All the hype is over and one team will win Sunday ... the Patriots.

How do I know? Just look at the fantasy statistics.

Better quarterback. Better receivers (sorry, Plaxico). Better running back. Better defense.

So here's what should happen Super Sunday. The Patriots will win 56-21. Tom Brady throws five TD passes, Rodney Harrison returns an interception for a TD, Kevin Faulk runs for a touchdown and Laurence Maroney scores, too.

The Patriots were a dream to own in just about any fantasy league format this season. If you're in a keeper league, say your prayers that Randy Moss (who will catch a TD pass Sunday as well) signs with the Pats.

Also, if you're going to fill in a square during a Super Bowl party, pick six across, three down. It's good luck.

I heard a commercial on the radio the other day counting down the days until Spring Training begins.

To get ready for your fantasy baseball leagues, try an online mock draft. Here's a link to one http://www.mockdraftcentral.com/index.jsp.

And, if you're drafting, make sure you take Johan Santana real early. He's going to be dynamite in New York.

Yes, I'm ready for baseball season to begin. So ready, in fact, that I've already compiled my Top 50 hitters. Here they are:

1. A-Rod
2. Albert Pujols
3. Jose Reyes
4. Chase Utley
5. Matt Holliday
6. Jimmy Rollins
7. Hanley Ramirez
8. Carl Crawford
9. David Wright
10. Alfonso Soriano
11. Ryan Howard
12. David Ortiz
13. Miguel Cabrera
14. Prince Fielder
15. Carlos Beltran
16. Grady Sizemore
17. Vlad Guerrero
18. Ichiro
19. Ryan Braun
20. Carlos Lee
21. BJ Upton
22. Justin Morneau
23. Magglio Ordonez
24. Chone Figgins
25. Mark Teixeira
26. Brandon Phillips
27. Lance Berkman
28. Robinson Cano
29. Aramis Ramirez
30. Brian Roberts
31. Curtis Granderson
32. Victor Martinez
33. Russell Matin
34. Alex Rios
35. Adam Dunn
36. Pronk
37. Manny Ramirez
38. Hunter Pence
39. Derek Jeter
40. Michael Young
41. Miguel Tejada
42. Chris Young
43. Rafael Furcal
44. Joe Mauer
45. Vernon Wells
46. Torri Hunter
47. Corey Hart
48. Derrek Lee
49. Garrett Atkins
50. Carlos Pena

It's officially fantasy baseball season with pitchers and catchers now in Florida and Arizona.

It's also time to take entries to be included in the Erie Times-News Fantasy Baseball Challenge.

Send me an e-mail explaining why you should be selected. Participants will be announced later in March.

The top 50 pitchers entering spring training

Starters
1. Johan Santana
2. Brandon Webb
3. CC Sabathia
4. Josh Beckett
5. Jake Peavy
6. Erik Bedard
7. John Lackey
8. King Felix
9. Justin Verlander
10. Roy Halladay
11. Carlos Zambrano
12. Cole Hamels
13. Dan Haren
14. Aaron Harang
15. Roy Oswalt
16. Ben Sheets
17. Fausto Carmona
18. Chien-Ming Wang
19. Scott Kazmir
20. Dice-K
21. Javier Vazquez
22. AJ Burnett
23. Francisco Liriano
24. Chris Young
25. Brett Myers
26. Brad Penny
27. Scott Kazmir
28. Chad Billingsley
29. Matt Cain
30. Tim Lincecum
31. Yovani Gallardo
32. Dontrelle Wilis
33. Rich Hill
34. James Shields
35. Tim Hudson
36. Jeff Francis
37. John Maine
38. John Smoltz

Relievers
1. Jonathan Papelbon
2. K-Rod
3. Mariano
4. JJ Putz
5. Joe Nathan
6. Billy Wagner
7. Jose Valverde
8. Francisco Cordero
9. Trevor Hoffman
10. Bobby Jenks
11. Takashi Saito
12. Chad Cordero

Everyone has questions this time of year.

Should I make a trade? Which player do I keep?

It never ends.

Just remember, have fun with it.

Also, when you're whittling down your roster for that final keeper, keep in mind your league's scoring system.

I've been in regular roto leagues, head-to-head and points leagues and it makes a difference.

Last season, one of my final keepers in one league was Todd Helton. It wasn't a sexy pick, but I decided on him because of the stats he provides in multiple categories.

I wasn't expecting 30 home runs from him. I was expecting 20 HRs, 80 RBIs, plus plenty of walks, runs and a good average.

Helton delivered.

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Need advice?
If you're looking for some help on a keeper or trade, post a comment on this thread your reading and I'll reply.

Early draft results from a head-to-head points league
Rounds 1-3
First round
1. A-Rod
2. Johan Santana
3. Chase Utley
4. David Wright
5. Jimmy Rollins
6. Hanley Ramirez
7. Matt Holliday
8. Albert Pujols
9. Vlad Guerriero
10. David Ortiz
Second round
1. Jake Peavy
2. Jose Reyes
3. Miguel Cabrera
4. Prince Fielder
5. A. Soriano
6. B. Webb
7. Grady Sizemore
8. Ryan Howard
9. Magglio Ordonez
10. Carl Crawford
Third round
1. Josh Beckett
2. Carlos Beltran
3. Cole Hamels
4. Derek Jeter
5. Ichiro
6. Ryan Braun
7. Justin Verlander
8. Carlos Lee
9. Erik Bedard
10. Chipper

Scott Kazmir had some good stuff last year and was tabbed by many as a pitcher to watch this year.

Unfortunately, you should watch out for his throwing arm for a different reason. He will miss two weeks after feeling discomfort in his arm.

I'd drop him down a bit on my draft board until he can prove he's healthy.

All the hype is over and one team will win Sunday ... the Patriots.

How do I know? Just look at the fantasy statistics.

Better quarterback. Better receivers (sorry, Plaxico). Better running back. Better defense.

So here's what should happen Super Sunday. The Patriots will win 56-21. Tom Brady throws five TD passes, Rodney Harrison returns an interception for a TD, Kevin Faulk runs for a touchdown and Laurence Maroney scores, too.

The Patriots were a dream to own in just about any fantasy league format this season. If you're in a keeper league, say your prayers that Randy Moss (who will catch a TD pass Sunday as well) signs with the Pats.

Also, if you're going to fill in a square during a Super Bowl party, pick six across, three down. It's good luck.

I heard a commercial on the radio the other day counting down the days until Spring Training begins.

To get ready for your fantasy baseball leagues, try an online mock draft. Here's a link to one http://www.mockdraftcentral.com/index.jsp.

And, if you're drafting, make sure you take Johan Santana real early. He's going to be dynamite in New York.

Yes, I'm ready for baseball season to begin. So ready, in fact, that I've already compiled my Top 50 hitters. Here they are:

1. A-Rod
2. Albert Pujols
3. Jose Reyes
4. Chase Utley
5. Matt Holliday
6. Jimmy Rollins
7. Hanley Ramirez
8. Carl Crawford
9. David Wright
10. Alfonso Soriano
11. Ryan Howard
12. David Ortiz
13. Miguel Cabrera
14. Prince Fielder
15. Carlos Beltran
16. Grady Sizemore
17. Vlad Guerrero
18. Ichiro
19. Ryan Braun
20. Carlos Lee
21. BJ Upton
22. Justin Morneau
23. Magglio Ordonez
24. Chone Figgins
25. Mark Teixeira
26. Brandon Phillips
27. Lance Berkman
28. Robinson Cano
29. Aramis Ramirez
30. Brian Roberts
31. Curtis Granderson
32. Victor Martinez
33. Russell Matin
34. Alex Rios
35. Adam Dunn
36. Pronk
37. Manny Ramirez
38. Hunter Pence
39. Derek Jeter
40. Michael Young
41. Miguel Tejada
42. Chris Young
43. Rafael Furcal
44. Joe Mauer
45. Vernon Wells
46. Torri Hunter
47. Corey Hart
48. Derrek Lee
49. Garrett Atkins
50. Carlos Pena

It's officially fantasy baseball season with pitchers and catchers now in Florida and Arizona.

It's also time to take entries to be included in the Erie Times-News Fantasy Baseball Challenge.

Send me an e-mail explaining why you should be selected. Participants will be announced later in March.

The top 50 pitchers entering spring training

Starters
1. Johan Santana
2. Brandon Webb
3. CC Sabathia
4. Josh Beckett
5. Jake Peavy
6. Erik Bedard
7. John Lackey
8. King Felix
9. Justin Verlander
10. Roy Halladay
11. Carlos Zambrano
12. Cole Hamels
13. Dan Haren
14. Aaron Harang
15. Roy Oswalt
16. Ben Sheets
17. Fausto Carmona
18. Chien-Ming Wang
19. Scott Kazmir
20. Dice-K
21. Javier Vazquez
22. AJ Burnett
23. Francisco Liriano
24. Chris Young
25. Brett Myers
26. Brad Penny
27. Scott Kazmir
28. Chad Billingsley
29. Matt Cain
30. Tim Lincecum
31. Yovani Gallardo
32. Dontrelle Wilis
33. Rich Hill
34. James Shields
35. Tim Hudson
36. Jeff Francis
37. John Maine
38. John Smoltz

Relievers
1. Jonathan Papelbon
2. K-Rod
3. Mariano
4. JJ Putz
5. Joe Nathan
6. Billy Wagner
7. Jose Valverde
8. Francisco Cordero
9. Trevor Hoffman
10. Bobby Jenks
11. Takashi Saito
12. Chad Cordero

Everyone has questions this time of year.

Should I make a trade? Which player do I keep?

It never ends.

Just remember, have fun with it.

Also, when you're whittling down your roster for that final keeper, keep in mind your league's scoring system.

I've been in regular roto leagues, head-to-head and points leagues and it makes a difference.

Last season, one of my final keepers in one league was Todd Helton. It wasn't a sexy pick, but I decided on him because of the stats he provides in multiple categories.

I wasn't expecting 30 home runs from him. I was expecting 20 HRs, 80 RBIs, plus plenty of walks, runs and a good average.

Helton delivered.

------
Need advice?
If you're looking for some help on a keeper or trade, post a comment on this thread your reading and I'll reply.

Early draft results from a head-to-head points league
Rounds 1-3
First round
1. A-Rod
2. Johan Santana
3. Chase Utley
4. David Wright
5. Jimmy Rollins
6. Hanley Ramirez
7. Matt Holliday
8. Albert Pujols
9. Vlad Guerriero
10. David Ortiz
Second round
1. Jake Peavy
2. Jose Reyes
3. Miguel Cabrera
4. Prince Fielder
5. A. Soriano
6. B. Webb
7. Grady Sizemore
8. Ryan Howard
9. Magglio Ordonez
10. Carl Crawford
Third round
1. Josh Beckett
2. Carlos Beltran
3. Cole Hamels
4. Derek Jeter
5. Ichiro
6. Ryan Braun
7. Justin Verlander
8. Carlos Lee
9. Erik Bedard
10. Chipper

Scott Kazmir had some good stuff last year and was tabbed by many as a pitcher to watch this year.

Unfortunately, you should watch out for his throwing arm for a different reason. He will miss two weeks after feeling discomfort in his arm.

I'd drop him down a bit on my draft board until he can prove he's healthy.