When we created the FBTM “Blue Chip” Keeper League, our intent was to battle it out in two individual single-league format, 10-team keeper leagues. When the dust settled, we would …
Archive for the ‘2009 Articles’ Category
26 Nov
FBTM Mid-Season League – Final Standings
If the baseball season is a marathon, then a mid-season league is a flat-out sprint. Jump out in front as fast as you can, and …
24 Oct
FBTM Challenge League – Final Standings
In, yet, another fantastic, close finish, we congratulate Matthew Tavormina, and his “Onamata Albinos”, for squeezing out a 3 point victory over Olin Forman’s “big o’s chatas” to claim the inaugural FBTM Challenge League championship. It must have been a wild ride because …
21 Oct
FBTM Championship League – Final Standings
When I put this league together, I knew it would end up being a very strong, ultra-competitive collection of fantasy baseball players. Those thoughts were assured, early on, when one of the owners ‘called their shot’ and announced themselves as the future league champions … even before the first pitch of the year was thrown! [...]
18 Oct
FBTM Premier League – Final Standings
It was a fantastic season, and, trust me, it was harder than it looks. There were plenty of stressful days as the season crawled to its end. My thanks to all who participated, but my special congratulations to Kelly Pfleiger (FantasyGameday.net), Rob Monacelli (betweengames.net), and Tim McLeod (RotoRob.com). Guys, you all came after me (Outlaws [...]
27 Sep
Into the Future!
We’re b-a-a-a-a-c-k! Yep. A brief couple of weeks of fantasy baseball “rest” was in order for yours truly as the majority of the fantasy sports “world” got down to the serious business of managing their football teams. Hey! I’m burned a bit thin, my friends! In fact, I can’t tell you how glad I am [...]
27 Sep
The Hot Corner
By Matt Vandenbrand With the end of the fantasy baseball season just around the corner it seems like it would be an appropriate time to hand out some fantasy hardware. What follows are my “winners” … in their respective categories and based on their value compared to draft position. Hey! What that means is, I [...]
27 Sep
At the Market
By Richard Schortemeyer III With the season winding down and the playoff picture getting much, much clearer, more teams are now thinking about the future. Expanded rosters – and some regulars deciding to shut it down for the season – are giving call-ups, potential future All-Stars, and bench players their opportunities to show that they [...]
13 Sep
From the Trading Floor
By Chris Spencer I’m back again with this season’s final installment of “a list of guys that should cost a nickel but could return a quarter”. All of the players below are in the Yahoo Top 100 when looking over the last month. Can they help you make that final push for the pennant? Let’s [...]
13 Sep
Across the Board
Greetings, fans! I hope you’ve all had a great week, and, hey, for those of you who are embarking on, yet another, fantasy football season this afternoon – good luck! Baseball-wise, however, we’re going to keep our nose to the grindstone, here at FBTM, and catch you up on this week’s “Across the Board” action! [...]
13 Sep
At the Market
By Richard Schortemeyer III When the trade deadline passed MLB by, many fans were left shaking their heads as to why their contending favorite teams didn’t try to make moves to better themselves for successful postseason runs. Fortunately, there remained a thing called waivers. And, now, a couple of pitchers are especially thankful that this [...]
7 Sep
Across the Board
I hate Chris B. Young. I just hate him. Three HRs yesterday. Yes, you read that right. He enters the game with seven “bombs” on the year, and he leaves with ten. Idiot. Where have you been all year, Chris? You might remember, about a month or so ago, I said, “I guess I’m fully [...]
