As you begin to prepare for fantasy baseball, here are some links you find useful:

Ask RotoMan - the blog, the message boards, the guide -- go get your baseball learn-on

Baseball America - The definitive source for minor league & prospect information

Baseball HQ - Premium articles, analysis, and the esteemed Baseball Forecaster annual

Baseball Manager - Among the oldest & most popular rotisserie baseball games on the web

Baseball Notebook - Weekly player projections & custom fantasy ranking sheets all season long

CreativeSports.com - Fantasy baseball articles, news, and forums

Free Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet - Free fantasy baseball cheatsheets for all major scoring types

FantasyBaseball.com - Fantasy radio show, cheat sheets, and player news

Fantasy Baseball Cafe - Links to various fantasy baseball related sites

Fantasy Baseball Champ - Unconventional wisdom for fantasy baseball success

Fantasy Gameday - read the latest fantasy baseball insights for the current season

Fantasy Baseball Extreme - Redraft rankings, expert analysis & breaking player news

Fantasy Baseball Sherpa - Let the Fantasy Baseball Sherpa guide your team to victory!

Fantasy Baseball Mafia - Quality keeper leagues - most customizable league manager on the net

Fantasy Baseball Questions - Your fantasy baseball questions ..... answered.

Fantasy Baseball Starters - Fantasy Baseball Advice with Line-up / Pitching Analyzer & Wireless Alerts

The Fantasy Draft - The fantasy baseball fan's dream come true - hold your draft at a pro stadium

Fantasy Phenoms - Fantasy sports news, insight, advice and analysis.

Fantasy Pros 911 - The latest in fantasy baseball news & analysis

FantasySportsBaseball - Compete for cash in a 162-game schedule followed by Playoff/World Series

Fantasy Sports Stocks - Fantasy sports game where owners by buy and sell stocks in their favorite sports teams

FFToolbox Fantasy Baseball - Free fantasy baseball player rankings, news and fantasy advice

FJ Fantasy - The only free-standing draft boards for fantasy baseball

MLB Front Office- Free Fantasy Baseball advice with near daily content, a message board, and much more!

Pro Fantasy Baseball - Free player rankings, cheat sheets, sleepers & more

RazzBall - Timely insights, fantasy advice, and up-to-date player rater.

RotoAuthority - Internet's first daily fantasy baseball blog, featuring sleepers, strategy & projections

RotoCommunity Fantasy Baseball - Voice your opinions on fantasy baseball and players

RotoDoc.com - Offering in-depth scouting reports, cheat sheets, draft advice, and more

RotoKingdom.net - Your Kingdom for Fantasy Sports Knowledge: Rankings, Mock Drafts & Articles

The Roto Kings - Fantasy sports podcast and article blog

Sandlot Shrink - Daily reports from baseball insiders and scouts

Sport Fanatics Fantasy Sports - Free fantasy sports info: rankings, projections & fantasy sports articles

SportSkeds.com - Want to exploit matchups? SportSkeds come in all shapes & sizes

Triple Play FS - Lifetime Dynasty Leagues for the serious fantasy baseball addict

Ultimate Fantasy Sports - Official home of Lifetime Fantasy Baseball Leagues

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Here's some info that may help you for Week 17:

QUARTERBACKS
Drew Brees (coach decision) - Mark Brunell gets nod as Brees is rested
Tom Brady (hand) - probable; expected to play most of game vs. HOU
Phillip Rivers (coach decision) - will start, but turn it over to Billy Volek quickly
Ryan Fitzpatrick (ankle) - appears set to start vs. IND

RUNNING BACKS
Steven Jackson (questionable) - looking unlikely that he goes
Brandon Jacobs (knee) - placed on season-ending I.R.
Ahmad Bradshaw (ankles) - gametime decision; will be limited even if he goes
Ricky Williams (shoulder) - will play; but likely to split carries
Chris Wells (groin) - injury doesn't appear serious; but he's a risky play
Juilus Jones (ribs) - looks to be good to go vs. TEN
Justin Fargas (knee) - listed as doubtful vs. BAL
Derrick Ward (knee/thigh) - gametime decision vs. ATL
Bernard Scott (turf toe) - set to return to action

WIDE RECEIVERS
Brandon Marshall (hamstring) - coaches decision, not injury will keep him on sidelines
Vincent Jackson (Achilles) - expected to be rested vs. WAS
Hines Ward (hamstring) - probable; should be good to go vs. MIA
Derric Mason (knee) - a game-time decision for 4:15 start
Eddie Royal (neck/head) - will not play in Week 17
Lance Moore (ankle) - has been ruled out for finale
Donnie Avery (thigh) - listed as probable vs. TEN

TIGHT ENDS
Tony Gonzalez (calf) - limited in FRI practice; questionable to face TB
Jeremy Shcokey (toe) - questionable with lingering injury
David Thomas (calf) did not make trip to CAR

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
DB Ed Reed (hip) - expected to play vs. OAK
DB Darren Sharper (knee) - ruled out for Week 15

MORE LINKS
--GSI Cheat Sheet: Week 17
--NFL Weather Reports (Weather.com)
--Fantasy Points Allowed By Position
--Weekly Average Cheat Sheet
--Follow GSI on Twitter
--Become GSI fan on Facebook
--Latest Player News (Rotoworld.com)
--Hot Off Wire (KFFL.com)

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A must read from Rotoworld looking back at the waiver wire pickups of 2009...

The "Outhouse to the Penthouse" Award
Goes to … Vince Young! Written off for dead after his opening-game meltdown last season while Kerry Collins' garnered unwarranted MVP consideration, V.Y. rewarded owner Bud Adams' faith in bringing the 0-6 Titans to the brink of a Wild Card berth. Starting in Week 5, Young was a Waiver Wired mainstay throughout the second half of the season. He finished as a borderline Top-10 fantasy option over the final six weeks.

The "Billy Volek" Award
Goes to … Jerome Harrison! Also considered for the "Mangini, You're an Evil Penguin" Award. Thanks to head coach Eric Mangini's machinations, nobody saw Harrison's late-season breakout coming until it was too late. Harrison was alternately unused and injured at mid-season while a plodding Jamal Lewis carried the load. The fantasy playoff season brought a backfield quagmire with Josh Cribbs threatening to steal carries and Chris Jennings bypassing Harrison in Week 14. Ultimately, Harrison's 286-yard, three-touchdown monster performance in Week 15 went to waste. Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Mangini.

The "Waiver Wired MVP" Award
Goes to … Miles Austin! Thanks to Evan Silva's tireless efforts to promote him throughout the offseason, we chose Austin over Jeremy Maclin as our top waiver option in Week 6. With both receivers coming off breakout performances and Austin entering a bye-week, it wasn't necessarily the most popular choice. The Austin faithful were rewarded to the tune of a Top-3 finish at wide receiver despite being held to just five catches in the first four weeks of the season. Totaling 1,230 yards and 11 touchdowns, Austin battled Andre Johnson neck-and-neck for the most valuable fantasy receiver once he finally hit the starting lineup after dropping 250 yards and two touchdowns on the Chiefs in Week 5

The "It's About Friggin' Time" Award
Goes to … Vernon Davis! For all of Mike Martz's offensive genius, Vernon Davis stands as a black mark on his resume. The freakishly gifted tight end showed flashes of brilliance in his first two seasons before Martz turned his most explosive pass-catcher into a blocking specialist afterthought in 2008. New coordinator Jimmy Raye went out of his way to lavish praise on Davis all offseason, making it clear that the tight end would be the focal point of the Niners' passing attack. Undrafted in approximately 50 percent of fantasy leagues, Davis started slowly before blowing up for a 7-96-2 line in Week 3. Finally realizing his vast potential, he finished as the No. 2 fantasy tight end behind Dallas Clark.

COMPLETE ARTICLE

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Here are some of the latest injuries of note:

QUARTERBACKS
Matt Ryan (toe) - still very limted by turf toe; expected to start
Ryan Fitzpatrick (ankle) - improving, but Brian Brohm slated to start
Michael Vick (quadriceps) - unlikely to play vs. DEN
Brady Quinn (foot) - placed on injured resere; Derek Anderson to start
Matt Moore (shoulder) - returned to full practice on Friday; questionable

RUNNING BACKS
DeAngelo Williams (heel) - missed practice Friday; doubtful Week 16
Steven Jackson (ankle) - questionable as he deals with lingering back issues
Michael Turner (ankle) - questionable; didn't go Friday; don't hold your breath
Brian Westbrook (concussion) - slated to be active in Week 16; too risky to play
Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) - held out of practice Friday, but probable vs. CAR
Correll Buckhalter (ankle) - probable, but limited in practice on Friday
Reggie Bush (hamstring) - probalbe; only worth look in PPR formats
Derrick Ward (knee) - late addition to injury report; questionable
Donald Brown (chest) - a true game-time decision vs. NYJ
Justin Fargas (knee) - unlikely to be active in solid match-up

WIDE RECEIVERS
Hines Ward (hamstring) - practiced w/out limits on Friday
Pierre Garcon (hand) - will not play vs. NYJ on Sunday
Antonio Bryant (groin) - practiced fully on Friday; good sign
Jeremy Maclin (foot) - now probable for Week 16 vs. DEN
Mark Clayton (knee) - questionable after limited practice FRI
Eddie Royal (neck) - sidedlined for Week 16's match-up w/PHI
Devin Thomas (ankle) doubtful to face DAL on Sunday
Lance Moore (ankle) - ruled out for Week 16 vs. TB

TIGHT ENDS
Kellen Winslow (knee) - making progress; safe to play
Jeremy Shockey (toe) - a game-time decision; likely limited either way
Todd Heap (chest) - practiced fully on Friday ready to go vs. PIT
Zach Miller (consussion) - still lingering effects; risky play

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
DL Domate Peko (knee) - listed as doubftul vs. KC
LB James Harrison (biceps) - game-time decision vs. BAL
DB Ed Reed (hip) - doubtful for big tilt vs. PIT
DB Troy Polamalu (knee) - will not play vs. BAL
DB Chris Crocker (ankle) - not anticipated to play vs. KC

MORE LINKS
--LIVE chat Sunday morning at 11AM Eastern
--GSI Cheat Sheet: Week 16
--NFL Weather Reports (Weather.com)
--WhatIfSports.com Simulated Projections
--Week 16: Who's Going To Rest? (FFToolbox.com)
--Fantasy Points Allowed By Position
--PODCAST: Fantasy Playbook
--Weekly Average Cheat Sheet
--Follow GSI on Twitter
--Become GSI fan on Facebook
--Latest Player News (Rotoworld.com)
--Hot Off Wire (KFFL.com)

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Let's take a look at some of the best waiver wire advice from around the web:

Waiver Wire (CBSSports.com) - Each Tuesday they highlight players who might be available in your league and whether you should consider picking them up off waivers based on their recent performances.

Waiver Wired (Rotoworld.com) - Top pickups, drops, player to think about and players to be patient with for the 4 main offensive positions.

Pickups Of The Week (Yahoo.com) - Looks at six intriguing fantasy football players likely to be available on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.

Waiver Wire Work (PigskinAddiction.com) - A few players to Pick Em Up! and Cut Bait Now! with analysis.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire (KFFL.com) - Each week during the NFL fantasy football season they break down players who should be on your radar to pick up in your league.

Waiver Wire (NFL.com) - Here's a quick look at 10 players who should be targeted from off the waiver wire this week.

Deep League Pickups (FFToolbox.com) - If you're in a large league or have a big roster, consider grabbing these players.

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Here are a couple of my line-up locks for Week 14...

LOCK ‘EM IN
QB Vince Young (TEN vs. STL) – Young has thrown for 628 yards and two touchdowns over the past two weeks and now he gets a Rams’ defense that gives up 12 points per game to quarterbacks. Add to it Young’s ability to make plays on the ground and the Rams’ losing their best player in the secondary to injury in OJ Otogwe and Young is a solid fantasy option this week.

RB Jamal Charles (KC vs. BUF) – Over his last three games he has 55 touches for 330 total yards while scoring in each contest. Now gets his best match-up yet, the Bills. They are allowing a league-worst 173 rushing yards per game. With Charles being the workhorse he will reap most of the benefits and that’s why I have him No. 11 overall at RB on this week’s cheat sheet. Start him with confidence.

LOCK ‘EM OUT
RB Kevin Smith (DET @BAL)  – Smith scored for the first time in seven games last week against the Bengals and hasn’t hit the century mark on the ground since Week 3. Now he gets a Ravens’ defense that allowed the fifth fewest fantasy points to RB’s this season. With Daunte Culpepper starting at quarterback it’s in your best interest to leave Smith on the bench.

WR Devin Hester (CHI vs. GB)  – After missing practice today with a calf injury Hester’s status is already in question, but even he does play he’s not recommended. Hester only managed one catch each of the past two weeks and has pulled in just 13 catches for 134 yards since Week 9. Don’t put him anywhere near lineup on Sunday.

Some Week 14 lineup advice from some of my favorite websites...

Weekly Sleepers (NFL.com) - Looking for a sleeper or two to fill out your fantasy starting lineup this week? These 10 players could help you take home a win.

Lineup Calls (FOXSports.com) - Top 10s, Potential Sleepers and Potential Busts at each position with detailed analysis.

Start 'em and Sit 'em (CBSSports.com) - Weekly look at the best and worst matchups from around the NFL and how they might affect lineup decisions for your Fantasy Football team.

Start or Sit (ProFootaballWeekly.com) - We’ve identified a few weekly regulars you should consider sending to the pine and a few reserves you may want to move up your depth chart.

Flames/Lames (Yahoo.com) - A large article with some views from this past weekend, Fantasy Flames, Fantasy Lames and The Spinmeister.

Snap, Crackle and Pop (SI.com) - A weekly column that reviews the major injuries (Snap) and then projects both busts (Crackle) and sleepers (Pop) for the coming week.

IDP: Matchups To Watch (RotoExperts.com) - Antonio focuses on key IDP matchups this week and reminds you to always play your IDP studs.

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Some great waiver wire advice from around the web:

Through The Wire (FFToday.com) - Points out some obvious and not-so-obvious selections that will help your team from week to week. Targets players that may be available in shallow leagues as well as players who can help your squad that will still be available in most deeper leagues.

Waiver Wired (Rotoworld.com) - Top pickups, drops, player to think about and players to be patient with for the 4 main offensive positions.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire (KFFL.com) - Each week during the NFL fantasy football season they break down players who should be on your radar to pick up in your league. Sitting on your hands and not being aggressive in picking up fantasy football free agents is not a wise move.

Waiver Wire (CBSSports.com) - Each Tuesday they highlight players who might be available in your league and whether you should consider picking them up off waivers based on their recent performances.

Rotter's Top 10 Waiver Claims (FOXSports.com) - Find out the best and most likely waiver-wire possibilities at all the positions.

Deep League Pickups (FFToolbox.com) - If you're in a large league or have a big roster, consider grabbing these players.

Waiver Wire (FantasyFootballJungle.com) - A few waiver wire ideas with analysis.

Waiver Wire Work (Pigskin Addiction) - A few players to Pick Em Up! and Cut Bait Now! with analysis.

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Let's check out some of waiver wire advice from around the web...

Waiver Review (FOXSports.com) - Streaking and Slumping player to be aware of with analysis.Waiver Review - Streaking and Slumping player to be aware of with analysis.

Through The Wire (FFToday.com) - Points out some obvious and not-so-obvious selections that will help your team from week to week. Targets players that may be available in shallow leagues as well as players who can help your squad that will still be available in most deeper leagues.

Wire Tap (SI.com) - Which top free agents are worth having and who are worth passing on?

Deep League Pickups (FFToolbox.com) - If you're in a large league or have a big roster, consider grabbing these players.

Wire Me This (FantasyFootball.com) - If you’re a little shallow on the roster, you might need to hit the wire for a replacement.

Waiver Wire (CBSSports.com) - They highlight players who might be available in your league and whether you should consider picking them up off waivers based on their recent performances.

Waiver Wired (Rotoworld.com) - Top pickups, drops, player to think about and players to be patient with for the 4 main offensive positions.

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Here are some great reads from around the web:

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire (KFFL.com) - Each week during the NFL fantasy football season we break down players who should be on your radar to pick up in your league. Sitting on your hands and not being aggressive in picking up fantasy football free agents is not a wise move.

Buyer's Bargains (FantasyFootballReport.com) - Some players that you should try to buy right now. 

Pickups Of The Week (Yahoo.com) - Looks at six intriguing fantasy football players likely to be available on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.

The Big Rotowski (ESPN.com) - These rankings are meant to capture fantasy value from today through the end of the NFL regular season. We'll publish them every Tuesday during the season to help you make decisions about trades and waiver-wire acquisitions; as such, this list won't always reflect news that comes out later in the week.

Waiver Wire Pickups (FantasySharks.com) - Looks at the players you should be targeting as free agent pick ups this week.

Pickups Of The Week (FFToolbox.com) - Players who may be available in your league, that are worth considering adding to your roster.

Waiver Wired (Rotoworld.com) - Top pickups, drops, player to think about and players to be patient with for the 4 main offensive positions.

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Here's my weekly list of must see fantasy links...

Weekly Avearage Cheat Sheet (FantasySportsCentral.com) - UPDATED version of average weekly cheatsheet with up to 10 sites included. Updated Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Weekly Player Rankings (KFFL.com) - Look down the list for links to rankings for the six main positions plus individual defensive player rankings for DL, LB and DB.

Fantasy Player Projections (SI.com) - Game-by-game player projections for the six main positions. The other games are to the right.

Strength of Schedule Analyzer (FFToolbox.com) - see which players have the best and worst matchp-ups ahead

Latest Injury News (Rotoworld.com) - Player updates with fantasy analysis

Wire Me This (FantasyFootball.com) - If you’re a little shallow on the roster, you might need to hit the wire for a replacement.

IDP Notes (FFToday.com) - Position-by-position detailing individual defensive players.

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