FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersAfter debunking the myth that is the yards allowed per game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
NHL Forecaster: The whiff!
Sean Allen, ESPN.comSean Allen previews Week 12 of the fantasy hockey season, discussing the value of missed shots and players like Jeff Carter, who benefits from a four-game week.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009Shootout secrets
Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineFrom the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: The controversial tiebreaker method some call "the shootout" examined from all angles, via Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Searching for Bobby Abreu
Buster OlneyIt wasn't until Feb. 12 that Bobby Abreu signed last winter, after waiting and waiting and waiting. The music had stopped, the big dollars were gone a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
An all-decade, all-value lineup card
Erik Manning, FanGraphs.comErik Manning of FanGraphs pored over every performance from an MLB player between 2000 and 2009 and created the best possible 1-9 lineup of players from that period. Odd: Carlos Delgado (2000) leads off. Cool: This team would average nine runs a game.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Kiprusoff makes 34 saves to help Flames hold off Kings
Associated PressMiikka Kiprusoff made 34 saves, and Dion Phaneuf and Nigel Dawes scored in the Calgary Flames' 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 17, 2009Orr to help break in Fenway rink
Matt Kalman...the TD Garden." Work crews also painted the blue lines, faceoff dots and goal creases today. After...a spin around the rink. Advice from Conklin St. Louis goaltender Ty Conklin, barring a last-minute...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009In the Crease: Halak on the move?
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comTim Kavanagh looks at a potential change in Jaroslav Halak's value if he gets traded soon.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Why the A's swapped prospects
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...in the high-profile Matt Holliday deal with St. Louis in July, and though the team has...far more impressive in the minors. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays already had plenty of young outfielders; and...
Blog | December 17, 2009FBO: The arrival of must-win time
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Pens vs. Flyers could get even dirtier
E.J. Hradek...this a tough pick. But I have to make the tough picks. Atlanta. Phoenix Coyotes at Columbus Blue Jackets The Blue Jackets are due to win a game, aren't they? Ken Hitchcock's team...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Trading A-Gon a matter of timing
Buster OlneyHow much would the Padres have to get in return for Adrian Gonzalez to get a fair deal? "I don't know if you can put together enough young talent t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Epstein moved with ease
Gordon Edes, ESPNBoston.comTheo Epstein smoothly adapted his offseason plan.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Huet makes 27 saves, Kane has three assists in Blackhawks' victory
Associated PressCristobal Huet made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Patrick Kane assisted on all three Chicago goals in the Blackhawks' 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.
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