Reds Set To Deploy Cuban Missile
August 06, 2010
Category: Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
The Cuban legend goes that Aroldis Chapman once threw a fastball so hard that it caused Fidel Castro to say, “I haven’t seen something so beautiful since a young Charo.” Knowing that Fidel is a huge Charo fan, that’s not mild praise. (Fidel co-wrote Charo’s unauthorized biography, “My Cuchi-Cuchi” with Kitty Kelly.) The problem with our Cuban friend, Aroldis, and it’s a pretty major problem, there’s no spot for him in the rotation and he’s been pitching strictly as a reliever for a month or so. He’s on his way to the majors and I’m foaming at the mouth to own him in keepers and leagues next year. He can be a top 25 starter next year. Alas, for this year, you’re looking at a long man out of the bullpen. Anyway, here’s some more players to buy or sell this week in fantasy baseball:
Psyche! First, wanted to point out that the RCL Standings and Fantasy Razzball Standings have been updated. Anyway II, here’s the Buy/Sell:
BUY
Brian Duensing – Okay, I’ve mentioned him now to the point where it’s going to start to seem like I really3 like him. His K/9 was terrible in the minors and not much better in the majors. He has been able to keep his ratios all tidy-like and he gets the Indians next. I’ll buy that for a dollar! (Not much more though.)
Daniel Hudson – Is it Dan or Daniel? Can we get a ruling on that? I’m more bullish in NL-Only leagues on Hudson, but he has the stuff to make a difference in mixed leagues.
Yunesky Maya – Let’s see what I said the other day, “He left Cuba with a 2.51 ERA in six years. You can think of Cuban ball as Triple-A with less capitalism. Might see Maya in the majors in the next few weeks, depending on how his starts go. In NL-Only leagues and keepers, I’d grab Maya now while the rest of your league is sleeping. In mixed, redraft leagues, I’d wait to see how his minor league starts go.” And that’s me quoting me!
James McDonald – Nice K-rate, terrible team for wins, potential trouble with walks, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame bun.
Mike Minor – I just bounced your brains over the fence for a ground rule double with my Mike Minor fantasy.
Joel Hanrahan – You know what he’s getting in Pittsburgh. He’s getting saves. A’la Ric Flair, “Wooooooo!”
Drew Storen – Clippard’s pretty unusable right now and Burnett’s a lefty. Storen’s the man to own, so why is he unowned in 65% of ESPN leagues? Because 64% of ESPN leagues are abandoned. You make sure you’re not in that 1%.
Aaron Heilman – SAGNOF!
Chris Perez – Honestly, he should’ve been owned at least a month ago so if you’re in a league where he’s unowned (30% of ESPN leagues), then you’re not reading this anyway. So I can write anything here and you won’t read it. So… I was the one who finished your milk, didn’t flush the toilet that time – you know the one, pulled the string on your favorite t-shirt that made it unravel and cut you off on your way home from work. And I’m not sorry!
Omar Infante – In your RP slot is about the only place he’s not eligible to play. If you’re looking for runs and average, you could do worse. Aaron Miles, for instance, he’d be worse.
Neil Walker – If you get an erection for longer than 15 minutes after picking up Neil Walker, you should see a doctor. But he is hitting right now.
Luke Scott – In 290 ABs, he has a line of 46/20/47/.286/1. Markakis has a line of 49/8/39/.291/4 in 412 ABs. Zoinks!
Chris Johnson – In the last ten games, he’s batting .444 with 3 homers, 7 Runs and 12 RBIs. Put it another way, 7/3/12/.444. Yet, one more way, Pick/Him/Up/Now.
Alex Gordon – “What’s with all the guys on this crizzappy teams?” asks your inner monologue. The good teams are vying for the playoffs and not giving these Razzbags a chance.
Kila Ka’aihue – Now if the Royals just called up Mike Moustakas and started serving Spam kabobs at all home games. Why am I not in charge of a major league team? Or at least in charge of a major league team’s concessions?
J.P. Arencibia – I just went over my Arencibia fantasy. Find your way there.
Peter Bourjos – You know the episode where Alex P. Keaton takes speed pills and starts moving a mile a minute in his rolling chair? That’s Bourjos.
SELL
Jay Bruce – What a disappointment. I’m unfriending him on Facebook. We’re through.
Carlos Santana – Hey, Rob Thomas called. He hopes your knee surgery goes smooth.
Vladimir Guerrero – Has anyone else seen the Walking with Dinosaurs ‘stunning theatrical event?’ Pretty cool (if you’re 12). So I was watching one of these lumbering beasts. Let’s call him Vladasaurus, cause I don’t remember what they called him. So Vladasaurus was moving through his natural, artificially recreated habitat and then he began getting days off. The robot trainers, or what have you, wanted Vladasaurus to be fresh for the postseason or whatever they called it. This had the opposite result and Vladasaurus ended up looking rusty and not knowing whether he was coming or going. Then, one day, Vladasaurus jumped into the stands and mauled a man body painted in the Oakland A’s green and gold. I wouldn’t trade Vladasaurus for LukeScottasaurus, but they could be closer than you might think.
Tags: Aaron Heilman, Alex Gordon, Aroldis Chapman, Brian Duensing, Carlos Santana, Chris Johnson, Chris Perez, Daniel Hudson, Drew Storen, fantasy baseball, J.P. Arencibia, James McDonald, Jay Bruce, Joel Hanrahan, Kila Ka'aihue, Luke Scott, Mike Minor, Neil Walker, Omar Infante, Peter Bourjos, Vladimir Guerrero, Yunesky Maya
August 6th, 2010 at 11:28 am
there are two cuban missiles ?
someone ought to revive jfk .
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August 6th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Buchholz for Pagan, which side would you take, Grey?
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August 6th, 2010 at 11:36 am
can you rank these pitchers: Duensing, McDonald, and Chacin
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August 6th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Price for Konerko?
Im I giving up too much for D. Price?
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August 6th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Ciao Grey. Would you start Beckett @NYY? And @TEX? He is pitching well, but his next two assignments are the scariest in baseball for me.
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@big o: Hehe
@anoraxx: Buchholz
@black love: McDonald, Duensing… Chacin would be number one if he were going to start.
@alvaro: Nope
@Enrique: Nope
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August 6th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Whaddya think about Carlos Ruiz, Grey? Recently dropped Olivo to keep Montero and am starting to wonder about snatching Ruiz.
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August 6th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Jhoulys Chacin was not in fact in this afternoon’s buy/sell.
News has been up and down on him returning to the rotation. Worth the stash in a VERY pitcher-centric/deep h2h points league? When I say insanely pitcher-centric/deep, I mean Mike Pelfrey is starting to look enticing on the waiver wire, because past him it’s Rodrigo Lopez Town.
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@TheEvilEmpire: Eh
@Intrusivity: I know, I said in the comments this morning he wouldn’t appear because the Rockies changed their mind on starting on Sunday. If he were up, I’d like him. Stash if you like, he could be up next week sometime.
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Should I drop Tyler Colvin to pick up C Johnson? Tyler currently occupies my FLEX position most of the time.
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Would you rather have Infante or Ian Desmond for MI depth? This is in an 18-team roto league.
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
why did i sit arroyo vs the cubs damn it…
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
could i get gregg or perez or hanrahananan for a package of lowell and wade davis or is that an insult
start nolasco vs the cards or no
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
in a twenty team league for those trade offers
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@metsthoughts: Eh
@Eric: Desmond… Infante’s only a week or two pickup while Prado’s out.
@barker: Start Nolasco. Trade’s fine for you if you need saves.
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
In a keeper league (can only keep players for 3 years), who would you predict to be more useful over the next three years, Travis Snider or Yunesky Maya?
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
What, if any, trade value does Bruce have now? Do you still think he’s capable of a big month, or is he washed up for the year? Is he a candidate for an outright drop?
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
@Grey:
chapman accuses choo of stealing signs .
obama bestows “life tenure” on selig
in us diplomatic corps .
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Also, start Buchholz @ NY tonight?
what about Cecil v. TB?
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
@barker: Sshhhhh!
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@zorob: Snider
@Principal Blackman: I’d drop him in most leagues.
@big o: Hehe
@Principal Blackman: Wouldn’t start either.
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
i see keith hernandez (bloomberg sports) changed the name of his show to “mustrash talks” .
did you threaten to sue ?
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Alex Gordon for Garrett Jones. I have Alex and I like him but Garrett’s been producing okay all season.
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
@GREY
Sorry, I dont know what you meant
No on giving up Konerko fro Price
Or No, Im not giving up too much for Price?
Thanks
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August 6th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Wow, hadn’t heard that post-RW Stephen update… that’s golden. Count him in. Yeah, CT is good for some violence, possible racial/ethnic/sexual-orientation/cancer-status slurs… I could see that. I’m cool with cutting Landon, if you say so (I don’t keep up with the challenges much since Coral’s boobs stopped appearing). Possibly Ruthie? Is she still an alcoholic? Oh, right, that’s not politically correct or something, she’s always an alcoholic, right? But is she sober?
Anyhoo, this sounds like a winning recipe to me… especially if the house is in Camden, NJ. You’re on the left coast, find someone we can pitch this to, please. Then have your agent call my agent. We’ll do lunch.
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
To comment on the RCL standings, how does Baby Gorillas have 109.5 points?!? The person is 2nd place in that league ranks number 36 overall. Dude must have a stacked team or simply fleeced all the other owners.
I am curious, though, how does the league index and total points factor into the standings?
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I hate Jay Bruce. I’ve spent at least five adding and dropping his lame ass around his short stints with two other teams in the league.
Now I only have three moves left with him on my roster.
Victorino, Stanton and Kubel are the best options.
I need HR more than SB but is Victorino too good to pass up? roll the dice with Stanton? Yawnstipate with Kubel?
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
I forgot to mention Jay Bruce is back on my roster mostly due to your mid-season jones of a ranking. You can make it up to me with the right call here or alternatively tell me to fuck off – the choice is yours.
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
@Deeeeeez Nuts:
judging by his “we’re through” comment , i’m guessing that Grey doesn’t care what anyone does with Jay Bruce …. the guy’s dead , to him .
further , if the decision was his , he’d prolly trade him off for a couple of those taco tickets that he gave away last year .
Jack Bruce ?
Lenny Bruce ??
different story .
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
speaking of jack bruce …
here you go , steve .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1pzXJuvdAY
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
@Deeeeeez Nuts: Victorino is supposed to be back in mid-August so I think you have to grab him.
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Of these guys I can keep 3 for next year (but no longer): Delmon Young, Santana, Starlin Castro, Volquez, Padilla, Travis Wood, Niese, Adam Laroche, Quentin, Aroldis Chapman… but I noticed Joe Nathan is a FA in my league. Should I pick him up and stash him on my DL, so I can keep him for next year? Or is he too risky to waste one of my 3 keeper picks?
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
@ January Grey for a Keeper Q:
A-Rod, Pujols, Hanley, Josh Johnson, Ubaldo, Liriano, Utley, Votto, CarGo. I think CarGo is the #2 or 3 overall OF, Votto #2 or 3 1b going forward. I can’t let go of Pujols and Hanley, so i think it comes down to Utley, Ubaldo, JJ or Liriano.
If I told you I was keeping Latos as an additional 6th keeper (20th+ rd keeper from previous draft) in a 10-team, 5-keeper points league, which 5 are you keeping of the above list (no restrictions) for the 2011 season and beyond?
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August 6th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
What about Bruce in a keeper? Then what?
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@big o: I had my lawyers draw up papers.
@Frank Kim: I’d take Jones.
@alvaro: You ask ‘Im I giving up too much for D. Price?’ I said nope.
@Awesomus Maximus: I’m already on the horn with the proper people. Crazy wheels are in motion. Ruthie is sober though.
@Rhymenoceros: He’s over on games started pace. Bob’s in better shape at #2.
@Deeeeeez Nuts: I’d go with Victorino, but he’s not healthy right now.
@big o: Yup
@Adam: You won’t keep Nathan over 3 of those guys.
@Jah: He’s at the beach. I say Utley.
@Anonymous: No idea your parameters, but seems doubtful at this point to keep him.
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
@barker: OK, now it’s safe to be annoyed.
@big o: Classic.
@Grey: (sings) The worst mullet by far and he plays the guitar, that’s Arroyo
He’s ratio gold and that never gets old, that’s Arroyo!
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Ibanez is hitting, but facing a lefty. Sit or start?
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Regarding Chacin, apparently he isn’t coming up to start Sunday because he pitched on Thursday and pitched over 60 pitches, so COL will probably bring him up next week.
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@Steve: Ha!
@Steve: Sit… Depends on your option though I guess.
@royce!: Yeah, heard about it, that’s why he wasn’t included in this Buy/Sell.
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Ok, I “get” that Jim Tracy likes to sit Ian Stewart against LHP, but it seems that every-other time he’s on the bench, he has a great track record against the opposing starter. For instance, tonight’s Zach Duke – against whom he is 4 for 8 with 3 doubles. They really need to get Melvin Mora in there that badly?
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Beltran or Gordon? Is Beltran just going to suck this year?
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
@Grey: It’s him or CQ. I’m looking to put Ethier in my RF slot as he seems to be coming round.
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August 6th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Other options: Chris Johnson, Jose Tabata, Nick Markakis, Rajai Davis, Aaron Hill, Omar Infante, Adam Lind
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@peter: Preaching to the choir.
@genghis chone: Probably, but I’d go with Beltran.
@Steve: I’d put in Ethier.
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
@Grey: Ah sorry, man. Not enough info supplied. I’ve got Ethier for my RF slot, Grandy for CF, so I’m choosing between CQ and Ibanez for LF.
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
@Steve:
i got burned by sitting ibanez against a lefty .
now , i’m just plugging him in .
i read somewhere , that ibanez has (yearly) a stretch of 52-57 AB’s
where he’s just light’s out .
it might also have been the same article reminding me that he was always a 2nd half hitter for seattle (‘a la laRoche) ,
which is why i picked him up , right after the a.s. break .
and , yes ,
i did say
‘a la la .
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
@Steve:
does that mean that i should move to california ?
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Snider out of the lineup. Guess the Jays are taking it one day at a time with him…
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@Steve: I’d go with CQ.
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
@Steve: OK, that was a pretty lame one. Either no one got it, or they’re to embarrassed for me to say anything…
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
@Steve: Don’t you worry none, just take it like it comes.
But so’s my slumping Rios. A shame cause when he shines he really shows you all he can.
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
C.Lee or C.Ross in an NL Only 4X4 League?
Who’s better down the stretch?
Will either get traded before Aug 31?
I couldn’t wait anymore for Chacin, I traded him for Lilly cause I need wins like RIGHTNOW
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
@Steve: Arencibia not playing either. Cito loves his veterans.
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@elwood blues: Lee…
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Arencibia scheduled to start tomorrow though, catching Brad Mills as Litsch goes on DL
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
@Steve: was this close to startng him too — GodDamn bronson arroyo i hate you
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August 6th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
berkman or adam jones sit or start
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Well, since Bruce decided not to show up this year, he should at least tank the last 2 months, to make him even cheaper to grab next year when he decided to rise from the dead and go 30HR/10SB for all those who put their faith in him.
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@barker: Start Berkman.
@aconstipatedmonkey: I agree with you. Hopefully…
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Minor doesn’t seem to be in the yahoo player pool…pick up Duensing and drop Zimmermann and then pick up Minor over Duensing once he is available?…Zimm’s N/A status really hurts
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@danimal35: That makes sense.
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Perhaps non-Jays fans aren’t aware. We certainly won’t hold it against you guys, but his name is:
Aaron Cibia
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Drop Jenks for Perez or Storen?
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
@Grey: Now that’s what I like to hear. Shame about Ruthie… she had a lot going for her.
Back to baseball… is there a term for sporting alligator blood (say, by starting Buchholz @ NYY) and then getting bit by the alligator (say, by Buchholz giving up a 2-Run HR in the 1st)? If not, you can just call it “this guy”.
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Should I pick up Tyler colvin and drop Franklin gutierrez?
Also, please rank the top 3 pitchers for keepers in a 12 team pitching heavy h2h league: Scott baker, marcum, Wade Davis, fausto carmona, Ervin Santana, max scherzer, jhoulys chacin, Jason hammel, Randy wells, or aroldis chapman? Thanks!
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@Tom Emanski: Ha
@Jenkies: Nope
@Awesomus Maximus: This guy works for me.
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I own Hudson, Minor, Heilman, Walker, Scott, Johnson, Kila, Bourgos, and yes, Chapman. Too much upside?
Guess I can let go of Chapman.
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Like clockwork, steal and HR for Cargo.
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Cargo with the slam and legs already in just the 3rd inning.
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
@fitz: Damn forgot the official term
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August 6th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
@I am the Liquor: oh well, A+ for being a speedier posted. =)
but extra credit for me for noticing he did it when he’s unfortunately not on a single one of my teams and I’m watching the Sox game !
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
F for failure in spelling
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
As mentioned, I need wins as I battle for 1st in NL ONLY 4X4,
Is Major Minor worth a pickup? I would drop an 8th inning guy.
My worry is WHIP and ERA with Minor.
And I can’t figure out how the Braves win with that offensive offense.
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
CarGo is the man! Happy I’ve got him in all my leagues!
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
well, so much for that WHIP and ERA, I see Nolasco took care of ruining those categories for me tonight.
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
@elwood blues: small sample size (6 GS), but 1.89 ERA and .93 WHIP in AAA recently.
ATL has a stellar pen which is a nice plus.
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August 6th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Kalish on the Sox should be a Buy. He’s getting regular playing time with Cameron on the DL and Hermida gone & he’s hit at every level of the minors. Just hit his first homer against the Yankees right now.
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August 6th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I’ve been offered Berkman for Garret Jones. I need runs, but not sure the extra drag on my batting average is worth it. (I already own Reynolds.) I’m in 5th place right now in a 12 team 5×5 league with a lot of ground to make up… Seems like a big risk, but is it worth it?
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@simply fred: I like it.
@fitz: Nice!
@elwood blues: I’d grab him.
@Trick dad: I’d do that add/drop. Scherzer, Chapman, Marcum… Not an easy bunch to rank. Depends a lot on how much you want right now.
@danielpwnz: I just talked about him yesterday, didn’t want to repeat myself.
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@aubreyhuffingglue: I’d do it.
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August 6th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
@Grey: Looks like that ‘gator blood paid off, after all. I think this Buchholz kid is the real deal… too bad he’ll be overvalued next year and I won’t get to own him again.
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August 6th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
olsen or minor going forward? points h2h
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@Awesomus Maximus: Yeah, him and Price aren’t going to be affordable next year.
@sal: Minor
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August 6th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Kershaw and Nolasco hate fantasy baseball
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
@Grey: (Regarding Bruce as a keeper): We keep 6. My team consists of:
C: Arencibia and Buck
1B: Miggy and LaRoche
2B: Walker and Zobrist
SS: Hanley
3B: Bautista
OF: Bruce, Pagan, Bourn, Granderson and Werth
SP: Halladay, Wainwright, Sabathia, Nolasco, Vazquez, Marcum and Myers
RP: Soria, K-Rod, Rivera, Bard and Benoit.
The first five are obvious with Halladay, Wainwright, CC, Miggy and Hanley. The last one is tricky. I think Bruce and Werth are my best options, but Bruce has sucked and Werth hasn’t exactly been stellar.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I guess the trust exercise with Jay Bruce resulted in a tangle of knotted heads.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Oh and BIG DONKEY!
My HtH Opponent: “That SOB is getting on my nerves.”
Love it!
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@fitz: Kershaw especially.
@Anonymous: Werth
@Elijah: Indeedonkey!
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
@Elijah: In addition to DonkMan, CarGo continues to mash. Slam and Legs for him every day.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
@Grey: I saw that others were asking about it, and just wanted to add COL’s rationale for not starting him Sunday, and bolster the idea that Chacin will probably be up next week.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
@Anonymous:
I have em both, yeah me.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
@Elijah: Ditto.
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August 6th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
@Grey: I/got/chris/johnson. Oh, and I loved how you listed BA, HR, RS, RBI in that order. For whatever reason I still prefer RBI before runs but I will take what I can get. Thanks, Grey!
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August 6th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Go Heilman?!?
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@Anonymous: I know, nice.
@royce!: I would hope so. Will have to mention him the day or two before he gets the call.
@papafrog: No problem.
@Elijah: Yeah, that won’t last long. Go Hudson though.
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August 6th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
@Grey: Heh… yep, and Price is another name on my roster that I’ll just have to enjoy for the one-year contract. Funniest part is, all the guys who wouldn’t trade me a decent bat for either of them a month or two ago will be the guys driving up the auction price next year. Such is fantasy…
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@Awesomus Maximus: Yeah, everyone’s other players are great next year. No one wants them the year they’re actually doing something. No one trusted Mark Reynolds in 2009. Then everyone wanted him in 2010.
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August 6th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
@Grey:
If nothing else, Mark’s still been good for what Donkey’s do best. It’s not his fault he’s been limping from excessive goading all year!
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@Elijah: Yeah, the leg issues definitely cramped his style.
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August 6th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
i certainly hope greinke’s stock continues to plummet this winter …. bad team , and all .
shouldn’t surprise anyone , here , that i’m buying into the idea that
the recuperative powers of a long off-season have , potentially , a greater affect on non-physical ailments .
tommy john surgery , i’m less optimistic about .
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August 6th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
@Grey:
*Rimshot*
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August 6th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Drop Jamie Garcia for Travis Wood, or no?
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August 6th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
13 team roto 5×5.
who do you like?
ss yunel, alcides, asdrubal, hardy
catcher montero, wieters, yadier
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@big o: Yeah, he could be cheaper next year, for sure.
@Elijah: Hehe
@Long Bong Hitters: Eh
@aj: Asdrubal… Wieters…
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August 7th, 2010 at 4:03 am
@Grey: Even in H2H, would you go near any of these guys for Sunday?
Diamond v Reds
Esmil Rogers @ Pirates
Maholm v Rox
Davies @ Seattle
I’ll likely be OK in Wins and ratios by Sunday, might need Ks.
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August 7th, 2010 at 4:04 am
@Grey: Oh – and even though I grabbed Hudson for a spot start in H2H, you think he might be worth keeping around?
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August 7th, 2010 at 5:22 am
Does anybody have a read on Mauer’s injury? About to make a trade in a keeper league (I give Jennings/Hart and get Mauer/H.Bell) and wanted to make sure I was pretty safe that Mauer’s bat would be in my lineup.
Proceed with confidence, or are you worried about the shoulder injury?
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August 7th, 2010 at 5:58 am
forgive me, for i feel that this isn’t the first time I’ve mentioned his name here, but could Chipper Jones be a person of interest? I know that he can’t stay on the field, but he’s hitting in the middle of the Braves lineup and our league uses OPS. Right now I’m rolling with a combo of Gordon/Alvarez to replace Youk. Anyone have anything to say about Larry in an OPS league?
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August 7th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Word of caution about Duensing: the Indians have scored the 6th most runs over the past week. They aren’t rollovers right now.
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August 7th, 2010 at 6:37 am
@KCC26: If you do grab Chipper, you’re basically committing yourself to religiously checking the Braves lineup everyday up until the first pitch (for the late scratch). Consider yourself warned.
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August 7th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Oswalt, Wilson, Quentin for Braun, Aards
ma, De La Rosa which side do you like?
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@Steve: Diamond for just Ks, but he’s risky. Wouldn’t touch the other guys. I’m holding Hudson in the league where I grabbed him.
@Dootdedoo: I wouldn’t trade Mauer with or without an injury, but I don’t think the injury is anything to worry about.
@KCC26: I wouldn’t bother with Chipper. Though I do agree with Deeeeeeez Nutz.
@db: Thanks for the heads up!
@fitz: Braun side.
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:04 am
sweet. thank you good sir.
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:11 am
12 team, h2h, keep 6 annually.
What do u think of this:
Fielder/dunn/sandoval/beckett for Youk/CC/Pedroia/Bruce?
Right now, my keepers are: howard, wainwright, pedroia, youk, holliday, werth.
After the deal it would be: howard, fielder, wainwright, holliday, werth, dunn?
I’m in 4th place now and tryin to make push for this year and next year.
Thoughts?
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:30 am
An MRI on Manny Ramirez’s injured calf was postponed because the outfielder came down with a case of claustrophobia. A typical claustrophobic will fear restriction in at least one, if not several, of the following areas: small rooms, locked rooms, cars, tunnels, cellars, elevators, subway trains, caves, and crowded areas. Many claustrophobics remove clothing during attacks, believing it will relieve the symptoms. MRIs are very confining. But, if they can somehow get him to and back on the field, I’m buying a ticket. They might have to move him to center for more room and out of the middle of the lineup.
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:34 am
once again , am jealous of those who get to say home this week-end and watch baseball games .
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:36 am
@zombie:
thanks for the morning chuckle .
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@rey mysterio jr: I’d take the Fielder side.
@zombie: That’s hilarious.
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:48 am
How would you rank these 4 in a league that counts 5×5 + OBP and XBH?
Domonic Brown, Jay Bruce, Kalish, LaPorta, Burrell?
In the year that has been so improbable….the impossible has happened: I think I might have to drop Bruce.
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@royce!: Brown, Kalish, Bruce, Burrell…
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:59 am
@Grey: I have Johan and Hamels going today. Start one or the other, or both?
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@GopherDay: Both
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August 7th, 2010 at 9:37 am
@Grey: Verlander/Haren for Wainwright OR for Cliff Lee?
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August 7th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I have rios and I was just offered choo and torres for him? What are your thoughts?
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@Fletch: Wainwright, but I wouldn’t do that trade.
@Dave: Looks good if you need depth.
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August 7th, 2010 at 10:46 am
welcome to the mlb J.P!
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Follow up to last night.. ignoring all my needs for this year.. in a keeper league 4×4 NL.. I have only limited Free Agent money left..
would you rather use it on
Minor or Wallace??
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:03 am
8 Team H2H Keeper. I have Longo and Wright. He has Votto and Pujols. Deal Longo for Pujols? We keep 5, no limit on time and no draft penalties.
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@vinko: Nice!
@elwood blues: Minor
@Wilsonian: Sounds good.
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Aaron Cibia!!
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:22 am
@grey- if i can get either brett anderson, zito, beckham, or gordon for my curtis granderson, who should i go after? I’m thinking anderson, beckham. I have ian stewart at 2nd and chris johnson at 3rd. Thanks
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:30 am
@Tom Emanski: Seeing that HR made my day. Malto bene! Carlos who?
Just got up after working an overnight shoot. Bummed that I missed the Fangraphs chat. Any NYers on here that went?
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Hey Grey…deciding my keepers for next year seems like a long way off but for right now looking at next year, would you rather keep Delmon Young in the 12th rd or Jayson Werth in the 14th or neither? We lose two rounds each year a player is kept…
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@Tom Emanski: Ha!
@Martin: Anderson
@Sos: Werth…
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Need some advice for which 3 to start next week out of Dempster, Padilla, Arroyo, G-FLoyd, or D Hudson. As of now Dempster and Padilla have 2-start weeks but the matchups have me worried.
Also, A-Ram or Berkman in my U spot next week?
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Who would you recommend as replacements for Bruce?
Venable, Burrell, Stanton, Fowler, Kalish, and Granderson are all FAs.
Also, is it time to drop Brett Gardner for one of the above?
Thanks, for the advice.
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
lol. ok, he’s good. 4 for 4 with 2 HRs
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
@VinWins: I’ll take that! Way to go kid!
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Crazy thing is that JPA will probably get the day off tomorrow. Gotta love Overmanagin Cito Gaston
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I have room to add a bat. They’d give me some options behind my current starters. Would you rather have:
Hill as a potential replacement for MMD?
Arencibia as a potential replacement for Wieters or Suzuki?
Lind as a potential replacement for Gardner?
Thanks.
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
@Tom Emanski: wow. I’m a Cards fan, and compared to LaRussa, Gaston is invisible.
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
@Tom Emanski: We’ll see. Hey he still outproduced 2 days of Torrealba or Jaso or whatever Santana replacement was available in 4 PA’s.
Damn, kid may be keeper material. Might make a nice trade chip…
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August 7th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
@Grey: JP Arencibia! Thanks yo I needed that…
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August 7th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
@VinWins: Can’t disagree there
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August 7th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Hoping J.P. is Shane Spencer in a bottle.
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August 7th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
@grey- my granderson for brett anderson deal got rejected. Should i try and get Beckham or Zito instead?
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August 7th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Grey – Rosenthal reporting that Sonnanstine going for Niemann due to shoulder tightness. Drop Volquez for Hellickson (just picked up Minor for two starts next week)? Thanks!
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August 7th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
@Grey:
Still sure I shouldn’t let go of my cold Weiters and grab a hot Arencibia Pepper?
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August 7th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Start Richard and DLR?
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August 7th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Suzuki or JP in an 8 Teamer?
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August 7th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Grey, do you think they give Harden one more shot or will this be the time the Rangers might call back on Holland?
Aaron Hill or Gordo Bechkham the rest of the year?
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August 7th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Oh, and in a shallow league…Pence or Krispie from here on out for spot starts?
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August 7th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
@Wilsonian: or Quentin?
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August 7th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
What do you think about a Latos/Feliz for Werth trade in a keeper league? I need offensive and Werth would be good for that but I feel that I’m giving way too much for the future of my team.
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@Nutsadamus: Padilla and Folyd, but I don’t know the entire league’s matchups by heart. Berkman…
@Principal Blackman: No on Gardner… Those names are less than inspiring for Bruce too.
@Tom Emanski: Ha
@Earl Battey: Arencibia over Suzuki. Hill over MMD… Gardner’s steals, Lind’s power, depends what you need.
@mic: Nice…
@Martin: Beckham…
@AnotherFalstaff: Eh
@Elijah: You’re picking your scab. Wieters hits two homers on Tuesday and you’ll regret it. It’s tomato-tomahto, do it if you want.
@ViagraFalls: Sorry, I was out. I would’ve though.
@Wilsonian: JP
@Carl Spackler: Where’s Harden going? Hill…
@Wilsonian: Krispie…
@Max: I’d hold the two arms, but it’s fair. If you need hitting, go for it.
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August 7th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
@Grey:
I got 1 too many Snorioles as it is!
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August 7th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
@Grey:
This is what I got right now:
C Arecibia
1b Votto Roboto
2b Lopez
3b Mini Donkey
SS Tu-Lo
MI Alexei R
CI Big Donkey
OF Matt Holiday
OF CarGo
OF N Cruz
OF Krispie
Util L Scott
Ben M Byrd
Ben D Dawg
DL Utley
DL Buck
SP J Johnson
SP M Latos
SP C Hamels
SP J Sanchez
SP B Arroyo
SP Wandy
RP H Bell
RP D Aardsma
RP C Perez
RP A Heilman
RP E Meek
7×7 HTH 2nd place
2nd Runs
1st HR
3rd Total Bases
2nd RBI
4th Steals
4th AVG
1st OPS
4th K
10th Wins
2nd Losses
3rd Saves
4th BAA
4th ERA
4th WHIP
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@Elijah: Gotcha, then make the switch. Sucks you’re not having any good win karma with that staff. They’re solid. Nice double donkeying too.
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Man, that Heilman bubble burst pretty quick.
Live by the SAGNOF, die by the SAGNOF I suppose.
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
who is the odd man out? folwer, rolen, gordon
13 team roto 5×5
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Anyone still holding on to Beltran or am I the only one?
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Peter Bourjos…ticker tease!!!
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Who would you drop Joel Hanrahan, Javier Vazquez, Madison Bumgarner?
Is Hoffman closing?
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August 7th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
The closer carousel is in full swing everywhere. Hoffman or Ax? Putz or Jenks? Simon or Garf… I mean Gonzalez? Heilman or just forfeit?
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August 7th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
@Steve: Not too proud to take the win, though…
@Grey: Grabbed Diamond for tomorrow in H2H. Need another. Gun to your head:
Rogers @ Pirates
West v Cards
Suppan @ Marlins
Bell @ Tigers
Huff v Twins
Marquis @ Dodgers.
Yes, that is all that’s left.
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August 7th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
@Grey: J. Upton for Choo straight up?
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August 7th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Jenk-ies! :
When a pitcher seemingly loses all of his stuff and out of no where gets his command and velocity back.
Jenk-ies! Kerry Wood found his stuff again!
Well, I’m currently dealing with a brain freeze at the moment and the Mystery Team is trying to figure it out. They think it might be Bobby again and his meddling command…
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August 7th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Sometimes, everything goes right for a fantasy team. This week has been one of those weeks.
Cordero gave me the lead in holds today.
I will never question Dusty Baker again.
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
C Mauer
1B Votto
2B Gordon Beckham
3B Chris Johnson
SS Jeter
OF Shin-Soo Choo
OF Matt Holliday
OF Delmon Young
OF CarGo
2B Utley
OF Ellsbury
DH Vlad Guerrero
SP Brett Anderson
SP Beckett
SP Wandy Rodriguez
SP Jered Weaver
SP Zito
SP Billingsley
SP Jaime Garcia
RP Capps
RP Wagner
I’m in a 10 team H2H points league. After the tremendous debut of Arencibia, I’m in a hurry to pick him up. But I already have Joe Mauer in my lineup. Is it a bad idea to pick Arencibia and drop players like Vlad Guerrero, Ellsbury? Mauer always give me injury concern even though that’s a minor deal. And if Arencibia plays like Posey rest of the season, giving him up would cause me a huge mental hurt. Does he have the potential to overachieve Posey rest of the 2010 season? If so, who should I drop for him?
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
@Terrence Mann: I’ll drink to that. Only minus was Smooth going down which had me in a panic a few days ago. I grab J.P. and he goes all Kevin Maas on TB in his debut.
Up 11-0 going into tomorrow and just took over 4th place… Hanrahan’s shaky week’s been the only blemish. I have a week before our trade deadline, I think I’m going to make a play for Mariano.
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August 7th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
@Grey: On that note, stick with Hanrahan or take Putz or Hoffman off waivers this week? In the back of my mind is a 10th round pick for Mr. Rivera
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August 8th, 2010 at 1:57 am
@Grey:
decisions … decisions … decisions .
don’t know how you do it .
day in .
day out .
and you’re pretty damn good at it .
still , none as tough as last night’s south park repeat ,
where the boys had to choose between
a big douche and a shit sandwich
as their new school mascot .
have decided to play hookie , tomorrow ,
‘cuz i’m just not up for watching two all-day busy crap games
and then listening to all the mean-spiritedness that inevitably follows .
instead , will hit the all you can eat sushi …(urchin …. mm mm good) ,
followed by a drive up to see my grandson (2yrs) .
hopefully , back in time to catch the late game with you ,
and a few others .
on thursday , i will drive to the bank and straighten out my paypal account
so that i can send you some money to keep yourself
and this site , alive .
and even though some of some of these other clowns
have tired me , at times ,
i want you to know that i have continued visiting this site
on a daily basis .
i don’t know how you do it ,
but don’t stop .
your dedication is exemplary .
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Which one for the rest of the season, Soriano or Snider?
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Pick two for the rest of the year: Colvin, Brown, Snider, Fowler, Murphy
LaRoche or Pence for the rest of the year for UTIL spot starts?
Thanks man!
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@Steve: Ha, totally.
@aj: Fowler, unless you need steals. Then Gordon.
@DrEasy: Ax, Jenks, Simon, unless you’re vulturing.
@Steve: West… Sorry, if it’s too late.
@Fletch: Upton
@Chad Qualls: Ha!
@Terrence Mann: Ha
@Juan: You have no room for him.
@3Fingersbrown: I’d hold what you have. I’d give that up for Rivera.
@big o: Thanks for the kind words, O.
@ruah: Snider…
@Wilsonian: Snider, Colvin, unless you need steals. LaRoche…
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August 8th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Wade Davis is heading back to Florida with Niemann- both are going to have their shoulders examined. Hellickson was scratched from his start today and is likely going to be called up to pitch on Tuesday against DET. Perhaps the Rays have a prepaid trip to the disgraceful list in mind for Davis?
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August 8th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Grey,
On your advice I added Starlin Castro a few weeks ago. Great move.
My league names keepers this week. I can keep him for up to four years at $3, $5, $7, $9 but I have to commit to the contract length from the start. How long should I keep him? Is he more than a $9 player in the long-term future?
Get this one right and there is a daiquiri in your future.
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@royce!: Yeah, could be.
@Myles: I’d keep him the full length.
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August 8th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Morrow 11 Ks, 0 hits thru 6. V Wells left game after hitting wall.
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August 8th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Dislocated big toe for Wells
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@VinWins: Thanks for the heads up!
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
@VinWins: 16 K’s thru 8, the man is HOT!!!
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@BKK: Damn…
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Obvious hit to end no-hitter at 8.2
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@VinWins: Yeah, saw it. Not sure why Gaston didn’t pull him there though.
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
@Grey: Yeah, a lot of pitches. Cito wants his pitchers to be finishers.
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@VinWins: That’s good, but at 125+ pitches, it’s okay to pull a guy that was a reliever as recent as last year.
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
“Carlos Santana – Hey, Rob Thomas called. He hopes your knee surgery goes smooth.”
Holy crap that’s funny.
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
@Grey: Heh. Went for Rogers. You know why you can be OK with starting Diamond and Rogers?
When your opponent starts Maholm and Wesley Wright.
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
@Grey: Won’t argue that. Hate to see bullpen blow it, but that’s why you’ve got closers. 17-11 yesterday. 1-0 today.
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Brandon Morrow – wow
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@Steve: Ha… Nice.
@VinWins: Yup
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Instant replay – Brandon Morrow – wow
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@mr baseball: Ha
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August 8th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
T. Diamond Dallas Page – BANG
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August 8th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
CarGonna win me the league.
Apologies to everyone who missed witty comments like this, I’ve been away.
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August 8th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Also, SONOVABENCH! I overslept and left Werth on my bench.
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@mr baseball: Hehe
@Lines: Ha
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August 8th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Darn – Looks like Morrow moves up from a 15th round pick to a 10th rounder next year. I hate sleepers who are over touted and lose sleeper value. is there a term for this?
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@struggler: Sleeper sell.
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I need to play 2 out of these 4 guys: Markakis, Abreu, Gardner, Bruce
I’m also wondering if I should sub MMD (facing 4 lefties this week) for Gordon (groin strain) Beckham.
I have needs everywhere, but since I have some catching up to do I’d lean towards upside.
Thanks.
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
By the way, this isn’t really a question, but I got swept up in the intoxicating Arencibamia yesterday and I woke up with a terrible headache and three catchers on my roster. I’m playing JP with Wieters (again, praying for upside) but will hang on to Suzuki until JP makes at least 2 starts in the bigs.
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@Earl Battey: Neither MIs are good bets this week. I’d go with MMD. Markakis, Abreu…
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@Earl Battey: Ha!
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Is it worth dropping Beckham for Aaron Hill? I have enough average killers on my roster already, but Hill might provide some power. It’s a keeper league, but I doubt Beckham would make the cut on my team anyway.
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Actually, Ozzie just said that Beckham’s injury will keep him out of Monday’s game but he should be OK after that. If he needs more time than that, then he plans on playing Bobby Jenks at second.
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
@grey-i got offered manny and gordon for my granderson. Should i do it? I have nobody on the DL on my team right now.
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
@Grey: who to start in a weekly league? napoli (3 vs kc, 3 vs tor) or arencibia (3 vs bos, 3 @ ana)? thanks.
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@Earl Battey: I’d go with Hill.
@Martin: Sure
@herschel: Napoli
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Drop Beckham for AsCab? Indians get Balt/Sea/@KC in next 10 days….
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
@Grey: Undaunted by streaming ‘Neil’ Diamond and ‘Mr’ Rogers, I’d like to giove Erv-San some company on Monday. Mazzaro @ Seattle or Norris v Atlanta?
I won’t insult you by listing the rest.
It’s H2H…
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@TastelessGarbage: If you need steals…
@Steve: Mazzaro… But neither are great.
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August 8th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
@Grey: No, no they’re not.
But as I like to say on the golf course, it’s not how, it’s how many.
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August 8th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
@Steve: And someone else (not my opponent), just beat me to both of them.
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August 8th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
@Grey: How about Kyle Kendrick v Dodgers on Tuesday? He’s had three decent starts in a row…
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@Steve: Ha! Sure, go with Kendrick.
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August 8th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Please don’t let it get any Wuertz…
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August 8th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
@Steve: Exhales.
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August 8th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Start Andrus or Adrubal next week? Both have been good, but TEX is only playing 5 games next week, all at home against Hughes, Vazquez, Beckett, Lester and Matsuzaka. CLE plays 6 at home, against Arrieta, Bergesen, Millwood, Pauley, Vargas and Fister.
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August 8th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
The Nats’ use of their bullpen is somewhat mysterious to me.
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August 8th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Hey Grey, and Razzballers…..I need an opinion….I had the last pick in a 16 team h2h league and I’m in first place in my division. My team is stacked in pitching and pretty balanced in hitting, but as I look at the teams I will have to beat in the playoffs, I notice they all have a big bopper or 3 in their lineup, and while my lineup is nothing to sneeze at, no one player is exceptional this year. Adrian Gonzalez is my top hitting pt producer. Our trade deadline is friday. As I looked at my lineup trying to find something I could trade up for, I noticed David Ortiz at DH. Jim Thome is a sitting there available for me to pick up for free. If the only trade you could make to trade up at one position was to package Ortiz with my player at the position I’m trading up for and then put Thome at my DH, would you do it? Is Thome dependable enough? Is Ortiz too much more valuable than Thome to deal him? This looks like my last option to upgrade before the playoffs.
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@Steve: Ha
@royce!: Asdrubal
@Steve: They just throw whoever out there.
@motorcitykitty: Thome’s not that big of a downgrade.
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August 8th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Thanks for the advice, past and present.
A suggestion for the daily round ups: perhaps group your player notes by pitchers and hitters? You could get even more specific if you wanted to annoy yourself, but even just 2 giant groups would be cool.
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August 8th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
@Grey: That’s how it seems. How did that outing help Storen, exactly?
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August 8th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Anyone else having trouble accessing their ESPN team? I am in Peru so that might be part of the problem, but I haven’t had any issues for like five weeks until today.
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@Iceman: I try to group them by teams.
@Steve: Any idea what genghis is experiencing?
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August 8th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
@Grey: Ahh, I see. Just a thought. I’LL SHOW MYSELF OUT.
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August 8th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
@Grey: No, sorry. I can see all too clearly how poorly my team at ESPN is going today.
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August 8th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
@Grey: Just noticed in my H2H league that Hoffman is sitting on the wire. My current relievers are K-Rod, Wagner and Heilman.
Should I grab him?
We count Holds in this league – is the Hoff the 8th-inning guy when it’s Axford’s turn to close?
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@Iceman: Hehe
@Steve: Ha
@Steve: You should grab him, but not at the expense of those guys.
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August 8th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
@Grey: Nah – I’ll be dropping ‘Rough’ Diamond for him.
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August 8th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
pick up Bourjos, Cain, or Craig?
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August 8th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I need average and steals and I’ve been starting Denard Span all year hoping that he gets hot. I’m not really sold that it’s going to happen, and I think I can do better than 5/20/.270 on the wire in this ten-team league.
Who should I have instead: Venable, Headley, Ben Francisco, Tabata, Kalish, David Murphy, Travis Snider, or Alex Gordon?
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August 8th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
@Steve:
a guy in one of my leagues has made 207 moves , so far .
not sure if he’ll exceed his last year’s mark of 292 ,
but am wondering if you’re approaching this kind of activity
in any of your leagues .
cust curious .
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August 8th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
@big o: 136 in my H2H league (no IP maximums so streaming is possible if you want to), 99 in my RCL league (which is seconfd only to Al K’s 108). Relatively few in my other two leagues.
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@Steve: Hehe
@Donnie Baseball: Bourjos
@sean: Tabata for steals, Snider for power.
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August 8th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
@Grey: I’ve gotta be starting D-Fowl in the CF slot over Grandy in my H2H league right now, no?
Fowler’s on the wire, and since Grandy’s mini-flurry of activity a little while back, he’s been horrid.
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Currently holding Nunez and hoping he doesn’t lose his job. Should he, which would you replace him from:
Street
Storen
Hanrahan
Simon
Heilman
Wuertz
This is how you ranked them in the most recent Closer Look. Any recent activity change those rankings at all?
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
@Grey:
How low would you sell Kinsler right now? (In terms of SP)
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
@Awesomus Maximus:
if those guys are all available in your league ,
you must be the only razzball reader amongst them .
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
@big o: You would be correct… they’re my friends, but they’re not as “committed” as I am to the game. Plus it’s only a 10-Teamer and two teams have gone with a “punt saves” approach (no idea why when the league is that shallow, but whatever).
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Lidge or Valverde? Anyone?
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
@Lines: They’re equal in that they’re both getting Saves, but as Lidge owner I’d probably rather have Valverde, if that makes sense.
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August 8th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
richard or LeBlanc?
who is the better hodgepad for 2011?
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@Steve: Sure
@Awesomus Maximus: Street
@Eddy: Try for a 2nd tier guy. Think Hamels.
@Lines: Valverde
@elwood blues: Richard…Both are startable at (and usually only at) home…
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August 8th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
16 team H2H, 5 player keeper. Anybody here worth dropping for Minor (he finally hit waivers in my Yahoo FA pool and I’m looking to put in my claim)?
Ervin, Axford, Storen, Hanrahan? Other pitchers are Lester, JJ, Haren, Latos, Cain, Bills, Capps
Also, earlier you said Snider over Brown for the rest of the year. Would you still think that way in a keeper, too, where I doubt I’d keep Brown anyway?
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August 8th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
@grey- Do you like cecil, howie kendrick, or gordon beckham better if I have ian stewart at 2nd and chris johnson at 3rd?
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@Wilsonian: You have no one to drop for Minor. Brown in a keeper.
@Martin: Cecil…
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August 8th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Chris Carter call up
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@struggler: Thanks for the heads up!
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August 8th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
With my league’s trade deadline coming up, just wandering:
Would you trade Guerrero to get Shin Shoo Choo, or should I be more ambitious?
and do you think Ellsbury is finally going to start hitting and getting steals close to the pace he was at last year?
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