Meet Our "Hot Takes Team" - Some of the Best and Brightest Sports Minds in the Country

John Frascella Sports may seem like a one-man operation, but in fact, it's quite the opposite. Our sports content is consistently enhanced by our "Hot Takes Team," a collection of former high-level athletes with inside knowledge of baseball, basketball, football and more.

Over the course of the past few days, the Hot Takes Team has worked diligently, reading hundreds of articles and updates to stay step-for-step with the rapid-fire action of NFL Free Agency. Please check out their quotes and analysis in Part I of our series. When you're done with that, why not take a look at Part II? We hope to bring you Part III by the end of the week. We'd also like to thank our readers, as always.

With housekeeping out of the way, please allow us the opportunity to introduce our best and brightest...

Billy V (2nd from right) enjoying his crosstown rivals, the Mets. 

Billy Valeriano: A former right fielder for Dowling College, Billy showcased a cannon arm from the corner outfield positions. Blessed with the rare ability to hit for both average and power, he was a statistical leader throughout his collegiate athletic career. On our site, he is an expert in the Yankees, Knicks, Jets, Islanders and Florida Gators college football.

Frank glaring in at the signs for Adelphi. 

Frank Valeriano: A former flamethrowing relief pitcher for Adelphi University, Frank topped out around 93 MPH in his prime. With a vicious overhand breaking ball, he could sometimes be an absolute nightmare for opposing hitters. He is also an expert in the Yankees, Knicks, Jets, Islanders and Gators football. In addition, Frank is one of the premier recreational volleyball players in the state of New York.

DJ playing football in college. 

"Captain Live" D.J. Toby: A former All-American lacrosse captain at SUNY Maritime, D.J. is known for his dedication and team-first attitude. He was also a cornerback and running back for his collegiate football team. He is an expert in the Jets, Giants, Islanders and NBA Playoff basketball.

Stevo ready to mash one in college. 

Steven Summer: A former elite first baseman at Mercy College, Steve is one of the best "professional hitters" to never actually play pro ball. As an intimidating right-handed hitter, Steve had gap-to-gap power with unusual pop to right center. He was a reliable defensive first baseman, as well. He is an expert in the Mets, Nets, Giants and Islanders. Furthermore, he is widely considered one of the top fantasy sports players in the nation.

Doug the fearsome lax player.  

Doug Muhlbauer: A former lacrosse player at SUNY Cortland, Doug was known for his physicality and strong defensive contributions. He is an expert in both NFL and NCAA football.

Jimmy (center) with his long-time baseball teammates. 

"The Total Package" Jimmy Kelly: A former all-county shortstop and soccer defender, Jimmy was a fierce competitor known for getting inside the heads of opponents. He was a versatile performer in multiple sports. He is in expert in soccer, and a casual contributor to NFL and NBA content.

Jamie (right) winning, as always. 

Jamie "Hymee" Garland: A former pitcher at C.W. Post, Hymee was known for his calm, cool demeanor on the hill. He wasn't a "stuff" guy, but he could beat you with brains and determination. He is an expert in the Mets, Jets and New York Rangers.

Matt doing some scouting for our site at Fenway. 

Matt "Marty" DeSantis: Marty is the Director of Marketing for John Frascella Sports. He is an expert in the Yankees and Rangers.

What a lefty stroke. Chris demolishes softballs. 

Chris "Dipster" Dickie: One of the top left-handed hitting softball players on Long Island, Dipster packs a punch in his bat. He is an expert in the Mets, Jets and Rangers.

Dan (center) celebrating back-to-back titles. 

Dan Tancredi: Along with Steve Summer, Dan is our resident fantasy sports expert. He is a multiple-time champion in both baseball and basketball. This guy knows his stuff.

There's John...looking down on Sandy Alderson. 

John P. Frascella, aka "Johnny Fro," President & Editor-In-Chief: John is the published author of Theo-logy: How a Boy Wonder Led the Red Sox to the Promised Land, the first book centered on popular baseball exec Theo Epstein. His writing has appeared on NBA.com, Yahoo Sports and Rotowire.com. He is an expert on the Mets, Yankees, Nets, Knicks and Jets. For questions, comments and sports debates, John can be reached at john.frascella@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @RedSoxAuthor.