Blogger: Roto Rob
Rob’s fantasy work has appeared on www.Rotoworld.com, www.USAToday.com, msn.foxsports.com, and www.CREATiVESPORTS.com. He’s worked on the last two Fantasy Baseball Guide magazines for Rotoman and also worked on this year’s Fantasy Football Guide magazine. He’s a Toronto-based freelance journalist and the principal of Pen-Ultimate (www.pen-ultimate.ca), a full-service writing and editing firm
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Philadelphia Phillies Fantasy Report
Having dropped two of three from the Mets this week, the Phils have now seen their NL East lead completely evaporate and now find themselves a game behind New York and just a half-game above the Fish.
Since an excellent start that saw the Phillies at 39-26 in early June, the team has sputtered, going just […]
The Wire Troll: LaHair and the Tortoise?
Gio Gonzalez, Oakland, SP: The recent trade of Joe Blanton to the Phillies has opened up a spot in the Oakland rotation and it looks like Gio Gonzalez is the current frontrunner for the vacancy. Gonzalez is coming off a great run for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. In his last four starts, he has […]
20Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedFantasy Notes: All-Star Break Edition
While Tim McLeod regales us with his Mid-Season Awards specials, including Wednesday’s National League Report, and the American League report, which will follow either later Thursday or Friday, I thought I’d weigh in with some of my own observations from a fantastic first half of baseball.
I bet you thought you were going to get more […]
The Mid-Season Awards: National League
It’s that time again, as the mid-summer classic brings a much-needed break before we head into the second half of the season. It is always nice at this time to take a quick look at some of the first half accomplishments of the masses. Today, we’ll take a gander at some of my personal favourites […]
16Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedMinor Matters: Midwest League
There was a familiar face taking the mound Friday for the Peoria Chiefs, the Cubbies’ Class-A Midwest League affiliate. Reliever Scott Eyre, rehabbing a groin injury he suffered last month, was touched up for two hits and an earned run in one inning in his first rehab appearance. Sunday, he got ripped for four hits […]
14Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedTrade Deadline Frenzy
With the major league trading deadline less than three weeks away, the prudent fantasy owner will pay closer attention to rumours and news than normal. After all, moves made in the real world can have a huge impact on your team’s fortunes. With this in mind, let’s look at some moves already made and those […]
13Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedLove at First Sight
The first time I saw this, it was love at first sight. Not only can this chick play ball, but she can seriously pick it and is obviously tremendously flexible. Bow chicka bow.
13Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedFantasy Notes: Dealing Duchscherer
Back in Spring Training we suggested that Justin Duchscherer moving into the rotation might take some of the sting out of losing Dan Haren for the A’s. Um, apparently we underestimated just how much of an impact Duchscherer would have. After Wednesday’s two-hit shutout performance, JD is now 10-5 with a major-league beat 1.78 ERA. […]
11Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedMinor Matters: West Tenn Diamond Jaxx
While the Mariners are managing to hold their own lately, it’s been a nightmare season in Seattle. It’s best to turn our attention to the team’s future, so with this in mind we’ll take a look at some of the players currently toiling for the West Tenn Diamon Jaxx, Seattle’s Double-A affiliate.
The team’s bullpen had […]
Transactional Analysis: Replacing CC
The first major pieces fell into place in the trade wars this week with both C.C. Sabathia and Rich Harden moving from the AL to the NL. I sure hope you NL-only owners were quick on the draw to pick up these two aces.
Let’s focus today on how the departure of defending AL Cy Young […]
Toronto Blue Jays Fantasy Report
While the Toronto Blue Jays managed to snap a three-game losing streak in Anaheim against the Angels, they still dropped two out of three on the weekend to fall to five games under .500. Despite holding their own lately, the Jays remain three games back of the fourth place Orioles, setting up a big three-set […]
8Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Wire Troll: The Butler Did It
With Tim McLeod off at a family funeral (our condolences to his family), RotoRob takes over the Troll again this week.
Damaso Marte, Pittsburgh, RP: This week’s top candidate in the revolving door we have come to know as the “closer” comes from the Steel City. Although his K rate has slipped since 2007, the 33-year-old […]
Fantasy Notes: Mauer Power
In case you hadn’t noticed, Joe Mauer is enjoying a fine comeback season after slipping in 2007. He was red hot in June, batting .341 with his first three dingers of the year (right after we bemoaned his lack of pop), 11 doubles and 13 RBI. Heading into action Saturday, Mauer is riding a five-game […]
5Jul2008 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | ContinuedMinor Matters: Baby Birds
You’ve got to be impressed with the turnaround the Baltimore Orioles’ organization has undergone in the last year. After failing to win even 70 games last season, the O’s are playing better than .500 ball through the first three months of the season, with homegrown talent playing a vital role in the resurgence.
Anchored by organization-developed […]
Pittsburgh Pirates Fantasy Report
The Pirates have taken nice strides forward this year, especially offensively, as they continue to hang around within striking distance of .500.
After winning the final two games in Cincy, Pittsburgh has carved out sole possession of fourth place in the NL Central, but despite holding their own lately, the Bucs are losing ground on the […]
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