Comments on: The Scoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:29:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Keith http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313164 Keith Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:41:28 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313164 I turned Mauer and Victorino into BJ Upton, so I'm pretty pleased with that since I now get to keep one more of those guys above. I turned Mauer and Victorino into BJ Upton, so I’m pretty pleased with that since I now get to keep one more of those guys above.

]]> By: Keith http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313149 Keith Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:10:31 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313149 Wow, thanks for the feedback...I guess the fact that the opinions vary speaks to the closeness of value. I've got a couple weeks to work trades, but the league is pretty top-heavy, so it's hard to get a top-30 guy back (I gave up Hart, Kershaw and Price to get Beltran). Youth/upside has me leaning towards Davis, plus Drew for positional scarcity (I feel you Dreamweapon - heredity scares me), and then I really want to keep Gallardo, but feel McLouth is worth the most (especially since he has a good BB rate, which helps in our league - but I do worry that was his career year). Hopefully I can find a trade partner, but I appreciate the input...and damn am I ready for the season to start! Wow, thanks for the feedback…I guess the fact that the opinions vary speaks to the closeness of value.

I’ve got a couple weeks to work trades, but the league is pretty top-heavy, so it’s hard to get a top-30 guy back (I gave up Hart, Kershaw and Price to get Beltran).

Youth/upside has me leaning towards Davis, plus Drew for positional scarcity (I feel you Dreamweapon – heredity scares me), and then I really want to keep Gallardo, but feel McLouth is worth the most (especially since he has a good BB rate, which helps in our league – but I do worry that was his career year).

Hopefully I can find a trade partner, but I appreciate the input…and damn am I ready for the season to start!

]]> By: TylerDurden http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313148 TylerDurden Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:58:22 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313148 I side with Davis, Drew & Gallard. Easier to get back or replace Victorino or McLouth IMO. I side with Davis, Drew & Gallard.

Easier to get back or replace Victorino or McLouth IMO.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313146 RotoScoop Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:44:40 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313146 C. Davis, Victorino and Gallardo. But all close in value. C. Davis, Victorino and Gallardo. But all close in value.

]]> By: Dreamweapon http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313145 Dreamweapon Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:32:20 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313145 their=they're....long weekend. God I need some sleep. their=they’re….long weekend. God I need some sleep.

]]> By: Dreamweapon http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313144 Dreamweapon Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:31:02 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313144 I'd probably do Davis. I know SS is a premium position and all but I just can't get past the fact that Drew is, well, a Drew. The first two were bum steers, and however you look it (genetics/heredity says he's probably fragile, upbringing/environment says he was likely raised to be a pussy), there is reason to be cautious. McLouth just seems like he played over his head a bit and may have already had his career year. Gallardo is tempting, but all else being equal, you almost have to take the bat over the arm if their more or less equivalent in value. Can't you find some weak team with bad options and pool a few of these guys together for a Top-30 type? I’d probably do Davis. I know SS is a premium position and all but I just can’t get past the fact that Drew is, well, a Drew. The first two were bum steers, and however you look it (genetics/heredity says he’s probably fragile, upbringing/environment says he was likely raised to be a pussy), there is reason to be cautious. McLouth just seems like he played over his head a bit and may have already had his career year. Gallardo is tempting, but all else being equal, you almost have to take the bat over the arm if their more or less equivalent in value. Can’t you find some weak team with bad options and pool a few of these guys together for a Top-30 type?

]]> By: Keith http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313141 Keith Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:56:21 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313141 I side with Tyler Durden on this one. Those were some pretty good offers - but I can't imagine doing Johan for Upton, but maybe that's just me. I'm torn on my last couple keeper spots. We keep 10, and it's a 6x6 league with BB's as a category for hitters. Chris Davis (eligible at 3B) Shane Victorino Nate McLouth Stephen Drew Yovani Gallardo As of right now, I've only got 3 keeper spots left, and can't make up my mind. In case I can't work any trades, I'm not sure who to keep. Any thoughts? I side with Tyler Durden on this one. Those were some pretty good offers – but I can’t imagine doing Johan for Upton, but maybe that’s just me.

I’m torn on my last couple keeper spots. We keep 10, and it’s a 6×6 league with BB’s as a category for hitters.

Chris Davis (eligible at 3B)
Shane Victorino
Nate McLouth
Stephen Drew
Yovani Gallardo

As of right now, I’ve only got 3 keeper spots left, and can’t make up my mind. In case I can’t work any trades, I’m not sure who to keep. Any thoughts?

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313137 RotoScoop Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:17:43 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313137 Donald - Looks like Byrnes is the odd man out. He'll be an expensive 4th outfielder. That said, if Reynolds, Tracy or any of the 3 OFs get hurt, he'll get the PT since there's a lot of flexibility there. That's five who need to stay healthy to keep him in a bench role full time. Donald – Looks like Byrnes is the odd man out. He’ll be an expensive 4th outfielder. That said, if Reynolds, Tracy or any of the 3 OFs get hurt, he’ll get the PT since there’s a lot of flexibility there. That’s five who need to stay healthy to keep him in a bench role full time.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313136 RotoScoop Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:15:59 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313136 Randy - I agree with much of what Tyler Durden has said here. While I actually do agree with you now might be the right time to deal Santana, make sure you get plenty in return. If anyone values Anthony Reyes at all, I'd def have no qualms throwing him in a deal as well. Keep Bumgarner. Johan for J. Upton straight up really wouldn't be that crazy if you want a RF badly. Will he do that? Randy – I agree with much of what Tyler Durden has said here. While I actually do agree with you now might be the right time to deal Santana, make sure you get plenty in return. If anyone values Anthony Reyes at all, I’d def have no qualms throwing him in a deal as well. Keep Bumgarner. Johan for J. Upton straight up really wouldn’t be that crazy if you want a RF badly. Will he do that?

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313134 RotoScoop Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:10:26 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313134 Dreamweapon - Pretty funny. That guy is a big believer in Huff! Basically, it seems he was trying to draft the best team with 2008 results. Dreamweapon – Pretty funny. That guy is a big believer in Huff! Basically, it seems he was trying to draft the best team with 2008 results.

]]> By: TylerDurden http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313123 TylerDurden Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:09:01 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313123 I'd use the good old on the block -- "Joe Mauer for a young RF" -- when used right, on the blocks can bring deals to you. I would suspect Mauer on the block would bring people bearing offers. Any RFs I like next year? Many, but gettable guys might include Rios, Ethier, Hawpe, Choo & Dukes I’d use the good old on the block — “Joe Mauer for a young RF” — when used right, on the blocks can bring deals to you. I would suspect Mauer on the block would bring people bearing offers.

Any RFs I like next year? Many, but gettable guys might include Rios, Ethier, Hawpe, Choo & Dukes

]]> By: randy http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313121 randy Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:49:34 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313121 tylerdurden,--------i agree with you on both deals, that is why i havent done them yet, but i did offer joe mauer for upton and he turned it down, i probably will sit but just wondering about these deals----------any real players you really like for next year tylerdurden,——–i agree with you on both deals, that is why i havent done them yet, but i did offer joe mauer for upton and he turned it down, i probably will sit but just wondering about these deals———-any real players you really like for next year

]]> By: TylerDurden http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313120 TylerDurden Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:44:45 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313120 First trade scenario. Still think you are overpaying,. I play in plenty of dynasty keepers and Mauer alone could/should get Upton because of position scarcity. It's fine to say 'he won't go for it' but then I'd find someone with a RF that would. Plenty of teams always need SP. If it is Upton you want, though, then go get your man as you won't be satisfied until you do. Second: a lot of apples for apples in my book and I'd rather have best player in the deal -- Johan. First trade scenario. Still think you are overpaying,. I play in plenty of dynasty keepers and Mauer alone could/should get Upton because of position scarcity.

It’s fine to say ‘he won’t go for it’ but then I’d find someone with a RF that would. Plenty of teams always need SP. If it is Upton you want, though, then go get your man as you won’t be satisfied until you do.

Second: a lot of apples for apples in my book and I’d rather have best player in the deal — Johan.

]]> By: randy http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313119 randy Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:25:52 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313119 okay -----another trade i have thought of is johan santanna, pat burrell , and travis buck for john danks, jermy hermida, and hank blalock--------what ya think okay —–another trade i have thought of is johan santanna, pat burrell , and travis buck for john danks, jermy hermida, and hank blalock——–what ya think

]]> By: randy http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313108 randy Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:03:04 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313108 interesting tylerdurden, but i dont think he will take that, i also wonder if trading mauer aint the right time also---------what ya think-------thanks interesting tylerdurden, but i dont think he will take that, i also wonder if trading mauer aint the right time also———what ya think——-thanks

]]> By: TylerDurden http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313106 TylerDurden Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:28:41 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313106 Randy -- Seems to me you are overpaying. Love Upton and Garza, but why offer Johan & Mauer? And do you need Garza? Why not simplify the offer? I'd offer something like Cueto and Cahill or Bumgarner for Upton. Seems like that would be a great deal for you and you are sending him some quality young arms. My opinion. Randy — Seems to me you are overpaying. Love Upton and Garza, but why offer Johan & Mauer? And do you need Garza? Why not simplify the offer?

I’d offer something like Cueto and Cahill or Bumgarner for Upton.

Seems like that would be a great deal for you and you are sending him some quality young arms. My opinion.

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313101 Donald Trump Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:07:32 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313101 DDD You discuss the crowded OF in WAS, but what do you think of the crowded outfield in AZ? Upton, Young, Jackson, Byrnes? DDD
You discuss the crowded OF in WAS, but what do you think of the crowded outfield in AZ? Upton, Young, Jackson, Byrnes?

]]> By: randy http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313097 randy Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:52:59 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313097 hi, i need some thoughts on my keeper team,i have johan santanna , felix hernandez, javier vazquez, johnny cueto, joba chamberlain, anthony reyes, carl pavano, yvani gallardo and joakim soria as my pitchers. i have joe mauer, chris snyder,miquel cabrera, travis ishikawa,jose lopez,felipe lopez,david wright,hanley ramirez,bobby crosby,bobby abreau, pat burrell,david dejesus,grady sizemore,johnny gomes,travis buck. in my minor leagues i have rich hill, andrew brackman, madison bumgarner, trevor cahill, yoner alonso, michael burgess okay here are my thoughts ---------i need rf i only have travis buck, is it the perfect time to trade johan santanna or not, i have thought of trading santanna and joe mauer for justin upton and matt garza if that guy would do it. if you were going to trade a santanna, who would you look at, is there anyone else on this team that you think it is the time to trade--------thanks hi, i need some thoughts on my keeper team,i have johan santanna , felix hernandez, javier vazquez, johnny cueto, joba chamberlain, anthony reyes, carl pavano, yvani gallardo and joakim soria as my pitchers.
i have joe mauer, chris snyder,miquel cabrera, travis ishikawa,jose lopez,felipe lopez,david wright,hanley ramirez,bobby crosby,bobby abreau, pat burrell,david dejesus,grady sizemore,johnny gomes,travis buck.
in my minor leagues i have rich hill, andrew brackman, madison bumgarner, trevor cahill, yoner alonso, michael burgess
okay here are my thoughts ———i need rf i only have travis buck, is it the perfect time to trade johan santanna or not, i have thought of trading santanna and joe mauer for justin upton and matt garza if that guy would do it.
if you were going to trade a santanna, who would you look at, is there anyone else on this team that you think it is the time to trade——–thanks

]]> By: Dreamweapon http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-313018 Dreamweapon Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:17:28 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-313018 Can anyone take a look at this "expert's draft" over on ESPN.com and tell me how AJ Mass has a paying job doing this while millions of hard-working Americans are sitting at home unemployed? http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=mlbdk2k9febmockdraft Honestly, hands-down worst draft I ever saw, expert or first-draft n00b. Can anyone take a look at this “expert’s draft” over on ESPN.com and tell me how AJ Mass has a paying job doing this while millions of hard-working Americans are sitting at home unemployed?

http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=mlbdk2k9febmockdraft

Honestly, hands-down worst draft I ever saw, expert or first-draft n00b.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/02/the-scoop-114/comment-page-1/#comment-312930 RotoScoop Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:40:33 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-scoop-114/#comment-312930 fun fact: According to The Bill James Handbook - Upton hit the farthest homers on average than anyone in baseball last year. fun fact: According to The Bill James Handbook – Upton hit the farthest homers on average than anyone in baseball last year.

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