The question we didn’t ask, “Mr. Proops, take one letter out of your last name and you’ve got street cred — drop a different letter and you have absolutely no cred. Discuss.” But we did ask him about comedy and Whose Line Is It Anyway… We basically clarified what everyone already knows –> talking about comedy is the least funny thing in the entire world, but… Greg Proops’s The Smartest Man in the World podcast is funny and should be checked out/downloaded/whatever the kids are saying nowadays. You know, the 411! And 411 is something I’m not even sure kids would understand. As for our podcast with Greg Proops, it’s hoot-larious (I just made that up? You like it? Use it, but pay me a nickel every time). Anyway, here’s the Razzball podcast, Proops we did it again:
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Great! I used to always watch the British Whose Line on Comedy Central. I didn’t realize he had a podcast; now I do. Huzzah.
@ChrisV82, There ya go!
Andrus/Huston Street or Holliday/Jeter
@Joey Votto, Holliday
14 team mixed which side bourjos and morrow (each can be kept only next year) or hosmer (can be kept 5 years)?
@SOS, Hosmer
Hi Grey — This is an abridged version of a followup from the previous post:
Please pick two for possible saves going forward between: Sean Marshall, Burnett, Choat, David Hernandez, Ryan Cook, Benoit, and Marmol.
P.S. Luke Scott just hit a homer off a lefty! Only his second off a LHP all year.
@Enrique, Scott! Cook, Marmol…
I’m in a keeper league and people are starting to get excited about Trevor Bauer. I’ve gotten two offers so far: Josh Johnson and Johan Santana. Would you take either?
@xonkk, I’d take Johnson…
Yes, Dayan Viciedo is on fire right now, but do you realize how on fire he really is? Over his past 60 AB’s (16 Games), here are his numbers:
27 Hits (.450 AVG)
14 Runs
8 HR’s
23 RBI
4 K’s
That’s right, only 4 K’s. He’s still not walking much at all, but his recent drop in K’s indicate something has clicked in his approach. He’s either not chasing the same stuff he was earlier this season, or he’s just smashing everything near the zone. Any White Sox fans out there could feel free to chime in if you’ve been able to see the games live and could comment on any clear change he’s made in his approach, stance etc.
@Drexel Hill Dragons, Yeah, pretty insane… Wish I had him… I do think the bottom will drop out at some point, worth only until then though…
@Grey, well, with all due respect grey, this “the bottom will drop out” is a little bit of cliche, isnt it? I mean the bottom of everybody will drop some day at some point otherwise they all would hit .1000. He is not gonna hit 300, sure, but this guy has a lot of potential and is hitting the cover of the ball for an extended period of time now. Its not been 2, 3, 4 games, he is hitting constantly well. I think the guy is better than alot of people think he could be. I think he will be good for .270 over the curse of a season combined with a whole lot of power. something might have been clicking here.
@Moscowitz, I guess I meant the bottom will drop out more abruptly for him than other players… I don’t think he’ll hit anywhere near .270… He has 4 walks in 47 games… Pitchers throw him only balls in the dirt and off the plate, it’s gonna be hard to hit over .250…
@Grey, dont you think he will figure that out at some point? I dont think he will chase everything thrown at him at this rate. I mean he is young, there is a relevant chance to figure things out and corrent some other things. All i am saying is, i have seen alot worse guys having a better reputation than Viciedo. The sample size is actually not even all that small, pitchers could have started to throw him junk pitches long ago, they really are trying to get him out but he just keeps hitting them. I think this guy is just hitting a lot better now and who knows, maybe he even starts to be more selective about the pitches he intents to hit and draws more walks. However you could have a point about .250. If he doesnt start improving his plate disciplin the way i think he is capable of, then you could end up being closer to reality than me.
@Moscowitz, Vlad and Soriano (amongst others) had success never taking a pitch, but it’s riskier for players like that to maintain an average… If they don’t make contact, they’re not walking and they fall into a huge slump…
@Grey, True, i got your point and your point is valid but my point is, he has a chance to figure things out and start being more selective. Right now, he is hitting exceptionally well, but he could start changing his approach once his contact rate decreases. All i am saying is there is a chance he simply starts improving.
@Moscowitz, Yeah, I hear ya… Anything’s possible, I’d just like a bigger sample size before saying he’s improved…
@Grey, so what’s your ideal sample size, 100 AB’s? 200? I don’t think he will keep it up either, but that’s an insane drop-off your talking about
@James, It’s not insane, two cold weeks this early in the season and he’s hitting .250. A full season would be a good sample size…
The pitchin injury is a crazy industry…
@Prezii, Ha!
Campana tossed for throwin behind zobrist one time… This fool hawk went CRAZYYYYYY!!! Wowww… Thought he was gonna run out on the field!! He was so mad.. lol gotta love the guy..
@Prezii, Tony Campana? Huh?
@Grey, I think that would be Campana’s Latin cousin, Quintana.
@peter, Ah…
@Grey, hahaha.. quintana!! Watever his name is.. pitcher for the chi sox!!
Campana, quintana.. tomato, toemata! He goneeee.. its a pretty good rant! Ill try to find it and get a link later today. He was PISSEDDD!
@Prezii, Yeah, Hawk gets heated…
@Prezii, Tampa announcers thought it was obvious he was throwing at Zobrist.
@VinWins, oh no it was very obvious.. he was tryna hit him! Guy threw behind him!! First pitch he got tossed.. hawk was pissed cuz the rays hit AJ and anothrr guy.. it was a quick ejection but mlb is tightin up on that shizz now a days
@Prezii, Right. There should have at least been a warning when they hit AJ. That was obvious retaliation for him spiking Zobrist yesterday.
@VinWins, i think it was beckham he hit with a breaking ball today but it looked as if it just got away from him, no intent. I agree tho, there should have been a warning after AJP got plunked.. maybe he forgot to warn quintana the first time and thought he did, so he just insta-tossed him? I dont know but it was a little wierd that the ump warned both benches AFTER the fact that tana got ejected.
Francisco Liriano… Why do I still think this is the day he is going to realize his potential and why I am trying to justify his 7.5+ ERA and his near 2.0 WHIP?
@Pokey Reese, I’m not sure his relatives still believe in him…
Just traded Bruce and Phillips for Kemp and I have Uggla to play 2nd. Feeling much better about that.
@Nuke LaDouche, Sounds solid…
Back to the lecture at hand…
1) Re: No Joey Bats deal if I already have Longo. I’m not sure I completely follow. IF I could deal Edwin/Sale for Joey, Joey would take over at third for now, and then knock Morneau or Frenchy out of one of my UTIL slots when Longo comes back. Is that not good value? Would that not make sense, if I would have Edwin at UTIL once Longo comes back, Joey is an upgrade, no? I could then pick up Wandy, Vogelsong, Samardzija, Vargas, Bauer, Rios, Hardy, Hart, etc.
2) I have a significant man-crush on Kipnis. I have a deep disgust for Phillips, even though he has slightly removed his head from his ass. Am also considering selling the Peav while I still can. Would you deal Peavy and Phillips for the Kipper and Morrow?
@Wilsonian, You’d be clogging up a UTIL spot, so never be able to pick up any hot hitters… I’d take Kipnis and a better/different pitcher…
@Grey, 1) Ok, I’m smellin’ what you’re steppin’ in. Would it change your thought process if I told you I had two UTIL spots to work with?
2) I don’t know if he’d go for more. He has Greinke and F-Her, but I doubt he’d do either one. Maybe I’ll give it the good ole college try.
@Wilsonian, 1) Yup 2) Try it
@Grey, 1) Thanks, I’m giving it a shot. 2) Thanks, I’m giving it a shot.
Order these SPs: Dickey, Samardz, James McDonald
@K!cks, Samardzija, McDonald
j weeks or evercab
@phillip phillips, EverCab
Morneau or Quentin for the Util spot? 12 team h2h, obp as well as avg. Currently have Morneau…
@Steve, Quentin on the road…
@Grey, Hey now – what if I don’t have the luxury of starting a guy whether he’s on the road or not?
Is CQ (like Kate Upton) too hot to ignore, or stick with Morneau, who seems to have cooled off a little (like Uma Thurman).
@Steve, I’d go with Quentin…
Hey Grey, you finally got me to listen to a podcast. First time for everything… the theme song is awesome.
Gallardo for Fowler? bottom quartile of a 12 team mixed, obp, slg, qs
of- Stanton, BJ, Boesch, Brantley, Berry (DL – Jay, Reimold
sp- Gallardo, Morrow, Latos, Garza, Lewis, Garcia, Zambrano, Samardjiza
@shibboleth, Thanks! I’d want Gallardo…
thanks,great job as usual
@AL KOHOLIC, Thanks!
Miley @ SD or Paulino vs. Oak?
@Sam, Paulino
Hey Grey I had Jemile Weeks as my 2B out of the gate in a 12 team league but dropped him for Ryan Roberts. Not many free agents available but what do you think of Brian Roberts when he comes back? Free agents include Jemile, Scutaro, Espinosa, Andino (you get the idea). Thanks.
@Watson, I’d prefer Espinosa…
@Grey, Would you offer up Cuddyer for Rickie Weeks? Thanks again.
@Watson, I wouldn’t…
@ Grey
Hey Grey I have a two questions:
(1) Podcast work friendly? Listened to one and there were some delicious f-bombs
(2) Would you start Lestah today vs. Detroit. Seems like every time I sit him he does well and every time I start him he sucks. Is there a glossary term for this?
Thanks man.
@paddytwotimes, 1) I think this one is light on the cursing, no promises though… I personally don’t remember cursing last night… 2) I’d start him…
crow or the red hot collins next for saves behind the soon to be removed broxton
@AL KOHOLIC, arrg, double play gets him out of the jam
@AL KOHOLIC, I would’ve said Crow…
@AL KOHOLIC, I own him, its not pretty but he gets me saves. The bad part is, i need Frieri to strike out the side every time he steps on the mound to keep my ratios up and compensate for Broxtons ugly saves lool. The strikeout abilities have obviously disapeared but he barely blows a save. Whats up with Holland though? he actually is by far the most talented arm in that bullpen.
@Moscowitz, thanks,to you both i dont know what has happened to holland but his numbers are bad
thoughts on this trade. 10 team keeper league. My SP”s are Price, Marcum, Morrow, Moore Norris, McDonald, and Hudson. My OF’s / 3B are Lawrie, Youk, Heyward, CarGo, Bruce, Jennings, Rios, Trumbo, and Bonifacio.
We play NO MI or CI spots, but 4 OF and 2 UTIL
Trumbo and Price
for
Bautista and Hanson
@harkrider, Hanson side…
I’m well over the innings limit in my league and need to drop a SP for a closer.
I proposed Samardzija for Frieri.
He countered his Frieri and Dickey for my Gio.
I’d want a proven closer for Gio, so I could counter for his Kimbrel or Nathan. I’d also rather keep Gio and counter with my Bumgarner, J. Zimm or Latos.
So… Latos for Kimbrel?
@Shin-Soo Choo Choo, Don’t trade for saves… But Latos for Kimbrel is fair…
@Shin-Soo Choo Choo, Quit even thinking about shoping Gio for a closer at this point. May i ask you a little indiscrete question? Why did he offer his Frieri and Dickey for your Gio in the first place? I am asking because i usually try to rip the same guy i have ripped before.
Hmm anyone else not seeing the podcast in itunes? I only see last weeks…unless I’m doing something wrong
@Eddie, It takes iTunes a few hours to update the podcast listings…
The “Travel Charger” with 2 bombs today now, both off of Dempster
@Drexel Hill Dragons, Ha! I do kinda like that…
@Drexel Hill Dragons, He’s been a huge free pickup for me in a 16 team league. Like the nickname too.
any faith in liriano after this start ?
@jaw, your asking for it
If memory serves as to your RCL team, Grey, I think they’ve heated up since I last popped in and offered you some good mojo.
Proops is a friend of a friend of mine. I think he’s either a Giants season ticket holder or he mooches Will Durst’s tickets all the time. Funny guy.
A’s are horrible. I did get off a good one on Saturday. Early in the game Jeter had a two out hit to drive in a run. One of his typical right field jam shots. So many Yankees fans there, a startling percentage in Jeter jerseys. So the crowd goes crazy loud. As they are introducing Granderson and the noise dies down a little, as loud as I can yell I go “GOD I HATE YOU JETER.” Excellent laugh. Then this woman in front of me turns around and goes, “you need to set a good example for those kids of yours.” I had my kids there obviously…and I said “Ma’am I believe I just did.”
@OaktownSteve, ha
@OaktownSteve, I meant to ask him about the Giants, he is a fan… RCL team’s hitting has been better… Still carrying around some dead weight… That’s awesome!
And two more bombs from Big Q!
@dingbat, Yup
Hi grey, 5×5, H2H, 12-team, Utilty Spot
Would you drop Matt Adams for Carlos Quentin? For ROS?
@Tggq21, Nope
Just heard on MLB that Fister is headed to the 15 Day DL again.
@Cahhhhh-stanza, Yup
Ok. So the Edwin/Sale for Joey deal now includes a throw in coming back to me. Of these guys, which ones would you take:
JJ, Chapman, Betancourt, Papelbon?
@Wilsonian, id think paps
@AL KOHOLIC, yeah, I’d probably go with any of the above besides Betancourt. He said no. He wants Edwin/Sale for Joey. Which I’ll probably do. Just gotta figure out who the pickup is. It’s between Samardjihad, Wandy, Hart, Rios, Quentin, Dee, Hardy.
@Wilsonian, add Cespedes to that list.
@Wilsonian, street,farns and a few other closers coming off dl soon,can you get or pick up 1 of them
@AL KOHOLIC, Only one out there is Robertson. The rest are on DLs somewhere.
@Wilsonian, Papelbon
@Grey, he informed me that he would not deal any of this guys. He would do Sale/Edwin for Bautista. Who’s the pickup: Rios, Hart, Quentin, Hardy, Smardzjihad, Wandy, Cespedes?
And would you drop Morneau for any of them?
@Wilsonian, i like smardz if you loose 2 starters,i wouldnt loose morneau now,hes on fire
Great podcast today!
BTW – Bass… what an ass.
@Niq Castro, Thanks! Ha…
Grey-
T.Millone,D.Smyly,F.Doubront, or H.Alverez?
Thanks
@Steven, Millone
I’m good on SB and HR, low on runs, shitty on AVG and OBP.
Please rank Quentin, Cespedes, Joyce, Bruce, Morneau.
@Shin-Soo Choo Choo, Bruce, Joyce, Cespedes…
@Grey, So if Quentin is to be used for away games, and Morneau’s 2012 stats are showing the same split (more even in 2011, but 0 homers at home), drop Morneau for Quentin or schmotayto/schmotahto?
@Shin-Soo Choo Choo, Yeah, go with Quentin…
@Grey, I’ve got Morneau in another league along with Chris Davis and Francoeur. Drop any for Quentin?
Morneau
Just browsing through the comments and I’m almost 100% positive I spotted a kid in my league asking a question here. Being the selfish person I am, Can you ban him? This just ruined my day…
@tggq21, Ha
OBP league, Grey, can you rank Moreland, LaHair, Duda?
@Omar’s Comin’ Yo, LaHair, Moreland
Hey Grey, Morse and Reynolds are comming of DL. Reynolds actually is off of it already. I have a hard time parting ways with my guys as this is a winning team, they all are giving me good numbers. I have Viciedo, Swisher, Adams, Frenchy, Reddick, Ruiz, Morneau…
I tend to drop Reddick and Ruiz. What do you think?
Thanks
@Moscowitz, Drop Reynolds
@Grey, I cant pal. I know he will kill my avg. but i also know he will hit atleast 25 HRs the rest of the year. So please, lets assume Reynolds and Morse are undroppable, who of that bunch would you drop to keep these two guys? If you had to of course. Thanks again.
@Moscowitz, Ruiz, Morneau
Which side would you rather have?
Gonzo, jones, reddick, frenchy
Or
Votto and kemp
Is it even close?
Thanks sir
@Jam405, Votto and it’s not even a little close
@Jam405, Not close…
@Grey, Kind of what I figured, just like to bounc trades off someone first, and this trades with my buddy who usually serves as backboard. Would things change at all if it was fielder, jones, frenchy for votto, kemp?
@Jam405, Fielder and Adam Jones for Votto and Kemp? It’s closer… You’re throwing in Frenchy and Reddick too? It’s more than fair…
@Grey:
Thoughts on Daniel Hudson?
I am trying to acquire him on the cheap for Worley and Jim Johnson…
Smart move or buyer beware?
@joe from point pleasant, I’d take him for those two…
I cant pal. I know he will kill my avg. but i also know he will hit atleast 25 HRs the rest of the year. So please, lets assume Reynolds and Morse are undroppable, who of that bunch would you drop to keep these two guys? If you had to of course. Thanks again.
@Moscowitz, sorry for double posting..
How pleased are you with Hosmers latest hitting streak?
@Tim, Don’t think he is fixed quite yet. Still looks to be a little impatient, but the fact that his hit today was the other way bodes well. Baby steps!
@mauledbypandas, fuck it, he’s back in my line up. See you Yonder, Yonder!
@Tim, 3 straight games of 1-for-4? I’ve seen better…
@Grey, after 400 0-for-4 games it feels like heaven.
@Tim, Let’s not overlook those two 3-4 games also in the past week. I agree that he seems to be turning the corner, getting hits more consistently, and also has been driving the ball to the opposite field.
@Tim, Ha!
Trying to trade for Arodlis Chapman. I have way too much starting pitching (GS limit).
Who sould I offer: Beachy, A. Sanchez, Gallardo, Bumgarner? I also have Grienke, Gio and Peavy (guy doesnt want Peavy)
@I’m Keith Hernandez, Beachy
Garza or Latos
@K!cks, Latos
Gray16 team 4×4 no strike outs no runs.
currently winning Homers and RBI, high in Avg, middle of pack in steals
bad in ERA and WHIP, near top in wins.
Waiver wire in basically trash.
Would you trade Konerko and Rios for Bourn and FHer.
I probably end up trying Mayberry or Mather at corner man for the time being. Does Felix last starts bother you? Would you do the deal?
thanks
@votto-voom, Looks decent for you… His starts haven’t bothered me…
Need an outfielder due to the busting of Boesch, injury to Ellsbury, and the benching of Campana. Have Cuddyer and Aviles, so I can move around some pieces and pretty much pick anyone up.
Goldschmidt is a free agent, and Nick Swisher is on waivers. Leaning towards Swisher now, but curious if you think Goldy will come on.
@FrankStallone, Swisher over a benched Campana… Goldy is starting to come on… .350 over the last week…
Ruiz or Arencibia right now? ROS?
@Booya, JP
Who is better DL stash target: Salvador Perez, Brett Anderson, Victor Martinez, Jason Werth…?
@Stash’n’dash, Werth
Grey,
Which side wins ROS? Kipnis & Longoria for Kinsler & Lee? I do have pitching depth in CC, Greinke, Sanchez, McDonald, Dickey.
Besides lack of track record, is there any reason to not trust Kipnis?
@Jack, Lee side… Yeah, Kipnis’s playing slightly above his head…
@Grey
1) A. Gordon, Viciedo, Fowler, Joyce or Scott ROS?
2) Would you sell high on reddick right now and what type of SP could I look for in return? Maybe a #2?
Yahoo standard h2h 10 team
@Melvin Emanuel, 1) Scott 2) I’d take a #2 for Reddick…
Hello Grey,
I would like your opinion on this trade offer in our 12 Team H2H League with Holds and OPS (I am currently hanging onto 4th Place):
I give up Felix Hernandez and Josh Reddick (the Savior of my offense)
I get Robinson Cano (I have Espinosa starting and Kendrick on the bench) and Paulino (meh!)
Should I get a better SP back such as Matt Moore or James MacDonald? Is that asking too much?
After the trade, my staff would be D. Hudson, Zimmerman, Strasburg, Sanchez, Lynn, Doubront and Capuano.
Thanks as always Grey.
@yankees2012, That’s too much for Cano… Get back Moore…
Worried about Kelly Jo at all? Sorta hurt, 4 Ks yesterday, not starting today…
@chunk, Didn’t he just homer the other day?
@Grey, yea, but he was limping around the bases. I think we decided he homered so he wouldnt have to run, but it looks like he figured out that if he just strikes out every at bat he can just go sit back down!
battle of the Joshes: Reddick or Willingham ROS?
@chunk, Willingham
Reddick
A Tony Campana sighting!
Damn, too late for that on my team…
@Grey
Are you worried about Alex Gordon? His k% is the same, improved bb%, improved ld%, babip is a little low (.284), and flyballs a little down. Biggest thing that sticks out is an incredibly high infield flyball rate which should really improve.
If I already have cargo, grandy, trout, reddick, and Jennings and Gardner due back in a week. So 7 players for 4 spots. Thinking of trading Reddick for a SP and possibly dropping Gordon.
I didn’t like Gordon coming into the year… Depends who you’re trading for Reddick…
Thoughts on starting AJ vs Cincy tonight? No Votto… But it’s AJ
I’d start him…
Who ya like better on Friday?
Richard v ARI
Leake @ HOU
Happ v CIN
Thanks!
Richard
@Grey, Chur.
@Steve, Churro?
@Grey, Charo!
@Steve, Chingy!
Grey,
Fighting for first place in 14 team keeper, can keep everyone. Need BA and RBI/R most.
Make either of these/rank:
David Price for Michael Morse/Anthony Rizzo
Price for Morse/Bud Norris
Thanks
I’d take Price for Norris/Morse…
Is this the right order ROS?
Trumbo, Posey, Freeman
Thanks
Trumbo, Freeman
What do you expect from Mike Morse ROS?
@Telemachus, 17 homers, .275
Drop Cahill or Masterson for Clippard or Reed
@Yer Yang, Both
Is Gio untouchable at this point?
Does trading Gio for F-Her / Trumbo (or F-Her / Freeman) make sense?
@Horse, I can touch him, he’s on my team… I’d take F-Her/Trumbo
12 team re-draft 5×5 league: Would you try to deal Peavy for Lincecum? What about trying to snatch up R. Zimmerman for Lowrie? I can’t really believe that I am even asking these questions, but the way Lincecum and Zimmerman have looked this year, I wonder if I’m better off sticking with what I’ve got.
Also, loving the podcast. Keep up the good work.
@Art Vandelay, Thanks! I’d stick…
Anyone else see this?
Aroldis Chapman’s hotel room in downtown Pittsburgh was robbed late Tuesday night.
Chapman was not present for the robbery, but a 26-year-old woman was found tied up and crying in the ransacked room. It’s another mysterious and frightening incident in what has become a serious of mysterious and frightening incidents involving Chapman. He was arrested in Grove City, Ohio — about two hours north of Cincinnati — last Monday for driving 93 mph on a suspended licence. And the left-hander was also sued recently for $18 million by an imprisoned man in Cuba.
@2 Cups 1 Braun, WOW
Would you stash Lorenzo Cain on the DL over Reimold, Berkman or Mark Reynolds (who I don’t have to activate to hold on to) in a keeper league?
@Jon, Nope
@Grey
Pick up Norris for start @ Col tomorrow or stay away?
@Melvin Emanuel, Stay away….
Also, this is looking a little bit ahead, but when Jennings comes back who should I drop? (keeper league)
Fowler, Scott, Adams, Espinosa, Chisenhall
Thanks!
I’m leaning towards Scott because I wouldn’t mind holding onto the rest of those guys with an eye towards the future…
@Jon, Chisenhall
Bruce hitting 3rd. I LIKE it.
@Steve, Not when he does that with two on and nobody out, though.
@Steve, Dah
@Grey, He’s underwhelming me thus far.
I get his M. Morse and Encarnacion and I give McCutch and Gallardo. What do you think Grey, and anyone else?
@Yer Yang, E.E just hit no. 17
@Yer Yang, I’d hold…
@Grey, but dont hold your yang,hehe
Wiggy! Goes deep in his first AB on my RCL team.
@Steve, Nice! I had CQ go deep twice today…
@Grey, Nicer! Just grabbed CQ in the ol’ H2H, dropping Morneau.
Let’s keep any eye on Morneau for any Steve Magic reactions.
Abracadamnya!
I received a trade offer grey – keepper league
Carl Crawford for Austin Jackson
who would you want here
Jackson but very close…
@Grey, thanks man – wasn’t sure if you had any love for jackson – Carl Crawford has not even thrown yet – he is still around 2 weeks away from that and thats when we really find out if the treatment worked
@Mr Baseball, Yeah, for this season, definitely Jackson… Crawford could come back strong by next season, but it’s pretty iffy…
Is Matt Moore droppable in a 10 team league?
@B.o.B, he just had his best game
@AL KOHOLIC, OK say he has another stinker next start (very possible), then his ERA goes back over 5 and WHIP over 1.50 and just 1 W in 11 starts…
Nope
Yo Grey you mustached fiend, would you trade away Lance Lynn for Broxton?
@Tim, my starters are Bumgarnish, Norris, Anibal, JordZimm, R Delgado, Minor (bleh), Milone and Peacock and i have Casilla as a closer. 16 team deep league.
It’s okay, I’d want a bit more…
Would u pick up Cespedes instead of Chris young who was dropped on waivers?
Also do unlike Cespedes over francoer??
Thanks
@Mike, Krispie, Frenchy, in that order…
now thats what i need,Lawrie hits one,need him to go on a tear
@AL KOHOLIC, Maybe he can call Hosmer with some words of encouragement…
@Grey, yeah,hosmer is probably considered undroppable,you have to ride it out but damn,come on hos
Another Wiggity Wiggity whack! TY very much, Ty.
@Awesomus Maximus, Ha… Nice…
F*** off Big Papi. I’m now down 5 homers to zilch this week.
@Steve, its okay, i heard that guy zilch is pretty good!!
I feel ya tho im goin up against big sloppy myself…
Hammel has allowed more HRs tonight (4) than he had all season (3).
@VinWins, Damn, it’s like he’s back in Coors…
@Grey, Coors North
@VinWins, Ha
This time Bruce…
@Steve, Jesus. At least swipe a bag, then.
Holland gave up 8 to the Marginers in the 2nd inning?!?! Of course I streamed him, and dropped Montero 2 days ago…
@Sam, Doh
Derek Holland is destroying every fantasy team he is on
@jack, Glad I don’t have him…
@Grey, this is what we have him for: all those starts vs Sea and Oak
@jack, Yeah, I know, right… Arlington’s a scary park to pitch in…
Morrow carried off after a comebacker to the ankle.
@VinWins, Damn… Did it look as bad as it sounds?
Espinosa or Choo ROS?
@Nuke LaDouche, Choo
now rasmes,yes hr
@AL KOHOLIC, rasmus
Yep. Couldn’t put any weight on it.
@VinWins, Wow… Maybe broken? Announcers say anything?
@Grey, I didn’t see anything to assume it is broken. Announcers didn’t speculate…just said that they have an x-ray machine, so should know right away.
@VinWins, Gotcha…
@Grey, Nothing broken.
@VinWins, phew….
@Prezii, Yeah, no kidding. Adam Jones had a scary moment earlier, hit on the hand, but stayed in the game.
Cool
@Grey
Looking to trade Reddick for a #2 SP like you suggested. Please rank these SP I’m looking at for a possible trade.
Reddick for: Cain, Garza, Lester, J. Santana, Wainwright
Thanks for always answering my questions!
Cain, Lester, Wainwright, Garza…
Oh what am I to do about Fister and Holland!? On cant stay heathy wile te other is a crap shoot against even the worse teams in the league. I am about to drop Holland just out of sheer spire for what he as, or hasn’t, done for me. Is Miley from AZ a good pick up?
Miley isn’t good but Holland is droppable…
Cliff Lee … another no-win outing. Dude, you’re killing me!
Seriously…
@Grey: so how was proops’ show?
I haven’t been yet…
seattle with 14 runs,that will be it this month
Ha… Yup!
@AL KOHOLIC, Back to back snowmen! Between this and their series at Coors, SEA has to be considering bringing in the fences at Safeco!
@MattTruss223, didnt figure theyd keep hitting 230 as a team
5×5 league, who do you like better the rest of the way: Cutch or Upton?
@paul, Upton
Not sure I want to see Byrdak here.
@Steve, Very little good can come of this…
@Grey, Nope.
Jays are off tomorrow and Monday, so Morrow may not miss a start.
@VinWins, Yeah, sounds like he should be okay…
Ok, similar question. Kershaw or CLee the rest of the way?
Kershaw
1. Morneau, Frenchy, and Zobrist holding down my 2 UTIL slots and 1 bench spot. Drop any for one of the following:
Choo, Hart, Rios, Quentin, Hardy, Davis, D. Gordon, Cespedes, Goldy, Aramis?
2. Is Sale for Chapman fair?
3. Should I really be rethinking my offer of Edwin/Sale for Bautista? Edwin keeps hitting and Joey doesn’t.
@Wilsonian, 1. Quentin over Morneau… 2. Yes 3. Bautista’s shown the ability to hit 15 homers in a month, Edwin’s in uncharted territory.
@Grey, Thanks. Regarding the Joey deal: I want Joey, but it almost seems like I’m offering too much with Sale, too.
Yeah, don’t do it if you’re not feeling it… It’s not a slam dunk…
@Grey, Too late. Left it hanging out there and he accepted. Not sure I’m stoked about it. I’ll be happier once Longo comes back. Posted something in the forums about who I should snag now.
Yoooouuuuukkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!
@Steve, No you, Desmond. Help a fella out here.
@Steve, Brydak could’ve been much worse…
rank SP stash: Chacin, Carpenter, Sanchez
@EK, Carp
Am I the only one who gets a bit annoyed when your opponent’s player reaches on an error and then steals and/or scores?
Oh. It is just me, then.
@Steve, Nah, I get annoyed too…. Or elated when it’s my guys…
any hope for Jon Lester? Contemplating dropping him soon for R.A. Dickey or Kyle Kendrick
@El Hombre, Hold
Motte getting lit again.. Is E.Sanchez or Boggs next in line now? Who’s a better stash? How much of a leash goes JM have.. long?
Boggs.. Pretty long leash…
If Simmons gets the call at SS for the Braves, is he worth a look in a keeper league over say, Chisenhall?
@Jon, He’s not getting the call… Maybe next year…
@Jon, Wow, really surprising… Yeah, I’d go with him over Chisenhall…
@ajcbraves: #Braves 22-yr-old SS Andrelton Simmons, coming up from Double-A, will join team in D.C. for #Nationals series, make debut Friday.
@Jon, Wow, really surprising… Yeah, I’d go with him over Chisenhall…
@Grey, I was surprised, too. What sort of upside does he have? Is he an all-speed guy from a fantasy perspective?
Mostly speed but some light power…
Holy Dexter Fowler.
You’re no mess, CarGo.
@Steve, You have Fowler? Nice…
@Grey, No – but I have CarGo in H2H and the 9-team keeper.
That was just a lame attempt at a French-themed pun above…
Ha… Gotcha…
Crazy trip for the Reds in Pittsburgh. Frazier saved a guy from choking.. Chapman had a ‘female guest’ robbed in his hotel room.
Yeah, insane…
Quentin or Fowler ROS?
Fowler
Please rank ROS: Pagan, Zobrist, Altuve. Thanks!
@Slappy Pappy, Only ask b/c Zobrist is hitting .208, and I’m not sure why,
Zobrist, Altuve
Have a projection for Simmons if he sticks with the Braves? Is he all speed… only defense?
What sort of an upside are we looking at for him in the long run from a fantasy perspective?
I’ll write about him tonight…
@Grey, Thanks!
I don’t want to brag (actually, that’s exactly what I’m doing), but it’s been a day to remember in the 9-team keeper:
17/37
13 R
5 HR
16 RBI
1 SB
11 Ks
.459 AVG
.535 OBP
You can throw Morrow and Aceves in there, too…
@Steve, Holy shit – and Cano too…
Cano homered? Nice!
Wow, great day! How ya doing in that league?
@Grey, According to Stattracker, I’ve gained 10 points today and am now 7 points clear in 1st.
@Steve, Very nice!
Holy Smoak!
There’s a football game going on in Arlington.
@Steve, One day I’m sad I don’t own any Mariners in the RCL…
@Grey, Can’t catch a break. I drop Wiggy on his 6 RBI day for Smoak, and then I drop Smoak yesterday to get Wiggy back.
I thought you had Wiggy for today….
@Grey, Yeah, but 2 HR and 6 RBI is better than 1 and 2… I think… I’m still celebrating Cinco de Mayo here. What? The wife bought a LOT of Corona… don’t judge me!
@Awesomus Maximus, Cerveza!
If I were to trade Rizzo for pitching help in a keeper league where he can basically be kept forever, what level of pitcher should I expect to be able get back?
@Ralph Macchio, A #2… No lower than Latos…
@Ralph Macchio, I just dealt him for Chapman. Wouldn’t go any lower than that. Same keeper scenario.
Can you check out my post in the forums. Wondering who to pickup and didn’t want to post the whole damn league or my roster, thanks!
@Wilsonian, nevermind, you just did. Thanks man.
I looked at it…
Uh oh, Kemp. It appears my offense isn’t on it’s way to turning around…
Yeah, could be trouble…
@Grey, what happened here?
@Grey, shit, just saw it. So Kemp, Tulo, and Doc in 2 days. Looks good for my squad. Jesus.
@peter, NOOOOOOOOOO!
@Ronkonkoma, he “walked into the dugout, snapped a bat over his knee, and disappeared into the clubhouse.”
Looks like Tulo left the game with a leg injury. They’re now talking about him hitting the DL. Exactly what I needed after losing Doc already this week and nowhere to put either one.
@Wilsonian, who’s the pickup:
Desmond
Hardy
Seager
Lowrie
D.Gordon
Cozart?
A hat-trick for CarGo? Could it be?
@Steve, Fuck me. I swear he hadn’t hit it before I typed that.
@Steve, You have to be speedy with Gonzalez.
21-8
10-7
10-6
8-2
12-5 (in the 8th)
i have NONE of these guys ….>> … T-I-C-K-E-R T-E-A-S-E
haven’t seen a game .
haven’t read shizz .
why does everything happen on my day “off” ?
now excuse me .
i should , at least , get to see kershaw (4th inning) .
check ‘ya .
did vinko send you a link to info about the vin scully bobblehead ?
if not , i’ll see you later .
What’s the Razzball commenter consensus: J. Parker or Edwin Jackson?
@peter, Or The Other Felix (Dubront)?
@peter, Queen Felix?
@chunk, Nice.
@peter, I own both Jax and Parker, and if I had to drop one it would be Parker.
@Awesomus Maximus, Interesting. Thanks…
@peter, Edwin, has been sneaky good this year.
@chunk, Cool, thanks.
Please rank: Morneau, Quentin, and Middlebrooks
@I’m Keith Hernandez, I’ll take a stab… If pos eligibility isn’t relevant, Morneau, Middlebrooks, Quentin. Quentin is hot right now, so if it’s a short term pickup, I could see putting him on top.
@I’m Keith Hernandez, FWIWuertz, I see Grey has Quentin above Morneau, um, above.
AJ Burnett looked excellent and gets cincy again next. Drop wilhelmsen for him?
@chunk, If you don’t need saves…
Anyone know why David Hernandez is saving/blowing the game instead of Putz right now? I don’t think JJ has pitched since Sunday.
@peter, Mixing it up? Not sure…
@Grey, Turns out Putz had a stiffy (neck).
Anybody starting Scherzer @ BOS tomorrow?
I’m thinking 5 IP, 4 ER, 7K. Thoughts?
@mookiewilson, That sounds like best case scenario…
GO KINGS GO!!!
@Longbeachyo, What’s that in regards to?
@Grey, At a guess I’d say hockey.
@Grey: wish we could have gotten the 15 hrs first. “Better hang onto your hatwitzki, Tulo’s about to take his owners for a ride of about 15 homers in the next month, which will end in a 15-day DL stint” and that’s me quoting you….
Cozart or evercab if Tulo is dl’d?
Am I missing something? Was just offered J. Upton & Posey for Gio. Have to take that right?
Grey, as usual, love the blog.
Whats the deal with Howie Kendrick, is he more of a second half kind of player. Should I bench him and play the 2b carousel? I could drop Matt Adams at this point, but don’t have a lot of options there after. I have really just been using Adams at my Util since I have Mr. roVotto on that.
Right now options at 2b are: Infante, Ackley, Espinosa, Barney, and Everth Cabrera.
Thoughts? Please advise. Thanks.