Comments on: The Scoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:29:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Nat http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-313227 Nat Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:11:14 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-313227 1 week later... of course Harang wasn't in the NL East. I always do that with the Reds. It's weird. 1 week later… of course Harang wasn’t in the NL East. I always do that with the Reds. It’s weird.

]]> By: Kritter http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312945 Kritter Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:30:58 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312945 Will do Will do

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312891 RotoScoop Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:44:53 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312891 I'll make a post about the RotoScoop league next week. Be on the look out. I’ll make a post about the RotoScoop league next week. Be on the look out.

]]> By: Kritter http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312889 Kritter Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:25:05 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312889 Just checkin' in, any time and date on the draft? Just checkin’ in, any time and date on the draft?

]]> By: .(). http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312887 .(). Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:29:07 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312887 Eric Karabell says, "Why take Soto in the 4th or Wieters in the 5th when you can get Bengie Molina 8 rounds later? There's value in that, which is why Bengie is winding up on a lot of my teams this year." Eric Karabell says, “Why take Soto in the 4th or Wieters in the 5th when you can get Bengie Molina 8 rounds later? There’s value in that, which is why Bengie is winding up on a lot of my teams this year.”

]]> By: Stevie YaYo http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312879 Stevie YaYo Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:22:47 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312879 Damn, Weapon, you're a WMD! Can't wait for the readers' league! Damn, Weapon, you’re a WMD!

Can’t wait for the readers’ league!

]]> By: Dreamweapon http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312819 Dreamweapon Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:55:11 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312819 When was Harang in the NL East? Nolasco is solid and all, but while I don't have a ton of numbers to rely on, I'll take Gallardo over him every time. No one with two brains cells to rub together will trade away Matt Wieters in a keeper league, but you didn't do yourself any favors by trying to deal another C for him. When attempting to pull a heist of a young megastar, you cannot offer a one-for-one swap of a guy at the same position, it is just too easy to differentiate the two, and unless he's a rabid Cubs fan, what's the point? It's a lateral move at best, and basically all downside as he'll look like a jackass if Wieters is even half the player he's forecast to be. Confuse him with a hyped young arm or some MI type, wherever his team is weak. Cloud his mind and make an analysis of the deal harder. Prey on his insecurities ("you can just take Posey or Montero in the draft, but your middle infield is a disaster"). It's just too easy to look at a position ranking and say "hey, wtf, Wieters is only ranked 2 or 3 spots behind Soto this year, obviously he'll be worth a lot more down the line." When was Harang in the NL East? Nolasco is solid and all, but while I don’t have a ton of numbers to rely on, I’ll take Gallardo over him every time.

No one with two brains cells to rub together will trade away Matt Wieters in a keeper league, but you didn’t do yourself any favors by trying to deal another C for him. When attempting to pull a heist of a young megastar, you cannot offer a one-for-one swap of a guy at the same position, it is just too easy to differentiate the two, and unless he’s a rabid Cubs fan, what’s the point? It’s a lateral move at best, and basically all downside as he’ll look like a jackass if Wieters is even half the player he’s forecast to be. Confuse him with a hyped young arm or some MI type, wherever his team is weak. Cloud his mind and make an analysis of the deal harder. Prey on his insecurities (“you can just take Posey or Montero in the draft, but your middle infield is a disaster”). It’s just too easy to look at a position ranking and say “hey, wtf, Wieters is only ranked 2 or 3 spots behind Soto this year, obviously he’ll be worth a lot more down the line.”

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312814 RotoScoop Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:44:10 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312814 Stevie Ya Yo - I would have turned that trade down as well. Stevie Ya Yo – I would have turned that trade down as well.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312813 RotoScoop Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:43:45 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312813 Donald - Good point about Harden. It's better to draft him coming off a down year, not last year. Donald – Good point about Harden. It’s better to draft him coming off a down year, not last year.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312812 RotoScoop Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:42:49 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312812 Nat - Harang plays in the Central, not the East. Sorry to nitpick. Anyway, funny you ask about these two, b/c on my preliminary SP rankings, I have Gallardo #14 and Nolasco #15. That said, I assume that's higher than most, especially with Nolasco. Nolasco was absolutely legit last season, but he had a big innings jump, threw a lot of breaking balls and has had injury troubles in the past. So there's risk. Then again, Gallardo is coming off a torn knee. Even tho I rank them closely as of now, I'd def. side with Gallardo. Nat – Harang plays in the Central, not the East. Sorry to nitpick. Anyway, funny you ask about these two, b/c on my preliminary SP rankings, I have Gallardo #14 and Nolasco #15. That said, I assume that’s higher than most, especially with Nolasco.

Nolasco was absolutely legit last season, but he had a big innings jump, threw a lot of breaking balls and has had injury troubles in the past. So there’s risk. Then again, Gallardo is coming off a torn knee. Even tho I rank them closely as of now, I’d def. side with Gallardo.

]]> By: Nat http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312783 Nat Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:25:09 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312783 Thank DT. I'm polling as many people as I can. Thank DT. I’m polling as many people as I can.

]]> By: Stevie YaYo http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312715 Stevie YaYo Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:02:36 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312715 Just got turned down on my offer of Geo Soto for Matt Wieters in my keeper league. Good times, good times.... Just got turned down on my offer of Geo Soto for Matt Wieters in my keeper league. Good times, good times….

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312697 Donald Trump Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:06:13 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312697 Prince fielder is the man, no doubt. In my mind, you want to draft harden after a season in which he pitches 30 or 40 innings, not after a season in which he pitches 150. A similar story can be said of Aubrey Huff regarding his performance. Stay far away from that guy, he has been a mainstay on the waiver wire for years. Gallardo over Nolasco all day long. Prince fielder is the man, no doubt.

In my mind, you want to draft harden after a season in which he pitches 30 or 40 innings, not after a season in which he pitches 150. A similar story can be said of Aubrey Huff regarding his performance. Stay far away from that guy, he has been a mainstay on the waiver wire for years.

Gallardo over Nolasco all day long.

]]> By: Nat http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312666 Nat Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:02:29 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312666 Check my numbers but Nolasco had a 171/31 k:bb over his last 181.1 IP... I feel like he's filled Harang's vacated spot as the official under appreciated NL East ace. I really can't choose between Gallardo and Nolasco. Any strong feelings either way? Check my numbers but Nolasco had a 171/31 k:bb over his last 181.1 IP… I feel like he’s filled Harang’s vacated spot as the official under appreciated NL East ace.

I really can’t choose between Gallardo and Nolasco. Any strong feelings either way?

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312493 RotoScoop Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:36:44 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312493 I'll have to check it out. I’ll have to check it out.

]]> By: Dreamweapon http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312485 Dreamweapon Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:12:37 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312485 Yes, yes, by all means. It's a tad uneven, but overall very much worthwhile, and there are some genuinely riotous parts. A lot of classic characters, too, and his relationships with various students, his wife, and Chuck the Truck are all pretty hilarious. Yes, yes, by all means. It’s a tad uneven, but overall very much worthwhile, and there are some genuinely riotous parts. A lot of classic characters, too, and his relationships with various students, his wife, and Chuck the Truck are all pretty hilarious.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312433 RotoScoop Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:36:58 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312433 I never saw "The Foot Fist Way." Should I? And yes, you def. called "Eastbound & Down." I'm actually recommending Javy Vazquez this season. More on that later (last year I screamed stay away). I agree about Bedard. I never saw “The Foot Fist Way.” Should I? And yes, you def. called “Eastbound & Down.”

I’m actually recommending Javy Vazquez this season. More on that later (last year I screamed stay away).

I agree about Bedard.

]]> By: Dreamweapon http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-113/comment-page-1/#comment-312429 Dreamweapon Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:24:34 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/18/the-scoop-113/#comment-312429 Didn't I say "Eastbound & Down" rocked? [g] Danny McBride is massively underrated, but I think his star is probably in full ascent now. "Quit starin' at me with those dead eyes, ya church bitch!!!" I saw it again during the preview and still cracked up at his screaming quasi-apology. How awesome is it that he got the kid who played Julio in "The Foot Fist Way" into the cast as one of the students? I love that kid. I like Huff plenty (he played a big role in my winning what is far and away my most important league last year), but even I wouldn't dream of taking him in the 8th round, unless it was AL-only. Gallardo seems like a reasonable low-end SP1 this year, I can't imagine why anyone would role the dice on Harden at those prices. I had him last year in the same league as Huff, and he was huge for me, but I got him in the equivalent of like the 25th round. Anyone buying him over the Lamborghini in a big money league had better hedge their bets by investing in whoever makes Pepto. I don't know how big I am on Nolasco or Wainwright, personally, but I think I'd probably take them ahead as well. Vazquez is nothing more than a fraudulent cocktease though, the upper middle class man's Dave Bush, so that one I have less problems with. Anyway, speaking of bitch-ass Canadian pitchers, Bedard has a way better chance of replicating Harden's '08 than Harden himself does, and he'll cost a lot less. Didn’t I say “Eastbound & Down” rocked? [g] Danny McBride is massively underrated, but I think his star is probably in full ascent now. “Quit starin’ at me with those dead eyes, ya church bitch!!!” I saw it again during the preview and still cracked up at his screaming quasi-apology. How awesome is it that he got the kid who played Julio in “The Foot Fist Way” into the cast as one of the students? I love that kid.

I like Huff plenty (he played a big role in my winning what is far and away my most important league last year), but even I wouldn’t dream of taking him in the 8th round, unless it was AL-only.

Gallardo seems like a reasonable low-end SP1 this year, I can’t imagine why anyone would role the dice on Harden at those prices. I had him last year in the same league as Huff, and he was huge for me, but I got him in the equivalent of like the 25th round. Anyone buying him over the Lamborghini in a big money league had better hedge their bets by investing in whoever makes Pepto. I don’t know how big I am on Nolasco or Wainwright, personally, but I think I’d probably take them ahead as well. Vazquez is nothing more than a fraudulent cocktease though, the upper middle class man’s Dave Bush, so that one I have less problems with. Anyway, speaking of bitch-ass Canadian pitchers, Bedard has a way better chance of replicating Harden’s ‘08 than Harden himself does, and he’ll cost a lot less.

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