SCORESHEET FANTASY BASEBALL

Is JaMarcus Russell to blame for the Raider’s 9 -19 record over the last two years? Or do we hold Tom Cable responsible? Hell, does Al Davis hold Cable responsible?

To think the steroids didn’t add muscle and make it easier for McGwire to bounce back from the daily grind of nagging injuries, both key factors in being able to hit a baseball a long way, is nothing short of laughable.

According to McGwire, he starts taking steroids to “recover from injuries,” and then low and behold, he discovers he plays a whole lot better while he’s on them. Doesn’t stop, just stays on the juice, keeps hitting the ball out of the park.

As I write this I am struck with just how weak the group of remaining free agents really is. If Joel Pineiro is the best remaining pitcher I can think of then teams better look to trade to improve themselves.

The Indianapolis Colts opted to rest key players rather than go for an undefeated season following a 14-0 start. The result was a loss that outraged many of their fans, and helped the Jets get a crucial victory. Will anything short of a Super Bowl victory help fans – and fantasy players – forgive and forget?

If Holliday and “super-agent” Scott Boras are not careful St Louis is
liable to sign Jason Bay instead, or maybe just trade for a cheaper
OF alternative.

Henry had begun to put his life back together off the field, he was engaged and raising children with his fiance. His legal troubles seemed to be completely behind him. Teammates reported he was in excellent shape, showing great resolve.

In a sign of the times for Oakland, only punter Shane Lechler and kicker Sebastian Janikowski stood out as obvious choices for the All Decade team among players with any degree of longevity with the team.

If Manning warms the bench, will this affect the Colts drive to the SuperBowl? Will he hurt his chance at receiving his fourth MVP title?

This is one of those unique years where it is entirely possible we’ll see co-MVPs. Favre is a media and fan favorite and arguably having his finest season at the age of 40. Brees is the toast of the town for a New Orleans Saints team that has never approached the prospect of an undefeated season.