Comments on: The Mid-Season Awards: American League http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/ Fantasy Sports Analysis With an Edge Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:56 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: The Cliff’s Edge http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30188 RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: The Cliff’s Edge Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:36:05 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30188 [...] innings pitched, but is showing no signs of wearing down, and remains tough to hit. It looks like one of our mid-season picks for Cy Young remains on track for the [...] [...] innings pitched, but is showing no signs of wearing down, and remains tough to hit. It looks like one of our mid-season picks for Cy Young remains on track for the [...]

]]> By: RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Triumphant Return http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30113 RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Triumphant Return Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:05:54 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30113 [...] at the plate this year, I can’t see him ever becoming a major league regular. In fact, I’d say his greatest fantasy contribution this season was getting hurt, an injury that opened the door for uber rookie Evan [...] [...] at the plate this year, I can’t see him ever becoming a major league regular. In fact, I’d say his greatest fantasy contribution this season was getting hurt, an injury that opened the door for uber rookie Evan [...]

]]> By: RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Halo Resurgence http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30095 RotoRob » Archive » Fantasy Notes: Halo Resurgence Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:29:55 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30095 [...] with the results. Trade high? It’s something we talked about when we gave Saunders kudos in our Mid-Season Awards special, and it’s not a bad idea. Play up the wins, and target yourself a pitcher with a higher ERA [...] [...] with the results. Trade high? It’s something we talked about when we gave Saunders kudos in our Mid-Season Awards special, and it’s not a bad idea. Play up the wins, and target yourself a pitcher with a higher ERA [...]

]]> By: tlmcleod http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30059 tlmcleod Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:00 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30059 Thanks for the feedback Dave, as always it is appreciated. My NPB bias usually does kick in, but in all fairness when looking at the AL this year, the rookies after the top three do get a bit thin. Kobayashi, even at this early stage of his getting the closer gig is worthy of a 4-5 pick. The problem with Rios is that in most formats he went as a top tier 5 category outfielder. To-date other than the thefts he has been a huge disappointment. In your case, you grabbed him off the wire so your expectations are obviously a bit lighter than the guy who tired of his level of performance and cut bait after drafting him at #34 overall this spring. Ellsbury is currently struggling, but most young players do hit a few bumps in the road. I picked up Ervin myself in a late fall dispersal draft in '07, in the hopes that last year was an aberration. So far, so good. Currently tied for 4'th in wins, second in K, and 8'th in ERA. A great second half and who knows? Thanks again for the comments and keep them coming. Thanks for the feedback Dave, as always it is appreciated. My NPB bias usually does kick in, but in all fairness when looking at the AL this year, the rookies after the top three do get a bit thin. Kobayashi, even at this early stage of his getting the closer gig is worthy of a 4-5 pick.
The problem with Rios is that in most formats he went as a top tier 5 category outfielder. To-date other than the thefts he has been a huge disappointment. In your case, you grabbed him off the wire so your expectations are obviously a bit lighter than the guy who tired of his level of performance and cut bait after drafting him at #34 overall this spring.
Ellsbury is currently struggling, but most young players do hit a few bumps in the road.
I picked up Ervin myself in a late fall dispersal draft in ‘07, in the hopes that last year was an aberration. So far, so good. Currently tied for 4′th in wins, second in K, and 8′th in ERA. A great second half and who knows? Thanks again for the comments and keep them coming.

]]> By: Dave http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30054 Dave Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:04:21 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30054 Another fine analysis as usual, Tim. Kudos on being one of the few who have recognized the fine seasons of Mussina, Dye, and Morneau, who seems to always be ctiticized for being just a tad light on the taters. However, your NBD affinity jumps out when you crown Kobayashi as a ROY contender only days after he is finally given the closer role. As an owner, I hope you're right, but maybe we should actually see if he delivers before handing out the hardware. Rios as a bust? Could you come back on that at the end of the season? And post pictures of your palm print on your forehead? And I sure hope (or maybe not since I traded him) that you're not writing about Ellsbury as the second half swoon player of the year. Lately, dark clouds are on the horizon of what so far has been a magical season. Santana? Great pick up, but I hardly see him as Cy Young material just yet. Perhaps a better title for the article would be bargains of the year since I have snagged Dye, Kobayashi, Santana, Mussina, and even Rios off the waiver wire this season. Another fine analysis as usual, Tim. Kudos on being one of the few who have recognized the fine seasons of Mussina, Dye, and Morneau, who seems to always be ctiticized for being just a tad light on the taters.

However, your NBD affinity jumps out when you crown Kobayashi as a ROY contender only days after he is finally given the closer role. As an owner, I hope you’re right, but maybe we should actually see if he delivers before handing out the hardware.

Rios as a bust? Could you come back on that at the end of the season? And post pictures of your palm print on your forehead? And I sure hope (or maybe not since I traded him) that you’re not writing about Ellsbury as the second half swoon player of the year. Lately, dark clouds are on the horizon of what so far has been a magical season.

Santana? Great pick up, but I hardly see him as Cy Young material just yet.

Perhaps a better title for the article would be bargains of the year since I have snagged Dye, Kobayashi, Santana, Mussina, and even Rios off the waiver wire this season.

]]> By: The Mid-Season Awards: American League http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30043 The Mid-Season Awards: American League Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:02:13 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30043 [...] Manal wrote an interesting post today and shared it with the world.Here’s a quick excerpt [...] [...] Manal wrote an interesting post today and shared it with the world.Here’s a quick excerpt [...]

]]> By: drquality.com » Blog Archive » The Mid-Season Awards: American League http://www.rotorob.com/2008/07/19/the-mid-season-awards-american-league/comment-page-1/#comment-30042 drquality.com » Blog Archive » The Mid-Season Awards: American League Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:27:40 +0000 http://www.rotorob.com/?p=2127#comment-30042 [...] Original post by RotoRob [...] [...] Original post by RotoRob [...]

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