Fantasy Baseball, In Season Strategy
April 22, 2009
Category: fantasy baseball strategy
I already sort of covered this when I went over how you should not be dropping guys from your fantasy baseball team that you just drafted because they’re in a slump. Due to the amount of feedback that continues to come in about whether or not Chris Davis is worth more than Cristian Guzman (fill in any schmohawk name), I decided to cover the same topic again, but this time with examples.
Back on April 30th of 2008, right after Shane Victorino was benched because of the hot Werth start, I said, “Victorino’s got too much to offer to be a bench player, he’ll be back in there. … Say Victorino doesn’t start for two weeks then he gets what? Four and a half more months to play. He can still get to 15/40. He only played in 131 games (in 2007) and he got 12/37. Patience is key.”
Now I have to expose a couple of commenters (I’ll remove their names to remove their shame), who just didn’t want to trust me with Victorino. Bee tee dubya, these comments were the overriding sentiment last year, not just a few screwball loose cannons in Da Razzpound:
Commenter, “I dropped Victorino because he was kinda duplicating what I would get out of Rios as a leadoff hitter. Now they’ve moved Rios back to third and I’m thinking about picking Shane-o back up…he’s still available but it would require me to drop Willingham.”
My response, “Yeah, I’d be careful about making a move just based on a manager’s current whim. Rios could be back in the leadoff spot today but that wouldn’t reduce Victorino’s appeal.”
Another commenter, “One slot open on my bench – who is more a better utility guy to have (the already owned) Votto or Victorino?”
My response, “You need Victorino more than Votto (because of your team’s makeup), but I wouldn’t drop Votto. I’d try and trade him.”
Those comments were not from April, but from the middle to the end of May of last year. Shane Victorino finished 14th overall for all outfielders. His final numbers were 102/14/58/.293/36. Alexei’s off to a rough start, Prince Fielder sucks and Brandon Inge looks like Johnny Bench. So when you’re thinking about writing players off in April and May, take a moment and chillax. The season is looooong (too many O’s to count). If you throw out everything you read in February/March, you’re doing much more harm than good. (Now go Google those comments to see who those comments are from. You nosy!)
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 am
But Josh Hamilton only has one HR so far! And Ricky Romero has been great, should I drop CC Sabathia to pick him up?? ::HYPERVENTILATES::
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April 22nd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Is there any way to really tell the difference between a slow start and someone just being terrible?
My pitching staff right now has both Scott ‘John Wasdin’ Baker and Manny Parra. Neither one has had a great start to the season.
I’m not ready to cut and run on either, but how long do you normally wait?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
To Hardcore Midget’s point: How long until we decide that Ricky Nolasco is more Oliver Perez than predicted and let him go? This start is sickening.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
@Hardcore Midget: There is no science to that. However, you want to look at several things…track record, do a google blog search to see what the “experts” are saying, your team needs, and finally-your gut feeling. By the way, feel free to drop Parra. I don’t think anyone in your league will jump all over him.
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@Hardcore Midget: I have more faith in Parra to rebound than Baker, but Baker could actually still get something in a trade. Parra’s not going to get you anything. However, Parra goes against the Stros next time out. That’s a good matchup for him, if he still sucks after that. I say uncle.
@PhillyYorker: Nolasco:
(http://razzball.com/20-risky-pitchers-for-2009/)
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April 22nd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I am currently sporting a roster of Chris Davis, Alexei Ramirez, Rios, and Nolasco…please kill me. Miguel Cabrera is the only is the only thing keeping me from the cellar
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April 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
man,whatever happened to the bunt,watched dusty fail to use it in about 3 needy situations already this year,only to watch someone,or 2 strikeout,now the yanks bases loaded no outs tied bottom 7th,fail to get a run in,where have you gone JOE DIMAGIO
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@AL KOHOLIC: Not sure which times you’re talking about but Taveras is a good bunter too.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
I saw Grey recommend Hundley at catcher and I almost sharted. Remember that 41 HR/112 RBI season in 1996? Damn I must be getting old.
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@Paul Wilson: Ha! I’m glad you didn’t shart.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
How ’bout a post about pitchers who are risks… to hurt themselves batting. I’ve lost two pitchers in two weeks to the DL because they hurt themselves swinging. D’oh!
Bring the DL to the NL… to save my fantasy team!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Crap. Bring the DH to the NL… I already got too much DL for my tastes.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Crap. Bring the DH to the NL. I’ve already got plenty of DL on my squad.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
My pitching staff is absolutely terrible right now. I went offense-heavy with my keepers and draft, and am paying the price now.
Rocking a rotation of Matt Cain, Liriano, Scott Baker, Manny Parra, Lohse, Snell, Randy Wolf, and Ricky Romero, with Lackey on the DL.
I believe the word is yawmstipating.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Is Kyle Davies worth cashing in the precious waiver wire (albeit 7) pick?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hah..the Giants start Sandoval at C today for a tease.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Hi, first time posting, love the site, and the insight!
I need an outside opinion of my team. I’m in an ESPN 10 team points league and this is how my team looks after getting a little trade happy.
C Doumit, Wieters, Buck
1B Miggy
2B Kinsler, A. Hill
SS Alexei, S. Drew
3B Wright, I. Stewart
OF Rios, Kemp, Ethier, Victorino, Hermida, Cruz
P J. Johnson, Danks, Nolasco, Maholm, Galarraga, Millwood, Verlander, Perkins, E. Jackson, Price
I’m scared of relievers since they easily can give you negaitve points, however as long as a pitcher eats up innings(3pts=1 IP) they can give you positive pts even with a loss.
Now for the questions:
1. What do you think of this team?
2. Should I trade for some better pitching?
3. Should i calm down and stop trading, my team is good as is?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
@Grey: Or-teased,dont know if it`ll make the glossary but ive either been or-teased or just plain ole horse (insert very bad word)calling the sox game in the middle of a inning with my guns(o.k. ortiz is still a b.b gun)but it still sucks like nolasco,keeper league i got him for $5,
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Grey, Wolf v Oswalt and the ‘Stros tonight. Once again “my mind is telling me no, but my body is telling me yes.” Actually both are telling me no. What say you?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Is Haren EVER going to get any run support?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Is it bad form to trade Votto for Fielder?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
@Hardcore Midget – I don’t know if yawnstipating is the correct usage for your flock pf pitchers. Razztacular would better describe at least some of that bunch. In truth, it looked a lot better on draft day then 2+ weeks later. As did my lineup.
What do you call it when your staff/lineup belongs in the Razzball, not the Commenter Leagues?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
One guy I’m seriously thinking about giving up on is Sandoval. How in the hell did this guy hit .345 last year? This low IQ dumbass swings at everything so pitchers never have to throw him a strike. I just saw him swing at 6-7 pitches all out of the strike zone against Young, finally swinging and missing at a pitch 2 inches from his head. Bochy has this fat ass hitting cleanup today. You must have a really bad team if you have someone as bad as Sandoval hitting cleanup for you.
Rant over.
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@Hardcore Midget: After Cain and Liriano, that is a bit of a mess.
@Billy: Not sure how deep your league is, but I’m thinking no.
@elRioCaballo: Thanks for the kind words…
Your hitting is better than your pitching. In a 10 team league, that staff is a bit weak. You may not get anything from these guys:
Nolasco, Maholm, Galarraga, Millwood, Verlander, Perkins, E. Jackson,
On any given day. Or week for that matter. I’d look to see if Cruz could get you anything worthwhile. I think he’ll more or less be a 30 HR guy though so you shouldn’t necessarily sell him low. Just sell him for a decent #2, think Wainwright.
@AL KOHOLIC: Ha!
@p0rk burn: I’d start Wolf.
@Steve: Hopefully from Reynolds.
@Big Mike: Nope
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
4. should i trade Galarraga/Nolasco for Chris Davis?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
thank you!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
@Grey: Interesting topic. Looking at it the other way, how would you rank the following hot starts from “Ryan Braun circa 2007″ (for real) to “Chris Shelton circa 2006″ (not for real)…
Bonerfacialo
Aaron Hill
Nelson Cruz
Jason Bartlett
Adam Jones
Adam Lind
Zach Greinke
Kyle Lohse
Edwin Jackson
Josh Johnson
Chris Volstad
Ricky Romero
Kyle Davies
Paul Maholm
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
@AL-KOHOLIC – Big Floppy might tease you a bit this year, but when you watch him at bat, he has the look of Schmo Vaughn or Wily Schmo Pena. Unlike Forsters, portly hitters crash quickly. Call it Papisouras Syndrome.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
By the way, Grey, your boy Karlos Karrasco has a 20/1 K/BB in his first three AAA starts. How long can Park last?
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@elRioCaballo: I’d want Davis there, but you don’t have pitchers.
@ron mexico’s papi:Ooh… That’s good. Can I make this tomorrow’s afternoon post?
@JR: Hopefully not for long. I think he was my ROY candidate in, like, December.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Thinking about accepting this trade…
I give Abreu, Torii Hunter and Heath Bell
For
Kemp
I have Dukes on my bench, so I will be able to replace Abreu in my lineup.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Baseball is a marathon not a sprint. Make smart moves, don’t react to day-to-day actions. You really shouldn’t be looking at standings, as they can change based the performance of one or two players. Build a team that will make the biggest push post All-Start break, which is in July!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
@Grey: I asked you last week whether I should start Chris Young versus SF or Meche versus CLE. You said Young was the better start. Good call. He’s shutting out SF through six right now. If SD could only score we might pick up a win to boot. Thanks Grey!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
@ron mexico’s papi: I think Cruz has to be at the top of that list for sure.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
@Steve: C’mon D’Backs!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Iannetta is testing my patience with every 0′fer. Wait let me look, oh my Gawd – I have Alexei going tonight – where is the medicine cabinet?
Damn childproof caps!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm
C’mon you stupid Diamondbacks!
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
@Steve: Thank you.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
brandon wood could be returned to AAA, and the ‘Gels are going to stick with Isturis batting 3rd and DHing. Scoscia is drinking Ozzie’s cool aid!!! What are the chances of Wood sticking and playing? I am rolling him at SS, talk about punting a position.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
@Steve: OK. That’s enough. I want Qualls to get a save opp.
Yes, I am hard to please.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
So Grey, should I drop Victorino for Nick Green? Doode had a homerun and a ground rule double in the Saux win this afternoon.
Kidding….
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
@BSA: Know what you mean with Iannetta. He’s trying my patience. How long should we have to put up with this? Him and Brandon Phillips have me in last place in batting average. Phillips has a much longer leash of course. I’m giving Iannetta another couple of weeks to get going or I’m going to start looking elsewhere.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Oh you silly Rotowire.com you. Of Adam Dunn: “[h]e’s hitting .310/.508/.667 with 12 RBI through 13 games. The batting average won’t hold up, but the rest of his numbers should remain very good.”
Sure his average won’t hold up. I don’t think anybody will argue with that. But the rest of his numbers? We shouldn’t expect a drop off in his RBI rate? He’s really going to maintain a pace that has him on track for 149 RBIs? When his career mark is 106? When only four players since 2004 have reached or surpassed 146 in a season since 2004? Sweet, as a Dunn owner I’m not complaining. If Dunn reaches 149 RBIs this year – particularly playing for the Nats – I’ll get a big fat Dunn tattoo. Write it down. In ink.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
@To everybody concerned/panicked/worried about slow starts: This includes myself at times. Just last week people were asking if it was time to sell both Braun and Carlos Lee before their value plummeted. I don’t think too many of those people are still looking to dump either. Give it time people, its early. Players do on occasion have entire underwhelming seasons but this is the exception, not the rule. If they have a track record of success they will come around. Wait it out and don’t help your leaguemates by short-selling talent.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
@p0rk burn: If Dunn gets 149 RBIs this year you promise to get a BigFatHippo tat on your forehead? He could win me the league and make me the newly crowned “Peoples Champ.”
@Steve: You don’t want much do you?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:47 pm
@p0rk burn: I think slow starts just piss people off because as some have pointed out these other ballooned numbers will come down as well. Just sucks to be on this side of a .111 and a .159 BA.
Then again I would gladly buy into a good player who stinks right now to ride the wave back up to their yearly average.
@EricB: Nah, I’ll stick with Iannetta, just like I’ll stick with Alexei.
I just need to rant and moan.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
@BigFatHippo: If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
And I got.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
My league is mocking me for Ortiz + Sabathia for Berkman. But I’m very glad I managed to get that deal done.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
The backlash against early season overreaction has now officially become more annoying than the phenomenom which preceded it.
Adam LaRoche, compared to his career norms, is having relatively speaking the greatest April of any hitter in the history of baseball. I own him every year, and as an experienced owner, I can attest that if he follows his normal yearly curve I will be enjoying a .485/190/75/225/.5 career year.
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@Emporers Monkey: I want Kemp.
@Dom: Did you just succinct me? You did, didn’t you?
@EricB: Nice!
@Zebo: Oh, Zebo. You’re so excitable. If he doesn’t play, you find someone else. Just don’t drop anyone too worthwhile.
@Pops: Yes!
@p0rk burn: Dom out-succincted you.
@Joel: Laugh last, Joel. Last!
@Joe Morgan sucks: True.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Where’s Guthrie sitting on the ownabiity scale right now?
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@Steve: Just above your Wang.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm
@Grey: Snigger.
I’ve waived my Wang.
Does Guthrie now go the same way?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
@Grey: Ha!
His new name is Gut-thrie
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Anyone know why the Dodgers refuse to move Kemp up in the lineup. He’s 7th again tonight.
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@Steve: Yeah, he’s on a bad team and he’s been iffy. Not worth it.
@EricB: They’re messing with you.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:10 pm
@Steve – Woody or Arlo? You can get anything you want at Angelos’ restaurant (except Markakis)
Will I be a Weepstakes winner if I pick up Brandon Wood on Waivers?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
gais! -
Nathan/Hardy for Alexei Ramirez.
i get al-ram. which side would you want (might be able to fit a decent SP on the Ramirez side).
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Grey, I agree with you to an extent on being patient with your top players, but when does patience turn into madness? If a flavor of the year from 2008 (Alex Ram, Cliff Lee, Chris Davis) starts to look like a pumpkin in 2009, when do you pull the string?
I have a quick trigger finger – I made the move and dropped Clifford “The Dog” Lee after his first two starts for Wandy Rodriguez, and to say the least, have been the subject of brutal postings from fellow league members. Obviously we don’t know if the move was extremely intelligent or undeniably dumb, but leagues are won and lost in April and May and sometimes if you don’t act you are left in a hole and are thinking towards next year.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Could there be a glossary term for when one of your players gets on base but then the guy behind him grounds into a fielder’s choice, costing you any chance of a SB or R? I feel like that happens often enough for it to have a name. I’m too tired to come up with suggestions.
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@Denys: I want more if I’m you.
@The Giant Brain: Great username. Well, I like Wandy, but I gotta think you could’ve dropped someone else to get him. Davis was a talent in the minors, Lee put up a whole season — twice (once was a few years ago), and Al-Ram performed last year with the same approach. Guys with track records get more of a rope to hang themselves.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
@Grey: Its an unfortunate side-effect of being paid essentially by the word. Mittens (that one bought me a beer).
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April 22nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Trade:
I Get: Peavy, Victorino, Maholm and Heath Bell; I give: Oswalt, Votto, Zambrano and Coco Crisp
Thoughts??
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
who is andrew bailey? any relation to george bailey?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:10 pm
R Soriano or Hawkins? Thoughts on either of them for saves going forward.
Zimmerman or Atkins? I have Zimmerman but Atkins is on waivers, how many backup 3b can one have.
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@Dingo: Hmm… Maybe just sure how often I see me writing that though.
@jerkstore: Great username. I like your side much better.
@paulzone: Probably.
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@I’m Keith Hernandez: Hawkins right now. That could change by next week.
Atkins is on waivers? Shallow league, I guess. I’d prefer Atkins, but they’re very close in value.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:15 pm
@Grey: just an impatient owner who is playing the hot seat while waiting for Arod, I am low on waiver priority and prob won’t get him.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Gotta be Lil round and Anupe
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@AL KOHOLIC: I’m on the West Coast. You’re killing me.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Is Liriano a buy low or is there something wrong with him?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:25 pm
@Paulie Allnuts: A man after my own heart. I love that song.
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@I’m Keith Hernandez: Yeah, he’s a buy low.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
how high are you on tommy hanson? Also should i try and trade kelly johnson and matt capps for alexi r
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:33 pm
@Grey: So we hold on Liriano? Man he’s killing my RCL team.
What you think of starting Bart the Colon at Baltimore?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I think Liriano is in trouble, I made big mistake drafting him instead of Billingsley.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Braves brought Gonzalez in for a batter in the 8th inning then Soriano closed the game in the 9th. Verrrry interesting.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Soriano closed out tonight for Atlanta should we read anything into that?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:40 pm
@Billy: No, they had 2 on and 2 outs in the top of the 9th with Gonzalez up. They PH to score the run and then Soriano entered.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Rafael Soriano has 2 straight saves now, I think he is the closer now, yall.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Coffey’s in in the 9th.
Return your tables to the upright position, grab your barf bag and hold on tight. He’s facing Howard, Werth and Ibanez.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
@Grey: im guessing,not over yet
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:48 pm
on second thought, I think Gonzalez was brought in the 8th to face left handed Adam Dunn, then Soriano is brought in to face the right handed Dukes, Willingham, etc. Cox likes to do this lefty righty thing with his relievers. Very frustrating.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
@Dexter: crap i just picked him up… oh well
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I’m childishly amused by the names of a couple of relievers who have appeared in the last day or so. We had a Swindler yesterday and we have a T Sipp today.
Cust Kayin’.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Still not a bad idea to stash him if you have room. I’ve got him stashed.
Speaking of interesting closing situations, BJ Ryan (11.12 ERA) just blew a save by letting up three runs in the 9th. Downs (1.04 ERA) had an earned run in the 8th himself too though.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Back to baseball. Is the end nigh for BJ Ryan?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
@Luke: just want you want from a closer, an 11 era, hmmm downs….
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
@Steve: Hope so, I have Downs stashed all year. Just his 1st run given up so far. Flirted with picking up Hawkins and dropping him today, made googleeyes at Hawk and said nah, Downs is sexier than you.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
@Billy: Get him now! He shouldn’t be a free agent unless you’re in a shallow league. Very shallow.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:10 pm
@BigFatHippo: Yeah – I have him in the RCL and having just traded 2 closers away I’m hoping BJ loses his job.
Just picked up Hawkins in our keeper…
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:15 pm
@Steve: You might as well, you had him for one day didn’t you?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
@BigFatHippo: Probably! Had to replace Guthrie with someone.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:18 pm
@BigFatHippo: thanks!! i picked him up… I have Brox, Quaills and Soria starting… i need an OF, if downs gets the job who should i trade? and what should i expect? 16 team h2h…
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
@BigFatHippo: ha,i had a waiver in the latin 9 to drop downs for hawkins,cancelled,plus i have b.j in our league
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
@Grey: That would be swell if you would make it tomorrow afternoon’s post. I shall wait patiently for your words of wisdom.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I would like to see Wood play baseball
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@Martin: I’m very high on Hanson. Could be lights out if he gets the shot. I wouldn’t do that trade.
@Billy: @Luke: Off the top of my head, I would say Cox was going with a righty-lefty matchup thing.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:27 pm
@AL KOHOLIC: It was you that had Hawk for 2 days then dropped him for Masterson, got a win, good move.
@Billy: You could probably move any of the 3 for a good outfielder in a 16 teamer. Target a guy with only one solid closer, look for a second or third outfielder type, say Ibanez or Victorino, depending on what you need.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Need to pick up a player for my bench, looking for upside. Who should I grab?
McCarthy
Bruney
Zobrist
Kearns
Cuddyer
Fred Lewis
Winn
Wakefield
Colon
I know… not great options. None would crack my lineup, but I have a spot open due to Morales’ inability to bat without hurting himself.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:31 pm
@Grey: Do you like Colon vs. Baltimore? I’m waffling.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Jay Bruce just kazaamed Kevin Gregg. Boy it’s painful to own Gregg right now, but I think he’ll be a unicorn come year’s end.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
verlander stinkypoo
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
That was an annoying jack Bellisario just gave up right there. Cost me a win on three teams and a Hold on one…
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
@BigFatHippo: just got a cheap save from coffey-like the drink but not spelled the same,from the green mile
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 pm
@Grey: o.k i wont tell you who won but ill say this,they are all singing for 2nd place to Adam even though i think he sings with a jerbal up his a-hole,looks just like kurt russel
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Isn’t Soriano basically becoming the closer in Atlanta? “Oh, we needed Gonzo in the 8th, so we brought in Soriano to finish it off in the ninth.” Yeah? That’s what a closer does. He’s more dominant PLUS he’s a righthander PLUS he used to be the closer PLUS he lost his job to injury EQUALS we’re not *that* attached to Gonzo. Soriano will be closing 75% of games by May 15, save for an occasional Gonzo jaunt through Utley — Howard — Ibanez.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:48 pm
@AL KOHOLIC: “Like the drink but not spelled the same.”
I knew I heard that somewhere, thought Grey wrote it, but his IQ is apparently higher than John Coffey’s. Great movie, even better book series.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I apologize cos I know this has been asked a thousand times, but what’s the likelihood of Hanson being called up?
I need to drop Guthrie for someone in my H2H 12-teamer (there is NO ONE – Washburn? Wakefield? – on waivers) and could grab Hanson but really want a 7th starter that will be active.
Otherwise, I will just rock another MR.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
@Grey: I think I may have been one of the cats you quoted regarding Victorino last year! In my defense let me say: [1] he was a waiver pickup; [2] Rios ended up batting leadoff for most of the season; [3] I had Sizemore, J. Hamilton and Rios for three OF spots; [4] I finished the season in the money; and [5] I drafted SV in the 6th round this year. Also I drafted Alexei in the 5th rd. this year and I pinky promise not to bail on that sitch before May 15th. In the interim I picked up B-Wood and, like Doc (Commenter 97), I too would like to see him play baseball one day.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Is soriano now the closer? is it better to add him or latroy “fly” hawkins?
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@mc serch: Yeah, it was you. Hehe
*****Soriano is not the closer. Gonzalez was just getting Dunn out in a tied game. Hawkins is the temp closer in Houston though.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
@Grey: is it just me,but de-ja vue,seems like ive read that question before,
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April 22nd, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Gregg just dropped. Drop Ric Ro for him?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 8:26 pm
And finally someone has been able to solve this Saunders schmohawk
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April 22nd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Great website to all involved, including commentators. You know its good when you debate whether or not to share with a league mate for the laughter, or keep the info close to home.
The Cuban disarmed missile was just unceremoniously dropped. I just put doumit in my injured spot – claim AL-Ram and punt catcher until I can work out a trade or drop A Hill for him straight up?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
@Steve: Eh. Forgot I had K Escobar in my DL spot. Dropped Guthrie for Hanson and can mix and match for my 7th starter as and when I need to.
At least that’s the theory…
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Torii Hunter seems to be a little underrated. You were able to get him really late in drafts and he’s been awesome so far, tonight included. He’s always been solid against the Tigers.
I’ve got to decide whether to start Hunter or Bruce into my lineup for tomorrow to go along with Braun and Kemp. Guaranteed, the one who sits hits a donger.
Hunter @ home against Edwin Jackson or Bruce on the road against Zambrano?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Got Pronk and Ortizzle at util/bench; Frank Francisco and Jenks closing.
Chris Davis is available; trade Ortiz + Jenks for Mariano?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
(and pick Davis up subsequently)
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@knighttown: Yeah, make that switch.
@my peter’s gammons: Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, I’d claim Al-Ram there and punt catcher. In May you’ll probably be able to get Soto for him.
@Frank Rizzo: Start Bruce.
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@Dim: Make the trade and grab Davis.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
@Dim: Your league must be shallow for Davis to be on the wire. And closers are not worth trading for…especially not for a bat like Ortiz. I’d trade Ortiz to strengthen your team somewhere else if you don’t need him. Ortiz name alone carries value.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
@Grey: Wow. I disagreed with Grey. Funny.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Anyone else getting interested in Andrew Bailey in Oakland?
10.3 IP, 13 K, 2 BB, 2 H(1 HR), 1 ER
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
@Grey: Alright Grey. I was thinking the same on Bruce. He’s actually got a pretty good short history against Zambrano. And it looks like a potential Bruce streak may be starting.
So then Hunter or Lind vs. Millwood as my Utility?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Grey, what’s your opinion of Purcey?
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April 22nd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
@JR: Purcey’s overall numbers from last year don’t reflect how much Purcey improved by the end of the year. He starts @KC, and vs BAL. I wouldn’t rely on him for a spot start but if he limits his H andd BB (ok WHIP), I might pick him up because I liked him coming into the year.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
@my peter’s gammons: totally know what you mean, I waited till the end of the season to tell me brother (and opponent) about this site for just that reason.
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@Endless Summer: Looks like a solid middle reliever so far.
@Frank Rizzo: Hunter
@JR: (http://razzball.com/?s=purcey)
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April 22nd, 2009 at 10:13 pm
@Grey: Thanks, I can’t stand looking for saves, and most times just punt them. I really want to believe in Purcey’s k rate but I’m thinking I am going a razztastic 2/2 on these. Good stuff Grey.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
@my peter’s gammons
“Great website to all involved, including commentators. You know its good when you debate whether or not to share with a league mate for the laughter, or keep the info close to home.”
You found out my secret. I usually wait until after I think that AL-KOHLIC has had his third Margarita, when he starts spilling out his secrets!
@Steve – Dropping Guthrie for Hanson is a very good thing, although you can’t sing the song anymore. Actually, what you need is my wife in the league – she is an O’s fan and can’t resist picking up Oriole schmohawks, which if applied to their pitching staff, is almost an oxymoron.
But I agree – this is a great site both because you can get sound advice not just from Grey and Rudy but from many of the Commenters, and because it has a great sense of humor, not taking itself too seriously. Actually, it was the Glossary that got me initially. My new ambition is to have my name attached to a Razzball definition.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
@Paulie Allnuts: As I have said many times previously, there are many reasons for coming to Razzball – the quality of the fantasy baseball advice is but one of them.
I took one look at Hanson, clicked the green cross by his name, and said “you’re our boy.”
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April 23rd, 2009 at 5:20 am
Grey, sorry for the succinction (word?). But save this post, you can repost at this time of year every year.
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April 23rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
Grey,
Great Article! a Few cats in the RCL Gorditas Supreme division dropped guys like james loney and adrian beltre. I hope they read this. haha.
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