Has it only been two years since the Diamondbacks last tasted the postseason? Last year, they slipped to 82-80, but were still in the mix for a playoff spot, falling just short of another division title in a weak NL West. This season, however, Arizona plummeted to the division basement, finishing 70-92 – the third-worst record in franchise history.
Arizona Diamondbacks 2009 Season Review Read Post »
Unfortunately, the prevailing memory of 2009 will be a final week collapse in which the team lost a season-worst six games, including getting swept by the woeful Nats, eliminating any hopes of getting back to the playoffs for the first time since 2005.
2009 Atlanta Braves Season Review Read Post »
Holmgren knew what he had on his hands — a keeper. He had a player who had won at every level before the NHL; a player who hated to lose; a mild-mannered person who possessed a burning desire to win; a player who would stand up to anyone and anything when it mattered.
Mike Richards: Staking out his Claim among Legendary Team Leaders Read Post »
Given Granger’s recent injury history, I opted for the durable Bryant, despite my distaste for having to root for him. Sure, his name may be bigger than his slowly declining numbers these days, but Kobe still provides plenty of points, he’s a great FT shooter and will be a very good source of steals. There’s no real downside to owning Bryant, so I had to bite the bullet.
2009-10 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit: The Draft Results Read Post »
The Miami Heat made a miraculous recovery last season in the wake of the 15-win, injury-induced disaster that was 2007-08. The team finished with a winning record and got back into the playoffs. And while constant worries about the luxury tax prohibited this team from making any key additions this offseason, organic growth by some of its young players should allow the Heat to improve upon its 43-win total of a season ago, perhaps even leapfrogging the Hawks for second place in the Southeast Division behind the Magic.
2009-10 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit: Miami Heat Team Preview Read Post »
Then again, what do I know? I’m not part of the BBA…
Baseball Links: RotoRob Gets Quoted Read Post »
Who are the most overpaid players in baseball? Conversely, who are the biggest bargains in the game? We decided to examine each camp and have compiled our All Overpaid and Underpaid teams for 2009.
The All Overpaid/Underpaid Team Read Post »
