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About Chris Lacey - RotoBaller
Chris is a 25-year old New Jersey native whose favorite sports team is the Arizona Diamondbacks. He previously attended Western New England College to study Sports Management. Chris has been following the Diamondbacks since he was 12. He has recently started blogging for Fansided, MLBReports, Baseball Hot Corner and Rant Sports. Chris is a diehard fan of every Phoenix sports franchise, but is has been hard for him to be fan of the Suns. You can find him on Twitter at @aecanada12.
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Chris Lacey - RotoBaller has written 77 articles so far, you can find them below.
Jordan Reed (TE, WAS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Reed was good against the Lions, catching five passes for 50 yards, but he left the game with a knee injury and his status for Week Four at Oakland is questionable. The Redskins face a Raiders team that was carved by Denver, and their best tight end should have... Read More
Heath Miller (TE, PIT) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Miller just played in his first game of the season, returning from a serious off-season knee surgery. Against Chicago, Miller caught three passesn for 35 yards. He couldn’t play every down as his recovery is not 100% complete. Miller has a proven track record of being an outstanding tight end,... Read More
2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 4 Tight Ends (TE)
In this space, we will highlight recommended fantasy football waiver wire pickups to consider as candidates for Week Four of the 2013 fantasy football season, and your fantasy football rosters. 2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 4 Tight Ends Scott Chandler, TE, Buffalo Bills Chandler had a very solid game against the Jets,... Read More
Fantasy Football Advice: NFC Week Three Recap
In this piece, RotoBaller Chris Lacey recaps all the matchups with NFC teams from this past Sunday. He breaks down all the fantasy relevant stats you need to stay on top of to win your league! Chiefs @ Eagles Kansas City easily handled the Eagles en route to a 26-16 victory. Michael Vick struggled... Read More
Kellen Winslow, Jr. (TE, NYJ) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Winslow was good in Week One against Tampa Bay with seven catches for 79 yards and one TD, but he failed miserably against the Patriots– he only caught three passes for 39 yards. Winslow gets the Bills this week and could rebound with a solid game. H’es not necessarily capable of performing... Read More
Coby Fleener (TE, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE; Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Fleener had a better game in his second week of action for the Colts, as he caught four passes for 69 yards with one TD. This was a huge increase in production as he only caught one pass for seven yards in Week One against Oakland. I would wait to see if... Read More
Charles Clay (TE, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Clay had another solid game for the Dolphins, catching five passes for 109 yards against the Colts with one receiving touchdown, averaging 21.8 yards per reception. He is looking like a solid fantasy tight end that should be started if available in your league. He could have another big game in... Read More
2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 3 Tight Ends (TE)
In this space, we will highlight recommended fantasy football waiver wire pickups to consider as candidates for Week Three of the 2013 fantasy football season, and your fantasy football rosters. 2013 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 3 Tight Ends Charles Clay. Clay had another solid game for the Dolphins, catching five passes for... Read More
Fantasy Football Advice: NFC Week Two Recap
In this piece, RotoBaller Chris Lacey recaps all the matchups with NFC teams from this past Sunday. He breaks down all the fantasy relevant stats you need to stay on top of to win your league! Broncos vs. Giants The Broncos' defense allowed Denver to cruise with a 41-23 victory as Peyton Manning was... Read More
Fantasy Football Advice: NFC Week One Recap
In this piece, RotoBaller Chris Lacey recaps all the matchups with NFC teams from this past Sunday. He breaks down all the fantasy relevant stats you need to stay on top of to win your league! Vikings vs. Lions The Lions emerged the victor in an early NFC North division matchup, winning 34-24 over... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Advice: Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups
RotoBaller writer Chris Lacey highlights a handful of players on most of your waiver wires to keep track of. You can find many of these players and recommendations, along with many more, in our Daily Updated Waiver Wire Pickups List. STANDARD MIXED-LEAGUE VIABLE PICKUPS Will Venable - Venable is continuing his great season for the Padres with a .275... Read More
Darin Ruf (1B, OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Ruf is a dependable outfielder with a .262 batting average, eight HR and 13 RBI. He has also hit seven doubles since his call up. He should be started exclusively against right-handers, even though he's a righty himself, as he’s hit .313 against RHP while struggling to to... Read More
Chris Archer (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Archer is pitching well with a 2.95 ERA and six wins on the season. He has struck out 62 batters, while walking 30. He is limiting teams to a .214 average, with right-handers just managing a .153 average against him. He has struggled a bit in his last... Read More
Jedd Gyorko (2B, 3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Gyorko is having a solid rookie campaign with 21 doubles and 14 HR on the season to go along with 37 RBI in 342 at-bats. The knock on him is plate discipline– he needs to develop some patience, as evidenced by his 85 strikeouts against just 22 walks.... Read More
Alex Wood (SP, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Wood is having a good season for Atlanta with a 2.61 ERA and 51.2 innings pitched. He has only allowed one home run while striking out 57 batters, good for an elite 9.9 K/9. He has a WHIP of 1.02 and is limiting teams to a .215 batting average. Over... Read More
Sonny Gray (SP, OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Gray is starting off his career in spectacular fashion with a 1.44 ERA in 25 innings pitched. He has displayed great command by striking out 27 batters and only walking seven. To this point, he has shut down the Astros and Mariners– by no means powerhouse offenses– but the way... Read More
Will Venable (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Venable is flashing his power/speed combo for the Padres this season, with a .263 average, 39 extra-base hits and 14 stolen bases against just four caught-stealing. Over his last 21 games, he has a .352/.387/1.046 triple-slash with five HR and nine RBI, so he can definitely be an impact player... Read More
Brandon Belt (1B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add Immediately ANALYSIS: Belt is finally hitting up to the level of his former top-prospect status, as the Giants envisioned he would. He has a .276/.352/.836 triple-slash with 15 HR and 50 RBI on the season. The young first baseman has 46 extra-base hits and 106 hits overall, making him a points-league dynamo.... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Advice: Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups
RotoBaller writer Chris Lacey highlights a handful of players on most of your waiver wires to keep track of. You can find many of these players and recommendations, along with many more, in our Daily Updated Waiver Wire Pickups List. STANDARD MIXED-LEAGUE VIABLE PICKUPS Brandon Belt - Belt is finally hitting up to the level of his former top-prospect... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Advice: Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups
RotoBaller writer Chris Lacey highlights a handful of players on most of your waiver wires to keep track of. You can find many of these players and recommendations, along with many more, in our Daily Updated Waiver Wire Pickups List. STANDARD MIXED-LEAGUE VIABLE PICKUPS Will Venable. Venable is having a good season with a .254 average, but... Read More
Jonathan Villar (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Villar has just a .245 average in 53 at-bats on the season, but his real value is his speed. He has already swiped 10 bases, and was caught stealing three times. He could very easily steal 40 bases in a full season. If you need a quick SB... Read More
Andrew Albers (SP, MIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Albers had a great debut to his career by throwing 8.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed just four hits. He profiles as the type of pitcher who should be able to duplicate his numbers from the minors this season: for Triple-A Rochester, he threw 132.1 innings with a 2.86... Read More
Robbie Grossman (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Grossman is having a good run since his callup to the Astros, with a .259 average and .707 OPS in 143 at-bats, including two HR but just 10 RBI. Over his last nine games, he has a .409 batting average with a 1.247 OPS in 32 at-bats. The switch-hitter excels... Read More
Brett Oberholtzer (SP, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Oberholtzer is pitching since his callup, with a 2.53 ERA in 21.1 innings pitched. He has just allowed two HR while striking out 12 and walking just two batters. The youngster is holding the opposition to just a .143 BA in their last 49 at-bats against him. He handles pressure... Read More
Stephen Drew (SS, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Drew is hitting .252 with 9 HR and 45 RBI in 298 at-bats on the season. He has 31 extra-base hits and 38 runs scored in limited at-bats. Over his last 14 days , Drew has been raking with a .413/.508/1.226 triple-slash with 4 HR and 13 RBI... Read More
Tyson Ross (SP, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis
BALLER MOVE: Continue Scouting ANALYSIS: Ross has a 2.91 ERA in 65 innings pitched and has allowed just five HR, notching 56 strikeouts with a WHIP of 1.21. The right-hander has just allowed three runs over his last 20 innings, while giving up eight hits and striking out 22 batters. He is very good against... Read More
Erick Aybar (SS, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Aybar is having a solid season with him hitting .287 in 349 at-bats to include 25 extra-base hits and 136 total bases. He has 100 hits on the season with four homers and 39 RBI. If he were running as often or as well as he has in... Read More
Cody Ross (OF, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Ross is proving to be a good outfielder for Arizona with a .279/.332./.745 triple-slash in 305 at-bats. He has eight HR and 38 RBI to go along with 17 doubles and 85 hits overall. For the past month, Ross has a .364 average in 55 at-bats with a... Read More
Brett Lawrie (2B / 3B, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Lawrie is hitting .238 with nine HR and 25 RBI in 214 at-bats. He also has eight doubles, three triples, and 51 hits overall. Lawrie started slowly and was dealing with injury, but he has quietly been improving with a .348/.400/1.052 triple-slash over the past two weeks in... Read More
Jeremy Guthrie (SP, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ANALYSIS: Guthrie is pitching well for Kansas City with a 3.96 ERA in 147.2 innings pitched. He has won 12 games, but is susceptible to the long ball, as he has surrendered 23 HR this season. Guthrie is really hot right now, as over his last three starts, he... Read More
