I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...
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Second base has its appeal. The soft, bag of sand-like feel. The expression on her face when you move in unannounced on her unmentionables and proceed to pounce on her like a raccoon on a rotting pork shoulder… wait, we’re talking fantasy baseball?

Oh, in that case, second base really isn’t that great. Sure it isn’t as shallow as shortstop, but it’s a position that is usually a weakness for most fantasy owners. That makes this particular edition of “Tiers, Not Fears” a must-read for those of you looking for an edge. We have 45 players on tap, so unbutton those top two buttons, because you are about to go to second base with your boy Kid Clutch.

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Miggy Smalls is top dog thanks to his 3B eligibility
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Normally, the term "first base" is synonymous with "failure" for handsome sooth-sayers like myself. Yet when we are talking fantasy baseball, the word takes on a more positive connotation. First base is deep; always has been. You are pretty much guaranteed elite power numbers from the top six, and potential 30 HR hitters are littered throughout the tiers. For that reason, we've upped the ante. We're covering 61 first baseman in this edition of "Tiers, Not Fears." You’re welcome.

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Get used to seeing Hanson clutching his arm
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With football in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to get back to the man’s game: fantasy baseball. Like its real life counterpart, fantasy baseball is a long and grueling season, and injuries are inevitable. Knowing which players to gamble on and which guys to stay away from can make a huge difference come draft day. Luckily for you, that’s where I come in. Welcome to the Don’s Do-Not-Trust List (DDNTL): 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Edition.

I’m going to address a number of players that have injury question marks and give you my take on whether or not you can trust them to stay on the field consistently. If there’s a player you’d like to hear about that I didn’t address here, feel free to drop me an email or leave a question in the comments section. I’ll hook a brother (or sister) up. Pay attention kids, time to be educated.

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If you follow Liriano, you should be prepared to lose your mind.

It wasn't long ago when groups of people flocked to the performances of Francisco. In 2006 Francisco Liriano was an artist; his arm a brush, the strike zone his canvas. Liriano was so spectacular a grass roots counterculture developed in the land of 10,000 lakes. Whether it was the drugs or not, we had forgotten about the best pitcher in baseball (Santana). Later the world would forget about Johan, but it wasn't because of the shadow cast from Liriano's immensity, as the Cisco Kid would be taken out by the man (Tommy John). We turned on, we tuned in and six years later the fantasy baseball community has dropped out of the Franscico Liriano market. This is a mistake. As wild as he is, we can gain from Liriano. Expand your horizon with us after the jump.

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What's up ladies? Well another week has passed and because of the Kobe System, I have achieved all of my dreams! The Weekly Rundown is still being molded based on your recommendations, so please be vocal. I love this shit, so let’s get some conversation brewing in the comments and feel free to ask about any potential trade offers or add/drops you have brewing.

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Things are looking up for Carlos Santana
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"After laughter, comes tiers"- Wu Tang Clan, "Tierz"

Even Shaolin's Finest understood the power of tiers. So it's only right that we kick off the Sons of Roto 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit with a run down of the top 45 catchers in fantasy baseball, tier-by-tier.

Why 45? It's a nod to the Wu Tang Clan's "Enter the 36 Chambers." Confused? You should be. Only real hip-hop fans like myself know that there were nine extra chambers that couldn't be mentioned on the album because they were so deadly.

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The Top 100 fantasy basketball players have been updated by Keith Petrower. There's been plenty of changes since the preseason player rankings were posted. Bare witness to the rebirth of cool; Slick Rick E. Rubio has a story to tell. Check out how high Keith has Ricky ranked; and all the other Top 100 Players after the jump.

This guy is filthy, but he's no Dice man.

It's feel a little strange to salute a man of half-Iran, half-Japanese descent. Aside from the momentary feeling of tribalism and the nuisance of not being about to draft John Rocker, all systems are go for the latest import from the Far East. The scouts love him, the numbers are superb, but the masses are still baffled by Dice K's gyro-ball. One man's ignorance is a million dollar man's profit. Let's do the impossible; let's project the unknown. Today's forecast: sunny with a chance of 185 Ks.

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What's up ladies? Well another week has passed and because of the Kobe System, I have achieved all of my dreams! The Weekly Recaps are still being molded based on your recommendations, so please be vocal. I love this shit so let’s get some conversation brewing in the comments and feel free to ask about any potential trade offers or add/drops you have brewing.

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Think your neighbor who was fired from his job and had his house foreclosed on is in bad shape? Well some baseball players making as little as $414,000.00 don't even have a home... on a major league starting lineup. That's right. Think about that before you get all "Wah, times are tough for me in this economy." Fortunately, there may be hope for some of these unfortunate souls.

Below is a list of players who don't quite have an everyday role carved out, but who could very well develop into "Homeless Heroes." Let's hope life gets a little easier for these suffering individuals. More after the jump: