FanDuel Contest: Vegas and $1 Million?

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Who wants a chance part of the $24,000 prize package on Friday from Fanduel.com? Better yet, who wants to also get a shot to win $200,000 with an all expense paid trip to Vegas as well? All you need is $10 bucks and some fantasy baseball knowledge. I thought that might get your attention.

$1 Million Daily Fantasy Baseball Championship on FanDuel

Each weekly winner will then be flown to Vegas, all expenses paid by FanDuel.com, and given a shot at the $200,000 grand prize. That’s right. Win two weekly matchups and you’ve got $200,000 coming your way. And don’t think that you have to enter hundreds of times to win. And don’t think that you have to enter hundreds of times to win. Jordy Nelson last year entered once, one time, and he ended up in the Finals in Vegas cause he won his weekly matchup. He then proceeded to win that year’s grand prize of $100,000. All from one $10 entry.

So what do you do? You go to FanDuel.com and sign up for today’s contest that also gives you a chance to win part of the $24,000 in prizes for Friday’s event.

You then put together your salary cap team (the rules are very simple and can be found at the top of the page if you follow the link). If you win, it’s Vegas here you come. If you don’t, there are still plenty of cash prizes that you can pocket in the tournament for your mere $10 entry fee (there are 250 cash prizes handed out).

I’ll be happy to give you a leg up on the competition as well. In the video below I’ll list some of the best and worst plays for Friday (those of you who aren’t going to play in the tournament should still click on the video. One, you get to see how good looking I am. Two, you get to hear me talk instead of reading my lame writing. Three, you don’t have to be playing in a daily fantasy baseball league to derive value from the advice I’m giving – you still need to know who to have in your lineup, don’t you?).

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: June20, 2012

(1) Troy Tulowitzki having more tests run. Is his season in doubt?

(2) Mark Trumbo mashing with the big boys. Can’t keep it up, can he?

(3) Barry Zito caving – what a shock.

(4) Should you be worried about Ryan Cook? Maybe?

(5) Aramis Ramirez, predictably, is heating up.

(6) Shaun Marcum says elbow is alright.

(7) Bullpen updates: Jose Valverde, J.J. Putz and John Axford struggling while Carlos Marmol’s arrow is going up.

 

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: September 1, 2010

(1) Josh Hamilton out of lineup with knee injury.

(2) Alex Rodriguez likely to return on Sunday.

(3) Ray’s call up Jeremy Hellickson and Desmond Jennings.

(4) Ian Kinsler (groin), Lance Berkman (knee) back off DL.

(5) Yovani Gallardo says he is OK despite awful results.

(6) Jason Kendall needs shoulder surgery.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: August 26, 2010

(1) Dustin Pedroia (knee) likely done for year.

(2) Ricky Nolasco to pitch through torn meniscus in knee.

(3) Jordan Zimmerman is back. Will Stephen Strasburg return?

(4) Manny Ramirez on waivers – Rangers, Rays, White Sox interested.

(5) Brad Hawpe drawing interest from Red Sox, Rays and Rangers.

(6) Jason Bay (concussion) – no updates.

(7) Jonathan Broxton still in setup role.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: August 12, 2010

(1) Pat Burrell on fire for Giants.

(2) Jose Bautista is on FIRE.

(3) Starlin Castro pushes average up to 320.

(4) Casey McGehee on fire in August.

(5) Injured pitchers – Andy Pettitte, Kevin Slowey.

(6) Shane Victorino back – implications to Phillies?

(7) Chipper Jones career could be over.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: August 4, 2010

(1) John Buck to DL. J.P. Arencibia activated.

(2) Geovany Soto on fire of late.

(3) Alex Rodriguez hits 600th homer.

(4) Mike Sweeney was traded to Phillies.

(5) Kevin Youkilis may be done for year.

(6) Chris Coghlan might be done for the year.

(7) Carlos Pena and his foot issues.

(8) Carlos Zambrano back in starting rotation for Cubs. Should you care? Give Weekly MLB Mailbag a read.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: May10, 2010

(1) Jair Jurrjens felt a pop in hamstring during rehab. Will be sent for an MRI.

(2) Jason Heyward to return on Tuesday from his groin injury.

(3) Huston Street off on minor league rehab stint – should be back in two weeks with the Rockies.

(4) Troy Tulowitzki will avoid DL but he will also likely miss a few days with his quadriceps injury.

(5) Oliver Perez will remain a starter for Mets despite 25 walks in 30 innings.

(6) Josh Beckett will have start pushed back to Friday with Tim Wakefield making a start.

(7) Dallas Braden perfect game anecdotes.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: May3, 2010

(1) Alex Gordon to work on versatility in minors.

(2) Brad Lidge not ready to close – who will for Phillies?

(3) Jimmy Rollins likely to miss at least two more weeks.

(4) Joe Mauer to DL with heel injury?

(5) Javier Vazquez to have start skipped.

(6) Brian Wilson back to health in San Francisco.

(7) Should you still sell-high on Garland and Fister? Here’s a quick shorthand note – yes.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: April30, 2010

(1) A lot of star level players are returning this weekend: Ian Kinsler, Brad Lidge and Cliff Lee. Oh, and Ryan Madson is on DL with broken toe from kicking something.

(2) A’s get bad news with Justin Duchscherer and Kurt Suzuki.

(3) Jacoby Ellsbury takes swings off tee.

(4) Lance Berkman tweaks groin.

(5) Justin Morneau returns from back injury.

(6) Chris Getz returns for Royals forcing Alex Gordon to bench.

By Ray Flowers

Around the Horn: April28, 2010

(1) Kurt Suzuki continues to miss time with sore side. Jake Fox nearing catcher eligibility.

(2) Brett Anderson’s elbow flexor strain is really a muscle strain.

(3) Blown saves everywhere – Octavio Dotel, Trevor Hoffman, Ryan Madson.

(4) Frank Francisco closing gap on Neftali Feliz?

(5) Matt Capps first to 10 saves.

(6) Justin Morneau could miss rest of the week with back issue.

(7) The world of numbers and hitting broken down at By The Numbers – Hitters including the lack of power from Joe Mauer.


By Ray Flowers