Comments on: Closer Look http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/ Fantasy Baseball Advice Fri, 25 May 2012 10:44:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-4/#comment-42567 Grey Tue, 19 May 2009 23:24:25 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-42567 @<a href="#comment-42565" rel="nofollow">Clodbuster</a>: Ryan @Clodbuster: Ryan

]]> By: Clodbuster http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-4/#comment-42565 Clodbuster Tue, 19 May 2009 23:20:02 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-42565 Who's the better bet for saves down the line, BJ or Zumaya? Who’s the better bet for saves down the line, BJ or Zumaya?

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-4/#comment-40144 Grey Tue, 12 May 2009 15:23:02 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40144 @<a href="#comment-40129" rel="nofollow">Rob</a>: Nope @Rob: Nope

]]> By: Rob http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-4/#comment-40129 Rob Tue, 12 May 2009 14:50:21 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40129 @ Grey: even if I were to get Melky instead of McLouth? @ Grey: even if I were to get Melky instead of McLouth?

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-4/#comment-40119 Grey Tue, 12 May 2009 14:21:56 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40119 @<a href="#comment-40015" rel="nofollow">Rob</a>: The person getting Reyes. @Rob: The person getting Reyes.

]]> By: JK http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-4/#comment-40041 JK Tue, 12 May 2009 12:24:53 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40041 Matt Sorrento; he is edwin encarnacions replacement at 3b for the time being Matt Sorrento; he is edwin encarnacions replacement at 3b for the time being

]]> By: Doug Ault http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40022 Doug Ault Tue, 12 May 2009 07:31:51 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40022 I@<a href="#comment-40019" rel="nofollow">Elijah</a>: I was kinda shocked to see him on the wire I@Elijah: I was kinda shocked to see him on the wire

]]> By: Matt Sorrento http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40020 Matt Sorrento Tue, 12 May 2009 06:15:50 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40020 Who is this Rosales dude for the Reds? Is he a prospect? Who is this Rosales dude for the Reds? Is he a prospect?

]]> By: Elijah http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40019 Elijah Tue, 12 May 2009 06:13:49 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40019 @<a href="#comment-40016" rel="nofollow">Doug Ault</a>: Uptons HR tonite was hit so hard it you could see the impression of the laces on the bleachers. Id keep starting him as long as hes hot. @Doug Ault:

Uptons HR tonite was hit so hard it you could see the impression of the laces on the bleachers. Id keep starting him as long as hes hot.

]]> By: Prince http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40018 Prince Tue, 12 May 2009 06:13:08 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40018 @<a href="#comment-40016" rel="nofollow">Doug Ault</a>: YES! @Doug Ault: YES!

]]> By: DrEasy http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40017 DrEasy Tue, 12 May 2009 06:09:46 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40017 @<a href="#comment-40003" rel="nofollow">Doc</a>: Ha! @Doc: Ha!

]]> By: Doug Ault http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40016 Doug Ault Tue, 12 May 2009 05:58:00 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40016 @<a href="#comment-40011" rel="nofollow">Grey</a>: Upton had another decent night,I scooped him off waivers last week, is he worth a regular start going forward? @Grey: Upton had another decent night,I scooped him off waivers last week, is he worth a regular start going forward?

]]> By: Rob http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40015 Rob Tue, 12 May 2009 05:56:23 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40015 Hey Grey, who gets the better side of this deal? reyes/smoltz/napoli/McLouth for Braun/Vazquez/Posada? He originally offered me melky instead of mclouth Thanks Rob Hey Grey,

who gets the better side of this deal? reyes/smoltz/napoli/McLouth for Braun/Vazquez/Posada?

He originally offered me melky instead of mclouth

Thanks

Rob

]]> By: Drev http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40014 Drev Tue, 12 May 2009 05:49:30 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40014 @<a href="#comment-40013" rel="nofollow">Griff</a>: Thanks, I fell a lot better about holding onto him now (and yes, he was my first round pick). @Griff: Thanks, I fell a lot better about holding onto him now (and yes, he was my first round pick).

]]> By: Griff http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40013 Griff Tue, 12 May 2009 05:06:35 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40013 @<a href="#comment-40007" rel="nofollow">Drev</a>: I have Rollins in my most serious league, so I've done some research into him. The numbers suggest Rollins has been unlucky. Check this article: http://blog.timesunion.com/fantasybaseball/batting-average-on-balls-in-play-babip-2009/504/ He's only reached 11.4% of the time on ground balls. League average was 23.5%. Rollins still has above average speed. That number should go up. Take a look at his general statistics: http://firstinning.com/players/Jimmy-Rollins-a/ Groundball and line drive percentages are about normal. Note the BABIP is ridiculously low compared to his career average. Walk rate is down and K rate is up. My guess is that's he's pressing and his pitch selection has been bad (wish I could scout him live more often). He's still 30. I find it hard to believe that he suddenly forgot how to hit. Rollins has the potential for a HUGE rebound when the hits start dropping in. @Drev: I have Rollins in my most serious league, so I’ve done some research into him. The numbers suggest Rollins has been unlucky.

Check this article:
http://blog.timesunion.com/fantasybaseball/batting-average-on-balls-in-play-babip-2009/504/

He’s only reached 11.4% of the time on ground balls. League average was 23.5%. Rollins still has above average speed. That number should go up.

Take a look at his general statistics:
http://firstinning.com/players/Jimmy-Rollins-a/

Groundball and line drive percentages are about normal. Note the BABIP is ridiculously low compared to his career average. Walk rate is down and K rate is up. My guess is that’s he’s pressing and his pitch selection has been bad (wish I could scout him live more often).

He’s still 30. I find it hard to believe that he suddenly forgot how to hit. Rollins has the potential for a HUGE rebound when the hits start dropping in.

]]> By: Colin http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40012 Colin Tue, 12 May 2009 05:04:17 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40012 OMG...Hanrahan just gave up a base hit to the RP on the Giants and gave up a run. This is not happening...this is not happening. OMG…Hanrahan just gave up a base hit to the RP on the Giants and gave up a run. This is not happening…this is not happening.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40011 Grey Tue, 12 May 2009 05:03:08 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40011 @<a href="#comment-40006" rel="nofollow">matthole</a>: Phillips @<a href="#comment-40010" rel="nofollow">cubbies299</a>: Don't trade for Aramis. @matthole: Phillips

@cubbies299: Don’t trade for Aramis.

]]> By: cubbies299 http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40010 cubbies299 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:59:50 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40010 Do you do Furca/Billy Butler for Aramis/Loney? I also have Atkins/Drew, but 8 weeks is a long time. Do you do Furca/Billy Butler for Aramis/Loney? I also have Atkins/Drew, but 8 weeks is a long time.

]]> By: Drev http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40009 Drev Tue, 12 May 2009 04:52:09 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40009 @<a href="#comment-40008" rel="nofollow">naughtandcross</a>: Ha, good point! @naughtandcross: Ha, good point!

]]> By: naughtandcross http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40008 naughtandcross Tue, 12 May 2009 04:50:58 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40008 @<a href="#comment-40007" rel="nofollow">Drev</a>: You are going to trust a Phillies fan's opinion of one of their hometown players performances? Hang on to Rollins. You drafted him in the first round for a reason. @Drev: You are going to trust a Phillies fan’s opinion of one of their hometown players performances?

Hang on to Rollins. You drafted him in the first round for a reason.

]]> By: Drev http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40007 Drev Tue, 12 May 2009 04:36:09 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40007 @<a href="#comment-40002" rel="nofollow">Grey</a>: I agreed with you yesterday, but I read a few reports from Philly fans today who said that through his last game, he's had absolutely no life in his bat. It isn't like he's been making good contact but having bad luck hitting it right to the opposition.... Add that to the fact that his SB success rate is below 50%, IIRC, and I'm worried. I'm afraid I'm gonna hold him too long and then not be able to get anything of significant value for him. @Grey: I agreed with you yesterday, but I read a few reports from Philly fans today who said that through his last game, he’s had absolutely no life in his bat. It isn’t like he’s been making good contact but having bad luck hitting it right to the opposition….

Add that to the fact that his SB success rate is below 50%, IIRC, and I’m worried. I’m afraid I’m gonna hold him too long and then not be able to get anything of significant value for him.

]]> By: matthole http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40006 matthole Tue, 12 May 2009 04:34:59 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40006 @grey: Thanks, better trade? Lidge and weeks for phillips or lidge for alexei ramirez @grey: Thanks, better trade? Lidge and weeks for phillips or lidge for alexei ramirez

]]> By: Doc http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40003 Doc Tue, 12 May 2009 04:25:47 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40003 @<a href="#comment-39999" rel="nofollow">DrEasy</a>: I'll take him! @DrEasy: I’ll take him!

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40002 Grey Tue, 12 May 2009 04:25:28 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40002 @<a href="#comment-40000" rel="nofollow">Drev</a>: Rollins is a Buy, not a sell. @Drev: Rollins is a Buy, not a sell.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40001 Grey Tue, 12 May 2009 04:24:49 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40001 @<a href="#comment-39999" rel="nofollow">DrEasy</a>: Yup @DrEasy: Yup

]]> By: Drev http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-40000 Drev Tue, 12 May 2009 04:24:32 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-40000 What should I expect out of Jimmy Rollins? Should I try to trade him while he still has some value? What should I expect out of Jimmy Rollins? Should I try to trade him while he still has some value?

]]> By: DrEasy http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-39999 DrEasy Tue, 12 May 2009 04:18:16 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-39999 Me again: do you guys start Burnett against Doc tomorrow? Me again: do you guys start Burnett against Doc tomorrow?

]]> By: DrEasy http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-39998 DrEasy Tue, 12 May 2009 04:16:26 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-39998 To add to my previous post, this time it could be due to the fact that he was on base for quite a while in the previous half inning. To add to my previous post, this time it could be due to the fact that he was on base for quite a while in the previous half inning.

]]> By: DrEasy http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-39997 DrEasy Tue, 12 May 2009 04:15:32 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-39997 @<a href="#comment-39987" rel="nofollow">Colin</a>: Yeah, Big Unit seems to hit a wall at every game. Good thing Bochy had a quicker trigger today or it would have gotten real messy. @Colin: Yeah, Big Unit seems to hit a wall at every game. Good thing Bochy had a quicker trigger today or it would have gotten real messy.

]]> By: Grey http://razzball.com/closer-look-5-11-09/comment-page-3/#comment-39995 Grey Tue, 12 May 2009 04:14:22 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=5545#comment-39995 @<a href="#comment-39980" rel="nofollow">matthole</a>: I want Phillips there. @<a href="#comment-39981" rel="nofollow">Griff</a>: I'd want F-Her. @<a href="#comment-39982" rel="nofollow">Josh</a>: Besides Ubaldo, I'd hold tight. @<a href="#comment-39988" rel="nofollow">Bob</a>: Lopez @<a href="#comment-39989" rel="nofollow">Prince</a>: Ha! @matthole: I want Phillips there.

@Griff: I’d want F-Her.

@Josh: Besides Ubaldo, I’d hold tight.

@Bob: Lopez

@Prince: Ha!

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