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Tadahito Iguchi Is Now A Philidelphia Phillie
Posted by Milo Taibi Categories: Athletes, MLB, Trades,
This has been a busy week for trades. Scott Linebrink is now a Brewer, Kenny Lofton is now an Indian, and most recently Tadahito Iguchi is a member of the Philidelphia Phillies. The Phillies were prompted to make this move due to Chase Utley, the team’s star second baseman, breaking his hand after a delivery from Nationals pitcher John Lannan. In return, the Phillies sent prospect Michael Dubee to the Chicago White Sox.
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Third Time’s The Charm-Indians Acquire Kenny Lofton
Posted by Milo Taibi Categories: Athletes, MLB, News, Trades,
For the third time in his career, former Texas Ranger Kenny Lofton will be suiting up in a Cleveland Indians uniform. The last time Lofton played for the Indians was in 2001, alongside Jim Thome, Roberto Alomar, and Juan Gonzalez. That team finished first place in its division that year, and the Indians have the chance to do the same the same this year, with a 59-43 record thus far this season. Lofton’s proving age to be just a number this season, hitting .303 with seven big flies and 23 RBI’s.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007 Round 2, Pick 1
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, Memphis Grizzlies, Talent,
Can you feel the love? The string of big men continues in the Dropping Dimes fantasy mock draft. Pau Gasol may fly under the fantasy radar because he missed 22 games at the beginning of last season with a busted left foot, but he could be worth getting picked this high. Teaming up international stars, Gasol and Yao Ming is a solid foundation to dominate big ball play and gig men that average 20-10 in fantasy b-ball are hard to find - not harder then finding a sober story of Lindsey Lohan, however. In two center leagues, securing two all-star centers in arguably the weakest position in regards to depth can be a solid investment. When other GM’s may be forced to draft a center later in the draft, you will have the luxury to draft the best available player.
Pau Gasol, PF/C, Memphis Grizzles
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog: Round 1, Pick 12
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: H2H, Roto, Site Features, Southwest Division, Houston Rockets, Talent,
Rare is it that you can find a big man in fantasy hoops that doesn’t hurt you in any statistical categories. Most just decimate your free throw percentage, while some turn the ball over about four times a game, and some can’t block shots. Let’s face it…the center in fantasy hoops is just a necessary evil. Fantasy owners are typically stuck with players that they wouldn’t own for any other reason but because they have to fill up a center spot.
The player that I’m choosing with the 12th overall pick could easily go in the top eight if he would just be able to stay healthy. If you take his per-game averages, he’s one of the best players in the league. You stretch said numbers out by the number of games he’s managed to play over the past few seasons, and it’s not so great.
However, given the lack of depth at the position and my despise for players that kill your free throw percentage, I’m taking a swing at one of the riskier health-bets in the league.
Yao Ming, C, Houston Rockets
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 1, Pick 11
Posted by Alvin Lai Categories: H2H, Pacific Division, Los Angeles Clippers, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
I wrote about Elton Brand last yearwhen he was the eighth pick of the first round. The Clippers did not do as well in 2006-07 which mostly explains why Elton was not in the fantasy limelight as much, but Brand Name did regain center eligibility the year. He must be feeling pretty comfortable about his game since he has time to be a movie producer and managed to get Batman i.e. Christian Bale to star in his movie.
Elton lost in a close vote to Paul Pierce in our one-on-one tourney but when it comes to fantasy hoops, the advertising trumps “The Truth” as Brand Name will be picked before Pierce in every draft out there.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007: Round 1, Pick 10
Posted by Dennis Velasco Categories: Atlantic Division, Toronto Raptors, Editorial, H2H, Props, Roto, Site Features, Talent,
Fig Cap: “Seriously, I’m. That. Damn. Good.”
Chris Bosh is a mystery to me, but I hear through the Canadian grapevine that he’s a pretty good basketball player. Too bad no one really knows. I mean, unless you’re Canadian.
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Mike Coolbaugh Dead After Being Struck By Line Drive
Posted by Milo Taibi Categories: Athletes, MLB, News,
First base coach for the Tulsa Drillers and former Major League Baseball player Mike Coolbaugh died on Monday after being struck in the head by a line drive hit by Tino Sanchez. The game was suspended after Coolbaugh was knocked unconcious. Coolbaugh is survived by his wife Amanda and his children Joseph and Jacob. Coolbaugh played in 2001 and 2002 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals. He had two career home runs 15 career hits and seven career RBI’s.
Desmond Mason: Back to the Bucks
Posted by Scott Sargent Categories: Central Division, Milwaukee Bucks, News, Talent,
In a day that is pretty much saturated with the Tim Donaghy story, the Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard/forward Desmond Mason to a multi-year deal.
This will be Mason’s second go ‘round with Milwaukee, as he was dealt to New Orleans right before the beginning of the 2005 season. As many know, he never quite meshed well with the Hornets, and only had some (fantasy-type) successes when several members of the team went down with injury - namingly, Peja Stojakovic.
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Dropping Dimes Mock Draft Blog 2007 Round 1, Pick 9
Posted by Ron Chow Categories: H2H, Roto, Site Features, Southeast Division, Miami Heat, Talent,
You probably have read reports that Dwyane Wade’s recovery from his shoulder surgery may force him to miss this year’s training camp and could miss the start of the regular season. Wade is arguably a Top 6 fantasy pick and with him dropping to the 9th pick it makes him a reasonable gamble. I like to compare it to taking the sexy, smart, athletic, talented valedictorian to your prom. She is not only easy on the eyes; she has a great sense of humor, cool with your friends and likes your parents. She is pretty darn close to the complete package. Imagine on prom night, you go over to her house to pick her up and you end up waiting two hours for her to get ready - would you kick her to the curb? Probably not unless you have aspirations to mold your life after Andy Stitzer, the 40 year-old Virgin. Better late then never to the prom. It is not certain how many games he may miss at the beginning of the regular season, but when Wade does play he is a fantasy stat stuffer.
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Yankees Demolish Devil Rays In Weekend Series
Posted by Milo Taibi Categories: Athletes, MLB, News,
The match-up between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays this weekend simply wasn’t fair. The overall scoring for the four games gave the Yankees a 49-26 advantage. Shelly Duncan cashed in with three home runs over the series, including two he hit today. The Yankees were toying with the Devil Rays yesterday compared to today’s offensive outburst. Andy Pettitte was superb, even though he didn’t need to be. He went six innings strong, and struck out eight. Joe Torre was stunned with the Yankees intimidating presence today.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” Torre said. “Even in batting practice you don’t get hits every time you swing the bat.”
Shelly Duncan, who was called up to give the Yankees a power option at the DH couldn’t be happier after his breakout day.
“When you have a big day like this, you can’t feel content,” Said Shelley, the son of St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan and brother of Red Birds slugger Chris Duncan. “It’s a crazy experience, you kind of get frozen in the moment.”
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