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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 6, Pick 4
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, Dallas Mavericks,
The NBA Draft of 2003 is commonly known as the Lebron James/Carmelo Anthony/Dwyane Wade draft. Great talents like Chris Bosh, Kirk Hinrich, Chris Kaman were also drafted in the same class of 2003. It was the best draft in recent years. Do you remember the last player chosen in the first round in 2003? If you guessed Josh Howard, you are correct. Like the fat kid getting chosen last for the dodgeball team in gym class, Josh Howard was the underdog. Fast-forward 3 years and Josh Howard is now an integral part of the Dallas Mavericks.
Round 6, Pick 4: Josh Howard, SG/SF, Dallas Mavericks
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Dropping Dimes Injury Lowdown: Andrew Bogut Out 6-8 Weeks
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: Central Division, Milwaukee Bucks, Injuries, Site Features,
The anticipated debut of Andrew Bogut and Charlie Villanueva for the Bucks frontcourt will have to wait. Andrew Bogut will be out 6-8 weeks due to a lower left leg sprain, an injury suffered on Saturday when Bogut banged his leg into Steve Blake’s knee during a team scrimmage. The injury was initially thought not to be serious, however, upon further evaluation by the team doctor, it was decided that Bogut would require rehabilitation for the injury.
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The St. Louis Cardinals Make it to the NLCS
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: MLB, News, Playoffs,
The St. Louis Cardinals stumbled into the playoffs, almost not making the postseason at all as the surging Houston Astros made the N.L. Central very interesting. But, despite the a finish to the regular season beign thisclose, the Cardinals stepped up their game in the National League Division Series against the N.L. West champion San Diego Padres.
They took the series three games to one, surprisingly thanks to their pitching which was considered mediocre as a staff and not having as much depth as the Padres did. Okay, let’s be serious, it was really thanks to Chris Carpenter, a Cy Young candidate. Carpenter won two of the three games that sent the Cardinals to the National League Championship Series against the strong New York Mets club that swept the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Game One between the Cards and the Mets starts on Wednesday at Shea Stadium at 8PM EST. The Cards will throw Jeff Weaver on the hill, while the Mets will start their ace, especially with Pedro Martinez injured, Tom Glavine.
DroppingDimes’ Position Rankings: Point Guards
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Atlantic Division, Central Division, Editorial, H2H, Northwest Division, Pacific Division, Props, Roto, Sleepers, Southeast Division, Southwest Division, Street Ball, Talent,
Though seemingly very deep, this year’s fantasy drafts could easily see four point guards go off the board within the first 12 selections. The top tier of this season’s point guard class is obviously one that not only drops dimes at will, but also dominates in another category or two (whether they be scoring buckets, swiping rocks, or draining three-balls). This breakdown should not only give an idea as to what to expect from the top point men this season, but also to show that if you aren’t lucky enough to land one of the top five, your team will be sufficiently staffed with any of the top 25 mentioned here. We’re also starting to see an emergence of a “Point Guard by Committee” on a few teams, which may hurt the value of a few guys.
Without further ado, your 2006 fantasy basketball point guards.
(Note: DroppingDimes.com’s overall rank in parenthesis)
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 6, Pick 3
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Editorial, H2H, Pacific Division, Golden State Warriors, Props, Roto, Sleepers, Talent,
Round 6, Pick 3: Troy Murphy, PF, Golden State Warriors
At first glance, it may come off as me having a thing for incredibly tall, white guys. However, that’s not exactly the case. For a squad that has the guard positions locked down, but does not exactly have the three-point gunners that I’d prefer to have with a small-ball team, what better available big man to acquire than Troy Murphy?
I took a heavy gamble on Murphy in several leagues a few years back. Yea, the one where he played less than 30 games with a bum foot. That one. However, after two straight seasons of over 70 games, I think it’s safe to say that the guy is fully healed. Oh, and have I mentioned the new head coach in Golden State? Not drawing comparisons here, but the last power forward to play full-time Nellie ball wasn’t exactly too shabby.
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Detroit Tigers Upset the New York Yankees and Continue On
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: MLB, News, Playoffs,
The Detroit Tigers pulled an upset, taking the ALDS against the New York Yankees, three games to one. Another thing they did with the win was prove that money does not, in fact, buy you everything. And it was the Tigers pitching that quieted the mighty Yankees lineup, a staff that lost its effectiveness in the second half of the season after such a stellar start. Jeremy Bonderman pitched a gem to clinch the series for the Tigers, going 8.1 innings and only giving up two runs.
This following another a great pitching performance by Kenny Rogers in Game Three, dealing 7.2 innings without surrending a run. But, it all started with rookie Justin Verlander in Game Two doing just enough to help the Tigers tie the series and split the games at Yankees Stadium. So, after a collapse and losing its grip on the A.L. Central in the last day of the season, the Tigers find validation in beating the Yankees modern-day Murderer’s Row of a batting order. Kudos to manager Jim Leyland, who should win the A.L. Manager Year of Award.
The Tigers move on to face my Oakland A’s (yes, from now on, I’ll be a homer, going against journalistic decorum) with the first game being played on Tuesday at 5pm PST at the Athletic’s McAfee Coliseum.
The New York Mets Move On to the NLCS
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: MLB, News, Playoffs,
There are many happy people in Metsland right now, especially for those that HATE the New York Yankees. While the Mets moved on to the next round of playoff series, the Yankees failed to achieve that goal. There will be a Subway Series no more. The Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, reaching the National League Championship series and will face the winner of the San Diego Padres/St. Louis Cardinal series. The Mets lineup, unlike their crosstown counterparts, came up big and scored enough runs to dash any hope the Dodgers faithful may have had in advancing.
Before the series, the Mets learned that they would be without their ace, Pedro Martinez, not just for the playoffs, but not until after the All-Star break sometime next season. That had a lot of Mets fans in a tizzy and regressing to their well-known pessimism (I’m a New Yorker, born and raised in Queens with TONS of Mets fan friends, so I know). The further news of losing Orlando Hernandez made the fans feel worse, or at least in denial. However, despite those key injuries, it was their bread and butter - the batters - that allayed all fears.
The Mets are still in the hunt for a World Series… and the Yankees are not. The hardcore Mets fan (such as my very good friend, Chris Sannella who lives in Yankees country) can sit back, wait for the next game and thumb their nose at all the Yankees fans that gave them hell. Go get ‘em!
To quote a favorite Met from decades ago, “Ya Gotta Believe!”
Oakland Athletics Move On to the ALCS
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: MLB, News, Playoffs,
On a Friday afternoon, the Oakland Athletics finally did it. After going 0-9 in games in which they could have concluded a playoff series and move on to the next round, the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3, completing a three-game sweep. Many favored the Minnesota Twins as they had the advantage in every way, other than pitching depth past Johan Santana. After beating Santana in Game One at Minnesota, the odds of the A’s winning series got a whole lot better as Santana was the true litmus test of how the series would go, as he is the most dominant pitcher in the game today. However, Barry Zito showed why he won the Cy Young just a few years ago and led the A’s to a 3-2 Game One win.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 6, Pick 2
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Editorial, Injuries, Northwest Division, Utah Jazz, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
First, I have to say that I love Basketball-Reference.com and I use it a lot. So, when I went to the Carlos Boozer page I had to laugh when I saw the sponsor. Click here and check it out. All fun and games aside, however you may feel about Boozer (I’m talking to you, Cleveland), there’s no denying Boozer’s ability as a big man down in the box.
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Dropping Dimes Draft Blog: Round 6, Pick 1
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Roto, Sleepers, Southeast Division, Charlotte Bobcats, Talent,
The loyal readers talked about this team needing a center. Instead I went off the board and picked Gerald “Crash” Wallace and Josh “J-Smoove” Smith. Does it warm my heart to hear about a 24-year-old athlete with chronic back worries? Heck, no. The importance of position eligibility is highlighted well here. Also, it sure seems tough to pick at the end of a 12-team draft this year. A champion can come from any position in the draft order, but with this mock draft, the going’s been pretty tough.
Round 6, Pick 1: Emeka Okafor, PF/C, Charlotte Bobcats
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