Comments on: The Scoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:29:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328414 RotoScoop Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:37:02 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328414 My jinxing powers are strong. My jinxing powers are strong.

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328406 Donald Trump Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:59:04 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328406 great call on R Martin hr. that is tough to do. great call on R Martin hr. that is tough to do.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328309 RotoScoop Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:52:02 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328309 Thanks, I appreciate it. Another factor in lowering Reyes' long-term value a bit has to be Citi Field, which looks like a pretty severe pitcher's park. Thanks, I appreciate it. Another factor in lowering Reyes’ long-term value a bit has to be Citi Field, which looks like a pretty severe pitcher’s park.

]]> By: I am Jack's fantasy baseball team http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328272 I am Jack's fantasy baseball team Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:59:50 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328272 Not trying to sound ominous or pretentious, but you told me exactly what I wanted hear. After all, whether we can admit it or not, affirmation in the moves we make is what we are often seeking so often. You rock. Not because of the affirmation. Just because. As all those bumper sticker said in the 80's: keep on keeping on Not trying to sound ominous or pretentious, but you told me exactly what I wanted hear. After all, whether we can admit it or not, affirmation in the moves we make is what we are often seeking so often.

You rock. Not because of the affirmation. Just because.

As all those bumper sticker said in the 80’s: keep on keeping on

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328266 RotoScoop Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:24:08 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328266 Donald - I don't want to jinx it, but I'm encouraged for sure. Donald – I don’t want to jinx it, but I’m encouraged for sure.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328265 RotoScoop Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:23:46 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328265 I am Jack's Fantasy Baseball Team - Certainly Hanley and Albert, but not so sure about Reyes anymore. The problem with him, which is evident right now, is that a leg injury really saps his value. Not just the missed time, but the lack of steals are a killer. I'd have to think about it, but I might put Longoria next. And Utley wouldn't be too far behind. And Justin Upton is someone to think about as well. I am Jack’s Fantasy Baseball Team – Certainly Hanley and Albert, but not so sure about Reyes anymore. The problem with him, which is evident right now, is that a leg injury really saps his value. Not just the missed time, but the lack of steals are a killer. I’d have to think about it, but I might put Longoria next. And Utley wouldn’t be too far behind. And Justin Upton is someone to think about as well.

]]> By: Donald Trump http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328260 Donald Trump Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:06:39 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328260 Has Nolasco's value significantly appreciated in the last 24 hours? I think so. Great starts @ Tor and @ Bos have made me a believer (although i have been looking for any signs of life from him all year) Has Nolasco’s value significantly appreciated in the last 24 hours? I think so. Great starts @ Tor and @ Bos have made me a believer (although i have been looking for any signs of life from him all year)

]]> By: I am Jack's fantasy baseball team http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328236 I am Jack's fantasy baseball team Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:29:50 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328236 Thanks for the reply. And those three most valuable keeper commodities (in your opinion) are: Hanley, Reyes, Albert? Thanks for the reply. And those three most valuable keeper commodities (in your opinion) are: Hanley, Reyes, Albert?

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328233 RotoScoop Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:04:30 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328233 Votes of confidence often result in the exact opposite effect. Votes of confidence often result in the exact opposite effect.

]]> By: A2K http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328230 A2K Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:35:16 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328230 Rotoscoop- Thanks for the timely response. Reimold and Teahen are occupying bench spots so Teahen could be considered expendable (I'm a big believer in Reimold). You really think C Davis is in danger of dying and being sent to minors? I understand his performance has been putrid and the strikeouts are ridiculous, but he's gotten votes of confidence from both Wash and the Rangers Owner (Hicks?). Rotoscoop-
Thanks for the timely response. Reimold and Teahen are occupying bench spots so Teahen could be considered expendable (I’m a big believer in Reimold).
You really think C Davis is in danger of dying and being sent to minors? I understand his performance has been putrid and the strikeouts are ridiculous, but he’s gotten votes of confidence from both Wash and the Rangers Owner (Hicks?).

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328229 RotoScoop Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:08:52 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328229 A2K - I would trade Ted Lilly, D. Lowe, or maybe even Jered Weaver for Harden straight up, and in some leagues, that might work. I think you will gain some points in runs and RBI if you sit tight with that squad, at least it appears to me that way on paper. But if you have some excess pitching, try to upgrade a bat (Teahen). Also, C. Davis is in real danger to spend some time in the minors if he doesn't improve soon. I do encourage that letter to Joe Torre. It's been too long since I've been to Jamba Juice. A2K – I would trade Ted Lilly, D. Lowe, or maybe even Jered Weaver for Harden straight up, and in some leagues, that might work.

I think you will gain some points in runs and RBI if you sit tight with that squad, at least it appears to me that way on paper. But if you have some excess pitching, try to upgrade a bat (Teahen). Also, C. Davis is in real danger to spend some time in the minors if he doesn’t improve soon.

I do encourage that letter to Joe Torre. It’s been too long since I’ve been to Jamba Juice.

]]> By: RotoScoop http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328228 RotoScoop Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:01:37 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328228 I am Jack's Fantasy Baseball Team - I think Hanley still has to be viewed as a top-5 asset, if not higher. The problem is we don't really know how banged up he is, and it's starting to become a trend with him, although that shouldn't be too big of a knock since he's always able to play through the pain. The big problem is his decline in SB attempts, which is a full trend now. Since he's basically a slugger, his days of 50 steals are likely over. Still, he's a constant 30/30 threat who hasn't even entered his prime yet. And since he also plays SS, he's probably one of the three most valuable commodities to have over the next five years in a keeper league. Florida will do everything to keep him since he's their true franchise (and gave up Beckett for him), but who knows after that contract is up. I am Jack’s Fantasy Baseball Team – I think Hanley still has to be viewed as a top-5 asset, if not higher. The problem is we don’t really know how banged up he is, and it’s starting to become a trend with him, although that shouldn’t be too big of a knock since he’s always able to play through the pain. The big problem is his decline in SB attempts, which is a full trend now. Since he’s basically a slugger, his days of 50 steals are likely over. Still, he’s a constant 30/30 threat who hasn’t even entered his prime yet. And since he also plays SS, he’s probably one of the three most valuable commodities to have over the next five years in a keeper league. Florida will do everything to keep him since he’s their true franchise (and gave up Beckett for him), but who knows after that contract is up.

]]> By: A2K http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328227 A2K Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:28:46 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328227 D Cubed Ah-thanks for tha vote of-ah confidence-ah about AH-Ricardo Ah- Porcello-AH. I definitely agree Harden is a serious difference maker whose value is pretty low right now. What's a realistic comparison if one wanted to engineer a swap? My next query is rather specific so if you do not answer I understand (I know you're a busy man). One of my teams is currently in fourth right now in a standard 12 team 5x5 roto league. Matt Cain's Big Appendage (recently altered team name) has betwixt 8 and 9.5 in all pitching categories while sporting a 9 in HR, 8 in AVG, while only turning in a 5 in R and 4.5 in RBI. Napoli C Pena Cano M Cab Kemp J Upton Holliday Chris (Crash) Davis Reimold Teahen Do I sit tight and wait for the R and RBI to normalize or is it time to make a move? Do I write a strongly worded letter to Joe Torre begging him to insert Matt Kump into the leadoff spot? -Or- Should I just go get a Jamba Juice? ...I'd probably order Mango A Go Go, if that helps. As usual, thank you and up with the scoop. D Cubed
Ah-thanks for tha vote of-ah confidence-ah about AH-Ricardo Ah- Porcello-AH.
I definitely agree Harden is a serious difference maker whose value is pretty low right now. What’s a realistic comparison if one wanted to engineer a swap?

My next query is rather specific so if you do not answer I understand (I know you’re a busy man). One of my teams is currently in fourth right now in a standard 12 team 5×5 roto league. Matt Cain’s Big Appendage (recently altered team name) has betwixt 8 and 9.5 in all pitching categories while sporting a 9 in HR, 8 in AVG, while only turning in a 5 in R and 4.5 in RBI.
Napoli
C Pena
Cano
M Cab
Kemp
J Upton
Holliday
Chris (Crash) Davis
Reimold
Teahen
Do I sit tight and wait for the R and RBI to normalize or is it time to make a move?
Do I write a strongly worded letter to Joe Torre begging him to insert Matt Kump into the leadoff spot?
-Or- Should I just go get a Jamba Juice?
…I’d probably order Mango A Go Go, if that helps.
As usual, thank you and up with the scoop.

]]> By: Laura Martin http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328226 Laura Martin Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:26:14 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328226 My son told me to check out your blog and I must say I'm impressed! My son told me to check out your blog and I must say I’m impressed!

]]> By: I am Jack's fantasy baseball team http://www.rotoscoop.com/2009/06/the-scoop-142/comment-page-1/#comment-328221 I am Jack's fantasy baseball team Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:18:41 +0000 http://www.rotoscoop.com/?p=1018#comment-328221 Good stuff. As always. Acquired Young in a deep keeper a few weeks ago for next-to-nothing. Happy about that. Sold Homer in another keeper last week and while I am happy with what I received, I fear Homer will indeed be a late bloomer and I might regret throwing him into the deal. A requested topic: Hanley Ramirez. What are your thoughts on his numbers this year, the potential of his next five years & the possible future destinations as FLA never seems to retain anyone (although he did sign a 6yr/70mil deal in 2008). Good stuff. As always. Acquired Young in a deep keeper a few weeks ago for next-to-nothing. Happy about that. Sold Homer in another keeper last week and while I am happy with what I received, I fear Homer will indeed be a late bloomer and I might regret throwing him into the deal.

A requested topic: Hanley Ramirez. What are your thoughts on his numbers this year, the potential of his next five years & the possible future destinations as FLA never seems to retain anyone (although he did sign a 6yr/70mil deal in 2008).

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