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Fantasy baseball owners know by now who has been a real bust his year, and they also know they couldn't trade them away if their lives depended on it. here are some of the real dogs of 2006.

The fantasy baseball world seems to revolve around 4X4 and 5X5 Roto leagues. These cheat sheets are designed for the Fantasy Baseball Points-Based league players.

A descriptive, comprehensive look at the shortstop position for fantasy baseball owners. Sleepers and values are highlighted for fantasy baseball's owners reference.

The current baseball economy has made deadline deals more difficult. Veterans have bloated contracts and teams are holding onto young prospects more than ever. Let's take a look at the buyers, sellers, the muddled middle, and pat-standers over the next month:

A preview of the National League Central for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

Join me as I fill you in on all you need to know to win your office pool in this year's Major League Baseball Playoffs.

The sport lost some big names this past year.

The Indians' Eric Wedge and the Diamondbacks'Bob Melvin have a good chance of grabbing an award that their frnachises have never received.

With the Major Leagues revving up for 2007, most sports fans are simply shrugging off the notion of another season of a "boring" sport. But I'll give ten reasons why the MLB is worth tuning into all season long.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

A shoulder injury incurred while playing football probably kept Riggs Stephenson out of baseball's Hall of Fame, but maybe this great hitter should be there anyways.

The Reds were too much for New York, while both batting titles went down to the wire and a Bird took over Detroit.

The game we cherished as kids is being steadily pushed to the sidelines of American society. Baseball's slow downfall can be attributed to a perceived loss of the innocence the game commanded in its glory years.

Wonder why the rules have been unwritten for so long? it is because people were too lazy to put them into text form.

The Cubbies have faithful rooters, but even they may not know these things about their squad.

Vic Wertz, Charlie Root and Dale Mitchell all had solid baseball careers, but became footnotes in history for what happened to each of them in World Series play. This article shows they were much more than that.

Not all World Series sweeps are boring. The 1932 and 1954 World Series ended in sweeps, but produced this duo of immortal baseball memories.

Al Simmons was one of the greatest hitters ever to step on a baseball field. This article details just how special he was.

Don Drysdalewas one of baseball's most feared pitchers, not afraid to knock an opposing hitter down if he was crowding the plate. This is his baseball career, one that wound up with Don Drysdale in the Hall of Fame.

A guide to the top five stadiums that an avid baseball fan needs to visit at some point.

Hank Sauer didn't get his shot in baseball until he was 31 years old, but he made the best of it.

Whether you visit a new major-league ballpark or a clunky old minor-league field, visiting the ballpark is a great way to experience a town and its culture. Baseball is so much better live than on TV, even if you don't know the players.

One of the biggest traditions in baseball is going to be sung by one lucky fan.

A prediction on how the 2008 postseason will play out, a postseason without many traditional powers, and certainly exciting possibilities for all baseball fans.

San Francisco's "Candlestick Park" returns to it's historic name after the city passed an ordinance. Perhaps Chicago could pass a similar measure in the event the State were to take control of the stadium.

...the last time the Cubs won, Teddy Roosevelt was president. Geronimo was still alive...

These guys are 11th through 22nd on the active list, but only three are locks for the Hall of Fame.

The Cubs gave up a bit too soon on Lou Brock, and their fans wince whenever his name is now mentioned.

Dusty Baker won a title with the Dodgers on his third try. Perhaps he will do the same as a manager.

As we approach the middle of August, all I can say is WOW! What a season it's been so far! And best of all, the top history making moments I'm going to discuss first occurred recently between August 4th and 7th.

The 2007 Chicago Cubs Convention is full of optimism and cliched promises that "next year is here" -- and there just might be something to it this time.

This is an in-depth look at each National League pennant race plus the wild card race.

The Cubs haven't won a world series in 99 years. Think about that for a second, in that time span we've had 2 world wars, 17 presidents and of course Paris Hilton.

Review of Holy Family Learning Center in Granite City, IL.

I propose a toast to you, the father who acts way too passionately towards youth sports programs. This is for screaming, cursing, and barking at the expense of your child's dignity and self-confidence...

The Cy Young Award goes to the premier pitcher in each league at season's end. This article details the career of Cy Young, who won over 500 games, and some of the history of the award named in his honor.

Chuck Klein tore up National League pitching, especially early in his career. But the Phillies star is mostly forgotten when the game's best are mentioned.

There are several good options for the starting spot behind the plate in this year's All-Star game.This article will sort out the catchers in both leagues and tell you who deserves to go to Pittsburgh.

In the last article, I took you on a tour of what I considered the crème of the crop of the classic ballparks of the American league. This article focuses on the National League ballparks that hold a fond place in .....

MLB Pre-Season

The Chicago Cubs had a curse put on them by an upset fan in 1945 that seems to have done the job for 61 years. This article chronicles the curse's history.

Poem about the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs will be going into the 2007 season with "Sweet Lou" Piniella as their new manager, and it should prove to be an exciting season for the Cubbies. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona.

We have eight Sterilite Show Offs in our daycare, and they have been a very reliable product. The kids love having "their own" cubbies.

Whether buying, selling or living in a house you can build extra storage space in no time at all.

If you don't knit or crochet, trying to find the perfect gift for those that do can be a daunting task. Use this guide to help find that perfect gift for the yarn-addict knitter in your life.

Bikram yoga is often called "hot yoga." Why? The recommended minimum temperature for the yoga studio in which classes are conducted is 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Think steamy, not scorching, as the class is designed to help your muscles stretch further.

Those lovable losers have again done what they do best, proving that "Cubs" really stands for Completely Useless Beyond September.

Spring is a good time to get your arts and crafts supplies in order.

Who Would You Choose?

Here are some fun ideas for themes to use in a toddler daycare classroom

The Chicago Cubs look to return to the postseason and finally get that monkey, er, billy goat off their back. Can they do it?

Adrian is well known as being a great place to live but it also unknowingly a place where ghosts and spirits thrive and taunt those who happen to come across them.

I am finding, like many married couples, that having children is not as easy as our parents warned us. Of course, we tell our teens not to have sex, but what do you tell a married couple who wants kids but cannot conceive?

Gigi and Luca is a top of the line Dog Boutique with everything the pampered pooch might need or want

Although the recalls of Chinese-made toys are scary and might be frustrating, you can find toys and fun items for girls that are safe to play with. Just use your imagination so your children can use theirs!

The machine is so versatile, making a wide variety of projects

If your home office is cluttered and unorganized, this article will help to improve your efficiency and productivity. Clutter can hamper your success. These tips can help.

Mobile homes have unique decorating issues all their own, but with this tips, you can make more space and give rooms a new look.

With proper planning and the right systems and tools, you can have an organized and efficient home office. You can then decorate and personalize your space so that it is a place that you enjoy working in!

Tartan Masking Tape comes in a 1.88 x 2 inch roll. It's a little thinner than another brand I've used, but we find it does a fine job for us nonetheless.

An article about the ten most common lies that elementary school children try to tell substitute teachers.

Sunburns happen before you even know it! I depend on them in my Daycare business and Coppertone is the brand most of my parents purchase.

During the first five seasons of his career, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols averaged 40 home runs and 124 RBI. He is having a similar season in 2006 and deserves to win the National League MVP award for the second straight year.

Tips on getting your preteen to clean their bedroom.

Head lice are insidious insects that live on and lay their eggs on the human head. Children are very susceptible because they often share hairbrushes and hats.

Teaching your children to do chores at an early age will instill responsibility, boost self-esteem, and provide learning opportunities. And it can be fun, too!

Most writers and artists I know aren't the most organized people (yes, me included) when it comes to their workspace. Learn how clearing the clutter opens up creativity.

For many women, the decision of whether they should tear or request an episiotomy during delivery never crosses their minds.

I am going to explain the proper way how to design and organize a shoes closet. It might mean having to part with some old friends but that is the price to pay for being the fashion statement that you are.

What to do when one person's idea of cleaning is to throw everything, that will fit, into a bag. Makes for chaos and confusion.

The Marukai Corporation of stores actually has some pretty good finds. Sure, some of it is junk, but other items such as tupperware can be found at bargain prices.

Whether home sweet home is an efficiency apartment or a sprawling mansion, we could all use a little more space for our treasures.

On March 17-24 I, along with 70+ students from across the U.S. traveled to Lake Charles, Louisiana to help hurricane survivors.

OK, I've had it. A guy can't pick up a newspaper or a magazine these days without being inundated by women's stuff. Babes can get advice on everything under the sun, but for us men?

A true event, a test if you will, given to me by my husband to prove that you can train cats to do things, just as much as you can a dog. This was our true family friend, may he rest in peace.

Help your child be prepared for danger in a public place by teaching them to stay with others, hide and contact authorities.

When you start the renovations for a house that you are planning to flip, make no mistake about the fact that the bathroom is one of the most important elements of your selling success.

Is your church lacking in children's ministries?

I love my scrapbooking hobby. The only drawback was finding a simple and affordable solution to organizing all those supplies and having an appropriate area for creating my scrapbook pages.

Toddlers have the ability to tear a clean room down in just 10 minutes. When toddlers play they forget all about organization and neatness, toys get thrown across the room,

Preschool in Jamestown, NC.

Love speaks in many languages, I would challenge you to try a new language today!

Adding fur to things is easy and completely changes the look of the item.

You don't have to have a barrel of money to have a fun time with your family especially if you live in the Foxboro, MA area. There is plenty to do for families who know they don't have to buy their fun, they just need to be together.

I love old vintage trunks. You find so many of them all the either at the flea market and they are just crying out to be made into something new. I find that I am always buying some of the same things over and over, so I end up having to repurpose them.

Whether you are new to Oakland, CA, or just passing through on business, you will want to keep that exercise routine fresh. Downtown's 24-Hour Fitness might be the club for you.

Don't know what to expect from the new Lane Bryant Outlet plus size clothing stores? Neither did I, until I visited one in Arundel Mills Mall, MD this past weekend.

Slang and terminology vary from state to state, but you can sound just like a true Chicagoan if you use this guide.

I propose a reality TV show called "Tough Tots." This show pits three year olds against each other in a competition for one million dollars.

This article will discuss what head lice are, how your child can catch them, how totreat them and how to prevent an infestation.

Ikea is a great place to buy furniture and other accessories for the home. Despite what furniture elitists may say, it is worth taking a look or two at the merchandise, which runs very similar to more expensive furniture elsewhere

short fiction story about a 3rd grader's struggles with Valentine's Day

Both the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals have held their Spring Training at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona, since 2003. Here is a guide to Spring Training in Surprise, Arizona.

Details on what and how to recycle materials for craft use.

Easy ways to create storage space in the kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom and home office

With Americans more stressed and busier than ever, keeping a diary or journal seems impossible. This is why maintaining an organizer or even just creating lists is a way of maintaining your sanity.

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