Fantasy Ballers--DraftStreet

For all you Fantasy ballers,

If you haven't heard yet, there is a new form of sportsbetting that is catching the attention of some real gamblers… Introducing: Daily fantasy sports on DraftStreet. The site is less than a year old, but the action is really starting to pick up and I see this industry offering an opportunity for some significant earning potential to the more skilled players.

Link: http://www.draftstreet.com/register.aspx?r=73b7485

DraftStreet sets prices based on projected fantasy value each day and your mission is to find the bargains and make the best team possible within the budget. With $100k and 8 spots your average guy will cost you $12,500, so if you want to take a guy like Aaron Rodgers for $19k, you're going to have to find a couple bargains as well.

Link:  http://www.draftstreet.com/register.aspx?r=73b7485

Possibly the most intriguing thing about this new industry is that 'fantasy sports' is not considered gambling under US law, but is specifically singled out as a 'skill game'. Every contest offered on DraftStreet is 100% legal in the US. That means they are able to offer paypal and all credit cards. Why would sportsbetting and poker be considered gambling but not fantasy sports ? Don't ask me, I don't make the law. But the fact is, the games on DraftStreet definitely require skill and it's a great place to put your knowledge to the test, and in the process you might just make a little 'jack' !?

Once again, here is the link to follow:   

                                 http://www.draftstreet.com/register.aspx?r=73b7485

No-No Nonsense

Last season, dubbed the "Year of the Pitcher," produced six no-hitters and two perfect games, the most in one season since 1880. Runs, hits, and home runs per game were at their lowest levels in nearly 20 years. This season, pitchers have picked up where they left off in 2010. Through May 3, according to Stats Inc., teams were scoring 4.29 runs per game, the lowest number since 1992.  This number also outpaces the 4.55 runs-per-game mark set through May 3 of last season.

Here are some No-No's that have been thrown thus far this season:

Before he tossed a no-hitter on July 27, Angels starter Ervin Santana had never beaten the Indians.

Teammates rush out to celebrate with Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander after he threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Liriano was a little wild on May 3, walking six and striking out only two, but he made the big pitches when he needed them on the way to a 1-0 no-hitter vs. the White Sox.