Vlarning Signs
May 22, 2009
Category: Fantasy Baseball Buy/Sell
(Note from Rudy: I wanted the title, “Ditch Stitch Tits.” Over Instant Messenger, Grey thickly said, “What’s with you and the stitch tits? This is about Vlad, not Pamela Anderson.” It means Vlad had a pectoral tear. Your pectoral is in your chest. Sorry none of you could bask in my preferred title. Now, carry on, Grey — lamer!) Vladimir Guerrero is due back on Monday from a torn pectoral. I’m not a doctor, but occasionally I played one in my preteen years. All I know of the pectoral is it’s somewhere in Vlad’s body. Do I have one? Maybe. No idea. So let’s go with what I do know. Scioscia lies; he lies when he cries that Vlad can’t play the outfield, but can DH, which he said on April 7th, right before Vlad missed six weeks. When Vlad did finally hit the DL, some source that Jayson Stark won’t reveal (because this is just so damning I suppose) said, “When those offensive linemen get (the same injury as Vlad) in the NFL, they’re out for the year.” So, assuming Vlad doesn’t need to block Jose Guillen from trying to tackle Scioscia, will Vlad be in the clear come Monday? Not likely. The injury that was only supposed to effect him when he throws has already sidelined him for 6 weeks from hitting. I’m assuming the Angels brass got together and decided half of a Vlad (or Vl) was a lot more intimidating hitting in the middle of the lineup than sitting on the sidelines doing Sudoku. This does not mean you need to have him in your fantasy lineup. Remember last year from June on, Vlad only hit 20 homers, or about what Raul Ibanez has done already (Raul!). Then you throw in the risk of having a player who is a Latin 34 with deteriorating skills and knees and he’s a sell. Anyway, here’s some more players to buy or sell this week in fantasy baseball:
BUY
Brian Anderson – Could have some slight value in AL-Only leagues. Though if you have a erection for longer than 4 hours after picking up Brian Anderson, you should seek advice from a doctor.
David Aardsma – He’s worked his way into the last two Buy/Sells going for the record of 4, which is currently held by last summer’s Cliff Lee when I kept telling people to sell him. Hmm…
Jorge Posada – I’m not a huge fan of Jorge, but if he’s on waivers right now and you’re hurting for a catcher, I’d stash him in my DL spot. He’s due back soon. Act like you know, MC Lyte!
Paul Konerko – Not a thrilling name (he’s no Posada!) but he’s been hitting for average recently with power coming on. He has 20 more homers in his bat.
Casey Blake – Keeping with the boring veteran theme, Blake’s good for 85/25/95/.270 and one alleged homicide.
Scott Hairston – Wait, where are the exciting names? A hitter on the Padres? This is the worst Buy/Sell ever! Thanks, random italicized voice. Yeah, Hairston’s boring as dog balls and yawnstipating at best, but he’s hot right now and hitting in the middle of the Padres order. I wouldn’t trade for him, but if you need a Hot Hitter Injection in your outfield, he’s worth a looksee.
Mat Gamel – Interleague is here and Gamel will see DH ABs. Just hold him until the end of interleague because if he torches right handers this weekend, you’ll wish you gave him a few more days. Oh, and if he hits righties like he’s capable of, he might platoon with H.A. double hockey sticks when they go back to those old school NL vs. NL match-ups. Or Hall might move to 2nd. All we need is just a little patience.
J.A. Happ – Will Happ be crapp? PPotentially. But he’s worth a pickup (don’t start him) in 12 team or deeper leagues.
Homer Bailey – Never trust a pitcher named Homer? Well, not at first I wouldn’t.
Kris Medlen – Hmm… Let’s see if Grey can take out his magic stick on these schmohawks. Happ, Medlen then Bailey, in that order. But, guys, they’re all rookie pitchers. You’re taking on a lot of risk. As I’ve said before, a rookie hitter goes 0-for-16 and he does little damage to your team. A rookie pitcher gives up 6 earned in 4 innings and it hurts.
Gil Meche - Like Meche much? Yup. Though not quite as much as this guy likes Brian Shouse.
Rafael Betancourt – Do I trust Betancourt at all? No, but picking up cheap saves isn’t a trust exercise.
Jesus Guzman – He has Bugs Bunny numbers down in Triple-A, but he can’t field to the point where Gamel would be used as his defensive replacement. Might just be up for the interleague series or he might relieve the Giants fans of having to watch Ishikawa bat. In deep leagues and NL-Only ones, he’s worth a flier. Oh, and in ESPN leagues, he’s eligible at shortstop. Zoinks!
Jonny Gomes – Worth a flier in NL-Only leagues. But Gomes is so AAAA. So, in that way, he’s twice the player that Josh Hamilton is.
SELL
Jair Jurrjens – Jar-Jar’s a lot closer to a 3.75 ERA pitcher, instead of a 1.96 ERA. His Ks are low and his luck is high. But for those of you with Restless Trade Finger, don’t trade him for a bag of buttered popcorn and a postcard stamp. He shouldn’t collapse.
Corey Hart – ’80s pop icon has been struggling, though hitting fine against righties. (Fine’s obviously subjective here, but no worse than how he’s hitting against lefties. But if the Brewers really wanted to mess with his mind, they could start Gerut against some righties. You shouldn’t be dropping Hart, or selling him low, but it’s a situation to track.
Jose Lopez – Who are you, Lopez? You’re not even a Sparky Anklebiter. You suck. Goodbye.
Adrian Beltre – A drain on my patience. I’m done with you too. Now don’t make me ever watch the Mariners again. Frankly, I don’t ever even want to go to Seattle now. You ruined it for me. Are you happy?
Howie Kendrick – Batting 9th, but let’s assume that’s the 2nd number one hitter in the order. Okay, so he’s batting in front of Figgins and Erick Aybar… He’s going to get bunted to third every time he gets on base? Goodbye, hate you too.
Trevor Hoffman – Currently has a 0.00 ERA. That actually might have people believing he’s about to save 40 games. Well, maybe he does, but if you can trade Hoffman for an every day hitter or a “go pitcher,” remember SAGNOF.
Roy Oswalt – Name value is all that’s carrying him at this point. His Ks are down. He’s not even being particularly unlucky. His men left on base are about where they should be. He’s looking like a 4.50 ERA pitcher right now. Hold the sides of your head because I’m about to blow your mind. Wandy’s better than Roy.
Conor Jackson – Gag me with a spoon! Jackson contracted Valley Fever that turned into pneumonia which has given his owners the boogie woogie blues. This pneumonia – which may drag on all year like Casey Kotchman’s mono – makes him droppable in all but NL-only formats.
Andruw Jones – Your laissez faire attitude was fine when you were in your twenties, but now you’re just fat and lazy and hope everything comes easy to you. Me to Andruw, not my Mom to me. I’m not fat.
Tags: Adrian Beltre, Andruw Jones, Brian Anderson, Casey Blake, Conor Jackson, Corey Hart, David Aardsma, fantasy baseball, Gil Meche, Homer Bailey, Howie Kendrick, J.A. Happ, Jair Jurrjens, Jesus Guzman, Joe Mauer, Jonny Gomes, Jorge Posada, Jose Lopez, Kris Medlen, Mat Gamel, Paul Konerko, Roy Oswalt, Scott Hairston, Trevor Hoffman, Vladimir Guerrero
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Rickey Romero just got called up…is he a buy?
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:46 am
not often that anything I read on the internets makes me actually laugh out loud, but that Josh Hamilton joke did the trick. well played!
@mc serch: Sure, but he faces tough competition, he doesn’t strikeout that many and he wasn’t exactly lights out in the minors. He’s worth a flier for match-ups, but I don’t trust him for every start.
@Josh: Thanks!
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 am
@Grey: ok, thanks, I think i’ll hold onto Kendry Morales, who I would have to drop.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
@mc serch: And of course Cecil down.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Manny Parra/S Drew for Bedard/Zobrist?
@cubbies299: I’d want the Parra side.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
What if it were S Drew for Bedard straight up?
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Casey Janssen is also up, finally recovered from his injury. He’s been a better reliever than a starter for the Jays, but they’re going to try him as a starter again (Robert Ray was also sent down).
As for the guy they called up to replace Travis Snider, it’s Joe Inglett. Remember him? He was a very decent infielder last year. I’m not sure he’ll get a lot of PT, and he’s probably only up until the end of interleague play, at which point they’ll call up Snider again.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Sampson or CJ Wilson?
@cubbies299: I’d want Bedard.
@DrEasy: Yeah, I saw that about Janssen. I’d watch him, but I don’t think I’d own him.
@Doc: Wilson for another day or two, then someone else besides those two.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Is Reimold a hold for now? What’s his prognosis?
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:30 pm
With regard to PT I mean. Will he vanish once Scott comes back?
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Grey, I’m going to hold on Vlad and hope for the best. No one’s trading with me anyhow.
@Steve: He may vanish, but I’d hold him for now just in case he gets crazy hot, cuz then the O’s will play him even if Scott’s healthy.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Brett Cecil
Blue Jays optioned LHP Brett Cecil to Triple-A Las Vegas. he had 3 good starts and one bad start – I think they are jumping the shark here – all and all I thought he pitched well and was well on his way of becoming the next John Ono Lennon – he made a good 7th starter for a fantasy baseball team
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
You don’t think Roy has a big second half? I am still hoping…..
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
I’ve got Joakim Soria coming off the DL this weekend, and need to drop someone. It’s either gonna be AJ Burnett or Barry Zito. League is 10-team, 7×7, H2H. Opinions?
The alternative is to drop Lindstrom, and carry on with just 2 closers (Soria & Broxton). I wish I could drop/trade Stephen Drew, but while Reyes is hurt, I’ve got to play him at short… otherwise, the ball pretty much just rolls into the outfield.
Y’all should consider a disclaimer, by the way. Something about how posting on Razzball may be habit-forming.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
TwitterWord is that Percival has hit the disgraceful list
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Cecil B. Demoted.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I picked up Wheeler, but it will probably be a committee thing.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Edwin Jackson threw 120 Thusday and everybody was up in arms – how about the good old days when Nolan Ryan is said to have thrown 259 pitches in a 12-inning game in 1974.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
@Grey: Yeah. I have him in the RCL so it’s not like there are a whole lot more interesting OF options anyway.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Loved the writeup. Blake or Huff? Konerko or Cameron? Thanks…
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
@Grey: With Hoffman on the sell list I’m looking at teams who need saves and actively manage their teams. Considering my current roster
c-napoli
1b-a gonzalez
2b-utley
3b-a ramirez (dl) Lowell filling in
ss-reyes
of-bj upton, t hunter, ibanez
ut-c pena
bn-pence
sp-beckett, peavy, wainwright, slowey, bedard, billingsley
rp-franklin, jenks, hoffman, downs
my only real necessity that i can see is maybe a better 3b while A Ram. is out. I was thinking Youkilis for my Hoffman & Lowell. Any other trades I should attempt?
Thanks Grey!
@JR: Ha!
@Doc: Thanks for the update!
@Lines: Lose Zito.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
@Doc: Someone on the rotoworld forums says an XM caller reported seeing Percival on a flight to LA.
Assuming Percival’s out of the picture for a bit……..Wheeler? Howell? Izzy?
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
@JR: Hah
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
just lost my number one pick in the World Infamou$ Bumleague Mid Season Draft -where bad stats are good – Orioles released RHP Adam Eaton.
May 22nd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
A man’s gotta grab Nelson if he’s available, no?
@Prince: Huff and Konerko, but I wanted to say Blake.
@Nick: I’d like Youuuuk there.
@I’m Keith Hernandez: His numbers are saying he’s not the great pitcher he once was, but that doesn’t mean he can’t go a month or two being great. But overall, he’s a notch below where he once was.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Hairston, Cuddyer, Melky or stick with Span? And any update on the Delcarmen trade or TB situation?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Love the site, Grey. Avid reader, rare commenter.
I just traded Damon & Fuentes for Ichiro. Thoughts?
10 team h2h. I’m dominating R, HR, and RBI. Also have Nathan, Mo Rivera, Qualls, and Aardsma at Closer (and I just dropped Gregg, too!). I’m looking for a top SP but everyone is asking the world for anybody worth a hoot; wanted to make sure I sold Damon while his value was through the roof.
*******Grab Nelson first, Wheeler 2nd, where available******
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Dye for Gallardo… who wins?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
@Grey: Too bad Howell seems too valuable to them as a token lefty, he’s put up great numbers so far
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Ricky Romero or Homer Bailey
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Jason Collette, the Rays blogger just said to add Howell then Izzy…
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm
@IowaCubs: Dye is pretty consistently underrated, but I’d go Gallardo without thinking twice
@Adam: Stick with Span.
@Stumanji!: If you need average, that trade seems fine. I would’ve told you not to do it, but too late for that. Good to have you commenting!
@IowaCubs: Gallardo
@Mr Baseball: Bailey
@IowaCubs: Might be, it’s obviously a mess of a situation.
@Mr Baseball: Re: the loss of your worst pitcher — Eaton crow?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:13 pm
@Grey: just replied to me… “@PhilKJames outside that one save, Nelson has been awful in May. Lots of walks and HRs. Wheeler is not being used in leverage”
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Twitterland: Scott Kazmir to DL
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
@Grey: Just offered my Prince/Broxton/Span for his Wright/Aardsma/Choo…thoughts? Other owner has a mancrush on Broxton
@IowaCubs: He’s also gotten both his saves in May. Do the Rays have anyone that could actually take the job and run with it? Not really. So it is what it is. Try to guess right.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
@Doc:
Do we dare to dream a Price call up?
@Doc: Not surprising at all. Thanks for the update!
@Adam: He probably won’t accept.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
I’m going to go out on a limb on this Rays closer situation and mention that Isringhausen (of the career 293 SVs) was activated 4 days ago. He’s yet to screw up this season and has the track record.
It’s a reach, but that is who I am looking at. Thoughts?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Kazmir to the DL now, too! It’s Price time?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
@Grey: Thanks! What do you think of Kershaw vs. LAA?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
This might be an ideal time to trade Gamel for Price.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
the loss of your worst pitcher — Eaton crow? even though it sounds weird he would have been my best pitcher for that type of league – I might not be the best fantasy player in the world but there is no way I am ever going to own Eaton crow in a normal fantasy baseball league – not for one pitch
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Does Eaton’s release mean the arrival of Tillman?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Grabbed Nelson, and I can afford to drop the Shenobi Warrior….should I take Howell or Wheeler next?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
@mgeoffriau: I just don’t think there is a good answer to that question
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I have A-Gon at 1B, Chris Davis at 3B, Prince at CI, DonkeyPod Nano at Util, a hot Konerko on the bench, with Nick Johnson waiting on waivers for me to clear room somehow…I’m looking to upgrade either SP or OF, do you think Davis still has enough value to get me something worthwhile? Sell high on mini-Donk?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm
@mgeoffriau:
I did the same. Then picked up Wheeler. And then dropped him for Howell when I realzied he was available. (Surprisingly, only Izzy was taken in this deep, start 3 RP’s, 16-team, H2H-5X5 league)
As Doc and Grey implied, close your eyes and make a choice. I just hope to guess right.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
GRAB THE ENTIRE TB BULLPEN !! NOW !! And I mean YOU Brian Shouse!
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
@IowaCubs:
That’s an interesting thought. Who would you rather have in a keeper league from this point forward…Gamel or Price?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Everyone over at the SB nation Rays site want Howell to be the closer, but that doesn’t mean much.
@naughtandcross: Might be.
@Prince: I’d start him.
@JR: Could mean that, yup.
@mgeoffriau: Wheeler is my guess.
@Adam: Sure, see what you can get. BTW, DonkeyPod Nano — ha!
BTW, I literally called the Disgraceful List last night. C’mon, show the love!
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I just got offered Michael Young for Reyes,should I even consider this?
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Nuff respect. Based on you disgraceful call I grabbed wheeler yesterday. Hope I’m right.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
@Mike: @Grey: I was sort of hoping Grey could shed some light here. I’m just a clueless Iowan.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Price 1-4, 3.93/1.34. This doesn’t seem like sterling performance to suggest he will be lights out on call up. Does anyone know if he just had a first bad game and has been improving???
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Thoughts here… What about Michael Young for Gallardo? I have the Gallardo side.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Crikey. Big run on the Tampa pen over at the RCLORD.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Answered own question. Last game no decision, 5 ips, 9 k’s. Previous 4 games, 0 and 3. Do you trust him to be a stud?
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
@Steve: Seriously! I love it!
May 22
4:28 PM IOWA dropped Andy Sonnanstine, TB to FA
IOWA added Jason Isringhausen, TB from FA to BE
May 22
4:10 PM SGL dropped Ryan Madson, Phi to W
SGL added Joe Nelson, TB from FA to BE
May 22
3:52 PM GRES dropped Derek Holland, Tex to FA
GRES added J.P. Howell, TB from FA to BE
May 22
3:43 PM GRES dropped C.J. Wilson, Tex to W
GRES added Dan Wheeler, TB from FA to BE
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Fielder/Alexei for CC/Peralta. Who ya got?
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
About time someone put Kazmir out of his misery. ESPN says it a quad or something. Now I can put him on the DL and move on.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:03 pm
@IowaCubs: You were fashionably late to the party, but I really think you got the right guy.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Now if only the Worldwideleader could get on the stick and make Spazmir DL-eligible. I was already this close to dumping Spaz outright for Holland.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
And we have ignition…
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Rays Beat Writer says, “Rays will call up starter from Durham for Monday – sounds like Price a definite possibility”
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
@IowaCubs: I’d assumed all those guys would be owned already so I didn’t bother. Big mistake!
Ah well, don’t have much room anyway.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:19 pm
@Steve: I think we’ll all be pissed anyway when Price is anointed the closer.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Thanks for the tip all-I was able to get Nelson in my league.
@Doug Ault: I’d want Reyes.
@schlitz: Thanks!
@IowaCubs: I’d want Gallardo.
@Steve: Crikey — hehe
@Simply Fred: Yes, on Price’s studliness.
@Stumanji!: It’s a needs trade. Completely fair. If you need CC, that side. If not, the other side. I’d prefer Fielder side.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Should I accept Furcal for my Oswalt? my other SS is Hardy.
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
More Price/Percival info for what it’s worth.
http://www.draysbay.com/2009/5/22/883942/david-price-likely-to-replace
@Aaron Pil: You’re welcome.
@ChCh: Nah, I don’t like Furcal at all.
@Doc: Thanks for the link!
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
@Grey: Wow, you’re really high on Gallardo… What’s a random acceptable return for him?
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Wow! Maddon on Percival: “I wouldn’t be surprised if he chooses not to come back”
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
What about Oswalt and his post-all star splits?
Does it look like this for the rest of the year. Lester Dice BB Wainwright Cueto Cain that order?
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:48 pm
@Grey: Greinke or Verlander the rest of the way? Ws+Ks+IPs.
Thanks for reassurance on Price!
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
FWIW….It was Price’s turn to pitch today and the Durham Bulls site says Mitch Talbot is the SP for tonight. David Price come on down! (Wieters and Hanson you’re next!)
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Who is a better choice for DH next week – Cust or Sheffield? I have Cust but room to rent Sheff from the FA pool for the week, assuming he’s over his tummy troubles.
@IowaCubs: Wait, Gallardo or Young and you’re surprised I want Gallardo? I think you can find .300/100 runs elsewhere. I’d want a 2nd outfielder. Bruce? Victorino? Rios? Upton?
@Doc: Ouch
@Dumbmutt: He was good in August and September last year, but his Ks weren’t that incredible even then. I’m sure he’ll be solid at times, but he’s not who he was.
@Simply Fred: Greinke
EDIT: Word
@Mr. Rickey: Cust
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I’m sad Price isn’t available in any of my leagues, but I’m happy I’m not in any leagues where Price is available. Or something like that.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
@Grey: What is the significance of “EDIT: Word”? Seems as if you are pointing to a spelling error???
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
@Grey: You starting Parra tonight? Little Brother @ your house?
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
We must be save whores in the RCL. Last 4 transactions-
Doc adds Wheeler
Doc adds Howell
Hippo adds Nelson
Iowa adds Izzy
Funny shit!
@Simply Fred: I’m editing my comment and I don’t want people thinking I’m changing anything after the fact. So if someone reads it, then rereads it after an EDIT, they can know that a word has changed.
@BigFatHippo: Starting Parra, yup.
@BigFatHippo: You’re all worthy pupils.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
@JR: No they called up Matt Albers
@Simply Fred: I could see them calling up Jeremy Hellickson – 30IP, 36k’s .93 WHIP 2.10 ERA Those look way better than Price’s numbers.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
@Stephen: Granted those numbers are at AA.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
@Grey: What about Weaver? Start him @ Dodgers?
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
As predicted, evil wizard/sworn enemy of the Smurfs, Mat GarGamel gets the start tonight at DH. I don’t have room to start him, so consider this my preemptive sonuvabench.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:15 pm
@BigFatHippo: I am, and I am not second guessing it. He gets to face a pitcher and the Dodgers are Manny-less. I think it is relatively safe.
@BigFatHippo: Don’t own him, but if I did, I’d start him there.
@naughtandcross: Ha!
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Trade Jurrjens for Slowey?
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
@Sam: All day….I’d do it that in a heart beat.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
@Stephen: @Grey: Yeah, I’ve benched him in tough starts all year then got sonovabenched. No more, I heart Jeffy’s little brother and don’t care who knows it!!!!!!!
But I worry about Parra, starting him against a team that routinely scores 20 runs a game? The ‘27 Yankees!
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
What do you think, worth *dropping* Jurrjens (or Kershaw) or Price? No one in my league trades, and anyway Price is a FA. I’d guess the answer is “no.”
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
@Prince: Don’t drop Price, he’s getting the call up.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
@BigFatHippo: Oh, “for” Price. Gotta find a way to add him Prince, and learn to spell. Hehe.
I wouldn’t drop JarJar or Kershaw though.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Who’s Ian Stewart gotta blow to get a start against a Righthander?
I’m starting to think he’s banging Hurdle’s ol lady…….
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Taking bets on doinks over/under for Myers vs Yankees at Jetstream Park, with a sidebet on innings lasted. I would start at 3 HR, 3 1/3 innings.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
@BigFatHippo: Doh! Sorry about that! Gotta enroll in Spelling 101 at the nearby Kindergarten. Well, no one else to drop, unless a closer, but I have no hitters on the bench.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
@Prince: What closers you got?
@BigFatHippo: Oddly enough, he’s been better vs. lefties.
@Paulie Allnuts: Now we’re talking… I say 2 HRs, done by the 4th.
EDIT: Word.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
@BigFatHippo: Rivera, Downs, Lindstrom, Street. 4 closers, 7 starters. Would you drop a closer to make it 3:8? Seems like a lot of starters, but I’ve never played FBB so really don’t know.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
@Sam: Look, I understand that everyone falls in love with Slowey’s k/bb ratio. But, there is no way in hell I am picking up a pitcher that has given up 65 hits in 48 innings. Sell, don’t buy.
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:50 pm
@Paulie Allnuts: How about HR given up vs. Innings Pitched… which side you want?
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Rich Harden goes on DL with back strain. In other news, grass is green.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
@Paulie Allnuts: 1 HR and 5 2/3IP.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
RE: Slowey. Win percentage for pitchers last year who had a ratio of hits to ips matching or exceeding Slowey’s 1.35 (65/48) was 24%. That 5-1 record is ether.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Time to drop the glossary term: “Greinke’d”?
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
@NoonTime: Now that’s a tough one. I would say that is a 50/50 bet. We could have a daily double, including total HR between Yanks and Phils. Howard is due for at least one off Burnett, and if they get to the Yankee MR early, there will be fireworks. 6 would be my over/under. At any rate, I suggest that you start all of your Yankees and Phils tonight.
BTW, Bobby Jenks was fined $750 for throwing behind the back of Ian Kinsler. A sport commenter figured out that he makes a projected 16K per pitch. Which would mean that his total fine is equal to 11% of one pitch.
Guess the Jenks household will be eating mac and cheese for a month or so.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
@Doc: Are you serious… Grass is green, but not in May… well not in MN ’til June. Its still brownish green. Where did you hear that?
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
@Prince: Better let Grey chime in here, but I’d have to drop Kershaw, Price is better and they already had put him on a 90 pitch limit in the minors. Your closers are pretty good, go with 4.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
@Simply Fred: Slowey’s been better the last 2 times out, and his BABIP against is STILL .362…..he’s been unlucky. And I’d still rather that then JarJar’s K/BB.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
@Simply Fred: Yeah; replace it with either “Wanged” or “Hoch’ed”
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
@BigFatHippo:
hip ==> this should help you with your weaver decision :
my money’s already down on the dodgers .
is there anyway we can both win ?
@Simply Fred: You read my mind. Yesterday when I was adding Metco I was thinking about losing it.
@Paulie Allnuts: Yeah, Wang’d isn’t bad. Will need to consult with Rudy.
@Prince: You should hold tight.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
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May 22nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
@mgeoffriau: Well, seems like it comes down to the better likelihood of slowey cutting his hits or JarJar cutting the BBs. We’ll see.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
@Grey: Metco is a great addition! Now why didn’t I think of that?
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
@Stephen: Never mind, the Chicago Trib reported the injury and Rotoworld just informed me on the roster movement.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
@Simply Fred: And JarJar continuing to enjoy a .241 BABIP, an 84.8% LOB, and a HR/FB of only 4%……those are not numbers I would bet on for the rest of the year.
And his BB% is right in line with last year, so I’m not sure we can expect him to cut them much if any at all.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Rollins started the festivities at the Yankee Jetstream with a dinger in the 1st. Burnett is one up on Myers
This game should wind up about 14-10
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
@big o: Nope, and you have a track record, so start him it is!
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Reimold with a HR of J Zimmerman…..nice swing.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
RE: “Greinke’d”. Top candidates, h/ip, so far:
J Moyer 1.48
S Olsen 1.46
A Sonnanstine 1.45
R Nolasco 1.41
A Eaton 1.37
S Loux 1.36
G Floyd 1.36
K Slowey 1.35
“I’ve been Floyddd!” has a certain ring to it.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:21 pm
@Grey: Anybody else having trouble with Razzball server timing out? Been going on for about a month, you may be getting too big for your britches young man!
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
@BigFatHippo: @Grey: Thanks guys.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:24 pm
@mgeoffriau: Didn’t mean to get under your skin–really. It is simply that when a pitcher is that hittable, he just doesn’t seem like a good option to me. Nuf’ said.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Is Price any better than Gamel? he may only be a 5-6 inning pitcher on a team with a struggling bullpen and no real closer. Gamel may be sent down soon, but I’m beginning to think he’ll stay. With Weeks done, Bill Hall finally struggling, and Counsell as the next best option I say Gamel gets a chance to stay up all year, getting 250+ abs. He’d be in a strict platoon so you know for sure when to bench him.
@BigFatHippo: My webhost sucks and my hands are tied. I’ve called them so many times about sucking. Sorry, wish I could do something else…
@Simply Fred: Might need to go historical. Like Pwnson’d.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Sit Pierre for Gamel tonight?
@bpasinko: Price is a better option if you had to choose right now. Once the Brewers figure out Gamel’s future, my answer could change.
@The Dude: I would.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
@Grey: “Pwnson’d” perfect (and timelessly apropo (with a 1.28 ratio going this year). Get Rudy’s approval and make the change!
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:34 pm
@Grey: I’ve got ATT 3G so I’ll be OK once I get to the city but it sucks in the bootheel. Seems to work well in the Himalayas.
That spokesman guy came down here and said, “I’m Bill Curtis, and I can’t find the internet.”
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
@Simply Fred: No worries, I know that guys like Slowey carry a risk all their own (see: Andy Sonnanstine). I just prefer that risk (especially when the luck factors have been against him) to the risk of a guy with inferior BB and K rates.
I’m all for Pwnson’ed though…..frickin’ brilliant.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:39 pm
@Simply Fred: How about Sid-kneeed.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Just playing. Pwnson’ed the perfect.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
@mgeoffriau: I owe you a Daiquiri!
@mgeoffriau: @Simply Fred: Cool, I’m sure Rudy will be fine with it. So I updated the glossary. Thanks for reminding me.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Man, don’t the Marlins have room on their disgraceful list? Nolasco needs to take a time out to think about what he’s done to my RCL team…
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:49 pm
About time for Nolasco to land on the disgraceful list
*******Fantastic news from MASN, Adam Dunn’s parents are regular-sized people.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Drop Hanrahan, Cruz or Ian Stewart for Wheeler? Im hearing rumors Percival might be out for a long time. Also drop Jimenez or Jurrjens to acquire either Palmer, Nolasco, Meche or Maholm? thanks in advance
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I’m losing my bet. Myers has pitched three scoreless innings. But Burnett has given up 2 dingers in three innings. Still lot’s of time, though.
Pwnson’ed is perfect. Wang and Hochevar might actually be good pitchers in the future. But there is absolutely no possibility of that ever happening to Ponson, so we won’t need to change the term anymore
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
for #158 comment I forgot to mention Parra as one of the available pitchers. So help me out on my closer and starting pitcher add/drop scenarios. thanks in advance
@G: How deep is this league? Do you ever play Stewart?
Don’t drop either of those starters.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:09 pm
@G: I dropped Cruz for Nelson if that helps. Nelson is supposed to get the first shot.
I would drop Ubaldo for Parra or Meche, wait and see what Parra does tonight.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:10 pm
@Grey: Good point, Ian’s just clogging up my roster too.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Who would you rather have clogging a DL spot Edwin Encarnación or C. Jackson?
@Doc: EE
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
@Grey: 12 teams x 23 players per team and Hardy and Stewart are my 2 offensive bench players..usually only play dem on mon. & thurs. What do you think of trading a combination of Jurrjens and BJ Ryan or Jurrjens and Hanrahan for Hamels. The guy that has Hamel desperately needs saves and Im tryin to buy low on Hamels. am i offering too little or is it fair? is cole hamels a top 10 pitcher for the rest of the year?
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Correct number of homers; wrong pitcher. Burnett has just given up his 3rd homer, this one to Werth. Myers is pitching surprisingly well.
@G: It’s a too little, but try either if you want. Hamels is a solid pitcher, yes. I wouldn’t drop any of those players for Wheeler.
@Paulie Allnuts: Yeah, been switching between that and Rich Hill. News alert, the Nats are terrible.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:31 pm
@G: I think you’ll have trouble grabbing Hamels for that price. He had two rough starts to begin the season, but has looked fine since. But hey, its certainly worth a shot.
I would go with the Hanrahan combo since its no secret that BJ isn’t the TOR closer.
*****I wonder what the most pitches ever in one inning is, because this Marlins reliever must be approaching it.
@Grey: Hey, Grey, try Google!
61 pitches – Steve Trachsel – Chicago Cubs – 1997 — The Florida guy just threw 53.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
There are certain pitchers who need to quit WHIPing my ERA or risk facing the wrath of the Hippo.
You know who you are!
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
What if Andruw Jones gets 1B eligibility if/when Chris Davis is demoted?
That would at least make him ownable, in my book.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
if i could get moises alou to re-join my team , i would assign nolasco the job of carrying his piss bucket .
roberto DiVincenzo ===> ” i am es stupido ” (me quoting roberto … about me) .
hip …. did you get in that cashier’s line early ?
(me quoting Grey’s random italicized voice) ==> you’re welcome .
can i get an “amen” on the over-9 runs for the sawx game ??
what i really need is some hallalujah chorus .
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
@Grey: 53 in one inning? That’s Ruthian!
Or Trachselan, so to speak.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Hey Grey do you think a 13 run lead will hold up for A. Sonnanstine
- the way he been picthing lately I would have started Ted Williams’ Frozen body against Ted Williams’ Frozen body
I heard that M. Stairs was thinking about bunting for a homerun in yankee stadium the way the ball is carrying
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hey Grey do you think a 13 run lead will hold up for A. Sonnanstine
- the way he been picthing lately I would have started Ted Williams’ Frozen body against A. Sonnanstine
I heard that M. Stairs was thinking about bunting for a homerun in yankee stadium the way the ball is carrying
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Anyone see how badly Churchs injury seemed? Any chance we’ll see Fernando Martinez sometime soon? As far as I know AAA piching hasn’t fazed him.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Ibanez with another HR. Wow
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:01 pm
@Royce!: He looked absolutely fine. Jogged off the field, walked into the dugout, and right into the club house. No one spoke to him much less attended to whatever injury it was.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:09 pm
@Aaron Pil: Yeah, off of Wang. Wang got Pwnson’ed! That makes a total of 5 for the night.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:09 pm
@naughtandcross: Okay, thanks. Perhaps he had one too many servings of the Boston Beans.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
@Paulie Allnuts: How poetic! “Wang got Pwnson’ed!” Nice.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
@Simply Fred: Wang actually has calmed down since the dinger. But Myers is picking up the action: Homers to Jeter and Tex; that makes a total of 7 for the game.
@Grey: “Nats are terrible.” Not quite man bites dog.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Do you do S Drew/Parra/N Johnson for Bedard/Kubel/Zobrist? I can have Jonathon Sanchez instead of Zobrist, but I don’t really want to. My pitching is a little weak and I already have Tulo @ SS. The only other guy in our league without a ss is the favorite to win, so I don’t want to send him there.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:56 pm
@Paulie Allnuts:
Sizemore!
Pena!
Berkman!
Ramirez!
Just had to get that off my chest.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:57 pm
What 2 of these 3 do you want for the rest of the season?
Swisher – Morales – D. Lee
Is it safe to drop Nolasco now for Meche?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
effing Holland. I still wont pick him up yet, but i love it. love it. 5.1 IP, 2h, 4 K, 0 BB.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:05 pm
@BKK: Nice! All your non-achievers have come through. Also noticed that you have zoomed up to third place, five points behind the Honker. You have definately moved to an upwardly mobile neighborhood. Not quite the Hamptons yet, but getting there. How many points did you pick up this week? I’m having a rare positive offensive night as well. 3 dingers and 9 ribbies so far.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:21 pm
@Paulie Allnuts: All I can say is about flippin’ time. I picked up 8 points the other night with stellar pitching from Verlander and Harang and a few good save performances by Aardsma, Qualls and Cordero and a non-save situation from Hawkins. Pitching was killing me. Afraid I am going to have to improve in BA and SB to gain much more ground on JP or Honk. Two SB from Sizemore and Ramirez tonight is a help as well.
I see you picked up Cuddyer lost him and grabbed him again. I had been keeping my eye on him as it seemed as he was heating up and then you grabbed him. I was thinking about dropping Hermida for him but you beat me to it twice. so Cuddyer’s night is really helping you out. Ride ‘em while he’s hot.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
So Parra and Nolasco both got murdered for me tonight.
Which one do I drop for Joe Nelson? This is a keeper league…
Or do I pick up Derek Holland instead?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:28 pm
@BKK: Kubel’s got some knee issue flaring up, so that should secure Cuddyer more playing time over the next few days. He’s absolutely on fire over the last five games. Average up 40 points, 4HR, 12RBI, 1SB.
Also, DonkeyLite starting at 1B tonight. Inching closer to eligibility there and I’m not mad about it.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Just dropped Snider in a keeper league… Would you pick up Parra or Rasmus to replace him?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
@naughtandcross: Been a bit out of touch. Didn’t realize Kubel was hurt. A 4/4 night from Cuddyer is pretty nice.
Excuse my lameness, Who is DonkeyLite?
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Proof that Matt Stairs can bunt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H45sExiPq3E
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
@BKK: Yeah, late scratch due to a swollen knee. The same one he had major surgery on and derailed his career more or less up until this point.
Donkey Lite is Mark Reynolds. That wasn’t a comment directed at you specifically, just the general Razz collective.
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
i can drop cecil…
pick up howell, janssen, or bailey?
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:35 pm
@BKK: It’s nice to see someone making a move in our league. SB is easier to make up ground then BA, which is a long slog. Yeah, I picked up Cuddyer, and then talked myself out of keeping him, and afterwards regretted letting him go, and had to wait until he was off waivers. I’m not a fan of his at all, but he has been the most productive of any player on the FA list for the past month, as well as the past week. So I will see how far he can stay hot. Span and Kubel, when healthy, have 2 of the 3 spots in the Twins of. Gomez has been awful, and no one is more yawnstipating then Delmon Young. So even when Kubel returns, if Cuddyer is hitting remotely like he is at present, he should keep full time employment.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Didn’t realize this, but Cuddyer actually hit for the cycle tonight. Last year, I had Gomez benched when he hit for the cycle, one of my most excruciating SONAVABENCHES of the year.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm
8 x 8 h2h (Doubles, Triples, OBP are the 3 added)
Aaron Hill and Adam Jones for Reyes? I proposed it but I dont know if its worth giving up Jones. I have Roberts at 2b, and Rios at CF, and Hardy at SS. Thanks
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm
@mgeoffriau: So, from my scary list of don’t take these pitchers who have high hits/ip ratios, four started tonight. Floyd, Sonnanstine, and, of course, Slowey all won. Combined 15 hits in 21.1 IPs. Nolasco the only loser. Don’t ever listen to me. I know nothing. Hope Slowey runs the table for you my friend.
May 22nd, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Nolasco optioned to AAA – ouch! – Nolasco told me this so it must be true
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
stock up on ian stewart .
after tonight’s 0-fer , i jettisoned him for elvis ,
who has entered the building .
run elvis run .
hit elvis hit .
see spot see elvis run and hit .
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Dear Giants Offense,
Thanks guys.
Sincerely,
Randy J.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
@Grey: I grabbed Wheeler and Nelson tonight on my phone thanks to you all. A drunk Keith thanks the commenters!
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 pm
So how about that Kawakami, eh? I don’t want to jump on the bandwagon just yet, but he did just dominate the Blue Jays, and his walk rate so far this year had been way above his career norms.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:11 pm
For the rest of the season, rank’em please:
Ubaldo, Porcello, E. Jackson, C. Volstad, and Dave Bush.
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
How does Bell get a save pitching to one batter in the 9th with a 4 run lead?
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Correction, pitching 1/3 of an inning, 9 pitches.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm
@Simply Fred: A save opportunity created when a pitcher enters the game with the potential tying run either already on base, at bat, or in the on deck circle. He came in with two runners on, so that made Derrek Lee (in the on deck circle) the tying run.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 pm
My bad, didn’t pick that up from the box score. Thanks.
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Is TB closer situation worth worrying about?
@Bamboo Cheetah: I hate to admit it but I’d rank Edwin first, then Ubaldo, Porcello, Volstad, Bush
@BigFatHippo: Ouch. That one hurt.
@cubbies299: Sure, you can do it.
@Tony B.: Drop Nolasco for Meche. Swisher and Lee.
@Hardcore Midget: Drop Nolasco for Holland.
@Dexter: Grab Rasmus.
@PJTres: Howell
@Ham: I’d take Reyes.
@I’m Keith Hernandez: You’re welcome.
@Bamboo Cheetah: Volstad, Jackson, Ubaldo, Porcello and Dave Bush.
@bpasinko: I’ve taken one to two fliers on guys where I could. Grab a guy, if it’s him — yay — if not, don’t lose sleep over it.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 am
I was always a HUGE fan of this site until todays column where u bashed Roy Oswalt. Not a good move man. This guy just keeps handing it to the naysayers year after year. I’ve watched every one of his starts this year, and I happen to think that he is throwing the ball just fine, and a heck of a lot better then last year. 11-2 with a 2.14 era in the 2nd half last year. He will make you regret your words. I guarentee he finishes with at least 13 wins and an ERA of 3.50 or lower. Not only that, I think that he will match his strikeout/9 numbers from last year… And you say his K’s are down but his last 2 starts he had 14 k’s in 12.1 ip…
Oswalt won me my league last year, and he will again this year, I just bought him low, and I expect to reap the benefits.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:17 am
Will anyone trade Felipe Lopez for Ian Stewart in a Dynasty(keep all) 12team mixed H2H league? Cats are:R H HR RBI SB BB TB FPCT AVG OPS.
I’m leading the league now, but I really like Stew b/c he hits a ton of flyballs in Coors and I think his BABIP should move up a bit from .193
Is there a major flaw in Stew that I didn’t know?
Thanks in advance for any opinion.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:40 am
good morning, have a few questions if you dont mind helping out…
Trading Rich Hill for Howie Kendrick? (need 2B); Is Kendry Morales more valuable as 5th OF or CI? like o-cab here on out? Holland or D-Train?
Thanks…
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:43 am
Righto –
H2H league, up 5-2 in wins, up 2.73-3.78 in ERA, up 1.15 to 1.38 in ERA and tied 44-44 in Ks.
He has no Saturday starters, and only Cliff Lee starting on Sunday. He has no closers but 5 MRs. I have Haren, Lowe and the Wolfman starting on Saturday with Bills to come on Sunday.
So – should be fine for Ks and Wins, just want to avoid an ERA/WHIP blowout. Who should I start on Saturday? Leaning towards just Haren and Wolf, but any input appreciated.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 am
@matthole: If u need him, then Kendrick is OKAY. There is a serviceable SP on the wire but not necessarily the same case for 2B. I want Morales at CI, but the difference is little. O-Cab sucks, in AL only he is serviceable but I won’t trade for him. I want Holland, and difference is huge b/c you might be able to “flip him” (like what Grey will say..) for something bigger and better.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:30 am
@Grey So A-Ram and Atkins were both dropped in my 10team league. I have Helton as my CI who if Atkins produces like he should I’d like to replace Helton with. Also I have Tulo as my SS and Drew still on my D/L but if A-Ram comes around I would rather have him there for the long haul as its a keeper league.
The problem comes with who to drop, if anyone, from my bench. Currently I have Quentin & Soto for hitters on my bench and then I have 3 of the following pitchers randomly on the bench: Bills, Slowey, Volstad, Wolf, Gollardo, Volquez, & Jimenez. You see anyone I can just drop to replace with A-Ram or Atkins while I wait them out to finally start producing??
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:56 am
How do these four rank now? Wainwright, Slowey, Oswalt, Liriano?
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:03 am
is votto going to play tonight? (sat)
i’ve got mike i hit once a month jacobs in for a 1pm game, but the reds dont play til 7pm…. dont know whether to insert him.
plus ive got my innings in pitching wise H2H, i’m winning by 3 runs, hr’s are tied, winning era and whip, like a 1.00, but the other guy is having a good week too and its really tight, i can bench Dan Haren vs OAK and take 5 cats for sure or pitch him and hopefully get a win, QS, and pad my strike out lead, if i throw him and he bombs it would ruin my brilliant week of pitching, if i dont and then the other guy has CC and someone throwing tomm and he is automatically going to throw them to take K’s, try and take QS and wins…. ughhhhh why does my guy have to throw first!!!
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:05 am
i hate pitching haren chasing a win? and a qs plus if he gives up a HR im opening the door for the other guy to sit his pitchers… if he gives up 3 or more runs we tie in that cat and im efff’d there too!
help anyone…. thanks
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 am
my reyes, bay, broxton and huff for his longoria, Cain, King Felix and Carlos Quentin. Have Sexei Alexei to come in for Reyes. my team is real short on SP.
Good, bad, ugly?
Thanks
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:18 am
@Broadstreetbrawler: not good for you… cain and felix not enough
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:20 am
@Broadstreetbrawler: how would u be in sb’s after losing reyes? and ur losing the best rp in baseball…. best thing is youre getting Longo, but at a major cost. I dont like those two pitchers.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
grey, should i add elvis andrus and drop ricky romero? i have stephen drew as my SS.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:34 am
i offered jay bruce and mike lowell for markakis and he countered with markakis for francisco rodriguez. if i accepted this, i’d only have frank francisco as a reliever and would essentially be punting saves for the rest of the season in a 5×5 H2H. my OF’s right now are Bruce, Holliday, Pierre, Crisp, and Granderson…so obviously if i accepted this i’d have to look to trade/drop an OF or two (although trades seem hard to come by in this league). thoughts?
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Anyone like Lohse as a streamer today @ home against KC (Hochevar)?
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
is everyone dropping Cecil in deep leagues? I don;t see him coming back anytime soon but who knows…
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
@Billy: i dropped cecil, added romero.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
Thanks Quintero
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
@Broadstreetbrawler: Not the best trade. and if that is a mixed league(and look like it is), I won’t do that. You should be able to find stream-able SP every week. I will follow news on Reyes’ calf closely and see trading him away is a must or not.
@nick m.:I won’t do that b/c you are not getting the max value out of your current roster, but on the other hand you should be able to find saves here and there on the wire(if you don’t think you can do that, then no).
@The GodFather: Please, Godfather, we don’t have to see eye to eye on everything, do we? If so, my thousand apologies for upsetting you.
@Quintero: Oddly, Stewart isn’t currently hitting righties very well. That’s should come around, and I’d do that trade in that league. With 2nd or 3rd eligibility, Stewart can be extremely valuable as early as this year.
@Steve: Why no Lowe? He’s only had one truly bad game this year and it wasn’t even that soul-crushing.
@timSTi: I’d drop Drew so you can sit on A-Ram, then by the time he comes back you shouldn’t miss too much of Atkins.
@I’m Keith Hernandez: Slowey, Wainwright, Oswalt, Liriano….
@LBJ is my DAD: re: Votto — Don’t think so.
You have to start Haren.
FYI, new users comments need to get approved by me before they appear, so sorry for making you wait.
@johnson21: Sure, if you want to bench Drew.
@nick m.: I’d want Markakis there. You can lose Crisp and start vulturing saves.
@Tony B.: I wouldn’t mess with him.
@Billy: Lose Cecil.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Lee Harvey Oswalt traded for him on March 23rd for Kerry Woods – 14 team league – here one case that Oswalt is looking good
@Mr Baseball: Yeah, that’s a great trade for you.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
Hey everyone. Go vote for your favorite fantasy baseball expert and write in Grey or Rudy or Grey and Rudy!
http://www.advancedfantasybaseball.com/
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:51 am
@Doc: Haha, 4 total votes, 3 of us voted “Other”.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:03 am
Interesting stats http://baseballmonster.com/TeamDifficultyRankings.aspx
@Doc: @BigFatHippo: Aw, thanks, guys. I’m blushing.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:09 am
i voted “others” too, now we have 4 “others” votes~
in my inner struggles, i’ve been tempted @ ideas of leaving Ramon Hernandez off to waivers & pick up Gamel or Reimol, since I still have Baker on board for Catcher position, do you think it’s good idea, Grey the Great?
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:13 am
@Elbert: You should leave a comment or they might think your “other” is Karabelly or someone of that ilk!
@Elbert: Lose Ramon, grab Gamel.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
@Doc: how do i leave a comment over there?
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 am
Still back and forth on a way to improve my pitching staff in my 14 team keeper. Have an offer on the table for my $3 Bruce (my best keeper trade chip), $8 Scott Baker, and minor leaguer Josh Vitters for a $24 Beckett, a $5 Lester, $22 Mariano, $15 Cano and minor leaguer Brett Lawrie. Acquiring these three pitchers would allow me to replace Baker, Braden Looper, and play matchups with R. Johnson/Myers/Porcello/R. Hill. Should I pull the trigger or wait to try to get more for Bruce?
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:19 am
@Elbert: Click on “comments” at the bottom of the post and if you don’t have a blogger account you should be able to post under anonymous.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
Should i do this deal in a deep h2h league…
Volquez for Wieters?
my current catcher is Barajas…
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
someone offered me e. jackson for wakefield, what do you think grey?
Thanks
Rob
@Mann of Sandd: I’d pull the trigger on that.
@Billy: Not sure what your pitching staff would look like without Edinson, but I wouldn’t do that deal unless I was pretty stacked.
@Rob: I’d want Jackson.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:09 am
@Grey: How timely to have your Jones fatty post right beside the weight loss before and after ad
@Doug Ault: Hmm… I don’t see a before/after weight ad… I think the ads are geared towards their market. Step away from the churrascaria, man.
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
@Grey: Sometimes it pays to be a homer. Needed a MI with Reyes ailing and Stewart playing only against ambidextrous one-armed pitchers named Clyde.
Picked up Skippy, Donk!
@BigFatHippo: Ugh, yeah, saw that because I have him on my Fantasy Razzball team. That homer hurt.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
What do you think of trading Wainwright for Gallardo? Who is better for the rest of the season and who would you rather have? Since thier pretty even its highly likely I can do this trade especially since the guy with Gallardo has Ludwick, Schumaker, Pineiro and Duncan. You like the trade?
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
hows about I give
Kershaw, E.Santana, Bruce, Pierre
for
Crawford, Manny
it would leave me with Lincecum, Johan, Bedard, Shields, Price, Hanson
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Grey – someone just dropped De La Rosa on our NL only league. Should I grab him when he clears waivers or did he blow his wad already with those 2 digit k performances?
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm
According to Rotoworld, Votto will be starting tonight. Bout time! Having him, A-Ram and Posada down all at the same time (with Alexei sucking to boot) has been killing me. Hopefully Alexei continues coming around, Votto returns to form and Posada returns next week by jacking a few into that Yankee Stadium jetstream. Glass half-full?
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
No ‘Anonymous’ available to post comments on best expert. Gave up.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Currently have Furcal filling in for Reyes whenever he is ‘injured’. Any reason I shouldn’t drop for Bartlett (someone else, other than Ramirez or Rollins)?
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Better wording is: After Ramirez, Reyes, Rollins, who to target at SS?
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
@grey thanks
what abt hamilton and saunders for cc and gamels. I think I should hold onto cc, but I just wanna make sure im not making a big mistake by passing on the trade
tnx again
Rob
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Raul, Raul, Raul…………………
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
@Simply Fred: Wow, they took it away, they hate Razzball Nation. How dare they?
We’ll start our own Poll……
Favorite fantasy baseballer?
Grey Albright
Rudy Gamble
Must vote for two.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm
@G:
Your opponent is obviously a Cardinals fan …..use the knowledge , he will value Wainwright more so see if you can improve one of your position players as well
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
please rank these shortstops: everett, tejada, drew, hardy, perralta, hairston jr
much appreciated as always!
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Which to stash: Smoltz or The Duch (pronounced “duke” not “douche”)?
Also, do I even bother dropping Ramon Hernandez for one of these schmucks?
Salty
Snyder
Shoppach
Hundley
Catcher is a wasteland.
May 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
@Sabs: As to my first question, include Escobar in that group, too.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Drop B. Zito, A. Burnett, H.Street, or D. Aardsma for Price? or just sit tight?
I have 5 Closers in a league that has 2 RP spots, so my closers are stacked already, but AJ’s been killing me.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
@Nick0rz: Drop Zito and grab Price and ferchrissakes, trade 2 closers for a needed piece………….
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
@Sabs: I like Snyder. He’s heating up big time.
@G: There’s no reason to trade Wainwright for Gallardo. They’re too similar in value.
@NoonTime: It’s too much for those two.
@Colin: I’d grab him there.
@Simply Fred: Still confused. Drop who to get Bartlett?
@Rob: I’d want CC if you need pitching, Hamilton if you want an OF. All things being equal, I’d want CC there.
@BigFatHippo: Ha!
@paulzone: Hardy, Drew, Peralta, Tejada, Hairston, punt…
@Sabs: Can go Snyder if you like, stash Escobar.
@Nick0rz: Lose Zito for Price.
Thanks, Lidge!
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
What do you think about trading Aaron Hill and Mark DeRosa for Chad Billingsley. I already have Brandon Phillips and its one of those things that I have 3 2nd basemen even though I only drafted one. You think I can get Chad straight up for Hill or is Hill and DeRosa more fair? thanks in advance
@G: Hill straight up for him is fair, throw in DeRosa to take it over the top if you want.
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
@grey: bench lidge till he proves himself worth or SAGNOF? In a tight race in both WHIP/ERA is he worth starting? or does he pitch too few innings to really have a negative impact in those cats? Thanks
May 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
@Grey: Yah, I am on the fence. It’s actually two separate trades. 1) Pierre and E.Santana for Manny (this is offered to me) 2) If I trade Pierre I need some SB and I think Crawford can be had for Bruce and Kershaw. Maybe the guy won’t do 2) and it’s a moot point anyway.
@matthole: You gotta start him if he’s closing.
@NoonTime: First one is fair. 2nd one is just all right. Together they’re kinda eh and don’t seem necessary.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 pm
hey grey..someone just dropped elvis andrus in my fairly deep keeper league..
i have hardy/theriot maning SS…but andrus seems worth the add…
would you drop one of howell/angel guzman for him?
Both guys have great peripherals (we are in a holds league)…guzman has been working his way into more high leverage situations and howell might be the rays closer? (or at least part of that equation)…
its just that hardys back and theriots been sucking lately, so i figured i would ask. hah.
thanks.
@PJTres: I’d lose Guzman for him.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:15 pm
The Philly blog/forums are calling for Lidge’s head on a silver platter/hoping he goes to the DL. They are absolutely in love with Madson (he was filthy in the 8th today k’ing the side and tocching 97 with his FB) I’m gonna add him and hope I wake up tomorrow to see Lidge is being put on the DL.
May 23rd, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Brewers announcer possibly shedding some light on the Gamel situation. “Pretty good chance he’s gonna see a lot of time at third base after the Twins series.” I wouldn’t drop your starting 3B for him, but this is a good sign!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
As far as David Price goes all I have to say is…………….ITS PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY-PEANUT BUTTER JELLY.
Any of you seriously doubting him are out of your mind. It was only when Nieman was put seriously into question being pulled early by Maddon that Price turned it on. Is it so crazy that he was coasting!? Grey’s preseason rankings reflect how good this guy can be and I think he’s right on. Skillfully done!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Sonavabench, Votto! Times two!
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Joey Votto with 2 HR’s and 4 RBI’s in his return so far. Oh how I missed you my swinging Canadian.
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Anybody catch what happened to Koji? Just left the game after 56 pitches
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:31 pm
@anon: Sore hamstring apparently.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Homer Bailey sucks – has anyone seen him pitch a solid MLB game -
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
@Nick0rz: Mother f’er, I was at the driving range so I wasn’t home to see that Votto was in the lineup this evening! Damn! I am so glad he is back though. Now I can slide him right back into my util spot.
But oh how happy I am that I picked up sexy Alexei off of waivers a couple of weeks ago. I’d love to propose a trade involving Alexei to the owner who dropped him just to f’ck with him.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Pap just coughed it up for Beckett. Using instant replay to rule a 2 run HR. I just cannot buy a win. Last night I left Myers on the bench and tonight Paps streak gets broken. Damn!
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Putz not KRod comes in?
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:56 pm
grey, I was at the yankee game today and boy did lidge look bad. He got behind in the count, and he didnt look composed on the mound. You could tell his concentration wasnt there. I’d tell everyone to pick up madson today!
on another note how would you rank capps, hawkins, madson (assuming madson get the Save chances)?
@BSA: K-Rod not available for some reason. Mets announcers didn’t seem worried.
@Martin: Capps, Hawkins, Madson.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Hey, big fan of the site!
who would you pick up if you had 2 players to pick up?
(assuming you needed help @ all positions)?
elvis andrus/ andy laroche/ aaron rowand
just wanted to see what you thought, but im thinking rowand should be one of them? since hes moved to the leadoff spot, hes tearing it up!
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
@Grey: Images of Buckner going through my head!
Oh well, off to the LAA/LAD game. Lets go Boring Buy Blake and Orlando….
Blake was one of those FA picks that’s been a consistent option that has helped my AVG.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
@Grey: Grey have you checked out any of the games at Fenway via your directv? While Remy is out Eckersley has been doing color when the Red Sox are home. Pretty good. Last night they showed him during the telecast and he looked like he was home in his La-Z-Boy. Tonight he was sitting more upright and told everyone about the producers telling him to sit up.
The pitcher comes out in the telecast. Makes it entertaining.
Dwight Evans will be working with Orsilla on Sunday.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:18 pm
TB has a potential save opportunity coming up. Balfour, Howell, and now Wheeler have all been used. Isringhausen or Nelson. Who’s it going to be? The suspense is killing me.
@RogerDorn: Thanks for the kind words! Andrus, Rowand.
@BSA: I used to like Remy and haven’t listened much to Eck. Since I have the option of either team’s announcers on most nights, I really enjoy the Mets guys so I had to go with them.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
@BSA: Eck also said “shit” on the air last night, right after Youl got plunked. It was classic. If Remy is out for an extended period of time I hope we get more Eck, some of the other fill ins have been god awful.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:29 pm
@naughtandcross:
The vultures in the RCL all picked up the TB bullpen, big ol’ crapshoot.
As to Eck, another good one was when Bay got hit in the numbers by Joba.
@Grey: Yeah, when the Mets leave town check out Eck, pretty raw. It is almost like he thinks he is still watching on the set waiting for the post game. Each pitch, “Cheese”, “Punch him out right here”. He’s even reading Tek’s signs and predicting the pitch.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
@grey – thats what I thought, thanks for validated my opinion
Just was offered webb and kershaw for utley (I have hill, howard and a. gonzo, so Ive ben trying to deal one of them for some pitching)
is this good for me?
Tnx
Rob
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
KRod suffering from back spasms out indefinitely, via Rotoworld.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:49 pm
@naughtandcross: Sssh, my leaguemates are either sleeping or drinking. All those vultures standing over my Percy.
Hippo will be just a little upset at this loss. Especially when he reads the rotoworld news of the teary collapse.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:50 pm
@naughtyandcross
thanks for the tip, just picked him up in 2 leagues that i needed another rp
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
@BSA: Well Lindstrom just blew up in the ninth and Issy must have been warming to come in since he is in now to finish off a 10-3 game.
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
BSA @BSA – WTF – go to bed.
Steve up yet down under?
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
@Rob: Do you use a middle infield slot? If so, I’m getting more of a sure thing than Webb if I’m dealing Utley.
I’ve got a deal in the works sending my Hawpe/Spilborghs/Weaver for his ManRam/Magglio/Slowey. Like?
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Anyone…
Trade Wang and Matt Harrison FOR Ervin Santana?
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:02 pm
K-Rod collapsed from the spasms, started crying on the ground. EMT’s arrived to take him to hospital. Scary stuff right there
http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/mets/archives/2009/05/k-rod_collapses.html
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:26 pm
@Nick0rz: It may have been the pin I put in my K-Rod voodoo doll after Hippo was trash talking about moving DonkeyCorns for $12 salads.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:28 pm
@Mike: Wang’s got slightly more upside in W’s but overall it looks like santana is going to be the better player.
May 23rd, 2009 at 8:35 pm
@sabs
We only have one UI slot and with utley, howard, gonzo and Hill, I always have to have someone benched.
I figured I could get the most value for Utley
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Alexei with 2 HR in 2 days … does this constitute being “back” (or close)? Trying to decide, once again, between Drew and Alexei. So tired of MI.
@Sabs: I like your deal for you.
@Mike: I’d want Ervin.
@Nick0rz: Wow, that’s crazy. Shame Putz is owned in every league.
@Rob: You can get better for Utley. I’d want at least Lincecum.
@Prince: Alexei’s back. Oh, yeah.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 pm
@Grey: Thanks as always, Alexei is now mine. Is Drew recovering too? So far tonight 3/4, 2 RBI. I’d drop F. Lopez for him.
Ugh, Lindstrom. And Haren.
@Prince: Nah, I like Drew, but I like Lopez too. I wouldn’t make that change.
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
@BSA: Up for hours. In fact, the day’s nearly over. It’s 5pm Sunday here
Eff eff eff-ity eff eff eff. Sonavabenched by Votto in the RCL. Got him into my lineup in my H2H league but didn’t manage it in the others. Probably stopped me taking the lead. Aaarrggghhh!
@Grey: I started Lowe in my H2H (along with Haren and Wolf) – and just as well I did…
May 23rd, 2009 at 9:54 pm
But now Qualls is really trying to screw me.
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:53 pm
should i hold onto callaspo (at ss) or pick up drew or hairston who are both on the ww.
Tnx again
Rob
May 24th, 2009 at 3:53 am
@Rob: I like drew the best…better lineup situation and better talent.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:37 am
@ Quintero: thanks
@grey: just got another utley offer – utley/street for carpenter/rodney/price
Im very tempted…
May 24th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Swarzak or Happ
May 24th, 2009 at 7:05 am
So I had an offer out on Nolasco, and after his shelling and demotion, I wake up to find the trade accepted. I only traded Nyjer Morgan and I’m sure Nolasco will look mighty good when he comes back, but seriously, that was a bummer.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:17 am
If Sandoval misses time, what catcher should I pick up in his place?
Varitek
Y. Molina
Shoppach
Salty
R. Hernandez
Barajas
Suzuki
Navarro
@Rob: I want the Utley side.
@Mr Baseball: Happ
@Tom: That’s lame that the either person accepted it.
@Tony B.: Ramon
May 24th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Is Cain for Lester a good idea?
@Dumbmutt: I’d prefer Cain, but it’s fair.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:57 am
I am in last in SB in a standard 5×5 roto league….would you trade Pedroia straight up for either B.J. Upton or Chone Figgins?
@SoxBaseball: I’d trade him for Upton, not Figgins.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:13 am
@grey: thanks for the save on that one
May 24th, 2009 at 9:20 am
would you start shields (away) vs marlins?
and/or jurrjens (home) vs. toronto?
Jurrjens Home road splits are telling…with his ERA in the 4.00’s and shields is no lock on the road…
right now i am winning the “losses” cat. and my whip, era, and K/9…
im not winnign the “win” stats, but overall im winning for the week..
hes got a couple guys going today…
would you start either?/both?
THanks.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:22 am
i never got around to accepting that trade offer of my krod for his markakis yesterday. would it be bad form to accept it now and pick up putz tomorrow?
May 24th, 2009 at 9:26 am
What do you guys think of the value of a guy like Sandoval compared to a guy like Mauer or McCann come playoff time? I looked at their stats in the later months, fantasy playoff time, and they trail off for their careers. I understand two guys don’t make a trend, but is it safe to say Sandoval is a better option later in the season due to his position? In my opinion, it makes sense, and I would be foolish to trade for the “name brands” even if they have superior season stats. In addition, my team is good enough to be a playoff team without Mauer or McCann possibly better cumlative stats.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:31 am
anyone else fearing this heel problem nags away at CQuentin for the rest of the season seriously hampering his productivity in the manner of Troy Glaus two years ago? *Sigh*
@RogerDorn: Could you foresee you losing if you don’t start anyone?
@nick m.: Not terrible, unless you hear K-Rod’s out for the year. I haven’t heard that.
@James: Sandoval might be better in September than either, because of what you say. It’s a good point that since he’s not playing catcher most of the time he’d be fresher.
@yoshinorimike: I’m not thrilled, but hopefully it’s not an issue.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:36 am
@Grey: I’m not going to vote against it because it’s my own trade, but I would vote against it if it were someone else’s. I’m not big on trades being accepted after a severe injury or a demotion to the minors.
So it looks like Lidge just isn’t getting better. If I was Lidge’s next door neighbor, I would have my kids dress like Pujols everyday and chase his kids home from school, just to mess with him. That dude’s a head case, and always will be.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:41 am
A guy who was already on his way up got Votto off of WAIVERS. Total BS. And now he’s about to make this trade — does it seem fair? He gets Hamels, gives up Ryan Howard and Edwin Jackson.
@Tom: Ha, good idea.
@Prince: It’s fair, but only possible because he got Votto.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:45 am
@Prince: I want the Howard side there, so he’s obviously cool with losing the 1B power in order to strengthen his pitching. Whoever is trading with him is scoring a good deal.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:49 am
@Grey@Tom: Thanks guys. He actually proposed the trade and had it accepted (but not by the league) before the Votto acquisition. But right, I hear what you’re saying. His trading partner needs whatever he can get, being in 9th place (out of 10).
May 24th, 2009 at 9:51 am
@Grey: speaking of nauseating resemblences Soto’s lack of power and shoulder issue (is that right?) have me thinking of VMart last year. If he still has only 1 homer at the break, is it smart to dump him?
May 24th, 2009 at 9:52 am
few tidbits guys:
* Votto not playing today.
* Brandon Phillips out w/ hairline fracture.
* Iannetta on DL (ouch..).
* Homer back to AAA (not surprised).
* Giants rumored to ready to look deep @ 2B/1B position (yes, that’s to you, Emma & Ishi).
May 24th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Do the Hardy/Hart injuries have any effect on Gamel? They might just be for two days anyway, but Hall’s defensive “versatility” should help Gamel get some playing time, right?
@yoshinorimike: I wouldn’t dump him, but he’s obviously not himself. I would look at getting 50 cents on the dollar in a trade. Maybe someone will think he can snap out of it.
@Elbert: Thanks for the update. That could be good news for Guzman. Also, K-Rod seems to be okay.
@Tom: Yeah, but he needs to hit to be viable.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:57 am
i just realized that Ramon Hernandez is only 1 game away from getting his 1B eligibility @ ESPN league!! and guess who’s not playing in Reds’ lineup, that’s right, Mr. Votto!
wait, why would anyone care about this anyway…. sorry, deep league flexibility stuff, i’ll go back to sleep now!
May 24th, 2009 at 9:57 am
“* Iannetta on DL (ouch..).”
Damn. Who is a better pickup at Catcher…Ramon Hernandez, Rod Barajas, Salty, Varitek, Pierzynski. Probably need the guy that will hit for the highest average as that is my worst category in this league.
For 3b, Melvin Mora, Adrian Beltre, Pedro Feliz or Andy LaRoche as a backup to Chris Davis.
Thanks
May 24th, 2009 at 9:58 am
@Grey: let’s hope Ishisucki keeps sucking bad; feel sorry for the dude though, he worked hard to stayed in SFO.
@Maitland: Ramon — Try LaRoche
May 24th, 2009 at 10:02 am
@Maitland: i personally like any choice of Barajas/Hernandez/Salty in order, but if you need BA Pierzynski is not a bad choice as well.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:18 am
i just saw Reid Brignac being called up 2 days ago, OMG, now Tampa’s infield is flooded w/ good talents; is Brignac going to play at all? or is it just some random call-up again?
i have began to develop for Rays fetish, when it comes to midfield options…
@Elbert: He has nowhere to play. He’ll be back in the minors pretty quickly.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Ankeil in the lineup today, didn’t even know they activated him.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:49 am
@Grey: I just swung a Mauer for Youk deal.I had offered it Friday,I geuss Mauer’s crazy Saturday night convinced him.I have Doumit on the DL,I scooped Barajas to keep his spot warm.
@Doug Ault: Nice!
May 24th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I need to fill an IF position. Already have Gamel and Stewart taking spots and want a bench player to rotate in when one of them is are not playing. These guys are available, and the names are not pretty:
Jesus Guzman, Kelly Johnson, Mark Teahen, Scott Rolen, Polanco, Crede, Barmes and Andy LaRoche
I’m thinking Guzman but not sure how good he can be or if he’ll stay up.
Thanks!
@Dexter: Grab Johnson.
May 24th, 2009 at 11:21 am
4 game ’stache streak:
http://i.azcentral.com/i/0/7/F/PHP4A198CDCD9F70.jpg
May 24th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Should I drop Burress for Lewis? Someone wanted to trade Fowler for Burress when Burress was improving, and I said no, but now Burress is struggling and Fransen is getting playing time. Bummer.
@Tom: You can if you like. Burriss isn’t very good, obviously.
May 24th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
@Grey: I think a spot for him just opened. Iwamura got carted off the field after his leg “bent like Tom Brady’s,” according to the broadcaster.
May 24th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Someone offered C.Lee for Bills. What OF should I look for either Bills or Haren? The guy also has Sizemore.
May 24th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
who’s the best bet to keep iannetta’s spot warm – suzuki, navarro, chris snyder?
May 24th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Hi I’m Jay Bruce…but you may call me Rob Deer.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Brandon Paul McCarthy
greatest hits
Back in the M.L.B. win column
Ebony and Miggy
Maybe I’m Amazed that I pitched a complete game
Live and Let Die with the long ball
Junior’s Griffey Farm
Uncle Albert Pujols/Admiral Halsey
Listen to What the Catcher Said
Let It Be a out
Hope of Deliverance a victory
@royce!: That might do the trick.
@Dumbmutt: Lee is fair. So is Sizemore, depends what you need.
@jerkstore: Snyder
@Colin: How dare you.
@Mr Baseball: Ha!
May 24th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Which one is more fair..Jurrjens and Hanrahan for Josh Johnson or Jurrjens and HArdy for Josh Johnson? should i do it?
May 24th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
@Grey: Best Iannetta replacement?
Barajas
Tek
Salty
Snyder
Navarro
Is it safe to drop Percy? I could drop Lowell but he’s my Gamel insurance. Nelson is the only other candidate.
@G: Jurrjens and Hanrahan
@Steve: Snyder, you can drop Percy.
May 24th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Attention Brandon McCarthy pitching a good game doesn’t make a career – look at these beauties
FIVE WORST PITCHERS THAT PITCHED A NO HITTER
by Dave Walker
pitching a good game doesn’t make a career
5. Bud Smith – St. Louis Cardinals – Sept. 3, 2001
Bud had a very short major league career. His totals consisted of a 7-8 record across a staggering two seasons.
What he most famously forgotten for is a no-hitter he threw against the San Diego Padres.
Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan would be quoted as saying that he hoped someone would have broken up the no hit bid so he could take Smith out due to his high pitch count. Smith is now retired from baseball and possibly working at a BuyMore.
4. Kevin Gross – Los Angeles Dodgers – Aug. 17, 1992
Gross had a little bit better luck in the majors, compiling over 100 wins over a career that stretched more than 14 seasons. When I talk about those baseball cards, his was one that I found and said no way.
I don’t remember much about this no-no. All I know is that I would have never thought Kevin Gross, who I remember as a Phillie, would ever throw a no-hitter.
3. Tommy Greene – Philadelphia Phillies – May 23, 1991
Greene had his best season on the overachieving version of the 1993 Phillies going 16-4. On his infamous day in May, he had pinpoint control…striking out 10 and only walking seven!
Seven walks. Come on. I could throw a no-hitter if I walked that many people. Wow! Thus another member of my “who the hell is this guy” club.
2. Kent Mercker – Atlanta Braves – Threw two no-nos
Mercker was the ultimate one-game wonder, not once, but twice. His first was on Sept. 11, 1991 when he went 6 innings then handed the ball over to the bullpen to finish it.
The second occurred on April 8, 1994. Mercker is still around somewhere. He bounces around the spring training circuit every year, until someone eventually signs him.
1. Juan Nieves – Milwaukee Brewers – April 15, 1987
Who the hell is this guy? The only reason I even know of this is that I lives in Wisconsin for three years and saw a replay of it on Brewers classic.
Juan Nieves? Really? This guy pitched a no no. Now, I know what you are asking, where is he now and how did his career end?
Well, he threw out his arm, like all Brewers pitchers do, and is now the bullpen coach for the Chicago White Sox.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
@Grey: Start Liriano tomorrow vs the Sawx?
I’m on the fence, much like that sheep my neighbor was trying to “help.”
@Mr Baseball: Thanks for that.
@BigFatHippo: Ha! I think you have to start him, but unfortunately I don’t think that means he’s going to pitch well.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Damn Brucie, just woke up and saw another 0-for-X day, what happened man….. wake up!
in another story today, Coghlan has taken out Iwamura, while going 3-for-5 to raise his average to .191.
–breaking news– Jesus Guzman DNP, wonder what Bochy’s thinking.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Can we glean any information about the closer situation from today’s TB game? I’m hoping that Howell entering in the 9th (after Wheeler and Nelson) means that he’ll be pitching the 9th more often, and not that they were saving Izzy to close.
Also, was anyone watching the A’s game? Ziegler pitched the 9th in a non-save situation, but it would have been a save situation had the A’s not scored in the bottom of the 9th, so I’m wondering if both Ziegler and Bailey were warming up and they just sent in Zielgler because it was not a save situation.
@royce!: I think they were saving Izzy. Doesn’t mean that it’s said and done just yet.
Was watching the A’s but I had on the ‘Backs feeds and they didn’t mention it.
May 24th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Putz or Madson, trying to find saves bad, Morrow killed me.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
ps: Alexei finally starts getting hot, now we just need Super Bruce to come along!
@agarthered: Madson
May 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
any thoughts on Lee’s latest scratch? is Lee gonna be available at all next week?
the league i have Lee locks up every monday, so if he’s got week-long illness, then i’m screwed royally…
May 24th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
@Grey: So if the K-Rod owner in my league has Madsen, would it be fair to offer him Putz for Madsen?
@Elbert: I’d sit if you have a decent backup.
@mgeoffriau: Sure
May 24th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Any thoughts on Hart + Rodney for Quentin?
@ScoutAbout: I’d want Quentin.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
@Grey: OK, I’ve been studying and it comes down to this….
I drop Nelson for Izzy, drop Parra for De La Rosa.
Thoughts?
May 24th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
@Grey: Excellent! Thanks for responding s quickly. I just did that deal.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
@Grey: I got the Quentin side..
May 24th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Thanks for the help Grey. Doing Bills for Sizemore.
@BigFatHippo: I’d drop Parra for De La Rosa or Izzy, if you need saves more than starters. After a few days, it should clear up which way the Rays are going.
@ScoutAbout: Nice
May 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
@Grey: Thanks, forgot I picked up Putz last night and dropped Nelson. So I dropped Putz for Izzy, and round and round we go…………..
Dropped Parra in the RCL for De La Rosa, he should get more Ks if not wins. So goes the Hippo-go-round, where Hippo goes, nothing grows…………..
May 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
What happens when Kazmir back in the rotation. Price or Niemann back down?
May 24th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
@Grey: Washburn (with his knee troubles) or Nolasco (with his head troubles)?
May 24th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Also, Cain or Cliff Lee?
May 24th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
For rest of year, Coghlan, Rasmus or Fred Lewis? I have Burriss and Stewart as backups for MI, but we all know how they’re playing.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I’m trying to decide who to pick up for week 8 in place of Brandon Phillips. The best options are Ian Stewart, Freddie Sanchez, Alberto Callaspo, and Howie Kendrick. I would easily take Stewart if the pickup was for more then a week, but who do you think I should grab for this week?
May 24th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Wow. screw Dave Bush for walking 2 guys with 2 outs.
Screw the home plate ump for being a pussy and changing his call on the Mauer foul ball.
And screw Mitch Stetter for groving a high school level slider for Morneau.
4 ER’s in one swing. Piss off Fantasy Gods.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I picked up Wheeler and Nelson last night, are there any other potential save guys I should over over them?
@Simply Fred: Depends on how they’re looking. Doubt Price goes back.
@Drev: Nolasco or Wasburn? Neither…But Nolasco reluctantly. Then Lee.
@Tom: Rasmus
@joe: Yawnstipating, but Sanchez.
@Colin: Ha!
@I’m Keith Hernandez: No idea who’s out there.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
a.miller or d.holland? thanks
May 24th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
which june 1 callups would you consider grabbing now, any MIs? (pickups only on sundays) thanks
@matthole: Holland
@matthole: None come to mind at MI.
@matthole: Actually, that’s not true. You can grab Alcides Escobar. But he might be taken.
May 24th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
thank you..
May 24th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
another tidbid for tonight.
* there’s been strong anticipatino that Fernando Martinez will be called up in light of Ryan Church’s latest injury situation.
May 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Did anyone hear anything after the MIL game about Gamel’s future? I just got home…
May 24th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
@Grey: Do you put Pence in over BJ Upton for nxt week…10 min till lineup freeze
May 24th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
& put Bedard @ Oak in over Slowey vs. Boston
May 25th, 2009 at 12:05 am
** Ignore comments above, lineup frozen. Sucks getting out of work at 2:30!
Grey, you think I should try and push lowell and a closer for a new replacement 3B (Aramis Ramirez) or just stay with Lowell until he’s back? Also push Ibanez for someone who will put up numbers second half or hold him cause hes for real?
May 25th, 2009 at 12:13 am
& Alexei Ramirez is on the wire although I think he won’t be for long. I have no room though with Downs, Hoffman, Slowey, Danks, Pence on my bench, right? (10 team)
May 25th, 2009 at 12:17 am
@Nick: Izzy over Wheeler or Nelson?
May 27th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!