Fantasy Baseball Advice

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Saturday, 06 March 2010 21:20

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Question #1: I can keep Joakim Soria for $7 or bid or on Joe Nathan or K-Rod in the draft. Your thoughts? - Montel, Oklahoma St. University

Montel: Dr. Roto is not sure how much closers go for in your league, but I would have to think that Soria at $7 is a bargain. Sure, he had an off year last year, but that was more based on injury than bad pitching. As for the other two guys, I like Nathan, but am down on K-Rod. Stick with Soria...Dr. Roto thinks you will be pleasantly surprised.

Question #2: My league does things a bit different and we take an entire pitching staff and use their stats. What staff 1 through 5 would you recommend? - Maxwell, Wilmington, DE

Maxwell: What is going on in Delaware? Dr. Roto has never heard of such strange rules. Kinda makes it boring if you ask me...but I will give you my top 3.

Number 1--Cardinals: any team with Carpenter, Wainwright and my favorite pitching coach Dave Duncan is always a good start. Number

Number 2: Giants: not only do you get Lincecum and Cain, but throw in J. Sanchez and a young stud in Baumgarner.

Number 3: Red Sox: Dr. Roto normally is not a fan of AL pitching but the Red Sox are deep and good. Beckett, Lester, and Lackey head an outstanding rotation and Dr. Roto favorite, Clay Buchholz is ready to emerge soon as well.

Question #3: Who is someone that will start out with no fantasy value that may have a good probability of becoming a full time closer during the year? - Lionel, Sapporo, Japan

Lionel: Konichi-wa Lionel. You are the second guy from Sapporo who has sent Dr. Roto a question. How are you doing in your Japanese roto league? Remember my Japanese baseball auction strategy: get the guys from the US! Randy Bass was a crappy player years ago for the Padres--then he went to Japan and became Randy Bass-u a monster hitting HR machine. Speaking of Padres, keep an eye on Luke Gregerson. He had an outstanding year last year as a setup man for Heath Bell. If Bell gets traded mid-season (which is likely), Gregerson should get the job and perform very well.

Question #4: Would you protect Juan Pierre for $11 based on his new digs? - Michael, Notre Dame University

Michael: Dr. Roto thinks that Pierre is a tough one to measure. Sure he will hit .290 or so and steal a bunch of bases, but he kills you in the power categories. Here's the bottom line: if you need speed and average, he is worth it. If you don't, put your money elsewhere.

Question #5: Do you see Jeremy Hermida getting regular at-bats? If so, do you think he will finally live up to his potential? - Jerry, Knoxville, TN

Jerry: Hermida has been tantalizing fantasy owners for years with his talent. Problem is...he has never emerged into the star that everyone thought he was capable of becoming. However, remember Dr. Roto's theory: Skills don't go away. Hermida is the type of player, that with playing time, might do something decent. Stash him away in the end game but don't overpay.

The Doctor is out...

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