Shooting Starlin

Looking for some depth at SS? Pick up Cubs Rookie SS Starlin Castro. He has been promoted to the #2 spot in the batting order and is hot right now. here are his stats in the last 30 days.H/AB 31/82 R 10 HR 0 RBI 12SB 3 AVG .378 He is not a power hitter but he is making a lot of contact. and has had several multi hit games recently. he is available in 79% of Yahoo! Leagues and 45% of CBS Leagues.

Kissing Bricks

Here are my pics for The Brickyard 400.
Its mid season so I have to watch my driver allotments more carefully. Drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Burton make great picks this weekend. But most of us have only a handful of starts left for these two.

My A List Picks. Jeff Gordon Tony Stewart

My B List Picks. Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick,David Reutiman & Clint Bowyer

My C List Picks. A.J. Allmendinger Reed Sorenson

It should be a great race as this summer classic always is enjoyable.

Lifelock.com 400 Picks

Nascar is racing tonight at The Chicagoland Speedway I have submitted my picks for my Yahoo! Leagues. Here they are for your consideration.

A List- Jimmie Johnson (qualified 2nd and has been fast in practice)

B List- Kasey Kahne
Clint Boywer (Both Clint and Kasey are consistent in practice and Qualifying)

C List- AJ Allmendinger (AJ qualified 13th but has been getting faster during practice, in the second session he was 6th fastest.

Here is my Bench Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick,Matt Kenseth (matt has been dismal all week do not start tonight) and reed Sorenson.

After last weeks fiasco or as I call the Daytona Blender it is nice to actually use some logic in trying to pick winners this week

20 Years of Days of Thunder!

Wow time flies its been twenty years since Days of Thunder made its theatrical debut.
My favorite quote from the movie.."he didn't slam you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he *rubbed* you. And rubbin, son, is racin'" what's your favorite quote?

Barry Enright or Wrong.....Story of a fresh Arm!

Looking for a fresh arm? Check out rookie Barry Enright (SP- AZ). Enright was just called up from the minors and is taking Dontrelle Willis' spot in the rotation. In his first start he earned a win against the Cards, Enright allowed one run, 4 hits, 4 walks while throwing 5 strikes in 5 innings. Not Strasburg but still a solid first effort. Best of all he is available in over 90% of all Yahoo! & CBS leagues.

Jamarcus Russell, Dumb or Dumber?

Free agent Jamarcus Russell was arrested Monday afternoon for possession of a controlled substance, said to be codeine syrup or "Sizzurp."

The arrest took place after an undercover investigation of Russell's home. Booked at 4:22PM Monday, the former No. 1 overall pick was released "minutes later" after posting $2,500 bail. Already drawing scant interest on the free agent market, Russell won't latch on with an NFL team anytime soon after this news.

Wow this guy is an accident and apperently has no desire to play in National Football League.

Barmes & Torres for your Consideration.

If your looking for some depth on your baseball rosters I have two pick ups for you.

#1 Clint Barmes (COL 2B, SS) First off I get excited when I can find a multi position pick up. and Barmes is hot lately. in the last 30 days he is batting .330
15runs, 3HR, 15RBI & 2SB. He is available in 41% of yahoo! leagues and 75% of CBS Leagues.

#2 Andres Torres (SF OF) Looking for a gem in the outfield?? try Andres Torres this young speedy fielder is coming on strong this summer. In the last 30 days he is batting .296 17runs, 1HR (in the park) 10RBI,8SB. This guy is quick and he can make things happen on the base paths, and best of all he is below most peoples radar currently, available in 11% of Yahoo! leagues and 29% of CBS leagues.

Picks for Coke Zero 400 at Daytona

Its here again a restricter plate race! What I have learned from past racers at Daytona and Talledega is nothing really matters, not having the best equipment, not having the best crew, not being the best driver etc... it all comes down to missing the big one. I am not using any of my drivers with less than 8 starts left(except Dale JR.) as I don't want to lose the start just to end up in the big one and ending up finishing 39th (it has happened to me several times over the years) So I am starting drivers with several starts left, some are surprising that they have so many starts left, others it is obvious why.... here are the drivers I am allocating for Yahoo! qualifying...

A List

Kurt Busch 8 starts left, he has been under utilized this season and it might pay off later this season.

Tony Stewart 9 Starts left, Smoke under performed early in the season but I think he has found his groove.


B List

Dale Earnhardt JR. 5 Starts left, I plan on using him here and at Talledega, not going to count on him other than that.

David Ragan 9 starts left, been running strong might survive the blender.

Jamie McMurray 9 starts left, another under utilized driver that could pull it off.

Brad Kesolowski 8 Starts left, He might cause the big one but not get taken out by it.

C List

Bobby Labonte 9 starts left, crafty veteran has a better shot to avoid the big one then some of the other drivers.

Reed Sorenson 9 starts left, I am choosing Sorenson because he better equipment than most of the remaining drivers on the c list.
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Once again its a crap shoot I could just pick names from a hat and be more successful, but such is restricter plate racing....

Another Molina??

The injury-riddled Red Sox placed Martinez on the DL on Tuesday because of a broken left thumb and selected catcher Gustavo Molina from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace him.

It almost seems like every team has a catcher Named Molina.
Gustav is not related to josie, Bengie or Yadier who are brothers.
I would wait and see how he does before I'd put him on my team.

Looking for a Hot Bat?? Try Gaby Sanchez!

Gaby Sanchez (1st base Florida Marlins) Is on a 9 game hitting streak and this rookie has reached base in his last 16 games. This up and comer is available in 80% of Yahoo! leagues and in 44% of CBSsports leagues. Right as far as fantasy Baseball is considered he is a perfect pick up for spot duty, but if he keeps going like this he might just become an everyday starter.