FF Live - Closer Committees in the Central
After consistent ninth-inning meltdowns, struggling closers Jason Isringhausen and Eric Gagne have been removed from their roles indefinitely. Filling the void both inept pitchers are leaving will be the dreaded closer by committee scenario for both teams. Both Tony La Russa and Ned Yost have declined to name a replacement closer, but of both committees, the guys you want to own are Ryan Franklin in St. Louis and Guillermo Mota in Milwaukee. Franklin has great ratios so far this season, and while he doesn't strike anybody out, he seems to get the job done. Think of Troy Percival and you've got Franklin. For the Brewers, Mota has some limited experience in the role, has good stuff, and has pitched well to this point. Franklin has the most value of the two, as Milwaukee's situation is much murkier and harder to predict than St. Louis', but if you're desperate for saves, they're worth a look.
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ESPN is reporting the brilliant franchise that is the New York Knicks have signed former Phoenix coach and offensive guru Mike D'Antoni to a contract. The deal is rumored to be worth $24 million over four years.
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First Fantasy – Gemini Gems
by: Christian Ingram
For your benefit, First Fantasy continues its Sunday series of articles breaking down the top five pitchers who are tentatively scheduled for two starts in th
First Fantasy - Costas(Not)NOW: Part Two
First Fantasy - Costas(Not)NOW: Part Two
by: Christian Ingram
By far the most heated debate of the evening took place within the second panel. The topic of this group was sports bloggers vs.
Diving into the Pool 5/9
First Fantasy – Diving into the Pool
by: Christian Ingram
This article is part of First Fantasy’s weekly series with the purpose of letting you know who to add to make your squad better able to contend
First Fantasy - Costas(Not)NOW: Part One
First Fantasy – Costas(Not)NOW
By: Christian Ingram
Today I planned on giving all of you a bit of fantasy insight into some of the fallout from the 2008 NFL Draft.