Nate Ravtiz discusses what he expects in 2009 in the world of sports - ESPN

Nate Ravitz, FantasyJan 2, 2009, 01:36 PM ET
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What does 2009 hold in store for the world of fantasy sports? We surveyed our team of fantasy analysts and editors for the answers. Check out all twelve completed surveys by using the drop-down menu. (Some surveys were abridged to protect the innocent.)

Your name:
Nate Ravitz

But you wish to be referred to as:
No, not the jerk. The other guy.

You're a shameless, unabashed fan of:
Me

But we shouldn't hold it against you because:
It'd be an exercise in futility.

Your fondest sports wish for 2009 is:
The Jets win the Super Bowl.

Why will this happen/not happen?
Because Brett Favre hates me.

Any sport, what is your biggest sleeper pick for 2009?
Johnnie Lee Higgins

How high would you reach for that sleeper in a standard ESPN draft?
Round 13

Which player are you buying into but is most likely to disappoint you?
Tom Brady

Which player are you not buying but will likely disappoint everyone else?
A.J. Burnett

Any sport, who will be the best rookie to emerge in 2009?
David Price

… but everyone is going to think it's going to be?
Matt Wieters

Who will be …

… The first player drafted in fantasy football leagues? Adrian Peterson

… The player everyone wishes they had drafted? Adrian Peterson

… The first player drafted in the NFL draft? Andre Smith

… The first rookie drafted in fantasy football leagues? Beanie Wells

… The first player drafted in fantasy baseball leagues? Albert Pujols

… The first pitcher? Johan Santana

… The first rookie? David Price

… The player who'll start his season in Triple-A to everyone's frustration? Matt Wieters

… The NHL's top scorer? Sidney Crosby

… The NBA's MVP? LeBron James

… The 2009 Sprint Cup champion? Jimmie Johnson

Mad Gabs

Fill in the blanks any which way you want to create 10 more predictions for 2009.

In 2009, Kevin Smith will rush for 1,400 yards.
There is no way that Marshawn Lynch will be a top-10 back.
Darren Sproles will be this year's Leon Washington.
Brett Favre will cry.
If Citi Field plays as a hitters' park then David Wright will hit 40 home runs.
There will be two players that get 30 homers and 30 steals …
… but only one player that hits 50 home runs.
Matthew Berry will continue to lose Fantasy Focus "The Board" wagers to me.
This is the year that Matt Schaub finally plays 16 games and is a top-10 QB.
2009 will forever be remembered as the year LeBron wins the first of five MVPs.