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Sunday, September 27, 2009A small strategyHere is the situation to something you should always look for: Annoyingly your backup outfielder is getting the day off (meaning his team has a game, he is just not playing because of a platoon or for rest) on the same day one of your starters is also getting the day off. The two players are Curtis Granderson and Jonny Gomes let's say. You might think it doesn't matter whether you sit both, start Granderson and bench Gomes, or start Gomes and bench Granderson but the best thing to do is start Gomes in this situation. Playing in the National League, Gomes has a better chance of entering the game late as a pinch-hitter. Also if it is ever between two AL or two NL players, choose the faster one since he would have a better chance of entering as a pinch-runner. The little things add up. Posted by Paul Singman at 12:41am Tuesday, September 15, 2009Vulture closer: Kevin JepsenAngels manager Mike Scioscia does not feel comfortable handing the ball to closer Brian Fuentes 100 percent of the time anymore. In his first year as the Halos' closer Fuentes has turned out a mediocre season and after posting a 5.40 ERA in seven September appearances, a few saves will fall Kevin Jepsen's way according to Scioscia. With Jepsen a right-hander and Fuentes a lefty, Jepsen's opportunities figure to come when primarily righties are due up in the ninth. The casual glancer at Jepsen's season stats will be left unimpressed, but upon closer inspection you will notice that they were tarnished by a rocky April. After some final seasoning in the minors Jepsen was recalled in June, and since July has been absolutely dominant. In 32 appearances (34 innings) since July, Jepsen has a microscopic 1.57 ERA with an impressive 34 to 9 K:BB ratio. Even if you do not need the few saves Jepsen might get by the end of the season, his ratio assistance might be worth the add alone. Posted by Paul Singman at 4:18pm Tuesday, September 08, 2009Fantasy Baseball Roundtable linkHere's the link to this week's Fantasy Baseball Roundtable, hosted by RotoAuthority. The question: Have you ever quit on a fantasy team of yours? If so, what were the circumstances? If not, how were you able to maintain your motivation even after you had no chance? I tackled the question for THT this week, discussing a league I'm playing in this season. Posted by Derek Carty at 12:52pm Thursday, September 03, 2009Spot closers in ColoradoWith closer Huston Street out for the foreseeable future with biceps tendinitis, Rockies relievers will get the chance to earn some rogue saves. Lefty Franklin Morales was the first beneficiary, earning a save Tuesday night after a clean ninth inning. The right-handed Rafael Betancourt also figures to get some save opportunities, most likely when the due up batters are predominantly righty. Both relievers are having good seasons with ERAs around 3.00, striking out a batter an inning and limiting hits. |
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