Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee
Buster OlneyHere's why the Marlins intend to keep Josh Johnson through the winter and into the start of the 2010 season, rather than trading him. He...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009
Running with Bob Sheppard
Buster OlneyBob Sheppard, the longtime public address announcer for the Yankees, is stepping away from the microphone for good. I hope he enjoys whatever he deci...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009
Marlins aren't your typical small-market team
Peter Gammons...a disappointing year. Hanley Ramirez should probably be runner-up to Albert Pujols in the MVP. Josh Johnson is now in the elite starter category. Chris Coghlan is their third rookie of the year...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
The market for those coming off injuries
Keith LawOne problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
New crop has followed Ryan, Flacco
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson breaks down six quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan, who have become starters early in their careers.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: L.A. Dodgers
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider StaffThe Dodgers have a young nucleus that will keep them in the NL West hunt at least for next season. But the Rockies are closing in fast.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
The Scout Team: Make the first offer
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton explains the psychological advantage to be gained by making the first offer in fantasy trade negotiations, then consults with the Fantasy Scout tool for the latest group of players to add, drop, bench or deal.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Some key Eagles weapons losing fantasy value
Eric KarabellAll seems right in the Philadelphia Eagles' world; the team is 3-1 with a game against the lowly Oakland Raiders on tap. Donovan McNabb seems healthy ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009
FBO: Week 5 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Quick Reads study for Week 5 reveals much, including: Roddy White is an elite WR, Larry Johnson really misses the Chiefs' old O-line, it might be VY time in Nashville and there was actually a QB worse than Derek Anderson on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009
The Scout Team: Week 5
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton consults the icy cold, oraclelike robo-logic of Insider's Fantasy Scout to plan a course of action for Week 5 of the NFL fantasy football season. Among the discoveries: Adrian Peterson won't be the top RB the rest of the way.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009
Week 5 rankings: Eagles, Bills, Steve Smiths
Eric KarabellMaybe it's just coincidence, but I could tell while doing my rankings on Tuesday which fantasy football position would be hurt the most by the second ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009
Team preview: South Carolina State
Blue Ribbon YearbookBlue Ribbon Yearbook previews the 2009-10 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009
Cutting Raiders' McFadden remains premature
Eric Karabell...JaMarcus Russell is arguably the worst starter in the league right now -- and that group includes Josh Johnson and Chad Henne … and maybe even David Carr if he must step in for Eli...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009
Porcello's fastball will be his tell
Buster OlneyRick Porcello's fastball will be his tell Tuesday, a longtime scout said Monday. A poker player might betray something with the way he shifts in his c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009
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