Comments on: Pickup Nate McLouth, K-Rod’s Injured

By: John Bowker in the Majors

John Bowker in the Majors — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:21:37 +0000

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By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:20:10 +0000

This year 12/35 and 15/18 are Hawaiian and Kemp’s respective projections. Next year, I see the same from Victorino and Kemp going 20/20. So it’s a matter of what you need I guess. I don’t see Kemp suddenly being a 40/40 guy if that’s what you’re thinking.

By: Herb Urban

Herb Urban — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:06:26 +0000

Speaking of Juan Pierre induced migraines, I was offered Matt Kemp straight up for Shane Victorino in a 12 team H2H keeper. We keep 12 players. I'm in the process of rebuilding this team I took over at the end of last year with maybe a 50/50 shot at making the playoffs. If I take Kemp and have him sit 3-4 days a week, I could plug Eugenio Velez or Bill Hall in my lineup. Should I gamble on Kemp becoming a stud starting next year, or stick with the possible 10/40 production of the Flyin' Hawaiin? This doesn't seem like a buy low opportunity to me, unless you guys like Matt Kemp's ceiling is higher they I do. Thanks. Herb Urban's last blog post..Rick Springfield Fanny Pack Sighting!

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:15:44 +0000

Wow. Weeks and Hart 6 AB – 5 K’s

Reynolds another homer…I could have had him instead I took Encarnacion, with his .091 avg. and ugly fat face.

I am going to stick my finger down my throat. Be back later.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:11:28 +0000

@Carl — I think it’s more of a testament to Cueto’s stuff that it looks like a strike but it’s not. Then again, maybe Weeks is dopey.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:09:45 +0000

Soto and Hernandez have had one good game apiece and Ruiz hasn’t had any. If you must, I’d go for the upside of Soto over Hernandez. Right now, I’m holding tight with Ruiz. Next week, I’ll reassess.

By: Carl

Carl — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:01:05 +0000

I am watching the Reds-Brewers and I just realized Rickie Weeks is not a bright person. With 2 strikes even I know I’m not going to get something to hit…he’s a major leaguer, why does he think he will? How did he get through high school?

By: Morat

Morat — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:42:55 +0000

Carlos Ruiz. Grr. Dude I listened to you on this one…what’s your deadline for the puta-punt? Two more weeks? Listen two owners recently dropped Soto and Hernandez. Would you punt Ruiz right now for one of these two?

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:05:22 +0000

@Steve — Posada over Doumit.

By: Grey

Grey — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:01:59 +0000

@Carl

Howard, Fielder, Encarncion and Heilman — Will be fine. If you can bench Heilman ’til he figures things out and slot in a different MR. Loney — He’ll be a bit more, but I don’t see a huge breakout. Kemp — The Pierre Situation will hopefully be resolved soon. Upton — At least you’re getting homers. Lilly/Arroyo — Eh, they’re okay for NL-only but you can’t expect too much.

Hoffman — He should be okay, but he is 40.

By: Rudy Gamble

Rudy Gamble — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:11:05 +0000

john -
when in doubt:
1) take speed if there isn’t a massive power difference
2) take the guy less in danger of being traded and becoming a part-time player
3) take anyone over xavier nady

rudy

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:13:36 +0000

I need a “There there it’s going to be a ok” pat on the back.

It’s tough in a NL-only 9 team league with no on on the waiver wire so you better make sure your players don’t suck. Players really sucking or making me worry:

Howard 1 homer and .179 Avg.
Fielder no homers
Kemp not playing
Loney is a singles hitter all of a sudden
Encarnacion hitting .100
Upton 3 homers and yup 3 RBI
Lilly and Arroyo bombed twice in 2 starts
Hoffman bombed every 2 appearances
Heilman can’t pitch anymore

It’s pretty sad when you have to count on Ryan Dempster to get you a win and K’s this week. *sigh*

I know it’s early but dayum.

By: john

john — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:06:29 +0000

i just can’t decide between mclouth and nady, they’re both hot right now and both available in my league….oh and for the record grey, your Hawaiian god Victorino is killin me right now!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:38:27 +0000

Is Doumit going to play regularly enough to be a viable alternative to Posada?

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:40:58 +0000

Upton was mentioned in yesterday’s post/comments. He looks very promising. There will be some peaks and valleys, I suppose, but he’s home run off Cueto showed tremendously quick hands.

By: SportsHubris

SportsHubris — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:34:17 +0000

You have to give a shout out to Justin Upton as well...his start coupled with McClouth has propelled me to the top in almost every league, and thats with my most usual 2nd round pick Granderson on the DL. SportsHubris's last blog post..Hockey Playoff Preview

By: Grey

Grey — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:46:57 +0000

BTW, this is what Dusty said about Votto, “You know Votto’s going to have more power and productivity, but, right now, Hatteberg is a better hitter.”