Comments on: The Scoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:15:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327936 RotoScoop Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:55:53 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327936 Those are good questions Donald. Nolasco's first start back had me pessimistic, but he was a good deal better last time out. It sounds like 12 weeks is a pretty safe estimate for Peavy, as from what I've read, the damage is fairly significant in that ankle. That said, I totally understand your theory in a H2H league - if you are confident in making the playoffs and not even using Nolasco now, it makes sense. But if it truly is three months, and the Pads will no doubt be way out of the playoff race, who knows what will happen. I do obviously prefer his upside though, and I doubt he'd rehab all that way and then sit in September. I think it might be worth it to make that offer, but you might want to check out the schedules of SD/Florida during your playoffs. Those are good questions Donald. Nolasco’s first start back had me pessimistic, but he was a good deal better last time out. It sounds like 12 weeks is a pretty safe estimate for Peavy, as from what I’ve read, the damage is fairly significant in that ankle. That said, I totally understand your theory in a H2H league – if you are confident in making the playoffs and not even using Nolasco now, it makes sense. But if it truly is three months, and the Pads will no doubt be way out of the playoff race, who knows what will happen. I do obviously prefer his upside though, and I doubt he’d rehab all that way and then sit in September. I think it might be worth it to make that offer, but you might want to check out the schedules of SD/Florida during your playoffs.

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327935 Donald Trump Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:16:34 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327935 any thoughts/intel on Peavy? One month, or three months? Buying or selling? How much more would you rather have Nolasco over peavy, in a head to head league where Sept. is everything? I have Nolasco deep on my bench and am considering trying to make a deal. any thoughts/intel on Peavy? One month, or three months? Buying or selling? How much more would you rather have Nolasco over peavy, in a head to head league where Sept. is everything? I have Nolasco deep on my bench and am considering trying to make a deal.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327930 RotoScoop Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:41:07 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327930 I still like Quentin plenty long-term - he has top-20 hitter upside. However, it's clear he's going to be injury-prone, so we need to treat him as such moving forward. As for this season, it's anybody's guess. My gut is he's less than 100 percent until 2010. How much that truly affects him after the break remains to be seen. I still like Quentin plenty long-term – he has top-20 hitter upside. However, it’s clear he’s going to be injury-prone, so we need to treat him as such moving forward. As for this season, it’s anybody’s guess. My gut is he’s less than 100 percent until 2010. How much that truly affects him after the break remains to be seen.

]]> By: I am Jack's fantasy baseball team http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327929 I am Jack's fantasy baseball team Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:31:27 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327929 Thoughts on Quentin & his injury? Actually, I know the facts -- just curious your gut feelings about what he'll do in 2nd half (if anything) and his longterm value in keeper leagues. I know you were high on him at outset of season. Have those thoughts changed? Thoughts on Quentin & his injury?

Actually, I know the facts — just curious your gut feelings about what he’ll do in 2nd half (if anything) and his longterm value in keeper leagues.

I know you were high on him at outset of season. Have those thoughts changed?

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327923 RotoScoop Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:25:23 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327923 Stevie - I was actually just reading how great the MLB Network has been for the late night/update shows. I really need to start checking that out, even if I have the Extra Innings package. Stevie – I was actually just reading how great the MLB Network has been for the late night/update shows. I really need to start checking that out, even if I have the Extra Innings package.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327922 RotoScoop Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:22:48 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327922 Donald - Excellent point about Vazquez. I do think that kind of analysis is valid, for sure. And it reveals the run support stat has plenty of flaws. For one, what if the team typically does a bunch of scoring late in the games, when the starter is already pulled? Plus, how they are distributed game-to-game matters, as you point out. I prefer Coghlan, but it's extremely close, and Sean Rod is a must-add too if at all possible. One would think he gets the starts over Izturis, but Scoscia is nutty. Donald – Excellent point about Vazquez. I do think that kind of analysis is valid, for sure. And it reveals the run support stat has plenty of flaws. For one, what if the team typically does a bunch of scoring late in the games, when the starter is already pulled? Plus, how they are distributed game-to-game matters, as you point out.

I prefer Coghlan, but it’s extremely close, and Sean Rod is a must-add too if at all possible. One would think he gets the starts over Izturis, but Scoscia is nutty.

]]> By: Steve Yay-Yo, Pro from Dover http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327914 Steve Yay-Yo, Pro from Dover Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:56:09 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327914 Surprised by fawning at the MLB Network? I still can't get over their 30 in 30 series of 2009 team previews, which somehow had them making the case that each and every team would finish in first or second place. We're all living in Lake Wobegone! That said, since I cheaped out and didn't buy the Extra Innings package, the MLB Network's nightly coverage is a boon. Those guys go off on some awesome punchdrunk tangents after the third or fourth hour on-air.... Surprised by fawning at the MLB Network? I still can’t get over their 30 in 30 series of 2009 team previews, which somehow had them making the case that each and every team would finish in first or second place.

We’re all living in Lake Wobegone!

That said, since I cheaped out and didn’t buy the Extra Innings package, the MLB Network’s nightly coverage is a boon. Those guys go off on some awesome punchdrunk tangents after the third or fourth hour on-air….

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327903 Donald Trump Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:33:03 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327903 The J Vaz run support is largely dependent on 3 11+ run games. The braves are averaging just 2.7 runs in his other 10 starts. Sure, whenever you take away the high points, or best games, you skew the results, but this braves offense really stinks. Hopefully McClouth provides a spark. Zobrist is the man. 20-20 with multi position eligibility? Nice. So Sean Rod was called up in LAA. Would you rather him at 2b or Coghlan? Can the Angels possibly start Izturis over him? The J Vaz run support is largely dependent on 3 11+ run games. The braves are averaging just 2.7 runs in his other 10 starts. Sure, whenever you take away the high points, or best games, you skew the results, but this braves offense really stinks. Hopefully McClouth provides a spark.

Zobrist is the man. 20-20 with multi position eligibility? Nice.

So Sean Rod was called up in LAA. Would you rather him at 2b or Coghlan? Can the Angels possibly start Izturis over him?

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327882 RotoScoop Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:58:44 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327882 Ya, I'm not sure I can explain that scout's view. How I took it, at least, is that why throw slower if the hitters can't catch up to the fastball anyway? Basically, Strasburg's changeup is like most of the fastballs these college hitters are used to facing. So when a major leaguer can hit a 100 mph fastball, that changeup will be much more effective to them. Does that make any sense? I like both Fowler and Rasmus and actually value them similarly. While Rasmus may be a slightly better prospect, that's countered by Coors. Both have decent power/speed potential. They will likely struggle over the rest of this season though. Ya, I’m not sure I can explain that scout’s view. How I took it, at least, is that why throw slower if the hitters can’t catch up to the fastball anyway? Basically, Strasburg’s changeup is like most of the fastballs these college hitters are used to facing. So when a major leaguer can hit a 100 mph fastball, that changeup will be much more effective to them. Does that make any sense?

I like both Fowler and Rasmus and actually value them similarly. While Rasmus may be a slightly better prospect, that’s countered by Coors. Both have decent power/speed potential. They will likely struggle over the rest of this season though.

]]> By: I am Jack's fantasy baseball team http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-139/comment-page-1/#comment-327867 I am Jack's fantasy baseball team Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:57:17 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1007#comment-327867 Great column. Compelling stuff. I don't understand this comment though: "because reportedly the hitters there weren’t good enough to be fooled by it." Also, thoughts on the futures of Dexter Fowler and Colby Rasmus? Great column. Compelling stuff.

I don’t understand this comment though: “because reportedly the hitters there weren’t good enough to be fooled by it.”

Also, thoughts on the futures of Dexter Fowler and Colby Rasmus?

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