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Patrick asks:

Roger Clemens or Randy Johnson this season?

RotoScoop says:

Randy Johnson. Both are injury risks, but Johnson has a huge advantage pitching in the NL West opposed to the AL East. The 61/8 K/BB ratio over 47.2 innings so far this year suggests Johnson can still dominate. Clemens will get wins, but his ERA won’t look like it did when in Houston now back in the AL.

Billy asks:

Hi, I am in a 12-team 5 keeper league. I have to determine 5 keepers for the upcoming season. I got 4 sure things but cannot decide on the 5th. LT, Sjax, Palmer and Fitzgerald are no brainers but who to choose as the 5th. Portis, Brandon Jacobs, Driver, or V Davis?

RotoScoop says:

Great team, you look loaded. I am concerned over Portis’ health issues and the emergence of Ladell Betts, but he’d still be the guy I’d keep here. I like V. Davis a lot, but you’ve got to keep a back if possible. Jacobs should score double-digit TDs, but he isn’t a threat in the passing game and has never proven he can carry the full load. Portis may actually have fresher legs coming off a season that saw his carries limited, and he’ll still get plenty of touches, regardless of Betts’ presence. Remember, Portis was the consensus 4th overall pick in most fantasy leagues last year before the separated shoulder. The Redskins offense should only be better with Campbell instead of Brunell as well.

Jeff asks:

I do not have room for Gathright but want to make room. My choices are to trade either Pena $10, Monroe $10, or Bradley at $4. I am leaning towards Bradley. What should I take for him and expect to get? A minor leaguer? I think I can get Gathright for a $15 bid. Should I just cut Bradley? I hate to do that though. I am getting tired of the injuries even though he is talented. I do not want to miss out on Gathright if he really has figured it out since we are AL only. If he is going to stick in KC and can hit 300 with 50 sb, that is a $25 plus dollar player going into next yr. What do you suggest I do?

RotoScoop says:

Throw Bradley’s name out there, see if you can get anything in return (a case of beer?), and if not, dump him. I like his talent as well, but at some point you’ve just got to cut your losses. He’s taking “injury-prone” to a whole nother level. Mark Prior thinks Bradley is brittle. And I totally agree, Gathright has $25 upside. He could steal 30-35 bases from here on out this season. He’s worth a high FAAB bid.