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By: RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Is Derek Done?

RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Is Derek Done? — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:54:14 +0000

[...] owners and Yankee fans alike have been bemoaning Derek Jeter’s down season, but if you had listened to us back in the preseason, you would have known that the Captain wasn’t a good bet for 2008. He enjoyed a good June, and a [...]

By: RotoRob » Archive » The Mid-Season Awards: American League

RotoRob » Archive » The Mid-Season Awards: American League — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:11:55 +0000

[...] Rios, Toronto, OF: For those that took the opportunity to read our pre-season picks to miss column back in late-March, we listed Rios as a player who would potentially disappoint — and disappoint he has. Four [...]

By: RotoRob » Archive » Toronto Blue Jays Fantasy Report

RotoRob » Archive » Toronto Blue Jays Fantasy Report — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:06:53 +0000

[...] you want to play up his improved play over the past five weeks and try to move him. Of course, had you listened to us back in the preseason, you wouldn’t have drafted Rios at [...]

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By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:16:10 +0000

No worries, man. I just like to let everyone in on the answers to increase the value of the questions.

Sort of like multi-tasking, ya know?

Cheers

By: ESTSN

ESTSN — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:02:47 +0000

Thanks. Sorry about the breach of etiquette there – I didn’t see the link, but will use it next time.

By: RotoRob

RotoRob — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:07:47 +0000

Thanks for the notes, guys. ESTSN, just to let you know…we have fantasy experts willing to answer any and all questions, but prefer they be submitted via e-mail (there’s a “Fantasy Question?” link on the left side of the site. That way we can compile them in a full article every week and share them with all our readers. You’ll receive your answer almost immediately, but will later be immortalized on the site, assuming your question has enough value to the masses.

Thanks, man.

Cheers

By: tlmcleod

tlmcleod — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:29:37 +0000

Hmmm, two key phrases caught my attention here. “Holding off disaster option” and “situation of being desparate”. These two phrases lead me to believe that the only thing I’ll have to “look up” is your e-mail address when it’s time to be adding roster fillers for my stretch run!

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:10:38 +0000

Pierre should always be looked at as a holding off disaster option.And in my case it was a situation of being desperate. That said, I could form a strategy of getting Pierre late and building a speed base around him. Not that I would advocate that, just saying it could be done and be pretty successful. I’ll let you know how that works out this year. Oh wait, you can watch it for yourself – just look up in the standings.

By: tlmcleod

tlmcleod — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:03:01 +0000

Without a doubt I am very high on Beltre this year. Whats really not to like? Entering into what should be his peak power years and coming off a solid 26-99 14 sb season bodes well for 2008.
I will agree Todd that a re-bound for Hafner is a possibility, and my eyes are old, but the last 3 months of 07 were just flat out ugly. To ugly for my liking.
That leaves us with Juan Pierre. I think without a doubt that Pierre will in get you a fair share of sb’s, but being a proponent of shoring up the sb category early he has just never been a part of a planned strategy on my behalf. You have perked my curiousity somewhat, and maybe I’ll head over to MDC and try and build a team around Pierre just to see how things shake down. My question to you Todd would be, is Pierre a strategic move or a move made by most in desperation to maintain some form of adequacy in the stolen base category? My guess would be the latter.

By: tlmcleod

tlmcleod — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:33:31 +0000

Well lets deal with first things first here. Thanks for the question ESTSN. I think with the news to-nite that the A’s are shutting down Chavez indefinetely until the back pain isuue is resolved and the fact that Lackey is looking at a 4-6 week stint at best on the dl sort of makes this pretty much a moot point. You’re going to need the balance of your rotation until Lackey returns. The trade off it would potentially cost you to acquire Albert would negate any real value in making the move. I do think cutting Chavez for Giambi would be a solid move at this time. Good fortunes in 08!

By: Todd

Todd — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:17:34 +0000

Just a few things of note. First, if you’re in a league with Tim you won’t get Beltre because Tim always drafts him before anyone else would think of it.

Second, good point about Braum. Maybe he turns into Pujols. Maybe he turns into Pat Listash. Who knows.

Third – Never believe eyes as old as Tim’s. Take a flyer on Hafner if he falls. I’m betting on the rebound.

And lastly. Juan Pierre rules. Ok, he really does suck. But if you’re desperate, this is a risk you might as well take, especially since he’s falling way down in most drafts I’ve seen. 50 steal potential can’t be overlooked, even from Juan Pierre.

By: ESTSN

ESTSN — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:42:46 +0000

Question for you Rob:

The guy in my league who has Pujols is looking to trade him – he’s in desperate need of help at 3B and SP.

I have Beltre and Chavez at 3B and Lackey, Carmona, Maine, Oliver Perez, Pedro Martinez, Dontrelle Willis, Ian Kennedy and Schmidt at SP.

I imagine I’d need to offer Chavez and a blue chip pitcher, or Beltre and a solid SP to make. Pujols would be a huge upgrade for me in BA, and probably give me a few more HR, but cost me some serious wins, or weaken me a lot at 3B.

Given the uncertainty about Pujols physical condition this year, is there a trade you would make?

Alternatively, Giambi is sitting on the pile, and I could switch out Chavez for Giambi as my CI.

By: ESTSN

ESTSN — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:03:14 +0000

Hmmm.. let’s see how I did based on your guidlines:

1) Didn’t take Braun, I did in fact pick up Beltre in a later round.

2) Didn’t take Pence, or any of the guys you name. Pence went in round 5, I picked up John Lackey.

3) No Jeter for me this year – took Reyes in round 1 as my SS (still kind of wishing I’d taken Wright or Cabrera)

4) Uh oh. I drafted 2 closers (Papelbon and Saito) before round 10. In my defense I was burned bad at closer last year. Missed out completely and got killed in saves all year.

5 and 7) Hmm, I picked up both Aaron Rowand and Dontrelle Willis, but both in the late rounds – sort of a wash I think because I don’t need either to do that much.

6) Seriously considered Posada, but he went way too early in my draft (round 9!) I waited until round 18 and picked up Varitek.

Skipped Hafner who went in round 4 and did in fact pick up Adam Dunn. I waited 7 more rounds and picked Delgado for first base instead.

9) Top 30?! That’s early 3rd round in my draft. No thanks man. I went for Magglio Ordonez instead.

10) No thanks to Pierre for me too – he makes too many outs to stay in the lineup ahead of the other guys competing for those outfield slots. I’m getting my SBs from Beltre and Reyes, and my mediocre outfielder in the form of Jose Guillen.