The following top 40 players are ranked on how I would believe they would perform in 2009 in a Rotisserie format (taking into consideration positional scarcity). I assume a standard 5X5 Roto format (runs, rbi, hrs, steals, BA, wins, saves, k’s, ERA, WHIP). If you’re in a H2H (Head to Head) format that has weekly roster deadlines or that have a low maximum transaction limit I would use both Roto and H2H rankings and take the pitching rankings with more weight from the roto side. However some players such as base stealing specialists and hitters with lower averages are weighted differently in roto and H2H. I would not use these rankings if you are in a H2H format, with daily roster changes.

We’ve finally reached the last article in my five part series on the 2009 Fantasy Forecast – The Oscars Edition. No surpprise here, saving the best for last. Be sure you read Part I (Doubt), Part II (Milk), Part II (The Wrestler) and Part IV (Slumdog Millionaire).

The Dark Night – My favorite movie of last year, and it is over 50 top critics #1 movie of the year; but still got snubbed at the Globes and could as well at the Oscars, because I’ve been told it made just too much money. Well I won’t snub any of my Oscar sports picks.

Everyone loves Fantasy Sports! Welcome to Part IV of my five-part 2009 Fantasy Forecast Oscars Edition. Before reading today’s post, be sure to check out Part I (Doubt), Part II (Milk) and Part II (The Wrestler).

Slumdog Millionaire – I don’t even know what this movie is about, nor do I know fantasy owners keep drafting Derek Jeter so high. In 2007 he was the #8 fantasy SS, so naturally he would have an ADP (Average Draft Position) of close to 30 last year. Are people insane!!

Welcome to Part II of my five-part 2009 Fantasy Forecast Oscars Edition. Before reading today’s post, be sure to check out Part I (Doubt) and Part II (Milk).

The Wrestler – This movie is the closest thing to a sports movie the Oscars bring us this year so I had to at least plug it. Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Wrestler’ stars Mickey Rourke as a washed-up professional wrestler from the 80′s who 20 years later is offered one more big matchup against his former rival.

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It’s the time of year again… the annual ‘will I’ or ‘won’t I’ retire decision brought to you by New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre. Still feels weird typing New York Jets instead of Green Bay Packers

Today’s post is Part II of a five part 2009 Fantasy Forecast. Be sure to check out Part I if you missed it. Now, continuing on with the Oscar theme…

Milk – Wow Sean Penn, playing a left wing gay activist/ideologue; what a reach. The only people acting in this movie are the stand ins. This allows me though to talk about the biggest fantasy news in the Bay area, where ‘Milk’ takes place. Is it about how Don Nelson pisses me off when he shuffles his lineup every damn week; no it’s nothing new.

The sports movie genre is filled with instant classics. These movies are not made just for men or sports fans, but all movie watchers. Sports movies are comprised with elements of competition, humor, joy and sorrow. There are highs and there are lows. Often, the audience is taught an important life lesson.
There are hundreds of sports movies to choose from. To narrow it down, I tried to spread the Top 6 among movies from different sports. I could comprise a list of Top Sports Movies and use only basketball films (Hoosiers, Blue Chips, Air Bud, etc) but that wouldn’t be any fun. Variety makes a Top list worthy.

As we approach a new year is fantasy sports, though we are mid-season in Basketball and Hockey; I can’t help but look towards next season. Also as one who is intrigued by fantasy sports; I’m also intrigued by the Oscar’s where the best movies and actor’s and movies really win; but rather who gives the most free gifts and bribes prevails. So I though I would go through the Oscar contenders and pretenders and loosely tie them into fantasy sports. This should be fun.