Dear RotoRob: Verlander for CC?
As quick as you can, hit the “accept trade” button.
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The Wire Troll: Smoak ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
The incredible high-end potential in both players is certainly there, but a note of caution is necessary as there are no shortage of options available on the waiver wire this week. It might be a great opportunity to look at upgrading in other areas and avoiding the FAAB spending that will ultimately occur Sunday.
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Cheat Sheets: 2010 Relief Pitcher Rankings
Closers make up 10 per cent of the counting categories in Fantasy baseball and undoubtedly will contribute 90 per cent of a team owner’s grief. The game of spin-the-closer already commenced on numerous even before Opening Day. The value in drafting a proven, stable closer at the top-end might never be higher than it is this year as we watch the early turnover in mid- and lower-tier closers. If you’re in a gambling mood when shopping for saves, it would be prudent to tie yourself to the corresponding set-up man. An ounce of prevention could be a smart move this season.
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The Wire Troll: Maxwell’s Smart
Take a deep breath and settle in for the long haul. The slumping vets will turn it around. If you chose to panic, there are owners in every league that are always more than accommodating when it comes to helping you with your early season dilemmas – a situation that usually leads to serious regret down the road. Just focus on the better days ahead and repeat after me, “’Tis a Marathon, not a Sprint.”
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Dear RotoRob: Pitching Panic
I am not happy with my pitchers. Tim Lincecum, in my opinion, slid too far so I got him at 15, but the rest of my starters have tons of questions marks. Should I worry and start slinging trades around or play a wait and see?
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Cheat Sheets: 2010 Starting Pitcher Rankings
There’s a good group at the top end giving owners plenty of options, but don’t feel you have to get one of them because the depth at pitching is probably greater then we’ve seen in several years. There’s plenty to choose from in the middle tier and also a boatload of prospects worth a look.
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The Wire Troll: Taking a Leake
Another season of waiver wire madness is upon us. The first topic of discussion this season is FAAB, the budget system for acquiring free agents. This method of player procurement seems to be gaining in popularity and with it come some interesting questions, especially in single league formats. The principle dilemma here is do you spend early and often, save your money for the trade deadline, or some combination of both. In my opinion, a bird in the hand is much better than the potential for nothing in the bush at the trade deadline. Is it worth taking a chance on two months of potential playing time that might not occur? Spend early and often and procure the players when they are available. Two months of counting statistics is simply not worth the gamble when solid difference makers are available for the taking.
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