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April 26, 2007

Fantasy Focus: Cutting Bait

by Jeff Erickson

Most times, you want to stand pat in the early going--but not with these guys.

April 22, 2007

Fantasy Focus: Bullpen Speculating

by Jeff Erickson

If you want to procure saves for your fantasy larder, you need to dig down some clubs' depth charts.

April 12, 2007

Fantasy Focus: The Limbo Zone

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff pops over from Rotowire with some advice on how to handle the delicate matter of early-season roster management in your fantasy leagues.

April 4, 2007

Fantasy Focus: In-Season Job Battles

by Jeff Erickson

Early scouting of which talented sleepers will inherit jobs later in the season can be crucial to your fantasy baseball team.

February 27, 2007

Hope and Faith: How the Cincinnati Reds Can Win the World Series

by Jeff Erickson

Rotowire's Jeff Erickson gets in touch with his inner Reds fan and explains why he's got hope and faith.

February 16, 2007

Fantasy Focus: Last Year's Bums

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff pops over from Rotowire to do a little bit of arbitrage, giving you suggestions on who can help you stretch your dollars or draft choices.

January 17, 2007

Fantasy Focus: Leaping over the Divide

by Jeff Erickson

A number of starting pitchers will be changing leagues this year. Factoring that change into your projections is both art and science.

August 11, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Fantasy Ethics

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff takes a look at a potentially foggy ethical situation in one of his leagues, and chimes in on the CDM vs. MLBAM legal battle.

July 30, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Charging the Mound

by Jeff Erickson and Chris Liss

Two fantasy experts go back and forth on the value of young pitchers.

July 21, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Trade Fallout

by Jeff Erickson

Looking past the guys in a midsummer deal to the teammates and ex-teammates affected by it is a good way to find hidden fantasy value.

July 7, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Trading for Commodities

by Jeff Erickson

In RotoLand, it's time to start thinking about where you fall in your league's categories. Jeff has some tips about gaining some ground through trades before the season ends.

June 16, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Catching On

by Jeff Erickson

One of the toughest positions to fill in fantasy also tends to experience a lot of turnover, as Jeff examines catchers getting new opportunities around the majors.

June 13, 2006

Fantasy Focus: One Weaver Too Many, and Scoresheet Mayhem

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff talks about the Angels' rotation logjam before indulging in a discussion of his own fantasy fortunes.

June 6, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Change of Address Candidates

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff identifies a few players Roto owners should pay attention to who may change teams before the trade deadline.

May 31, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Stolen Base Report

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff examines the running game from both sides--who is and isn't stealing bases, and who is and isn't preventing basestealers.

May 23, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Losing Jobs

by Jeff Erickson

A number of players are in danger of having their roles change for the worse. Don't be caught with them on your roster when it happens.

May 16, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Well-Grounded

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff uses Chien-Ming Wang to study repeatable skills that Roto owners may need to be aware of.

May 6, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Speculating

by Jeff Erickson

Digging up the next closer is a key skill for any fantasy owner. Here are some of the guys who should be on your radar.

May 2, 2006

Fantasy Focus: Ty Wigginton

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff looks at the fantasy value of Ty Wigginton before and after Tampa gets its preferred roster on the field, and what his presence in Florida means for his previous employer, the Pirates.

April 10, 2006

Fantasy Focus: FAAB Factor

by Jeff Erickson

Jeff Erickson takes a look at the latest possible ways to spend your free agent money in the American League.