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also…do you think storen closes at some point this season?

@FD: Sit him.

@Terrence Mann: Yup

@timSTi: Sure, go for it.

@Timequake: B

@I’m so Prado of you: Depends what you’re selling him for.

@Sal: Headley…

@BookieBob: Sure, injuries play a part. Just like on a real team. Sometimes you fill in your injured outfielder with Boesch and sometimes you fill him in with Juan Rivera. More or less what Mark said above. Just as it’s no fun if guys like Furcal are available, it’s no fun if you’re choosing between Wilson Valdez and Renteria.

@Cal Cheats: Qualls or Gut right now, could change tomorrow.

@fitz: Montero

Posada or Montero

When the waiver wire has a handful of productive guys (the better platoon players, the low-end everyday starters, etc) that are a reasonable step down from guys you’d normally start on your roster, then there’s a good balance between luck and skill. Injuries still hurt, but they don’t destroy any chance of remaining competitive. And you don’t have to be at the computer all day, every day, in hopes of getting the hot rookie call-up before someone else does.

I feel like I could get something for him now, and pick up Rajai, Fowler, or Borbon if I needed a SAGNOF.

I hear what you’re saying, but aren’t injuries part of the game? If you have a stud get hurt, it SHOULD have a negative impact on your season.

I agree that there should be somebody available on waivers (hence limiting roster DL and bench spots). But that somebody shouldn’t be just a plug and play option. It should be a downgrade, until your guy gets healthy again.

I guess I’m saying that luck should play a part in the success of your fantasy team. If it was just numbers, then we could declare the league champion at the end of every draft.

MY: Phillips

HIS: Jeter, Pena

Jeter & Phillips are pretty much a wash. I have SeanRod at SS and will move him to 2B. Pena is a huge upgrade my UT players (CrushDavis, Tabata, Gaby, Patterson)

My keepers are Youk, Longoria, Kemp, J-Upton, Wainwright, Kershaw + Phillips/Jeter if this trade goes through.

Yay or Nay

I’m with you bookie. I play 4 teams and 3 of the leagues are 14 teams or deeper. My 8 team league is boring because my roster is stacked. I get more satisfaction out of taking some studs in my first 3 rounds of the draft and streaming talent in and out the rest of the way. Like you said, managing talent. That is strategy.

Start Tommy Hunter @ Boston tonight?

thx Grey/Gang

I’m willing to drop Niese for Hammel, but I see Clayton Richard happens to be on the FA list. So the question is: drop Niese for Hammel or Richard?

@Cal Cheats: Cahill…

I think the 2 Catcher thing was part of the original Rotisserie league rules, and many leagues start with that as a guideline.

I like the 2C rule, and I also prefer mono-leagues over mixed league universes. Here’s why:

It seems in standard ESPN or Yahoo 10 team mixed, that there is always decent talent available on the waiver wire. That’s boring.

Most well managed teams in those leagues will look like an All-Star team. That’s boring.

Look at the comments here, or on the message boards. We spend tons of time evaluating and comparing two great players, either of which could help you win your league. Zzzzzzz………

I like the challenge of evaluating the 250th best player in the NL, and deciding if that guy can help/hurt my team. I like taking a chance on some unknown minor league SP who gets a K per inning. That’s fun. That’s a challenge. That’s a big part of MANAGING your fantasy baseball team.

@Adam: Agree with Poon.

@TJ: Sure, drop Lee for LeBlanc at home.

@mc serch: Agree with Poon. re: Yunel; Yeah, the story is he didn’t hustle/give 100% in the Braves’ eyes.

@cubfever7: Ha! Moore…

@3FingersBrown: Ha… Yeah, he totally was. Must pitch Maddux for 8 innings then watch Wapner.

@Chili Davis Con Carne: I’d take McCutchen.

@Kaka Smelly: I’d take the Braun side.

@Mr. Rickey: Qualls – 3 to 2, Hoffman – 2 to 1.

@Howard: Kemp, Reyes…

@CoreyII: Torres

@nmdunkel: Yup

@Gibby: Lose Niese.

@Eddy: Votto side.

@Giacomo: Butler side if you need depth.

@steamer: Kemp

@Frank Kim: I wouldn’t really want either side, but I’d take Tabata’s.

@ScoutAbout: I’d go with Iannetta.

@Sal: Jose Guillen? Carlos?

@magicterp: Depends if you need some power, low average over steals (Theriot) or some steals, some power (Desmond). I’d probably let someone else get him.

@Spartacus: Cool… I’d keep Javy on your team. Though you could also use an OF too.

Looks like I will be owing you a couple of daiquiries at the end of the season as your help has been invaluable. Appreciate your time.

As if on cue, someone is trying to sell me Corey Hart for Javy.

11 team mixed, keeper 5×5 with obp instead of avg:

My Sp’s: Lester, Lee, Dempster, Baker, Javy, Lilly, Hammel, Kennedy.
My OF’s: Damon, Hunter, Pence, Swisher, Willingham, Coghlan

I just dont trust Hart enough on his power numbers.

Regards,

Spartacus

SS is currently my weakest link on an otherwise strong NL-only 5×5 H2H team (I’ve got Theriot and Desmond). Is Gonzo worth my #4 waiver priority as an upgrade, or would you stick w/ Theriot and/or Desmond.

Thanks again!