23
Jun
2008

Fantasy: Kenny Rogers Heating Up

Posted by mikefratto

It’s about that time of the season when this year’s surprises are all gobbled up and the waiver wire looks like a collection of has-beens and big-time busts. But that doesn’t stop injuries or terrible performances from happening. So if you own Carlos Zambrano or are growing tired of Randy Johnson’s bloated ERA, chances are you’ve been scouring over the waiver wire for some help.

You can find the answer to your problems (for now) from an unlikely source: 44-year-old Kenny Rogers. Don’t be fooled by his 4.36 season ERA. A month ago, his ERA was a whopping 6.66 (no, that’s not a typo). But since May 26, the Tigers’ southpaw has rediscovered his control and put together an impressive collection of starts. Read more »

23
Jun
2008

Fantasy: Buying Low and Selling High

Posted by Jonathan Chik

The trade deadline is likely looming over the horizon for most fantasy leagues, so we figured it would be a good time to identify the buy high/sell low steals of the season.

This advice doesn’t necessarily mean you should force trades; but that you make sure to not just give guys away for the sake of making a move. Likewise, ensure that you’re getting fair bang for your buck. Most of these moves should be made sooner rather than later to prevent other fantasy owners from catching on. Read more »