Fantasy Baseball: Sunday Morning Roster Noise

by Ray Guilfoyle on May 16, 2010 11:57 AM EDT in Baseball

Here are a few interesting points after catching up on Saturday's MLB news this morning:

After yet another bullpen blowup in Arizona, is it possible the DBacks could be looking to make a switch at the closer role? Here is what Nick Pecoro from the Arizona Republic had to say:

A day after the relievers who were expected to be his two best this season - Juan Gutierrez and Chad Qualls - gave up runs in a devastating loss, Hinch said that "all bets are off" when it comes to relief roles.

"You reach the point to where you've got to go with the hot hand," Hinch said. "I'm trying to figure out who the hot hand is at this point."

The lone hot hand would probably be reliever Aaron Heilman, who hasn't allowed a run in his past 10 appearances. No one else has shown consistency.

Aaron Heilman? Wow. Time will tell.

From the Rockies SB Nation site-Purple Row-comes info on what happened in Huston Street's 5 pitch rehab outing last night. He struck out the first hitter he faced on 3 pitches, then after his 2nd pitch to the next hitter, he motioned for the dugout trainer to come out. He was promptly taken out of the game. Not a good sign. Like i said in the Roundup this morning, Manny Corpass value has increased many fold.

With Andre Ethier getting scratched last night came word that Dodgers AAA outfielder Xavier Paul was pulled in the 3rd inning of the Albuquerque game. Coincidence. I think not. I see Paul getting the call up sometime today after Ethier's gets looked at by Dodgers doctors.

After Saturday's game, Detroit sent struggling youngsters Max Scherzer and Scott Sizemore to AAA. It appears Scherzer could be back fairly quickly, after reading comments from Tiger's GM Dave Dombrowski, who said Scherzer needs to work on his command and changeup. With Sizemore, it could be a different story, after reading these comments from John Lowe from the Detroit Free Press:

It’s not clear when Sizemore will return to play second every day, or how room will be made for him. For the rest of this season, at least, there does not seem to be room for Brennan Boesch, Sizemore and Guillen all in lineup. Johnny Damon’s and Magglio Ordoñez’s contracts expire after this season, and that could change the equation for next season.

Finally, there is word that the Giant's first baseman Aubrey Huff is willing to move to the outfield should the Giants want to promote Buster Posey to play first base. This could happen soon if Mark Derosa ends up on the DL.

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this is my first time commenting here

so I’m sorry if I’m not supposed to ask this here, but should Qualls owners hold onto him a little longer or at this point is it time to cut ties? I’m in a 12 team mixed league and I have Wieters but want to pick up Buck since Wieters hasn’t reached his impending HOF status yet (Ortiz is also available and I’ve been thinking of picking up him), but I’m weak on closers to begin with, right now my rps are Qualls, Meek, Lindstrom and Kerry Woods. And Qualls, IMO is really the only player on my roster I can drop.

I wonder if Carl Everett believes Jamie Moyer exists.

by Gina on May 16, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

Unless they come out and specifically name someone, I would hold onto Qualls. If you’re really feeling like you need to go get someone, look for relievers that strike out a lot of batters and post low ERA/WHIP, even if they don’t necessarily have a quick shot at closing. You can always drop someone like that to pick up a closer candidate instead.

As for Wieters, I agree, try to see if you can move him. Someone probably still buys the hype. While it’s probably unlikely with Buck still available, there may be someone who takes him.

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by Jason Hunt on May 16, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Qualls

you can post questions here anytime. I would hold onto Qualls right until he loses the job. Heilman has been known to blown to get hit around as well. so there’s no guarantees he can keep the job if Qualls loses it.
I would hold onto Wieters as well.
Can you deal someone for a closer? Anyone have interest in Wieters? I would try to deal him before dropping him.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on May 16, 2010 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

no need to worry about Huff moving to OF. DeRosa is going on the DL and Freddie Sanchez will be activated from his rehab assignment. Posey will stay in AAA to work on his catching and he isn’t a 1b. I doubt the team will bring him up, unless Molina gets hurt, before August. There simply isn’t a need to bring him up to sit on the bench 5 days/week or play some other position.

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by nostocksjustbonds on May 17, 2010 12:18 AM EDT reply actions

With Andre Ethier getting scratched last night came word that Dodgers AAA outfielder Xavier Paul was pulled in the 3rd inning of the Albuquerque game. Coincidence. I think not. I see Paul getting the call up sometime today after Ethier’s gets looked at by Dodgers doctors.

It actually was just coincidence. Before the AAA game Paul had been hit in the head with a ball, and as the game progressed he began complaining of a headache so he was removed from the game.

Per Eric Stephen of TBLA:

Xavier Paul was hit by a thrown ball before @ABQTopes gm tonight, complained of headaches; that’s why he was removed (not Ethier related)

by Jesse S. on May 17, 2010 2:58 AM EDT reply actions

thanks Eric

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by Ray Guilfoyle on May 17, 2010 6:37 AM EDT up reply actions

I have a question.

12 team Head to Head points. My SP is good, but I’m looking to bolster it. My OF are Matt Holliday, Andrew McCutchen, Justin Upton, Jason Heyward, and Chase Headley as a 3B/OF. Which one of these guys do you think could end up with the worst season? Which do I look to trade to get a top 25 SP? What caliber SP should I look for? I just traded Holliday for Ludwick and Liriano. I’m looking to move another one to solidify my starting pitching.
SP:
Marcum
Lilly
C.J. Wilson
Lester
Scott Baker
(Liriano)

RP:
Rauch
Nunez
Soria
Neftali Feliz
Fransisco Cordero

by BucksForever on May 17, 2010 3:50 AM EDT reply actions

deal

I think you SP is fine now after dealing for Liriano. i think Headley will have the worst season out the rest….not usre what you can get for him though. certainly not a top 25 SP.
If you do deal Upton or McCutchen, look to get someone like a Hanson or Josh Johnson.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on May 17, 2010 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions