Fantasy
Dear RotoRob: Auction Keeper Help
I can only keep three of these four players in a 10-team AL-only league. Which players would you keep at these prices?
19Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Podcast: Sticking the Lance in Berkman?
His recent knee surgery will likely leave him DL bound to start the 2010 season, and will obviously affect his draft status. The question is, by how much? After a rather mediocre 2009 campaign, what can be expected from the Astros’ slugger in 2010?
17Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Video Game Review: MLB 10 The Show
Pitching is handled via the same meter system I first remember seeing in EA’s MVP Baseball series during the original Xbox days. It was great then and still holds up well despite minimal advancement. You start the process by selecting which pitch you’re going to throw, then tap X to begin your delivery, which causes the meter to start filling. As it nears the top you’ll see a sweet spot to get optimal power on your pitch — stop the meter too soon and you’ll throw softly, let it to go too far and you’ll overthrow the pitch. After it fills all the way a line will move back down where you’ll once again have a target area to hit. The closer you get to that point the more accurate you’ll be. It’s all about timing.
12Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Shortstop Rankings
In 2010, the shortstop position is ugly, ugly, ugly. After the top five, you’ll experience a big thud with the fall off. So if you don’t get one of the big ones, feel free to wait until the mid to later rounds to get your SS. You’ll have to make the call whether it’s worth it to grab one early.
11Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Video Game Review: MLB 2k10
In the weeks after submitting the review I was consistently finding more issues, and my subsequent remarks in the comments section showed some of that realization emerging. The reality was that title deserved a score in the 3.0-3.25 range, not the 4.0 I had bestowed upon it.
10Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Second Base Rankings
Utley has been in gradual decline for the past couple of years, yet he remains at the top of the heap for the keystone corner. His rising strikeout rate concerns me somewhat, yet Utley’s batting eye was never better. Another worry is his penchant for second-half swoons – is this a conditioning issue? – but Utley remains a top five Fantasy player for 2010.
8Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 10 Sources of Cheap Power
When their draft enters its final rounds, these speed-hungry owners find themselves staring at a team fleet of foot yet feeble of stick. Immediate action is needed, but the big-time sluggers are long gone, and the Fantasy budget is wearing paper-thin. What to do, what to do? Glad you asked.
5Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 10 Utility Players
Roberts’ attitude and solid all-around game should get him on the field, making him an option in large leagues.
4Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: First Base Rankings
This year, the top first basemen tend to go fast and furious, and given that there’s tons of speed in this year’s draft (so that’s not being placed at a premium the way power is), if you want pop, this is your position. There’s great depth here, so if you don’t get one of the real big names, you can still get a high quality player who can help anchor your offense.
3Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Podcast: The Truth is Beckham-ing
Is Beckham a player on the rise in 2010 and what can we expect from him looking to the immediate future?
2Mar2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Do the Mariners Have What it Takes?
After struggling through 2008 (101 losses, the team’s worst showing in 25 years), the Mariners bounced back very impressively last year, increasing their win total by 24 and climbing out of the division cellar with 85 wins.
26Feb2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Catcher Rankings
And we’re off. Today, we kick off the 2010 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit, bringing you all the tools and information you need to dominate your Fantasy baseball league this year. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be releasing a wide range of cheat sheets and rankings, including our long-awaiting keeper list of keeper lists, sleepers, busts, rookies and top prospects, plus our always fun Top 10 top 10 Lists Fantasy Owners Always Wanted But Were Afraid to Ask For. Today, we’ll begin the journey with our 2010 Catcher Cheat Sheet.
25Feb2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Can the Rangers Take the Next Step?
One of those teams is the Texas Rangers, who have played bridesmaid in the AL West for the past two years. Do they have what it takes to get over that hump and win their first division title since 1999? Let’s take a closer look.
24Feb2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Can the Angels Four-Peat?
Although they haven’t been back to the World Series since taking the title in 2002, the Los Angeles Angels continue to dominate the AL West, having won three straight division crowns, taking home the title in 2009 by a whopping 10 games.
19Feb2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
Fantasy Notes: The Mets’ Big Move?
Those who feared 2008 was a fluke were bang on as Wellemeyer absolutely crashed and burned, finally losing his rotation spot late in the season. He was beaten like a step child, getting hit harder than at any time during his career. Case in point: the ERA for Wellemeyer’s best month of the season was over a half run higher than his overall mark in 2008. ‘Nuff said.
17Feb2010 | Roto Rob | 0 comments | Continued
