It sure looks like the Yankees are almost as unstoppable as they were in the playoffs last year. But with the Rays only 2.5 games back, the Pinstripers will have to keep playing hard and winning if they want to surpass them in the playoffs.
MLB Power Rankings: July 22 Read Post »
One of the biggest problems faced when looking at shallow leagues is trading. The strong starting rosters of all clubs makes trading a very difficult process and in your particular case the “inactive players” in your league further compounds the problem. I believe your best bet is to look to the waiver wire for your options.
Dear RotoRob: Pursue Trades or Work the Wire? Read Post »
Perez is currently owned in only 29 per cent of CBS leagues and for the life of me I can’t understand why it’s so few. He’s been extremely effective even when not closing games for the Indians, and Saturday he earned his eighth save of the season against the Tigers. Perez has the closer gig for at least the next two weeks so get him rostered in all formats and if and when Wood does reappear, continue to keep Perez rostered, as his next opportunity to earn saves for Cleveland won’t be that far down the road.
The Wire Troll: Back to Business Read Post »
In fairness, Marmol’s control – while still quite spotty – has been better this season, and his Ks have been just sick. So we’ll cut him a bit of slack, especially since he had been so sharp in July before this outing.
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The two names that definitely stand out on your list are Beckham and Lopez. Both have struggled in the first half but are historically solid options at second base. Beckham went 2-for-3 with his fourth homer Thursday and looks to be heating up. Lopez has struggled, but don’t forget that just last year he managed 25 long balls and 96 RBI. He is also rumoured to be on the move with the Phillies being the suitors. A move to that park and the supporting offense could be huge for Lopez.
Dear RotoRob: Time to Cut S-Rod? Read Post »
It’s been a very interesting first half of the 2010 baseball season, with plenty of star rookies debuts to surprising All-Stars; let’s see what happens in the second half. Who will make the playoffs this year, and who will win the World Series?
MLB Power Rankings: All-Star Break Read Post »
When we last checked in on the Kansas City Royals a couple of weeks ago, we wondered whether they could still sink to the bottom of the AL Central. Well, to be fair, notwithstanding losing their final three games before the break against the seemingly unstoppable force that is the White Sox, they had actually been playing decently of late. Thanks to some recent woes by Minnesota, KC finds itself just seven games back of the third-place Twins and a somewhat comfortable five games ahead of fifth place Cleveland as we pause between the halves.
Gil Meche Making Progress Read Post »
