclement weather, you could make a regrettable move.
Injury Rundown: Bear down November 26, 2007
Chicago running back Cedric Benson is expected to miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.
Sunday Scene: Disgust and disguises November 25, 2007
Peyton Manning hid behind a pair of dark shades. Eli Manning owners probably just wanted to look away on a disastrous Sunday in New Jersey.
Fog Bowl: Handcuffing handcuffs November 21, 2007
Owners of the starting running backs in Denver, Kansas City and New York (Giants) understand the need for extra insurance.
Fog Bowl: Defense wins championships November 20, 2007
If you've already secured a playoff spot, it might be time to do the unthinkable and carry two defenses.
Injury Rundown: Hamstrung November 19, 2007
Brandon Jacobs, who missed time early in the season with a sprained knee, suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday.
Sunday Scene: Taylor made advice November 18, 2007
They may not be smooth when it comes to pretty girls, but fantasy experts can spot a good running back matchup when they see one.
Fog Bowl: From the fringe November 16, 2007
Owners don't need advice on Randy Moss, but it's tougher to scrutinize matchups for guys on the sit/start boundaries.
Fog Bowl: Deadline dealings November 14, 2007
For owners struggling to make the playoffs, or terrified their injured players won't be useful, a trade is a smart move.
Fog Bowl: Forward lateral November 13, 2007
Now that you know what a lateral collateral ligament is, it's time to plan ahead for life without Adrian Peterson.
Injury Rundown: AP is for apprehension November 12, 2007
The fantasy world nervously awaits the damage report after rookie sensation Adrian Peterson suffered a knee injury in Week 10.
Sunday Scene: Oh Romeo November 12, 2007
Fantasy owners have Browns coach Romeo Crennel to thank for a Braylon Edwards touchdown. But about that timeout …
Fog Bowl: Things fall apart November 9, 2007
If you're looking for clarity and unanimity of opinion, don't look to the Week 10 Yahoo! fantasy player rankings.
Fog Bowl: Clearing the airwaves November 7, 2007
Regardless of which broadcast report you believe, Larry Johnson owners need a backup plan.
Fog Bowl: Rest easy November 6, 2007
On the subject of the rest-vs.-rust debate, here's some advice for Tom Brady and Randy Moss owners: Just relax.
Injury Rundown: Last rights November 5, 2007
The Chiefs may be in need of a Priest (Holmes) if Larry Johnson's ankle injury proves to be serious.
Sunday Scene: Viking's quest November 4, 2007
Adrian Peterson lept, juked and plowed his way over the Chargers Sunday, and didn't stop until a prestigious record was his own.
Fog Bowl: Decisions, decisions November 2, 2007
It's the time of year where every decision can mean a matter of life (playoffs) or death (consolation bracket) in fantasy.
Fog Bowl: Cedric the Complainer October 31, 2007
Chicago fans and fantasy owners are voicing displeasure with Cedric Benson's production – to his chagrin.
Fog Bowl: Ten under ten October 30, 2007
Ryan Grant, Chris Henry and Justin Fargas head the list of players available in 90-plus percent of Y! Sports leagues.
Injury Rundown: Jackson's Back October 29, 2007
Steven Jackson returned from a groin injury only to leave in the first half against Cleveland with back spasms.
Sunday Scene: Much ado about nothing October 28, 2007
The NFL's foray into England for a regular-season game was a disappointment in fantasy terms.
Fog Bowl: Planning ahead October 26, 2007
It's not too early for fantasy owners sitting comfortably in the standings to think about playoff-week matchups.
Fog Bowl: Forward Thinking October 24, 2007
Fantasy football owners tend not to look forward, which can be a crippling mistake.
Fog Bowl: Ten Under Ten October 23, 2007
With Javon Walker expected to miss at least six weeks, Brandon Stokley appears on the fantasy radar screen.
Injury Rundown: Down Goes Brown October 22, 2007
Fantasy football's leading scorer among running backs, Ronnie Brown, is reportedly done for the season.
Sunday Scene: Virtual Fantasy October 21, 2007
At times, it's like Randy Moss is playing in a video game; the ball seems to go through defenders before it's caught.
Fog Bowl: Numbers Game October 19, 2007
You're not building a real team during a fantasy draft, you're looking to put together big numbers.
Fog Bowl: Open Gates October 17, 2007
The big winner in the Chris Chambers deal is probably Antonio Gates, as doubling-teaming the All-Pro tight end now carries a more serious price.
Injury Rundown: Vince-ible October 15, 2007
Titans QB Vince Young suffered a quadriceps injury on Sunday, leaving his Week 7 availability in question.
Sunday Scene: Go Adrian! October 14, 2007
Adrian Peterson shredded the vaunted Bears defense Sunday, but was his the best fantasy day for a running back?
Fog Bowl: Ageism October 12, 2007
Forty-year olds and fantasy football rarely go together successfully, and Vinny Testaverde is unlikely to be an exception.
Fog Bowl: Risky Business October 10, 2007
If fantasy owners really had wanted to minimize risk, they'd have taken Peyton Manning in the first round.
Injury Rundown: Farewell to arms October 8, 2007
Matt Leinart and Jake Delhomme are out for the season, while Trent Green is expected to miss several weeks.
Sunday Scene: Brady's Bunch October 7, 2007
Tom Brady's offensive line deserves its fair share of credit for the success the New England Patriots are having on offense.
Fog Bowl: Mile High October 5, 2007
Travis Henry reportedly failed an NFL drug test last month, making backup Selvin Young a must-get in fantasy.
Fog Bowl: Ocho Sink-o October 3, 2007
Chad Johnson is rumored to be injured, has an alleged rift with his QB and is off this week. Try to trade for him now.
Arcadia: Ten Under Ten October 2, 2007
James Jones is one of ten players owned in less than ten percent of Yahoo! leagues worthy of a waiver claim.
Injury Rundown: Fallen Stars October 1, 2007
Prominent fantasy running backs Carnell Williams, LaMont Jordan and Joseph Addai suffered injuries in Week 4.
Sunday Scene: Cadillac Crushed September 30, 2007
Tampa Bay's Carnell Williams sustained a potentially serious knee injury at Carolina in Week 4.
Roto Arcade: Psychobabble September 28, 2007
NFL head coaches would be excellent corporate managers. Not for reasons of leadership, but because they speak nonsense Monday through Friday.
Roto Arcade: Beyond the Limits September 26, 2007
Owners still needing wins and strikeouts must exploit a loophole to exceed the maximum innings pitched limit.
Injury Rundown: Deuce is Done September 25, 2007
For the second time in his NFL career, Deuce McAllister has been knocked out for the season with an ACL injury.
Sunday Scene: Three Kings September 23, 2007
Brian Westbrook had the best fantasy output of the season on Sunday. The same goes for teammate Kevin Curtis. And Ronnie Brown, too.
Roto Arcade: Deal Points September 22, 2007
As long as a trade isn't deemed collusive, there's no reason for a commissioner to disallow it.
Roto Arcade: Avoiding Goose Eggs September 19, 2007
Unless your league allows a generous amount of playoff teams, starting the season 0-3 is crippling.
Roto Arcade: Emptying the Chamber September 18, 2007
Fantasy owners on the verge of being eliminated in the playoffs should make sure they go down with guns ablazin'.
Roto Arcade: Houston's Problem September 17, 2007
Houston's Andre Johnson, the No. 4 receiver in the Yahoo! fantasy game after two weeks, is awaiting results of an MRI on his knee.
Sunday Scene: Video Games September 16, 2007
The Cowboys and Giants combined for 80 points in Week 1. Not to be outdone, the Bengals and Browns produced 96 points on Sunday.
Roto Arcade: Know When to Crow September 14, 2007
In competition, be it reality or fantasy, there is a time and place for smack talk.
Roto Arcade: Re-Ward September 12, 2007
Derrick Ward was the week's waiver prize in many leagues, like the Y! Tank Johnson Desert Classic league.
Roto Arcade: Heap of Trouble September 11, 2007
There are likely many surly Todd Heap owners who lost in Week 1 because of a dubious interference call.
Roto Arcade: Giant Loss September 10, 2007
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs could be taking the rest of the month off after spraining his knee on Sunday.
Sunday Scene: Rookie Romp September 9, 2007
Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch and Calvin Johnson made very favorable impressions in their NFL regular season debut in Week 1.
Roto Arcade: Hot Corner September 8, 2007
New Orleans cornerback Jason David was burned repeatedly by Colts receivers on Thursday, but he still scored big in IDP leagues.
Roto Arcade: Miami Sound Machine September 5, 2007
New Dolphins coach Cam Cameron seems to be using his depth chart and sound bites as motivational tactics.
Roto Arcade: Manic Monday September 4, 2007
For owners of Johan Santana, Aaron Harang, Carlos Zambrano and/or Roger Clemens, this week likely started in depressing fashion.
Roto Arcade: Iron(y) Man August 31, 2007
With so many strikes against him, Larry Johnson shouldn't possibly be the No. 3 overall pick ... should he?
Roto Arcade: Auto Show August 31, 2007
If a fantasy owner absolutely must conduct his draft via auto-pilot, there are subtle tricks to maximizing the returns.
Roto Arcade: End-Game Strategy August 29, 2007
Better strategy will win you more fantasy baseball leagues than better player information.
Roto Arcade: No Keeper Sleepers August 27, 2007
The tricky fact about any keeper league is that every player will go too early in your draft. There are no sleepers.
Roto Arcade: Read the Manual August 24, 2007
League settings can dramatically alter a cheat sheet, a fact that owners should not overlook.
Roto Arcade: Cut Moose Loose August 23, 2007
It's time for owners to cut ties with Mike Mussina, who is still owned in over 80 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Roto Arcade: Gathright Stuff August 21, 2007
For fantasy owners, Joey Gathright can be more than the man who broke Bobby Jenks' streak of consecutive outs.
Roto Arcade: Serious Oversight August 20, 2007
Adrian Peterson's average draft position of 82.2 in Y! Sports leagues could make him the biggest draft-day steal.
Roto Arcade: Landing LaDainian August 17, 2007
San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson in 2007 is arguably the easiest top pick in any fantasy draft, ever.
Roto Arcade: Banished Brewer August 16, 2007
Recent rocky outings have pushed Milwaukee rookie Yovani Gallardo to the top of the most dropped list in Yahoo! leagues.
Roto Arcade: Wide Open Spaces August 15, 2007
In head-to-head leagues, there are times when owners can benefit from leaving an active roster spot vacant.
Roto Arcade: True Sleepers August 13, 2007
A true sleeper is a player that goes unselected in a typical fantasy draft, which means DeAngelo Williams and Jerious Norwood need not apply.
Roto Arcade: Recipe for Disaster? August 11, 2007
Some will say that drafting the Chicago Bears defense in Round 5 is a sure way to lose a league, but Andy Behrens believes otherwise.
Roto Arcade: To the Max August 9, 2007
Fantasy owners should think of game and inning maximums like drink tickets – cash in the entire amount allotted.
Roto Arcade: Replacing Soriano August 7, 2007
Roto owners can't completely replace Alfonso Soriano for a month, but they can replace some elements of him.
Roto Arcade: Upton and Upside August 6, 2007
One of the biggest mistakes that fantasy owners make is to eschew high-upside young players for "proven" replacement-level fantasy talents.
Draft Recap: Tank Johnson Desert Classic August 4, 2007
Renowned bloggers convened this week for the first-ever Tank Johnson Desert Classic fantasy football draft. Predictably, zaniness ensued.
Roto Arcade: Keeping up with Jones August 2, 2007
Seattle is set to finally call-up prize prospect Adam Jones, who has 25 home runs at Triple-A Tacoma.
Roto Arcade: Closer Carousel August 1, 2007
The trade deadline has shaken up the closer situations in Texas, Kansas City and, potentially, Atlanta.
Roto Arcade: Big Deal July 31, 2007
The potential fantasy impact of MLB's deadline trades are often overstated, and typically there's too much focus on the marquee players.
Roto Arcade: Bloggers' League July 30, 2007
A group of sports bloggers are signed up for Yahoo! Fantasy Football. We'll track their league in the Roto Arcade.
Roto Arcade: Bears market July 27, 2007
Drafting a team defense in the fifth round of a fantasy draft is laughable – as in laughing all the way to the bank.
Roto Arcade: Trade deficit July 25, 2007
Sometimes the best transaction you can make is one that helps another owner at least as much as it helps you.
Roto Arcade: Category satisfaction July 23, 2007
The middle of the pack is the perfect launching pad toward a move to the top of the roto standings.
Roto Arcade: Bonds Market July 21, 2007
Prior to hitting two home runs on Thursday, Barry Bonds was a popular player to drop in Yahoo! leagues.
Roto Arcade: Starting with Relief July 19, 2007
Kevin Gregg is one of many relievers that can be used by fantasy owners in a starting pitcher roster spot.
Roto Arcade: Roy Ploy July 18, 2007
Houston used a relief appearance Tuesday night as a way to get starter Roy Oswalt a throwing session in before his next start.
Roto Arcade: Tactical Maneuvers July 17, 2007
Fantasy owners shouldn't underestimate the cumulative effect of a season's worth of small tactical moves.
Roto Arcade: Planning Ahead July 16, 2007
Now is the time that playoff-bound head-to-head owners need to start planning for September.
Individual Defensive Player Primer July 5, 2007
Champ Bailey is arguably the league's top corner, but in many IDP fantasy scoring systems, he's not ranked among the top 10 defensive backs.
Roto Arcade: Rocky Road July 2, 2007
For the second straight year, Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes has struggled leading up to the All-Star break.
Juggernaut Index: Lower Class June 29, 2007
An emerging cast of talent has San Francisco on the verge of becoming an above-average NFL offense.
Roto Arcade: Start Salty June 29, 2007
Atlanta's Jarrod Saltalamacchia is making a strong case for more playing time with the Braves and in fantasy leagues.
Roto Arcade: Big Hurt June 27, 2007
Don't be surprised if Frank Thomas hits his 500th home run off Boof Bonser, who has surrendered 30 home runs in 185.1 career innings pitched.
Roto Arcade: History Lesson June 26, 2007
Exploring the history of how your players have fared in past matchups with upcoming opponents can be very helpful for fantasy owners.
Juggernaut Index: Upper Class June 26, 2007
With usual suspects Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne in tow, Indianapolis should produce the most fertile fantasy offense in '07.
Roto Arcade: Exhibit A June 22, 2007
Jason Giambi made the mistake of creating his own exhibit A – making incriminating statements while being recorded.
Draft-Day Dilemma: After the Running Backs June 21, 2007
Grabbing two running backs off the top of fantasy football drafts is a common practice, but which direction should owners go after that?
Roto Arcade: Giant Killer June 20, 2007
Tim Lincecum's three-start slump is making his fantasy owners restless, but there's reason to believe he'll come out of his funk.
Roto Arcade: Viva Gallardo! June 19, 2007
Milwaukee starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo wasn't perfect in his big league debut on Monday, but he pitched well enough to get the win.
Roto Arcade: Lockdown June 18, 2007
If an owner repeatedly violates league rules or becomes a little too disruptive, locking that owner's ability to make roster moves is a valid option.
Roto Arcade: Putting the Team First June 15, 2007
At this point in the season, fantasy owners need to stop striving for the best player values and concentrate on addressing team needs.
Draft-Day Dilemma: Picking at the Turn June 14, 2007
Having the last pick of the first round and first pick of the second round in a 10-team football draft opens up a world of possibilities.
Roto Arcade: Justin Time June 13, 2007
Backed by a strong defense and the league's top offense, Justin Verlander, who threw a no-hitter on Tuesday, could eclipse his 17-win total from '06.
Roto Arcade: Bait and Switch June 12, 2007
In fantasy leagues, settings and categories shouldn't be changed after a draft, ever.
Roto Arcade: FAQ June 11, 2007
Milwaukee top prospect Yovani Gallardo is generating a lot of interest, and questions, from fantasy owners.
Roto Arcade: Spinning Schmidt June 8, 2007
Some would have you believe that Jason Schmidt's return-from-injury start was a masterpiece, but fantasy owners should be leery of the hype.
Roto Arcade: Sentimental Street June 5, 2007
Fantasy owners often have a soft spot for players that have served them well in the past, a fact that can sometimes be exploited in trade talks.
Roto Arcade: A Big Problem June 4, 2007
The struggles, on-field and off, of beefy Chicago Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano have created a quandary for his fantasy owners.
Roto Arcade: Hennessey Shot June 1, 2007
Now that Armando Benitez has been traded to Florida, Brad Hennessey is expected to get first shot at the Giants' vacated closer role.
Roto Arcade: Tired Tim? May 31, 2007
Rookie sensation Tim Lincecum has averaged more than 105 pitches in his first five starts, a pace that could be cause for concern down the road.
Roto Arcade: Honoring A.J. May 30, 2007
In celebration of the candid A.J. Pierzynski, here's a look at the best players owned in less than 12 percent (12 being his number) of Yahoo! leagues.
Roto Arcade: Turnover May 29, 2007
The bench of your fantasy team(s) can be a lot of things, but it shouldn't be unchanging.
Roto Arcade: Youth is Served May 25, 2007
Potential future fantasy help has arrived as five of the minor league's most hyped prospects were recently added to the Yahoo! game.
Roto Arcade: One Crazy Inning May 24, 2007
An improbable sequence of bloops and misplays led to Brett Myers hurting his shoulder in Florida on Wednesday.
Roto Arcade: One Man's Trash ... May 22, 2007
Before cutting a player loose to waivers, fantasy owners should make sure that player doesn't have value on the trade market.
Roto Arcade: Veto Power May 21, 2007
Trade protests are like challenge flags in football – sometimes you just throw 'em out there and hope for a favorable result.
Roto Arcade: Miller Time May 18, 2007
Detroit's Andrew Miller, the team's top pick in '06, is set to make his first major league start.
Roto Arcade: Hamstrung May 17, 2007
Jose Reyes' tight left hamstring may cause some of his fantasy owners to behave irrationally.
Roto Arcade: Designated Sitter May 16, 2007
With no DH in NL parks during interleague play, the playing time of Frank Thomas and Jason Giambi will dwindle this weekend.
Roto Arcade: Disabled Dandies May 15, 2007
Howie Kendrick, Jason Schmidt, Pedro Martinez and Mike Piazza are just a few of the names that need to be tucked away in owners' DL roster spot.
Roto Arcade: Trade Limits May 14, 2007
Managers that live by a rule that they won't make trades until June are doing themselves a disservice.
Roto Arcade: Scary Jerry May 11, 2007
Cincinnati manager Jerry Narron is developing a reputation for being wishy-washy, and owning his players can sometimes be a fantasy nightmare.
Roto Arcade: Ratio Relief May 10, 2007
Employing a couple elite middle relievers instead of a marginal starter is an effective way to keep your fantasy staff's ERA and WHIP in check.
Roto Arcade: Likeability May 9, 2007
Fantasy owners tend to care too much about a player's likeability, which explains why Barry Bonds had an average draft position of 161.5.
Roto Arcade: Penny Stock May 8, 2007
After striking out 14 hitters on Monday, now is a good time to look to trade typical early-bloomer Brad Penny.
Roto Arcade: Hanging Chad May 7, 2007
Washington closer Chad Cordero blew his fourth save of the season on Sunday, but his job still appears safe for the time being.
Roto Arcade: Tiny Tim May 4, 2007
Giants pitching prospect Tim Lincecum may be on the diminutive side, but he's generating big buzz in Yahoo! leagues in advance of his MLB debut.
Roto Arcade: Jessurt Foppworth May 3, 2007
Former Giants aces-of-the-future Jesse Foppert and Kurt Ainsworth serve as reminders that nobody's a can't-miss prospect.
Roto Arcade: Cliff Diving May 1, 2007
With a slider added to his pitch arsenal, fantasy owners might want to consider taking the waiver wire plunge for Cleveland pitcher Cliff Lee.
Roto Arcade: Comeup-Pence April 30, 2007
Astros prospect Hunter Pence finally got his deserved reward for his sizzling Triple-A numbers, landing in Houston over the weekend.
Roto Arcade: Give Me a Despot April 27, 2007
A commissioner's role is to develop an acceptable set of rules, recruit a group of compatible owners, then enforce the rules whenever necessary.
Roto Arcade: Jake Tames Snakes April 26, 2007
San Diego's Jake Peavy fanned nine straight Diamondbacks on Wednesday en route to a 16-K gem.
Roto Arcade: Quality of Opponent April 25, 2007
Whether streaming pitchers or just looking for a spot-start at the end of a head-to-head week, owners need to heed the quality-of-opponent.
Roto Arcade: Prospecting April 24, 2007
Tim Lincecum and Phillip Hughes are two of the most heralded minor league arms, and one of them makes his big league debut this week.
Roto Arcade: OK to K April 23, 2007
While a strikeout is an undesirable result in an at-bat, a high K-rate is often the price a hitter pays for being an elite slugger.
Roto Arcade: Stream Ethics April 20, 2007
The practice of frequently adding and dropping players, particularly pitchers, is a divisive topic in many leagues.
Roto Arcade: On the Mark April 19, 2007
There's nothing like a no-hitter to increase a player's trade value – Mark Buehrle owners may want to take advantage of Wednesday's performance.
Roto Arcade: Don't Duck Duncan April 18, 2007
Many fantasy owners have resisted the urge to pick up hot-hitting Chris Duncan simply because he generally sits against southpaws.
Roto Arcade: Minors in Possession April 17, 2007
Felix Pie, Ryan Braun and Hunter Pence are among a handful of hot-handed Triple-A stars pushing for a major league promotion.
Roto Arcade: Art of the Deal April 16, 2007
When it comes to making a trade proposal in fantasy baseball, consider what the other team needs, not just what you'd like to give them.
Roto Arcade: Being Earl Weaver April 13, 2007
If an effective strategy - no matter how unpopular it might be - is allowed by the rules and settings of your league, then it's fair to employ.
Roto Arcade: Freaks and Frauds April 12, 2007
Questioning Albert Pujols. Considering dropping Aramis Ramirez for Akinori Iwamura. These are the characteristics of fantasy freaks and frauds.
Roto Arcade: Big Chill April 11, 2007
The wintry conditions presently moving through Wrigley Field doubles as a metaphor for the current state of the Cubs offense.
Roto Arcade: Royally Rash April 10, 2007
A 1-for-22 start to his Royals career has caused many fantasy owners to cut loose Alex Gordon despite the fact that he's faced a slew of aces.
Roto Arcade: Radar Love April 6, 2007
Bartolo Colon unofficially hit 94 mph with his fastball in a rehab start on Thursday, overwhelming his Single-A competition.
Roto Arcade: Bartoloing April 5, 2007
Bartolo Colon's rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga is Thursday night, and a giddy Andy Behrens will be in attendance.
Roto Arcade: X-Factor April 4, 2007
If the baseball season were condensed to eight weeks and played entirely before June, Xavier Nady would be a fantasy god.
Roto Arcade: Hot for Trot April 3, 2007
If you don't mind managing a platooned hitter, Trot Nixon could provide sweet returns hitting between Grady Sizemore and Travis Hafner.
Roto Arcade: Opening Day April 2, 2007
Elijah Dukes, who hit a home run on Opening Day, is part of a seemingly bottomless pool of young talent in Tampa Bay.
Beyond 5x5 March 29, 2007
Singles and complete games are not the recommended way to properly break free from the 5x5 league mold.
Head-to-Head Strategy March 27, 2007
If you fashion yourself an expert at head-to-head play but don't know what the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle is, you still have much to learn.
Keeper Auction: Post-Draft Report March 23, 2007
Andy Behrens' recent keeper auction draft included one of the most effective auction bidding strategies he'd ever witnessed.
Position Scarcity: The Mondesi Line March 20, 2007
Every position has a line where the well runs dry of players offering difference-making numbers – call it the Raul Mondesi Line.
Keeper Auctions: A Dionysian Binge March 16, 2007
Andy Behrens compares his expansion franchise in his auction keeper league to the ’69 Montreal Expos, but still revels in the experience.
Showdown: Steals vs. Home Runs March 13, 2007
A common mantra used in fantasy baseball circles is that steals are more valuable than home runs, but 5,000 Yahoo! leagues say differently.
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