The Phenom's 1st Annual FSYA, 2010 Year in Review, and Top 10 Fantasy Studs of 2010

Happy New Year to all of you Fantasy Crazies!

The Phenom is happy to present the 1st Annual FSYA (Fantasy Stud of the Year Award) to...SIDNEY CROSBY!
Sidney Crosby, center for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has simply dominated the NHL in 2010. The first overall pick in the 2005 draft, the first overall pick in most fantasy drafts in 2010, and the top fantasy point producer, has simply been awesome! There is debate on whether Crosby is the best player in the NHL in comparison to Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals. However, in fantasy terms, Crosby is clearly the best! As the top goal-scorer in the NHL over the past two seasons, Crosby has proven that he is not just a goal-scorer as he has ranked in the top 5 in shots on goal (SOG) and assists in 2010. Congratulations to Sidney Crosby for winning the 1st Annual FSYA!

The Phenom's Fantasy Year in Review 2010
2010 was definitely the year of the sleeper pick. Those of you who were lucky, or smart, to acquire the likes of Michael Vick, Carlos Gonzalez, or Arian Foster, most likely went deep into your league's playoffs...and hopefully, you won a championship with these guys. I had Foster on my 14-2 football team that lost in the championship of my league. I also had Carlos Gonzalez (Cargo) on my fantasy baseball team that won the championship in 2010. Michael Vick was the 2nd string QB of the Eagles at the start of the season and was projected in the 250 range (which means that he mostly went undrafted). Michael Vick might turn out to be the greatest free agent pick up in the history of fantasy sports.
The fantasy year of 2010 also saw the usual suspects continue to produce great numbers. Aaron Rodgers finished the 2010 fantasy season as the #2 point producer, just barely behind Michael Vick, even though he missed a game and a half due to a concussion. Lebron James has dominated the NBA in fantasy points for a few years now and continues to play at an incredible pace. Miguel Cabrera continued to do his thing and solidified his place as a top 5 MLB fantasy pick in 2011. Prior to signing with the Boston red Sox, Carl Crawford did everything for the Rays in 2010, putting together a truly phenomenal fantasy season.
As you look towards 2011, it is very important that you add Vick, Gonzalez, and Foster to your top picks in 2011. These three have tremendous futures and are sure to repeat their successes of 2010. You must also determine which guys will consistently produce great fantasy numbers in 2011. Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Durant, Alex Ovechkin, Joey Votto, and Miguel Cabrera, are all no-brainers. The key to winning your fantasy league is to put together a team of top-producers, consistent producers, and of course...a few great sleepers. The middle rounds of your drafts is where championships are made. Try to figure out who might be the next big sleeper in the MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA. You just might put together a championship team in 2011. Good luck!

The Phenom's Top 10 Fantasy Studs of 2010
1. Sidney Crosby (PIT/ NHL)
2. Carlos Gonzalez (COL/ MLB)
3. Lebron James (MIA/ NBA)
4. Michael Vick (PHI/ NFL)
5. Aaron Rodgers (GB/ NFL)
6. Miguel Cabrera (DET/ MLB)
7. Arian Foster (HOU/ NFL)
8. Carl Crawford (BOS/ MLB)
9. Alex Ovechkin (WAS/ NHL)
10. Kevin Durant (OKC/ NBA)

Good luck to all in 2011, and email me with any questions, comments, and suggestions!

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