Why is this? The goal this season is to really dig deep into the belly of the beast that is the waiver wire. Normal pick ups will not garner attention in this realm. There emphasis here is on heading into almost the nether regions of existence where the real diamonds in the rough lie.
The Wire Troll: NHL Style Preview Read Post »
Day One: Impress your relatives with what you can do with leftovers.
Day Two: Reaching a bit but still impressive; your relations exchange a few nervous glances during the meal.
Day Three: “Turkey, um…chili, is it? How…original.”
Day Four: Your relatives pack up and leave – after a hearty breakfast of turkey omelets and turkey sausage – rather than face the lunchtime reality of your turkey tetrazzini flambe.
The Wire Troll: Thanksgiving Leftoverture Read Post »
May your bird not be dry,
May you save room for pie
May your taters not be lumpy,
And your gravy not be clumpy.
May the green beans be so bright
And the stuffing be just right.
And after your leftovers are all stashed away
Screw that dreadful football, and watch some NBA.
The Wire Troll: Thanksgiving Edition – White or Darko? Read Post »
Our profiles this week are wide in their variety and diverse in their destiny; some are mere short-term adds, a few should be good to go for a longer period, while still others are good for now, but also carry some significant upside if circumstances change down the road. Interested? We thought so.
The Wire Troll: Your Pocket Needs this Rocket Read Post »
Though he has been an underachiever throughout his pro career, Davis is really asserting himself in 2010-11, averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 boards through his first six games. For now, he is best deployed in deeper leagues, but should (by which we mean “when”) one of the Celtics’ fragile frontcourtmen suffers an injury, the big kid could blow up in a big way.
The Wire Troll: Howdy (Again), Mr. Douglas Read Post »
What an amazing year it was for starting pitching. The waiver wire options were plentiful and a Fantasy rotation made up of these gems would have been league dominant in any format this season. Without further ado, let’s take a look at top pitchers that were plucked from the wire this season.
The Wire Troll: The 2010 Pitching All-Stars Read Post »
It’s time to look back at the season to date and give those waiver wire gems their due respect. It has been an amazing year and as always the waiver wire was huge in determining the overall outcomes in league play. This week, we’ll review the offense followed up by a review of the pitching next Sunday. Without further ado, let’s get rolling and recap some of the gems that made our 2010 Fantasy season cause for celebration.
The Wire Troll: The 2010 Batting All-Stars Read Post »
