The Wire Troll: Going Lower than Low Hockey Style

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Desharnais has almost come out of nowhere to post 10 points in his last 11 games including a four-game point scoring streak during which he’s put up seven points. Here is a guy that is only owned in 2 per cent of leagues but has received increased ice time and has shown himself to have a pretty good knack of being in the right place at the right time. If you are looking real deep, Desharnais is someone to get on your squad before your playoffs start.

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The Wire Troll: Has Ant-Rand’s Time Come at Last?

/ Basketball, Buck Davidson, The Wire Troll

March has come in like a lion for the athletic Randolph, as he is finally, at long last, seeing enough court time to become Fantasy relevant. So far this month, the former Warrior and Knick is averaging 11.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, but the big story is that he has logged almost 52 minutes over his last two games. Randolph has the tools to succeed in the NBA, and the Wolves appear to be willing to give him a chance to show his stuff. If he can remain focused, Randolph could become a bona fide Fantasy force, but for now he’s just a speculative add in deeper formats. Keep an eye on this situation, though.

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Video Game Review: Back To The Future, Episode 1 — It’s About Time

/ Mike Chen, Video Game Reviews

The rest of the controls are par for the Tell Tale course, though there are a few additions to streamline the process of solving puzzles. Yes, you have your standard inventory and interact buttons, but Tell Tale has also included a hint button and a goal button; the hint button brings up a screen with four levels of hints to solve a certain puzzle, giving you more detail each time. If you need a gentle nudge in the right direction, you’ll get that without spoiling the puzzle — and on the flip side, if you just want to get the hell past a puzzle, you can do that too. The goal button is perfect for people returning to the game after a few days away, as it simply tells you what your current objective is. As a veteran adventure gamer with a busy schedule, this little bit of advice is much appreciated.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Third Base Rankings

/ 2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit, Baseball, Cheat sheets, Phillip Heilman, Tim McLeod

Wright’s power returned last year after mysteriously disappearing in 2009 (his road performance suggested that you couldn’t blame it all on Citi Field). While the pop didn’t come all the way back to his 2008 levels, it was a relief to his owners. Wright’s overall numbers would have been even better had he not struggled so badly in August, but as the No. 3 hitter in the Mets’ lineup, he should be in line for another big year in 2011.

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Best Conversation Ever: Last Chance!

/ Contests

You have until Monday to submit your video or text entry letting us know who that dream conversation would be with and why. There are plenty of great entries already in (over 2,200 at last count), but that doesn’t mean you can’t swoop in with a late push and make the top 100, each of which advance to the final round. Currently, about 40 votes are needed to make it into the top 100, so if you put together a kick-ass entry and drum up enough interest in it this weekend, you can easily still have a chance to make it to the finals.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 50 Prospects, Part III

/ 2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit, Baseball, Cheat sheets, Prospects

His long-term future will be in the rotation, but his ability to pitch in late innings – as he did in his first taste of the majors last year – makes him a very intriguing player for 2011. Sale first burst onto the scene with a brilliant showing in the 2009 Cape Cod League, a performance which prompted the Sox to take him 13th overall in last year’s draft. He’s been on the fast track since, tearing through the minors last year and arriving in the Show after just 11 appearances between High-A and Triple-A. And in looking at what he did in Chicago, Sale clearly wasn’t rushed, as he adjusted to each jump with ease and even improved his numbers after arriving in the majors. He may not have as much upside as some of the players above him, but Sale came into the professional ranks about as MLB-ready as a prospect can be.

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2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Shortstop Rankings

/ 2011 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit, Baseball, Cheat sheets, Tim McLeod

Even in a down year, Ramirez still posted a .300-21-76 line with 32 stolen bases, which included a strong showing over the final two months. The 27-year-old is just entering his physical prime, and playing at a relatively thin position only enhances his value. There aren’t many legitimate five-category performers in Fantasy baseball, but Ramirez is one of them. He’s a top-five talent and should be selected accordingly.

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