RotoExperts basically offers the same things we do, and I'll be doing much of the same things I do over there that I did here. The kicker is that I now have a staff of 37 to work with instead of a staff of seven. I have two masters of business operations out there making deals, and I'll be working in tandem with Scott Engel and a couple of other managers to help everything run smoothly.

I'll contribute my "Gawron's Grids" rankings, projections, cheat sheets, and schedule analysis to RotoExperts, and they're chock full of great audio and video broadcasting content, which will expand even more. They also cover other sports like NHL, NASCAR, MMA, golf, and more. I will spend the next several months tidying up the form (aesthetics) and function (organization, layout, navigation) of the RotoExperts website. And finally, I'll get to implement a statistical player database, starting with the 2011 baseball draft kit, which I've wanted to do at RotoCommunity but never had the chance, as I was the CEO, COO, Editor in Chief, and webmaster, and web developer all in one. I'll still do a lot of that at RotoExperts, but I'll have LOTS of help.

I'm excited, and you should be too! So head on over to the new RotoExperts, and enjoy the ride with us!

Sincerely,

Dave Gawron

(full press release below)

ROTOEXPERTS.COM ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ROTOCOMMUNITY.COM.

RotoExperts LLC, the leading provider of original and syndicated Fantasy content in the industry, announced the acquisition of RotoCommunity.com, a central source for high quality Fantasy content and tools for the past three years. The acquisition instantly expands RotoExperts.com’s ability to produce more in-depth content than ever before, while adding the ability to add more unique Fantasy tools and downloadable content to its ever-growing Fantasy offerings.

"RotoExperts.com has grown rapidly and we saw a great need for our quickly-blooming user base to have their wide variety of desires met, while adding new and unique tools to our suite of award-winning content,” said Louis M. Maione, CEO of RotoExperts.com. "This is another move in our quest to make RotoExperts.com a hub of high-quality free and premium content that is fully dedicated to all Fantasy Sports because that is what Fantasy players demand, need and deserve. With our outstanding success on a variety of platforms and our natural movement into the eyes of many more audiences, it was only befitting that we made a move to remain a leader in Fantasy Sports in an ever-changing, fluid industry.”

Established in 2008, RotoCommunity.com has been a dedicated provider of high-quality draft kits and content in Fantasy Football, Baseball, and Basketball. The draft kits gained instant recognition and praise among Fantasy players for their user-friendly XLS and PDF cheat sheet downloads and schedule grids. RotoCommunity was hailed for its high levels of reader participation and goodwill and community outreach with its groundbreaking experts leagues, such as Blog Wars, Mic Wars and the Triple Crown leagues. RotoCommunity was also lauded for its high-quality broadcast and podcast programming.

"RotoCommunity was a natural fit with RotoExperts because like us, they pride themselves on high-level content, and a professional approach to Fantasy analysis in times when Fantasy players demand the very best in their levels of advice and presentation," said Scott Engel, Managing Director of RotoExperts.com. "We have a dedicated and diverse user base who we value very highly, and always want to bring the best content and tools to maximize their RotoExperts experience. The merger of the RotoExperts and RotoCommunity staffs will assure our readers and listeners that they have nearly 40 dedicated Fantasy experts devoted to all their needs."

RotoExperts provides Fantasy analysis and updates through the online, print, radio and video mediums in all Fantasy Sports, including Football, Baseball, Basketball, NASCAR, Hockey, Soccer, Golf, Mixed Martial Arts and more. RotoExperts is an exclusive content partner with NFL.com and also syndicates content to Yahoo! Sports, SI.com, USA Today and KFFL.com. RotoExperts also hosts the morning drive program on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio and special shows such as Fantasy Basketball with Dennis Scott and Fantasy NASCAR with Mike Forde. In its first two years of business, RotoExperts.com was nominated for a total of 13 industry awards. In 2010, RotoExperts.com’s Scott Engel was named to the Fantasy Sports Writer’s Hall of Fame, as part of the inaugural class.

"I am beyond excited to join forces with Scott Engel and the entire RotoExperts management team and staff," said Dave Gawron, CEO of RotoCommunity.com and a 10-year industry veteran. "While we are similar in structure and intent, it is obvious after extended talks with management that my RotoCommunity staff and I can not only enhance the existing RotoExperts offerings, but also expand RotoExperts beyond what has made it so ultra-successful to this point."

"Dave is a seasoned Fantasy veteran and he and his team brings many talents to RotoExperts," Engel said. "His knowledge of Fantasy Sports and skills in ranking and projecting is unquestioned. He is experienced in handling a writing staff, editing, and managing day-to-day website operations. He can't wait to comb through the RotoExperts site and enhance the premium products, player databases and statistical tools, and assist in ramping up the form and function of the website."

RotoExperts.com also announced the addition of Fantasy analyst and writer Daniel Dobish to its staff. Considered one of the most versatile and experienced Fantasy writers in the country, Daniel has been covering all Fantasy Sports for more than a decade. He is a former colleague of Engel’s, having worked at CBS Sportsline for eight years before joining Open Sports. "Dan is further proof that RotoExperts is rounding up the best and the brightest in the business," Engel said. "There is not a more well-rounded Fantasy writer in the game today, and I know for certain there simply is not a better Fantasy Hockey writer anywhere on this continent."

Maione pointed out that the RotoCommunity and Dobish announcements are only the start of bigger things for RotoExperts as the company rolls forward. "We are going to continue to round up the best of the best in the business until we are the premier Fantasy Sports destination in the world. We are also looking forward to opening up new and exciting distribution channels to deliver more high-quality Fantasy Sports content in professional and timely ways."

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