Comments on: The Scoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:29:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Keith http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-254222 Keith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:48:11 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-254222 You're allowed to absolve yourself! I just wanted a sanity check since my gut said to hold onto Bruce, even though Braun is generally ranked much higher. I'm just curious which one of them would be more likely to make a leap as far as plate discipline, and it seems like Bruce is off to a better start there, while Braun is already on a 40HR pace and running a fair amount. Man, I hate trades like this! You’re allowed to absolve yourself! I just wanted a sanity check since my gut said to hold onto Bruce, even though Braun is generally ranked much higher. I’m just curious which one of them would be more likely to make a leap as far as plate discipline, and it seems like Bruce is off to a better start there, while Braun is already on a 40HR pace and running a fair amount. Man, I hate trades like this!

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-254199 RotoScoop Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:06:38 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-254199 Such a tough call. I really think in situations like this, and I'm not trying to absolve myself, you really do know more than me based on league specifics. Bruce is going to walk more. Braun has been better at stealing so far in the majors, and he's a proven source too. That said, Bruce is no joke, and he offers similar speed/power potential, both play OF and he walks more, so in a 6X6 league, I'd say his upside is greater. My best advice is to go with your own gut. Such a tough call. I really think in situations like this, and I’m not trying to absolve myself, you really do know more than me based on league specifics. Bruce is going to walk more. Braun has been better at stealing so far in the majors, and he’s a proven source too. That said, Bruce is no joke, and he offers similar speed/power potential, both play OF and he walks more, so in a 6X6 league, I’d say his upside is greater.

My best advice is to go with your own gut.

]]> By: Keith http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-254172 Keith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:23:17 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-254172 D3, I'm mulling over a trade proposal that I'm stumped on in my keeper league. It's 6x6 with walks for hitters and holds for pitchers. We keep 10 players/year (no salaries, no limits), and I've been offered Braun for Bruce and Marmol. I'm not really in the running this year (30 pts out of first, ouch!), so I'm primarily looking to next year. I wouldn't keep Marmol, even though he has great value in this league, so it's almost Braun for Bruce. That's a clear win for this year, but Braun's horrific walk rate really scares me. Bruce has almost as many walks this season in about 200 fewer AB's, and he doesn't walk much! Any thoughts? I'm not ready for football talk yet! D3, I’m mulling over a trade proposal that I’m stumped on in my keeper league. It’s 6×6 with walks for hitters and holds for pitchers. We keep 10 players/year (no salaries, no limits), and I’ve been offered Braun for Bruce and Marmol. I’m not really in the running this year (30 pts out of first, ouch!), so I’m primarily looking to next year. I wouldn’t keep Marmol, even though he has great value in this league, so it’s almost Braun for Bruce. That’s a clear win for this year, but Braun’s horrific walk rate really scares me. Bruce has almost as many walks this season in about 200 fewer AB’s, and he doesn’t walk much! Any thoughts?

I’m not ready for football talk yet!

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-254152 RotoScoop Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:11:06 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-254152 I agree on all points Jewru. Ray Rice reminds me of MJD, and he's a definite sleeper. Cam Cameron gets crazy RB results. I agree on all points Jewru. Ray Rice reminds me of MJD, and he’s a definite sleeper. Cam Cameron gets crazy RB results.

]]> By: The Jewru http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-254147 The Jewru Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:52:27 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-254147 If somehow McGahee goes down, don't be surprised to see Ray Rice be this year's top rookie. His balance is amazing, he can stay low, and is surprisingly powerful for his size. Cam Cameron = Running Back nirvana. If somehow McGahee goes down, don’t be surprised to see Ray Rice be this year’s top rookie. His balance is amazing, he can stay low, and is surprisingly powerful for his size. Cam Cameron = Running Back nirvana.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-253999 RotoScoop Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:03:40 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-253999 I'd be surprised if Forte can be had in 5th rounds come August. I def. like A. Rodgers as a sleeper. He just needs to stay healthy. Great WR group in GB. He actually throws a good deep ball. 1)Stewart 2)Forte 3)K. Smith I like all three rookies quite a bit - I'll feel better about Stewart when he practices on that toe, but he's in a very good situation in CAR. He could score double-digit TDs right out of the gate. I like K. Smith's path to touches, but he had 450 carries last year. 50 more than any college RB ever! That might mean a breakdown in 2008. I’d be surprised if Forte can be had in 5th rounds come August.

I def. like A. Rodgers as a sleeper. He just needs to stay healthy. Great WR group in GB. He actually throws a good deep ball.

1)Stewart
2)Forte
3)K. Smith

I like all three rookies quite a bit – I’ll feel better about Stewart when he practices on that toe, but he’s in a very good situation in CAR. He could score double-digit TDs right out of the gate. I like K. Smith’s path to touches, but he had 450 carries last year. 50 more than any college RB ever! That might mean a breakdown in 2008.

]]> By: Brett http://www.rotoscoop.com/2008/07/the-scoop-77/comment-page-1/#comment-253840 Brett Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:31:04 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2008/07/01/the-scoop-77/#comment-253840 DDD, Forte should be a solid and undervalued RB this year. In a recent mock I made him my #2 RB in round 5. Going with the "take WR and RB for the first five rounds," I did the same and landed by starting QB in round 8: Aaron Rodgers. I think he could be this year's Derek Anderson. Thoughts on Jonathan Stewart and Kevin Smith? DDD,

Forte should be a solid and undervalued RB this year. In a recent mock I made him my #2 RB in round 5.

Going with the “take WR and RB for the first five rounds,” I did the same and landed by starting QB in round 8: Aaron Rodgers. I think he could be this year’s Derek Anderson.

Thoughts on Jonathan Stewart and Kevin Smith?

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