Jose Veras was traded to the Tigers, which is bad news for Veras and potentially Joaquin Benoit. It’ll likely only be bad news for Veras’s owners. My guess is Benoit will hold the job with Veras setting him up, but I would hold Veras until the Tigers confirm that through usage. It’s also potentially bad news for anyone who picks up the Lastros potential replacement, Jose Cisnero. Too bad Jose “Set The Table For The Opposing Team” Mesa retired, it sounds like there’s a Jose revival. “I can get someone to cover for me selling scratch-off tickets.” That was Jose Mesa, holding a presser at his local 7-11. Since the newest name to get some fantasy value is Cisnero, let’s be like a cyclops with a monocle and take a closer look. He’s been awful. You’d be hard-pressed like overpriced juice to find someone who has been as bad recently that could be getting saves. Since June 26th (last ten appearances), he’s given up eight runs in 8 2/3 IP. In that time, he’s allowed nine walks, nine hits and one homer. Only thing he’s not allowed is a legitimate reason to be the closer other than he’s young and the Asstros might like to try him out for next year. Another option for saves in Houston is the guys the Astros just called up, Josh Zeid and Chia-Jen Lo. Both of which sound like background extras in the cantina scene in Star Wars. Both are unproven, so likely headed for the middle innings or to see Boba Fett. Finally, there’s Wesley Wright, who sounds like the third Wright brother — the one that was scared of heights. “We’re gonna need you to put your seat in the upright position.” “You know what? You and Wilbur have at it.” That was Wesley getting off the plane right before that maiden flight. Wright is more of a lefty specialist, so he might only see a handful of saves. Then again, this is the Lastros, and there may only be a handful of saves for anyone. All in all, or whatever clunky intro you want on this sentence, I’m glad someone else beat me to the punch grabbing Cisnero. I sense a Mitchell Boggs reprise in the works, which isn’t the same as The Mitchell Boggs Reprisal that the Geneva Convention commissioned after Boggs attacked fantasy owners ratios earlier this year. Anyway, here’s what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:
Psyche! Before we get into the roundup, just want to quickly announce that our pigskin brethren have started RCLs for football. To join a fantasy football league, click that linkie-ma-whosie. Anyway II, the roundup:
Scott Downs – Traded to the Braves. Of course, Downs isn’t traded to the Astros or Mariners or somewhere he could be inserted into the closer role. In Atlanta, the Scott Downs’ Syndrome will be alive and well. O-bla-di, o-bla-da, life goes on for Scott Downs.
Brandon Beachy – 3 2/3 IP, 7 ER. I watched this game, because I was interested in seeing how Beachy looked. Or iWatched, if Apple has trademarked all first person singulars already. Beachy actually looked better than I expected. As I’ve been saying all along, I don’t have Beachy anywhere and had no interest in getting involved in that sweepstakes. He looked better than I expected because he wasn’t very wild. Seemed to just miss on a few pitches that could’ve been called strikes, and then when he moved into the strike zone, he was pounded. I still wouldn’t want anything to do with him.
Jason Heyward – 2-for-5, 1 run, 1 RBI. He’s shown signs before this year (maybe for like a day or two) and I don’t want to jinx it so I’ll just say he’s even hitting foul balls on the nose, which is good for baseball players, bad for porn stars.
Andrelton Simmons – 3-for-5, 2 RBIs. Another guy that is smoking everything he sees, which is good for both baseball players and porn stars.
Chris Johnson – 2-for-5, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and hitting near .400 in the last week. Shown little to no power this year so far, but in over 300 at-bats he’s hitting .339, and he’s leading the NL in hitting. Next stop, Cray-zee Town.
Jorge de la Rosa – 5 IP, 5 ER, 12 baserunners, 3 Ks. I almost picked up George of the Roses for this start. Whew, tragedy and trajectory towards the TV averted.
Carlos Gonzalez – 5-for-5, 1 run, 2 RBIs and 2 steals.  He put on a Mayo clinic yesterday with hits all over the field. I say Mayo Clinic because I’m being PC about what CarGo’s owners had in their shorts after his performance.
Nolan Arenado – 2-for-4 and his 8th homer. If we could bow our heads for a second. Well, don’t bow your head too much or you can’t read what I’m about to write. Also, don’t bow your head near CarGo’s owners. Okay, heads slightly bowed? Good. Now, I’d like to take a minute to pray to whoever you pray to that Arenado gets scorching hot in the final two months. Okay, raise your head, clap your hands like after a huddle and read on.
Wilin Rosario – 3-for-5 and his 15th homer. He’s more than happy to help your fantasy team. In fact, he’s Wilin.
Jake Westbrook – 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 baserunners, 2 Ks with a 3.18 ERA in 93 1/3 IP. Guess how many Ks he has on the year. Go ahead, I’ll wait. *takes out magazine, cuts out letters, arranges letters to form a threatening message, mails letter to Salvador Perez* Westbrook only has 34 Ks! More like Westbroke. Amiright?!
Francisco Liriano – 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 baserunners, 8 Ks. Love that the Pirates are seriously contending with the Cardinals and beating them head-to-head. What a great underdog story! Did any of that sound sincere? No? Crap. I’m practicing for when I have to write my wedding vows.
Pedro Alvarez – 1-for-4, 3 RBIs and his 27th homer. According to our Player Rater, he’s the sixth best 3rd basemen. According to my ulcer, he’s doing what I wanted from Mike Mostsuckass.
John Danks – 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 baserunners, 3 Ks, 4.57 ERA. Member when he was a solid back end fantasy starter? Oh, well, Danks for the memories.
Zach McAllister – 7 IP, 2 ER, 6 baserunners, 2 Ks. Does everyone want to call him McAlkaseltzer? Just me? Okay. If “mediocre starter” was in the dictionary, and there were such things as dictionaries and not just Google, McAlkaseltzer’s picture would be next to it.
Dayan Viciedo – 2-for-4. Has a six-game hitting streak and is hitting near .450 in the last week. As Julius Caesar said, “Veni, Vidi, Viciedo is a hot schomato.”
Xander Bogaerts – Red Sox are playing him at 3rd base in the minors to prep him for his call-up, which, in the landmark case of sooner vs. later, will come in the next few weeks (days?). He was the number one prospect in Prospect Scott’s midseason prospect rankings for fantasy baseball and this won’t be the last time you hear his name. Now is the time to stash him.
Felix Doubront – 5 IP, 2 ER, 11 baserunners, 4 Ks, 3.77 ERA on the year. He was a preseason sleeper, and has done about what I expected. Sorry, I ate a lot this weekend and needed a new notch in my belt.
Jesse Crain – Rays acquired him for cash. Not sure how much cash it took since Crain was removed from eBay before I had a chance to look. He’s currently on the DL with a shoulder strain, so this move is more for the stretch run when he can, uh, stretch.
David Price – 7 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 baserunners, 8 Ks. Since I traded Machado for him, his stats are 2.31 ERA/0.79 WHIP with 36 Ks in 50 2/3 IP. On the podcast later today, I talk about this and say something to the effect it’s not as bad now as it was when Price got hurt, but now that I look at the stats, it’s still not great. I could’ve got those 50 2/3 innings from two middle relievers and still had Machado. Win some, lose some, trade’s not so toothsome. Though, I am obviously glad Price has rebounded nicely. (Last sentence was so the Fantasy Baseball Gods don’t smite my ass.)
Jeremy Hefner – 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 9 baserunners, 4 Ks vs. the MIA Marlins. Hefner is officially off the free agent market, and not because he married his 6th blonde that is fifty years his junior, but because he’s looked egregious recently and shouldn’t be considered as a pick-up anywhere. Stream-o-Nator or not.
Daniel Murphy – 2-for-4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs and his 12th steal, hitting around .400 in the last week with two homers, 11 RBIs, 7 runs and yesterday’s steal. On the year, he’s been about as good as Brandon Phillips, and is blowing away Altuve’s value. Murphy is the epitome of not-great-in-anything, decent-in-everything. Decent-in-everything is good for a used car, great for a pair of slacks, but gives me the mehsberries for fantasy.
Jake Marisnick – 2-for-3, run and his first multi-hit game of his career. Still too early to give up on 61*nick or Yelich (who’s also struggling) in most redraft leagues. I’d try to give them until at least Sunday. Or Sunday Funday, if you’re a girl posting this on Facebook. Every time I see a guy call Sunday, “Sunday Funday,” they’re unfriended.
Kole Calhoun – 1-for-5 as he was called up to replace Pujols on the roster. He’s more than earned his time with the Angels, and probably should’ve just been who they went with instead of Hamilton. In Triple-A this year, Kalhoun had 12 homers, 10 steals and a .354 average. Prospect Scott had this to say, “The 25-year-old out of Arizona State features an advanced approach and good pop, making him an attractive pinch-hit option for LA in the immediate future, and a potential full-time corner outfielder down the line. His most attractive attribute is he bears no resemblance to Grey.” Hey, c’mon! With Pujols injured, Hamilton could slide into the DH spot and Calhoun could see everyday at-bats. For now, he’s more of an AL-Only option, but if he shows non-cola pop and speed, I could see changing that to mixed league viable.
Ernesto Frieri – 2/3 IP, 2 ER with 2 homers allowed and the blown save. Frieri is the Ferrari of closers. Not the sports car manufacturer, but Carlo Ferrari, the Italian guy whose armpit hair sticks out when he wears a wife-beater, reeks of Drakkar Noir and hits on your girlfriend.
Jered Weaver – 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 baserunners, 6 Ks, 2.84 ERA. Can’t argue with the results for Weaver because arguing with something like results is the first sign of mental illness, but I still have my popcorn ready for when his ERA regresses towards his xFIP. Pop Weaver, to add insult to injury.
A.J. Pierzynski – 1-for-4 and his 11th homer. Another guy that only seems to hit homers on short schedule days. If I would’ve listened to Hitter-Tron, I would’ve grabbed Pierzynski, but that horny robot, the Hitter-Tron, creeps me out with his metalrotica.
Geovany Soto – 2-for-4 and his 5th homer. He has three homers in the last ten games and…Dah, I can’t build up any enthusiasm for him. Let me try again. Soto is hitting near-.350 in the last week with power– Oh, forget it.
Shin-Soo Choo – Day-to-day with an ankle injury. Ironically, his brother, Ankle-Soo, has a sore shin.
Mike Leake – 7 IP, 0 ER, 6 baserunners, 5 Ks, 2.59 ERA on the year. I really thought that was a misprint in the box score. Can someone Zapruder Leake’s starts to see if he really has a 2.59 ERA? That Leake ERA would blow a blood vessel in Vizzini’s head.
Carlos Quentin – Out with a tweaked knee. So, Quentin is sittin’, Kotsay will play, hey hey hey.
Everth Cabrera – 2-for-4. Since I don’t own him, can he get suspended already? What’s the hold up here? Are we waiting for A-Rod to say Everth supplied him? Everth’s cousin?
Yoenis Cespedes – 3-for-5, 2 runs, 3 RBIs and his 16th homer. Here’s what’s gonna happen. Cespedes is gonna get crazy hot and end the year with 24 homers and a .265 average. Then next year everyone’s going to draft him in the same place they did this year and completely forget he was kinda miserable for four months.
Adam Lind – 1-for-4 with a solo homer, hitting around .190 in July. After peaking at .350 on June 16th, he’s down to .290. Next stop .270. Then .250. Then .252. Then .254. Then .253. Well, you get the picture.
Brett Lawrie – 1-for-3 with his 2nd homer in the last four games as he hits ninth. Where is Lawrie going to get drafted next year? 150? 175? Around the same spot as Headley? Will Headley draft Lawrie or himself? I got questions, y’all! Pie-style!
Jeff Samardzija – 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 baserunners, 7 Ks. The Ks are there all the time, but he’s been one of the most frustrating pitchers to own. He reminds me of a young Gallardo. I will call him Girllardo.
Caleb Gindl – 2-for-3, 1 run and 3 straight games with two hits. Gindl could be the makings of a hot schmotato or a character from J. R. R. Tolkien.
Pedro Strop – 1/3 IP, 5 ER. Geez, you let every guy that comes up score? More like a Stroppet. Or a Submarmol.
Brian Wilson – He’s in the Beachy category, as in I don’t want anything to do with him. He says he’s major-league ready, and I’m sure a team will take a chance on him. A major league team can afford a middle relief gamble that could pan out. My best guess is he’d need to throw lights out for at least a month before anyone actually considers him for the ninth. Unless he finds a team that is especially crummy with crackers and thrusts him into the ninth after only a few appearances. This seems highly unlikely. I will quote this when he does sign with a team, so this is me quoting future me!
Joe Mauer – Returned from paternity leave. They should call that Shawn Kemp leave.
Jason Bay – Mariners designated him for assignment. We’ll see what happens. Earlier in the year, they designated him for the assignment to play ten years younger and make management look smart for signing him to a million dollar contract, but he failed that assignment.
Brad Lidge – Inked a one day contract with the Phillies so he could retire. It’ll be the first time he inked a contract, then immediately retired anyone.
As Friend-Of-Razzball Jason Collette pointed out on Twitter earlier today (yesterday for y’all), Price has walked one batter since he came off the disabled list.
ONE
Something like 190 batters faced.
Take your point about his numbers still being a little underwhelming, but I sure as hell hope he keeps this up.
@SteveNZ: Yea that’s pretty unreal… Hopefully the triceps thing doesn’t crop up again but he looks good to go
@SteveNZ: Yeah, not underwhelming as much as I could’ve played smart and got his number cheaper… They’re great, either way… That is insane about one walk…
@SteveNZ: not really a fantasy impact but I just saw that Javier Lopez has faced like 555 guys for the giants and only allowed 1 HR
Grey,
Ready?
I waivered Strop Sunday. Had no SP Monday.
My ERA is 135.00 and a WHIP of 12.00, comedic my friend, comedic.
Anyways, the question: I dropped Strop for Joakim Soria. In this league I’m In 2nd place, no worries, but wouldn’t mind a fourth closer. I own Holland, Perkins, and Mujica. So I am keeping him until Wednesday. IF Nathan gets traded, Soria a good idea? Or should I stash Boegearts?
@TarmanGotHim: Hah yikes! I think you can stache Soria now then nab Boegearts aftewards if no Nathan trade.
@JB Gilpin: Who is Boegearts
@Mike: Hah yea terrible typo, Bogaerts* was going too fast
@Mike: Actor. Humphrey Boegarts
@TarmanGotHim: Agree with JB
Can keep 4 next year, and have Goldsmith, Cabrera, A. Jones and Longoria. Is Puig making his way into that conversation (to replace Longoria)?
@tomscuba2004: Nah, I don’t think so. But that’s a nasty team you got
@tomscuba2004: May want to consider Puig over this Goldsmith fellow….the guy from the 1-800 infomercials?
Longo/Santiago for Cespedes/D.Holland? Can slide Frazier in at third. H2H points league.
Or Jennings instead of Cespedes.
@Chicken Dinner: Also, thoughts on Maybin and Estrada coming back. Either worth a look in a deepy.
@Chicken Dinner: Got your first one on mine, I think Estrada could do more, kinda like both as very deep stashed.
@JB Gilpin: Thanks. Have a hard time finding the responses when I’m away for a while. (Forget which page I asked it on. Gets buried in the middle of all the other people, etc) Was wondering if you guys could create a tab for ‘your comments’ so it would be easier for everyone to find their questions. Whadaya think, doable?
I can look into it…
LMAO at the “Shawn Kemp Leave” line…
12tm Dynasty trade query for you;
Give: Marte & D. Smyly
Get: Pence & Profar
Sets me up at 2b for the future, plus if Pence gets traded to a better shituation, its a bonus for this season. What does your mustachio think?
@inertiatical: Haha love Shawn Kemp bashing. I always remember when I was young and I saw Kemp play on the Cavs vs, my Hornets and this dude kept heckling him. “Your butt’s bigger that the stadium!” Anyway… Yea I take that Profar has the brightest future.
@JB Gilpin: Ha!
Would u trade Cargo and Rafael Soriano for will Myers and Strasburg?
Concerned with Cargo finger and after 5 for 5 trade high?
Or do I need more?
Thx
@Adam: If you needed the SP I like it, in a vacuum, I’d probably hold, but close and if it fits that void it’s good
@JB Gilpin:
will myers ever be a cargo ?
what’s his up-side ??
@costaricanchata: No I don’t think so, doesn’t have the speed and I don’t think hits for that kind of AVG
@Adam: It’s fair
Drop Gyorko for Bogaerts?
@Eli: Sure don’t mind it
culberson’s not taking dj lemeheiu’s job, is he?
@Aubrey Plaza’s Pillow: Nah I don’t think so
@JB Gilpin: good that would suck big time, until miller qualifies at 2b. easy to do in yahoo. 1 more start. c’mon seager need an off day. just one, and not on the same day miller gets one. nobody wants to see brendan ryan.
@Aubrey Plaza’s Pillow: had that backwards. franklin needs an off day.
@Aubrey Plaza’s Pillow: Gotcha, let’s get a day off Franklin!
Better ROS: hold Erasmo or stash Bogaerts?
Good read as always. Thanks!
@Manny fresh: I’d stash Bogaerts, I think Erasmo will be more hurtful than helpful
@Manny fresh: Thanks! Agree with JB
Asdrubal Cabrera or Nick Franklin at SS the rest of the way out? -Thanks
@Boston Mike: Franklin
@JB Gilpin: Would you take Franklin over Rollins as well? I’ve been starring at better options all season, but last year Rollins had a great second half. I’m holding out hope, but he doesn’t look to be turning any corners, literally.
@kingforaday151: I might hold Rollins, close though
Cargo for Stanton and Matt carpenter?
@Adam: If you needed a MI, sure
scutaro/lake/gyorko/b roberts ros
@choplanta: Scutaro
@JB Gilpin: wow gyorko’s fallen under the scutaro bus. damn that’s the sadest of all.
@Aubrey Plaza’s Pillow: Yea no walks, 4 hits (all singles) in last 10. Yikes
@choplanta: I’d go Lake for now
The Gallardo samarzdja comparison hurts! Other than the disastrous Cardinals start, Smarzdjas been pretty good as of late.
Right now I have Wheeler, Parker and Peavy. Depending on how Peavy and Wheeler do may drop one for Kluber to start tomorrow. Of the 3 who would you drop for Kluber if any?
More important return to Philly for retirement, Mcnaab or Lidge? Thoughts?
@Jamiehov: Yea I’d lose Wheeler for him. I feel like McNabb will always be not quite be in Philly’s heart. Lidge at least won the WS
@Jamiehov: I don’t know who McNabb is… Wheeler
Hey.. Why isn’t Straily pitching Sunday?? He’s pitching toda y then 5 days later is Sunday but the Stream Nator says Griffen for Sunday
@Frank White: A’s have Thurs off.
Do u think it might be a mistake cause if not then I’ll drop him today for a good pickup tomorrow
@Frank White: Oakland has an off day Thursday
how much should i like Xander Bogaerts? ive got miggy, machado, kipnis, and nick franklin in an auction keeper league. i’m paying significantly less than value for all except miggy.
@timmay: Still think he’s worth a stash if you keep most of your team, but not more past that
Yo Big Biscuit! Which side do you like more:
Bumgarner/Fielder v Cain/Trout
Thanks bossman
@John Stamos: Yo Stamos! Hah. Good one, since I think Cain is decent in the 2nd half, I’ll stick with Trout side, best player in deal. No prob!
@JB Gilpin: SWEET! I’m trying to get this trade done, and since I have Goldy as a UTIL player, I’ll be filling 1B with an impact player regardless. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t getting warped into some blind Trout love. Let’s hope for the best…
Would you drop any of these for Bogaerts now? What about when he’s called up?
Alexei Ramirez (current SS)
Daniel Murphy (2B while Altuve recovers)
Eaton (UTIL)
Yelich (UTIL)
@Charles: No other UTIL options? None right now, maybe Eaton when called up
@JB Gilpin: 12-team h2h with Ks and OBP (no AVG). Other UTIL options are:
Ibanez
Gattis
Morneau
Reddick
Jester
EY Jr
Swisher
Morse
Robot Jones
Leonys
Lind
Viciedo
Saunders
Joyce
Would you make a move for any of them?
@Charles: Ibanez and Reddick I think I like more than Eaton.
@Charles: Eaton’s the last man on your team
Please rank Strasburg.felix.and weaver ROS??
Have my choice of one in cargo trade
Thx
@Adam: That order
Amazing thing about Simmons, even though it feels like he’s been swinging the bat really well lately, his BA is still under .250!
My team must keep at least 5 players, and I only have Stanton and Goldy as sure keepers. If Simmons catches fire, sad as it sounds, I’d have to consider him as borderline.
The silver lining about lawrie and headley is that I won’t have a who-do-I-keep dilemma this year about them. If I had kept Sale, Latos, and Craig instead of Headley, Lawrie, and BJ Upton, my team would be much better…
Had injury concerns about Sale and Craig and I am Latos intolerant.
@papasmurf: Oh papa… The thumb injury for Headley didn’t scare you off? Or was keeper deadline before… You can bring this team back, Razzball supports Smurf nation!
@JB Gilpin: Unfortunately my league starts drafting in mid-Feb and teams have to make keeper choices by early Feb.
@papasmurf: Yeah, can understand why you did it in March, sucks it worked out the way it did…
Please rank in a 12 team h2H points league. No positional concern. Viciedo, Morse, Moreland,Alonso, Gattis, Smoak, Luke Scott.
@Pete: Morse, Scott, Moreland, Gattis, Smoak, Alonso, Viciedo
Allen Craig seems to be in a funk. 0-17 last 5. Lota Ks. Double header today but he usually only pkays 1 game anyway. My question is replace him today at UTIL with Franklin hitting vs a righty in Boston? Ballsy smart or ballsy stupid?
@Goldschmidt On Her Chest: Ballsy smart
Drop Erasmo for Dexter Fowler? Just a bench move for me
@Brewerfan: Definitely
Drop yellich for Simmons?? Have Castro at SS and was thinking of running Simmons out while he’s hot.
@G: Yeah I don’t mind that one
Mornin all…drop EYJ or Morse to stash Xander? Currently have Simmons manning SS ..thanks
@AJ: Nah I wouldn’t
@AJ: Morse or Young depending on needs and where they are on your team (bench?)…
Zobrist or Aaron Hill?
@Comma: Still Zobrist for me
@Comma: Hill
Would you drop any of these 3 SS for Bogaerts? Rollins, Jeter or Lowerie? Obviously, SS is my biggest weakness and looking for some upside. Thanks.
@Sean: Nah I like your 3 more – but if one is mostly a bench bat, don’t mind going for the upside – all 3 about even
@Sean: Hold for right now
What are your thoughts on Minor for the rest of this year, and as a keeper? Is he a legit stud, or is this over his head?
@Milarky: Legit decent #2-#3 fantasy SP.
@JB Gilpin: How comparable is he to Peavy, Anibal, and Zimmermann?
@Milarky: Like him more than the first two, only over Anibal bc shoulder concern, like JZ more
I remember the days when Brad Lidge threw strikes and had 41 saves as a Phillie. Shame I owned him the following year and not that one.
@SetPhaserstoDL: Hah yeah really fell off a cliff
@SetPhaserstoDL: Ha
Looking like Rienzo goes tonight for cws instead of Peavy. 9 k/9, avg everything else but has been hot lately. You watching with any interest at all?
@c0wfunk: Might see a little, but not buying too much into it
@c0wfunk: Not in mixed leagues
@Grey: Or should say will watch, not for mixed leagues
What side you like best Pence/Bourn for Jacoby Ells?
@AJ: Good one, in 10 team might take Ellsbury to open up a streaming spot. Tough to lose that depth in say a 5 OF 14+ league
Grey and JB-
In a keeper league would you trade Sale (Keep one more year in last rd) and Beachy (Keep 2 years in 17th) for Strasburg and Stanton (not keepers)? I have 7 or 8 keeper to choose from (keep 5) and I’m trying to use some of my extra to bolster my team for a run at the 2 seed and a 1st rd bye in the playoffs. What do ya think? Thank!
@Man Bear Puig: Yeah sounds like a good trade for now, love Sale, not big on Beachy being a great value there
@Man Bear Puig: Agree with JB
Looks like I’m focusing on 2014 in my keeper league. Currently in 7th place with 49 pts, 3rd place has 68 pts. Worth trying to acquire Braun as a keeper for next year? Once acquired I would have to offer him up for restricted free agent bidding and could keep him at 20% more than highest bid. Would likely present value vs. auction price but there certainly is risk involved.
@Beau: Definitely worth it. I don’t think there’s that much risk starting next year if his price is good at the 20% inflation
@JB Gilpin: (and also @Grey) Assuming top guys like Trout, Miggy, Votto, McCutch can go as high as $60-65 — at what price does Braun become a value? (in other words, what is the most you would be comfortable locking Braun in at right now for the start of next year)?
Take followups to my newest post, thanks!
Grey, am I right in my theory: velocity is to pitching what cock size is to sex?? It’s all good, but you’d better also have some terrific secondary offerings, and command, to be an elite starter?? If that’s so, then isn’t Jered Weaver the small-dick bad-boy who makes you cumm over and over and over again?? From his demeanor, I’d guess that Jered is also the bad-boy who is a great dirty talker!! (Yeah, I’m a bad-girl, but it’s funnn!! lol.)
@mollyleekba: Hahaha well played. Are you secretly Alyssa Milano?
@JB Gilpin: Nope, not Alyssa Milano; but I do have tickets to the Nats-Tigers tonight, with a long-held fantasy about what Jayson Werth does to me, alone in the clubhouse. :-) My boyfriend bought the tickets, but says whatever I have to pay to make that fantasy come true tonight will come from my own funds.
@mollyleekba: Would be quite a beard ride! Grey feels inadequate now!
@mollyleekba: I never thought of Weaver as a small dicked bad boy who could make me cum over and over again. If you can’t find your way into the Nationals clubhouse, just have your boyfriend dress up as a caveman for Halloween! That’s probably close enough to Werth! Ahem. You’re one dirty girl Ms Molly
@Shawn of the livid: That’s pretty funny, when I re-read it like that. I sure hope Jered nor any of his friends read Razzball. (I luvvvvv you, Jered!!!) …. As for Jayson Werth, I have already sorta “dressed” my boyfriend up like that. On an everyday basis, in fact, with long hair and facial hair (although he usually wears his hair in a ponytail for business).
@mollyleekba: I never thought I had any similarities to Jered Weaver before
@Grey: I think you might have something in common with Jered. Not great “velocity” but awesome secondary offerings?? Maybe now you’ll finally show Jered some love?? lol. I’ve read your previous comments about your “velocity”, and I find that a very attractive trait. Sooo much better than arrogance, in my book anyway.
I only have one pitch and no secondary offerings…
@Grey: Oh, I doubt that very seriously, as I’m sure your cougar would attest …. Hey, did I ever mention that one of my fantasy teams is named the “Collegetown Cougars”? (Yes, that name was given before you began talking about your cougar.) In retrospect, maybe I should have named the team the “Collegetown Cougar-Cubs” … but not a fan of the Chicago Cubs.
I think the Cougars are also a college team up in Washington…
@Grey: Hmmm, I’ll have to check that out …. My boyfriend’s dynasty fantasy baseball team is the “Grand Rapids Grasshoppers”, and the Greensboro Grasshoppers minor-league team & logo is a great source for extra Christmas/Birthday gifts (i.e. keychains, magnets, hats, bats, mousepads, etc.) They’re probably wondering, who is this woman in Michigan who keeps ordering our stuff?? Must be a big fan. :-)
Haha
@mollyleekba: @Grey: By that, I meant self-depreciating humor is the absolute best!!
Starting Wood today vs COL? SON doesn’t like.
@Jon: Nah I wouldn’t touch that
Better waiver add- Bogaerts or Morse?
Thanks Guys
@Allen: Not needing a MI Morse, but if needed MI upside, Bog
@Allen: Bogaerts
I was offered Encarnacion and Jordan Zimmerman for Pedro Alvarez, Puig, and Shields. yelich is on waiver wires still. Should I take this trade? Thanks! I love the smell of moustache wax in the morning!
@NoRoidsForMe: Yeah I think I take that one, a lot of possible downside with Pedro and Puig
I’m pumped to see Bogaerts. I hope it’s soon.
@fitz: Your sox picture is pumped!
@fitz: Yeah, me too
Pick one for a stream this week:
Chen vs Hou
Kazmir vs CWS
Kluber vs CSW
Could do both Indians too.
@Comma: I’d try to do both Indians
SON giving me a lot of mixed signals for tomorrow:
-3.5 for Peralta @ Cubs
-.5 for Mejia @ Marlins
12.2 for Edwin Jackson vs Brewers (his home ERA is 5.00+)
Do you agree with these ratings?
@ashtray: Nah I like top two most, PEralta the best
@ashtray: Tough calls… I’d probably skip all three in some leagues and start all three in others…
Jorge De La Rosa
You really considered starting this guy @ Atl?
Atl is top 12 I believe vs LHP in SLG and OPS. That and Jorge is 4-4 3.67 era away oppose to the 6-1 2.65 home record, 5-5 4.17 era night vs 5-0 1.42 day. Away, @ night, vs Atl easy bench. This guy has been one of my fav middle of rotation guys for me this season because hes so easy to stream in.
@razzkazz: The low Ks and high WHIP has me not having him anywhere for me
@razzkazz: In a deep mixed league, yeah
Streamonator hates it, but I like Eovaldi at home against the Mets, where he has a 2.20 ERA. It is a cavernous park, your thoughts?
@Yager: Love it, I like Eovaldi
@Yager: Yeah, I like it too
@Yager:
Thanks for the reply gents! I was starting him, and this made me a whole lot more confident. I am in a rare league with an innings cap (1250) and innings minimum (1225). You automatically lose ERA and BB if you don’t hit the min, and with twenty teams there aren’t many options for streamers. Eovaldi was the best bet. Thanks again guys, always great advice and reading!
Anyone starting wheeler tonight @mia?
@Pope: I think I might, K upside, depends on how innings limit/H2H is going
@JB Gilpin: Sounds good thanks
I give Felix (cannot be kept) and McClouth (25th round)
I get MadBum (4th round) and Marte (21st round)
Probably won’t be keeping MadBum anyways, but I’m in 1st place this season…there doesn’t seem to be much in terms of dropoff between Felix and MadBum and McClouth has been pretty brutal lately (no speed whatsoever).
Good deal? Marte at 21st round is a no brainer to keep next year right? Over guys like Teheran (25th round) and ECab (20th)?
@Alex: Yea I like that one. Yea over Teheran, probably over ECab too, need to see what this suspension mess does
How much better do you think Kendrick will be over Beckham ROS? Same question, Castro over Avila.
@Shorty: Not sure how to quantify, a lot better. Castro a little better
Submarmol…nice!
@Wake Up: Haha yea that was awesome, silly Cubs
@Wake Up: That was Rudy
Hamels for Shelby Miller/Nathan in H2H 6×6 QS league?
@Ray: Sure sounds good, I think Miller goes deeper than most
Please give Jimmy Chitwood my best…Did you go to Deerlick to take in a movie?
Norman Dale reminds me of Tino, “Oh…hitting coach…so, not…HITTING…coach?”
@Wake Up: Ha… Nope, stayed by Cougar’s parents the whole time…
Trade Chris Perez for Jeff Samards?
@Jason Katnip: Definitely
Lynn has trouble on the road. Start him today @ Pitts?
Thanks.
@Peter: Never been a Lynn guy, I’d bench
@Peter: I’d start him
Do I drop Pujols if I need the roster spot?
I am seeing “out for a long time” and “possibly out for the season”.
@ManuteBologna: Yea I’d have no problem with it
Do you like Ryu or Hellicson ROS?
@Devil in a New Dress: Ryu
Segura or Reyes ROS?
Got a trade offer
Thanks!
@Adam: Segura
Verlander or Corbin ROS?
Fowler or Marte ROS?
Thanks
@Adam: Corbin and Marte
@Adam: Verlander…Marte
Spit coffee on my keyboard for that Westbrook blurb haha
@Devil in a New Dress: Haha
@Devil in a New Dress: Thanks!
From these SON options, who do you like best for tomorrow. League counts QS, ERA, IP, WHIP, K/9. Something has me leaning E Jax right now???
Kluber vs Chi
E Jax vs Mil
M Gonzalez vs Hou
@Spencer: My guess is JB tells you Kluber. Just don’t say Kluber 3 times in the dark, in front of a mirror. JB will appear wearing an extra small brewers shirt and pink thong.
@Shawn of the livid: Ha!
@Spencer: Kluber, Kluber, Klubbbbb – – – ah cut it off before 3
anybody trusting Lynn @ the Pirates today? SON loves him, but I’m not so sure. He plays in the early game of the double header and his road ERA is over 5…
@Aero: This is just me, and I’m a nobody, but I went ahead and cut ties with Lynn altogether this morning. I know I know, he’s ranked OK by most ‘perts all over the place but I just don’t see it anymore. His Home/Away splits are pretty extreme and, when you guesstimate his remaining schedule, he only has 5 home starts left for the rest of the year. I’m better off streaming (hopefully).
@Aero: Yea I’d bench
@Aero: I’d start him
Cargo and Rafael Soriano for either
Strasburg and will Myers
Or
Segura and Corbin?
@Adam: Iffy on both, think like Stras side better
@Adam: Depends on needs
I have Castro as my SS. Right now I have Morse, Moreland, and Luke Scott to play 1B and UTIL slots. Would you drop one to stash Bogaerts? 12 team H2H points league.
@Pete: Yea I might lose a very bad Moreland for the stash
ROS Crush Davis or Stanton? Competing for 1st place and it seems Stanton is heating up while Davis is cooling off.
@jerkyboy8: Still Crush
@jerkyboy8: Stanton
Rank for H2H pts:
Kluber vs CWS (13.7)
Jackson vs MIL (12.2)
Griffin vs TEX (11.3)
Cashner vs NYY (10.1)
Gee vs KC (9.5)
Porcello vs CWS (8.0)
@EK: Klub, Porcello, Gee, Cash, Jackson, Griffin
Hey JB, (or any other razzballers) Ever have this problem in a COMPETITIVE league.
I just started playing with this guys league last year, I jumped in last second to fill a spot someone left. I’ve been in 1st all year. I cannot trade with anyone. It seems like every trade I prop is rejected and never countered unless is ridiculously in their favor. When Dom Brown went on the DL his owner propped him to me for Cano.
So are these guys just morons that don’t know how to trade, or is this something that usually happens to the guy that dominates the league all year?
I’m not sure if I want to buy in to this league next year because these guys seems boring and uninformed.
@Shawn of the livid:
If you’re too good for the league by all means move along. However if it’s for money, I would have no problem with repeatedly taking my league mates money. Also with trade proposals it sometimes takes a few back and forth and even some notes as to what you’re trying to accomplish. I’m sure most leagues have owners that are guilty of proposing terrible trades.
@Shawn of the livid: I would keep playing if you’re winning some cash! And just publicly humiliate them and laugh at them
@JB Gilpin: LOL, ok I like your guys ideas! Its for money, 50 bucks each. I’m going to try to push it to 100 each for next year and try my luck getting into a pro league for better competition..
As for the other comment. I’ve gone back and forth with these guys ENDLESSLY, they don’t respond to any comments and decline everything. I don’t even bother to try at this point. I was trying to give this guy some pitching in exchange for Cespedes, and he posts smack saying his pitching is solid. For one, nothing is solid if your in 7th place. For two, this douche has Harang, Kennedy, Villanova, on his roster. In a 10team H2H. There are probably 10 pitchers on waivers better than Harang. I guess I’ll take their money, but I would like to have more fun playing
@Shawn of the livid:
I’m in the same boat in a league this year as well. First time with these guys, and been in the lead all year. Can’t get trades through because it seems no one wants to help the guy in 1st improve, especially in a roto. Honestly, I have a hard time calling a league like this “competitive” because people seem not to understand the concept of a win-win trade. Meh
I’m in a 10 team H2H where I have a big lead and am trying to prepare for the playoffs 9/9 – 9/22. Closer questions:
1) Is it safe to assume that, if he doesn’t implode that Henderson’s closer job will be safe after the trade dealine passes?
2) What are the chances that Grilli takes the closer job back before 9/22?
3) Assume Henderson and Melancon have their closer roles at the time the following become closers (if they do). Are either of them worth dropping if any of the following become closers:
Putz
Axford (but not in MILW)
Strop
Parker
Gregerson
Ramos
Thayer
Hochevar
Bastardo
Capps
Webb
B. Wilson
@Tom: 1. Safe-ish sure, 2. Not very good 3. Nah I hold
Grey better SS ROS B. Miller, Profar, Rollins?
@coco krispie: Rollins still
@coco krispie: Agree with JB
Trade Bum/JUpton for Stanton/A.Craig?
@poop: or could also counter with my Rizzo/JUpton/Bum for his Stanton/Craig/shark.
@poop: If you have good pitching sure, think I like top one better
@JB Gilpin: Thanks JB…based on his recent reaction, he won’t take the top offer. My SP’s right now are Scherzer/Bum/Peavy/Burnett/Kluber/Cole/Chen/Beachy/Kazmir with Iwakuma at RP spot. Based on that would you make the counter involving the shark?
@poop: Yea I think so, it’s close I like Shark, tough to lose MadBum, but upgrades you offensively
Yelich or Rasmus?
@TheNewGuy: Stick with Rasmus
Who’s the first drop out of Veras, Gregerson and Bastardo? I’m pretty desperate for SVs but want to stream W. Chen today.
Would you drop another of the MR to stash Bogaerts? I have Tulo at SS and Alvarez at 3B, so he’d be insurance. Biggest offensive needs are SB and OBP.
Same league, trade Harvey for Hanley and Jim Johnson?
@Steve Stevenson: Prob Veras. Not yet for Bog. I like that deal for Harvey
@Steve Stevenson: Agree with JB
Need power, he needs speed.
Trade Rios for Holliday/Trumbone/Ortiz? (OBP league)
@TheNewGuy: Seems fine to fit your needs, might go Ortiz
14 team keeper league, keep 12, total of 25 guys on roster… Wright, Torri Hunter n Kazmir or McCutchen, Ethier n Moustakas
@Alex: Probably McCutchen side, would think only he and Wright are kept (maybe Hunter?) rather have McCutchen
Mr Grey or JB: I am suffering a mini latter days closer-geddon … I had Veras and now, that Italian sexy sports car scion has turned into a clunker … Have lost plenty of others this season too… So many, I can’t remember their names any longer – neither will BB history …
Will Frieri keep the ball??? Please say, yes!!!
If not, I have found 3 different replacement choices out of 3 sites I have checked on.. It does not bode well for success when faced with a forthcoming closer lottery in Anaheim …
It’s killing me!!!
This whole season has been one crisis after another… My poor old heart is withering under the toll… I’ve had to double my nitro dosage just to function… I’m tired of walking up and down that old rock pile that is Tell Megiddo (hey, does that mean Roost of the MAGPIES in Hebrew???)…
Maybe, it’s time for this old fantasy warrior to hang up his score card , break his pencils and burn his piles of dated fantasy magazines to keep warm at night in the winter of my days…
On NFL football: Please, keep it off of this part of the site… It is simply moronic as are its fans … I have struggled for years to accept/ignore what MLB has become… I cannot do that with American football anymore.. Basketball – it is as vapid as its sports talk radio show hosts are -FFFF’n scary, that…
That said, are their any EPL fans on here???… I love the game – not the EPL… Sadly, it has become another corpo globalist force fed Kool-Aid media tool for the enslavement for the masses worldwide… Soon, it to will have flag waving military fly overs and faux moments of silence for jack booted first responders clogging its festivities too…
We are become a bunch Mildred Montags – overdosed on sleeping pills while watching surround TV … I want to be a Guy Montag and find my guide, a Clarisse of unpolluted local sports or something like that …
Babbling again, sorry
Just never let “burn ’em to ashes, then burn the ashes” become the slogan here at RazzBall Baseball, please, Mr Grey…
@T Moore: I dunno Frieri looks awful lately, lost his control. Marmol anyone?? Love soccer, just can’t get to as much as I’d like covering other sports. Usually like Arsenal
@JB Gilpin:
The Ginners huh..
I follow local footy, here… The league, I played in as a young man… Out there bothering the players on Sundays… My big day of the week..Smok’n me cigars
In England, I follow Carlisle United in League One… They are the new coming powerhouse of Euro and World football HAHAHAHA..
Do you play EPL fantasy … I came in 3rd place one year outta over 1 million players worldwide… (( I was robbed of 2nd by an assist not being credited by that certifiable madman and near criminal – Lee Bowyer)) I was good then – had the advantage of having played years of fantasy sports… They hadn’t got it yet over there … I’m not nearly as competitive today – due to rule changes, old age( hahaha) and the sophistication of the participants there now… It is hard given the time differences and not being immersed in the footy culture there… The blind man and the elephant syndrome applies greatly now to my play now..
@T Moore: Mildred Montags — ha! Magpies will have Frieri when the smoke clears from the burning of the ashes’ ashes…
Hey JB, I hope you are better at fantasy football than giving baseball advice!
So JB, with Strop’s blow up does this put Parker back on the Cubs closer watch?
@Jack Full of Hate: UH oh what bad baseball advice did I give?! Yeah I think so
@JB Gilpin: starting to question yourself….excellent!
gave Ryu and a 19th rounder for Smyly and a 9th rounder. have huuge lead over the league and the innings cap puts a premium on an RP I can play in a SP slot. Decent return? I probably should have gotten more but the trade market this year is far from liquid and I literally cannot lose this year.
@chunk: Yea I like that move fitting your needs
I think I have an idea to solve the power outage in Sal Perez’s game. First we need to send him Fatheads for every wall of his house to show him how big he really is. Next we need to get him bigger heavier bats. I wrote a letter in his Grandma’s handwriting asking him to swing for the fences for grandma. She needs 25 hr’s this year to get her angel wings. It’s ok to hit .270 with lots more HR’s and a few more SO’s. I’m calling this fund “Wings for Sal’s Grandma.” I’m getting all the Razzball owner’s of Sal to chip in. You owe me $12 bucks. It’s for a good cause. “US”
@Big AL: Tell him to stop using Dusty Baker’s toothpick and a real bat!
@Big AL: HA! He’s not a small guy but I think Altuve would beat him up easily
@Big AL: Salvy is a line to line hitter. No uppercut in his swing. He’s a guy who hits everything hard, but counting on him for power may be false hope.
@Whiskey Diet: Yeah I know, he’s putting up better numbers since they started batting him clean-up. Catching is really thin this year and not much out there. Been thinking ramos for the Nats but he’s a streaky hitter. Perez is boring but steady.
What’s the latest news/likelihood on any potential Jose Fernandez shutdown? Trying to evaluate this in a trade for Latos. Thanks.
@Pete: Pretty soon, sometime in August
Lohse or Lackey ROS?
@lox: Lohse
@lox: Lackey
@Grey: hmm the experts disagree! so follow up question- pick 3 out of J Parker, Nova, Lackey, Lohse
Sup Grey? I’m looking to drop A. Escobar from my UTIL. What’s the “safest” pickup here? Arenado, Jones, Walker, Reddick, Cain, Smoak, Martin, Span, Davis, Infante, Upton..
Only have 6 moves left on the season. Thanks.
@FillyP: All pretty much the same, just what you need the safest production of. Reddick?
@JB Gilpin:
Well.. speed, AVG, and OBP are my 3 weakest categories. I’m hanging onto 1st place by a thread…
@FillyP: Hold your moves
Donaldson or Alvarez ROS at the hot corner?
They are two completely different players, so this isn’t really clear cut. I don’t need a particular category from them, just more offense in general.
Donaldson seems to be on his way down now too.
@Shake N Bacon: I’d go Alvarez
samarzdja, cole, wheeler or cingrani for myers in a keeper league, Any takers?
@ty: I’d want Myers
Beautiful work as always fellas. Have been offered Beltre for Choo in an OBP league where I need power and nervous about losing Nelson Cruz.
Obviously Choo’s .420 OBP makes him more valuable in that format but I can probably handle Beltre’s .350 OBP if he keeps up the power output. Thoughts?
@The Fridge: Thanks! I’d take Beltre, and have in my own league for Choo
@Grey: Thanks! Would you replace Choo with Span, Shuck, Lake, Marisnick, Joyce, Kubel or Logan Schafer.
Hey Grey – I think Junior Lake needs the nickname “Pond” I think it’s awesome.
You hear Frank Ocean has been so impressed he’s thinking of downsizing?
@Grey: He can get married to Ricki Lake and take her name
Or marry half of Salt n Pepa and move to Utah…
@Grey:Marry Mike Trout and become a delicious, protein filled Lake Trout
Or marry Dan Mintz and have movie candy…
Its a league in which we play two at every position, 4 OF and 3 utilities and arenado is a FA. is it time to pick him up again? especially since the position is somewhat thin. Also thoughts on Viciedo.
@Sal: Wow deep league, yea he should probably be owned. Not a big tank fan
My Phils called up cody Asche. any thoughts on him? CBS says:
(12:25 pm ET) The Phillies plan to promote third baseman Cody Asche, signaling Michael Young is expected to be traded Tuesday, according to Yahoo! Sports. Asche is considered the Phillies’ seventh-best prospect by MLB.com.
Asche homered twice Monday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, which was his second two-homer game in his last seven appearances. He’s batting .381 (16 for 42) with five home runs and 12 RBI in his last 10 games. After hitting .264 in April and .267 in May, Asche hit .318 in June and is batting .330 in July.
Looks like Chris Johnson with a bit more speed…
@Philsfan76: Interesting, not buying he can be a big help for 10 and 12 team, but deeper worth a flyer
@JB Gilpin: Thanks, fellas!
Great stuff guys. Best guess?
When xander is up, ROS he’ll be a top __ SS & top __ 3b
2014 – same question?
Thanks
@danny almonte: 11/17 8/12 something like that
@JB Gilpin: thanks. Knowing my league I can probably wait for the call if I hear it quickly. If he was top 10 already I’d probably get my Grey on and stash
If Frieri continues to struggle, would you drop him for a SP like Kendrick or Quintana or hold?
@Jon: Hold while he has the job, stuff still there just no control
Would it be too early to grab Bogaerts in a 10 team league? They’re playing him at 3rd in the minors now and I read the Sox may be shopping Middlebrooks
@Vottomatic: I think so, not seeing a huge impact in shallow leagues
leapin lenny tuiasosopo or darin ruff ryderz?
@Sniff Test: Hah I’ll go with Manti Teo’s “Gf”
@JB Gilpin: Roll with her/him over Yelich…or just when facing lefties?
@Sniff Test: Just when lefties, and you have to be sure Tuia is playing too
A). In a 12 team H2H keeper, I gave Andrus for Cespedes, and then followed that up with Torii Hunter for Asdrubal. I think that’s okay, right?
B) So since I now have Yoenis in the OF with Trout, Puig, Myers, Holliday, Byrd, Aoki, I want to shore up my pitching. Should I try and move Asdrubal and one of those OF if Nick Franklin is available?
C) There is no C.
A) Yup B) Sure
@Milton Fried, man: A) So it’s Andrus and Hunter for Cesp Asdrubal combining? Love it. B) Yes – I’d try AsCab and Puig, think he has best value relative to ROS production.
@danny almonte:
Depending on the type of league, Scott – Razzball.com prospect writer – suggested [email protected]JB Gilpin:
I think Puig can net you more than Nick Franklin
@steve:
Sorry, ignore the first potion of the comment. I was commenting on another string in this thread and then stopped, then commented on your posting.
If it helps, I traded Puig straight-up in a keeper league for Segura.
In a 12 team H2H that I can keep 4 (must be at least 1 Pitcher and 1 Hitter), what are the best options right now? I am very much in the running this year. Looking to potentially move whoever I won’t be able to keep if I can get more value down the stretch/for the playoffs.
Cano (Round 1)
Kershaw (Round 2)
Posey (Round 6)
Puig (Round 25)
Dom Brown (Round 23)
Jose Fernandez (Round 25)
Cano, Kershaw, Posey, Puig
@grey h2h pts league drop alexei and stash bogarts ? simmons or lind @ inf spot ? im leaning toward simmons cause he steals bases and does more – thoughts ??
Sure and sure
All things equal, rank value ROS…Calhoun, Marisnick, Asche, Mejia. Thanks for all your help this season. My team is looking good, mostly thanks to Razzball.
No problem… Marisnick, Mejia
@grey h2h redraft not sure what to do with this team im ready to throw in towel – what areas would u look to improve in
sal perez
craig
uggla
machado
franklin
jones
j upton
bautista
byrd
hunter
fowler
……
Uggla and Perez
@Grey: castro at catcher or hold perez ?
Castro
Grey,
Heading into Week 18 with a nine game winning streak, six out of the last eight weekly high scores and a 12-5 record overall in a 10 Team NL-Only. All but assured of a first round bye and now looking to upgrade for playoff time and give out more coveted pitching starts to those fighting to get in.
Is my offer of Cuddy/GoGo/Samardzija/Ryu/Jacob Turner for Rizzo/Bryce/Minor/Homer even remotely fair?
Also, with Pill getting called up and Belt barely producing the last few weeks, is it time to cut the cord? Was thinking of replacing him at U with Cody Asche who is getting the call today and is batting .381 (16 for 42) with five home runs and 12 RBI in his last 10 games.
Sure, it’s fair… Sure, try Asche…
Replace Choo with Span, Shuck, Lake, Marisnick, Joyce, Kubel or Logan Schafer??
Replace?
@Grey: Sorry, should have explained. Moving Choo for Beltre above. Who do I replace my OF spot with?
Lake for right now
Segura or Reyes plus Marte and Verlander for Cargo,Dom Brown, and Rafael Soriano?
He needs power
Would u do it?
Do I take segura or Reyes?
Big trading day!
Sure, take Segura
Anyone like Arrieta aginst Milwaukee as a sneaky upside play? Brewers have never seen him. Figure that’s to Jake’s advantage.
I gambled on him in one very deep mixed league (15+)
@CramYourCatcherQuestionUpYourCramhole:
Plus Brewers couldn’t hit the barnside of a broad right now. Like that one? My second favorite spoonerized saying right after jawing defeat from the snatch of victory.
Kershaw + Rizzo OR Goldschmidt?
Kershaw
I just realized this is the second time there are a Trout and Lake in the league concurrently. Steve Trout and Steve Lake were batterymates for the Cubs in the 80’s. And that is your marginally interesting factoid of the day.
Ha!
Peavy is not pitching today. Anyone know who’s starting in his stead?
Rienzo
rank these hitters ROS for util spot please?
Morales
Headley
Morse
thanks in advance.
You did
O’Day or KROD the better play in holds leagues for the rest of the year?
K-Rod
My OF is Harper, Quentin, Aoki, EYJ, Ruf. We start 5. Any of these guys worth a pick up? H2H points. If so, who do they replace? Maybin, Marisnick, Calhoun. Thanks.
Marisnick over Ruf
grey, whats up with anthony rizz? avg. just keeps going downnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
is he still what we thought for next year? .280 35/100/10 or is he starting to look like a .260 25-30 HR guy…
Nah, just having a tough year, he’ll come around at some point…
My SP’s: Sherzer, Lee, A. Sanchez, Moore, Iwakuma, Bailey, Garza, Peavy, Dickey, Beachy
My RP’s: Henderson and Cisnero
I don’t have an SS right now and need to pickup one literally right now before games start OR trade for one. Problem is I need to drop 2 pitchers just to pickup an SS.
1) Which two pitchers should be dropped to pickup an SS? Dickey and Beachy?
2) Pickup Villar, Miller, Franklin or Aybar?
3) Does it make more sense to trade Dickey for Peralta, Jeter or Xander?
Thanks!
1) Beachy 2) Franklin 3) Sure, Jhonny
Start Locke at home against STL tmrw?
Sure
I have a bit of a logjam at SS. Im currently starting H.Ramirez there with B.Lawrie at 3B. But I also have JJ Hardy and recently grabbed A.Cabrera from the WW. So Ive got 2 SS at Util right now. I am tempted to grab Bogaerts as well but obviously that would be ultimate SS overload.
Which 2 of these 3 SS would you want for the rest of the season?
JJ Hardy
A.Cabrera
X.Bogaerts
Or should I try and deal H.Ramirez now while his value is at its peak?
A.Cabrera
X.Bogaerts… Sure, try to deal Hanley
@Grey:
What about H.Ramirez for A.Jones?
OR should I aim higher?
@JJ: I’d take Jones
Hey Mr Gray: What do yus reckon on Kazmir today against the Pale Hose????
Should, I ride the Knock-a-Homa wave???
Ride the wave
What’s with this votes thinga-ma-gigger
@T Moore: Trying it out, playing with it still…
Hey Grey, wondering your take on this trade that I discussed with JB yesterday. ESPN 12 team 5×5 roto scoring.
I give: Longoria and Garza
I get: Donaldson, Hamels, Nathan
I am in a close race in the power categories, so I am hesitant to give up Longoria, but I stand to make up a fair amount of ground in pitching if I can really improve, so I could use a closer. I feel like Hamels is due for a good finish. Your thoughts?
@Art Vandelay: Not good
Who would you rather have in a dynasty league and why? Tulo or longoria?
@Tom: Longo
Strasburg or Verlander ROS?
Will Myers or Segura ROS?
Thx
@Adam: Stras, Segura
For a Stream Start tomorrow,
Meija @ Mia
Lackey vs. M’s
Chatwood @ Atl
Kendrick vs SF
All seem pretty streamable to me, and the order there is what I was leaning towards.
Lackey
*****THERE’S A NEW POST FOR FOLLOWUPS FOR ME******
I have Beachy and Kluber. I know you guys love Kluber, but when I look at his upcoming schedule it makes me wonder. After this Wed vCHW (where I would definitely start him), here is his projected schedule:
vDET
vLAA
@OAK
@LAA
@ATL
vBAL
Those are some pretty tough starts. So….. in a 10 team league where I have the following pitchers on WW, do I:
A) keep both
B) drop one (for whom – see below)
C) C gave up 7 ER last night too, so there is no C
D) Drop both (for whom – see below)
E) Stream from those below
Wheeler
Kennedy
Johnson
Haren
Nolasco
Westbrook
Cahill
M. Gonzalez
Doubront
Kazmir
Peralta
Wandy
Chen
Vogelsong
Stults
Santiago
Gee
Cashner
Morton
Straily
Norris
McDonald
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Which side do you prefer?
McCutchen/Myers/Lohse/Fister or Miguel Cabrera/Ajax/Peavy
Is trade fair? Thanks.
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Was offered C Davis (9th rd keeper next year) and C Lee (3rd rd keeper), for my Goldy (9th rd keeper) and S Miller (22nd rd keeper).. Which side do you like? I love the idea of adding Cliff Lee down the stretch this year, but I like Goldy > C Davis. Thanks!
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Start Roberto Hernandez tonight?
eyo! fielding offers for goldy. looking for SP depth. MI/CI, H2H.
Goldschmidt/Aoki/Lester for Freeman/Heyward/Moore or Goldschmidt for Freeman/Minor.
In a vacuum, would you: keep goldy, take the 3-player offer, or 2-player offer?
Norris scratched…
Aoki is running wild. 1 hit today and steals 2 bases. Love it.
Keep 9 15 teams:
Trade Bailey and Rollins for Jose Fer and Bogearts….looking at next year
Jenrry Mejia is on my wire. You bear or bull ROS? I could use a lil pitching.
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My Kipnis for his Matt Moore in a keeper league. I have Altuve (or Lawrie) to plug in and could always use pitching. Do we see the same production drop-off as last year with J-Kip?
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