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?
Dear RotoRob: Pitching Panic Read Post »
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.
Cheat Sheets: 2010 Starting Pitcher Rankings Read Post »
And while he was sharper as a starter that year, he wound up in a swingman role, and had a butt ugly season. He could still help a Red Sox bullpen that had a rough opening week, perhaps in a long relief role, but Bonser is expected to spend the maximum allowable time on his rehab assignment in Triple-A. And judging by how hard he was hit in his first start, that’s a good idea. Clearly, there’s no reason to give Bonser any Fantasy consideration until he proves he’s healthy and can actually get out major league hitters, never mind Triple-A batters.
Fantasy Notes: Boof Trying to Work his Way Back Read Post »
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.
The Wire Troll: Taking a Leake Read Post »
So we have joked all year about how some waiver pickups have gone so much better than others. Let’s face facts here. Sometimes our misses are spectacular and our hits are lights out as well. I have to say that this year we have more hits than misses.
The Wire Troll: Beginnings to the End Read Post »
With four runs, three RBI, a homer, a double and three walks through four games, the Little Pony has been on a nice roll in the season’s opening week. He’s got a ways to go before he’s back to his 2008 MVP form, but Pedroia is definitely heading in the right direction.
Fantasy Notes: Red Sox Bullpen Struggling in Early Going Read Post »
Yes, he was just 1-for-11, getting an RBI single Wednesday night to drive in the only Boston run as the Sox dropped the rubber match to New York, 3-1 in 10 innings.
Red Sox Nation Already Squawking Read Post »
