Comments on: The Bottom of the 9th: Still Closing? http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing Fantasy Baseball Advice Sun, 19 May 2013 21:20:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: jonnycat http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-583096 jonnycat Tue, 31 May 2011 06:56:23 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-583096 I started the season with Chris Perez and nothing, picked up Madson and Salas, and now I’m up near the top in saves. Where did all these saves come from?

]]> By: Hondo http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582916 Hondo Tue, 31 May 2011 04:12:58 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582916 @Brett- I caught that.I was trying to follow too many games(as usual) and was parked on the Dodgers game when I heard that. I checked and Upton was definitely 4-4 with no homer.I checked back later 5 minutes later and he was still 4-4.I thought I had misheard or gotten confused, then I checked back again about 15 minutes later and he was 5-5 with the tater.

(Insert crazed,spinning -eyed emoticon here)

]]> By: brett http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582866 brett Tue, 31 May 2011 03:43:15 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582866 So was anyone channel-surfing the late games tonight? At 10:20 EST, Vin Scully says “In Arizona tonight Justin Upton is 5 for 5 with a home run”. I had been watching the D-Backs all night and new Upton was only 4 for 4 win no home runs. At 10:50, Upton steps up for his 5th at bat and hits one out. Does this confirm that Vin Scully is one of the baseball gods?

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582823 R.J. White Tue, 31 May 2011 03:15:52 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582823 @baseball idiot: All four players are great, so just roll with your two favorite there.

@MeanMachine: I don’t think either are droppable.

@mrbaseball: As long as you’ll be fine in SBs, that’s a solid trade for you.

@Carl Spackler: Crow right now, and that’s all that matters. I added him in a few leagues before the change became official.

@bobbo: You don’t particularly need Nathan, esp. if it takes up a valuable roster spot.

]]> By: bobbo http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582660 bobbo Tue, 31 May 2011 01:54:46 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582660 Joe Nathan: done for the year or worth stashing for a while (I am out of DL spots so it would cost me a roster spot)? It’s a keeper league but I already have Bell, Street, Madson, Rauch, and now Crow as options.

]]> By: votto-voom http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582510 votto-voom Tue, 31 May 2011 00:48:44 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582510 @baseball idiot: I prefer the Cabrera Hanley side myself.

]]> By: votto-voom http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582506 votto-voom Tue, 31 May 2011 00:46:03 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582506 Made a trade for Soria Thursday. Wow, what an idiot I am.

]]> By: Carl Spackler http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582498 Carl Spackler Tue, 31 May 2011 00:43:40 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582498 Frank Frank or Crow the rest of the way?

]]> By: TualatinTwoStep http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582478 TualatinTwoStep Tue, 31 May 2011 00:32:33 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582478 Man oh man am I glad I swooped Crow yesterday in my dyno league……I have Beard and Walden and no one else at RP……

]]> By: Long Bawls http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582460 Long Bawls Tue, 31 May 2011 00:24:34 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582460 @baseball idiot: I’d go Tulo side, but by a narrow margin@MeanMachine: Morrison.
@MeanMachine: If there’s someone on waivers who has good long-term potential, absolutely. Otherwise, nah. The problem with streaming hotties (still my fave R Kelly song) is that you have to be right again and again, b/c hotpots turn cooold.

]]> By: fitz" http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582387 fitz" Mon, 30 May 2011 23:47:27 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582387 #Royals strip closers role from Joakim Soria. Goes to Aaron Crow.

]]> By: fitz http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582361 fitz Mon, 30 May 2011 23:31:10 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582361 It’s Crow time!

]]> By: Mr2Bits http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582345 Mr2Bits Mon, 30 May 2011 23:17:25 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582345 Soria just got blasted again. Who is in line to take over as something is definitely wrong.

]]> By: mrbaseball http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582326 mrbaseball Mon, 30 May 2011 23:06:31 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582326 Attenion Razzball viewers – what is your view on this trade – I am offered three top ranked players for two player -
looks like the person who offered this trade figured that Olando Cabrera will replace Ian Desmond and he is giving up Carlos Lee for
Jose Tabata and just because he is a nice guy he is throwing in Ty Wigginton – how can I ever pass up this trade – this player is insane to just throw in Ty Wigginton for free

Orlando Cabrera
Carlos Lee
Ty Wigginton

Ian Desmond
Jose Tabata

]]> By: anarchy burger http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582310 anarchy burger Mon, 30 May 2011 22:55:06 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582310 @baseball idiot: tex and tulo by a lot

]]> By: MeanMachine http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582267 MeanMachine Mon, 30 May 2011 22:37:11 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582267 I have been trying to trade Masterson and Lilly but nobody will touch them. Should i consider dropping one or both for a hot schmohawk?

]]> By: baseball idiot http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582261 baseball idiot Mon, 30 May 2011 22:32:24 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582261 To all: what side of this trade do you like?

Team A: Gets Hanley and Miguel Cabrera
Team B: Gets Teixeira and Tulo

thanks

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582231 R.J. White Mon, 30 May 2011 22:12:54 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582231 @yanks4life: I’d check and see who’s out there in your league as a FA. You also have to find an owner that might have a surplus at either position and that needs steals. If better SPs are out there, look at trading Madson for A-Ram or Gordon. If you can find a solid 3B, look at acquiring a pitcher of the Dan Hudson or Jhoulys Chacin caliber.

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582221 R.J. White Mon, 30 May 2011 22:07:03 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582221 @MeanMachine: I’d probably go with Morrison at this point.

]]> By: yanks4life http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582215 yanks4life Mon, 30 May 2011 22:04:14 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582215 What do you think is feasible to get in return for Madson? I’m in need of SP and a 3B.

]]> By: MeanMachine http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582207 MeanMachine Mon, 30 May 2011 21:57:36 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582207 Delmon Young is killing me in my H2H league. Lot’s of OF available. Drop him or hold him? Looking at Bay, Morrison or Jay. Opinions?

]]> By: AL KOHOLIC http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-582035 AL KOHOLIC Mon, 30 May 2011 20:30:03 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-582035 @R.J. White: thanks again

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581984 R.J. White Mon, 30 May 2011 20:08:42 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581984 @dingbat: I’d probably shoot for Walden, but it depends on the other owner(s) and the price.

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581981 R.J. White Mon, 30 May 2011 20:07:43 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581981 @AL KOHOLIC: Joey Devine is the big name for me, as he killed it in the minors this year, but he’s already up. Anyone that steps in for the Dodgers is likely already on the roster. If we’re throwing darts we can look at Cleveland’s Nick Hagadone, Cincy’s Bradley Boxberger and Tampa’s Jake McGee.

]]> By: Terrence Mann http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581951 Terrence Mann Mon, 30 May 2011 19:51:43 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581951 I don’t need the spot but don’t want to waste a spot either.

]]> By: dingbat http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581949 dingbat Mon, 30 May 2011 19:50:37 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581949 If I’m targeting a closer in trade (thinking Hosmer for closer, straight up), which of the following should I shoot for:

Madson
Walden
Farnsworth
Salas

Thanks!

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581939 R.J. White Mon, 30 May 2011 19:43:13 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581939 @Terrence Mann: If you need the spot, let him go.

]]> By: AL KOHOLIC http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581911 AL KOHOLIC Mon, 30 May 2011 19:28:56 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581911 @R.J. White: are there any june callup guys that might fit the bill as potential closers for some of the teams in need

]]> By: Terrence Mann http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581900 Terrence Mann Mon, 30 May 2011 19:20:44 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581900 Nice rundown. I picked up League this week after he got cut by a frustrated owner. My 3rd and 4th closers are League and Frank Frank. Only a few bench spots and I had to cut Trumbo to get League. Hold Frank Frank or let him go?

]]> By: R.J. White http://razzball.com/the-bottom-of-the-9th-still-closing/#comment-581869 R.J. White Mon, 30 May 2011 19:04:17 +0000 http://razzball.com/?p=19661#comment-581869 @ruah: I wrote that Saturday night, after Fuentes had just picked up his first save in nearly three weeks. It appeared Balfour would get the chances after Fuentes mouthed off regarding his ever-changing bullpen role. Either way, Bailey was activated Sunday as we thought he might be, so neither guy is going to hold much value much longer.

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