My current roster:
C - Yadier Molina, STL
C - Russell Martin, PIT
1B - Chris Davis, BAL
2B - Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B - David Wright, NYM
SS - Erick Aybar, LAA
MI - Andrelton Simmons, ATL
CI - Chase Headley, SD
OF - Justin Upton, ATL
OF - Austin Jackson, DET
OF - Nelson Cruz, TEX
OF - Brandon Moss, OAK
OF - Rajai Davis, TOR
UT - Yuniesky Betancourt, MIL
P - David Price, TB
P - Gio Gonzalez, WSH
P - Jeff Samardzija, CHC
P - Lance Lynn, STL
P - Kyle Lohse, MIL
P - Phil Hughes, NYY
P - Brandon League, LAD
P - Edward Mujica, STL
P - Kevin Gregg, CHC
Bench - Giancarlo Stanton, MIA
Bench - Michael Bourn, CLE
Bench - Johnny Cueto, CIN
Bench - Yovani Gallardo, MIL
Bench - Wade Miley, ARI
Bench - Kenley Jansen, LAD
Recent Moves:
-Dropped Chris Ianetta (C - LAA) for Russell Martin (C - PIT)
I've been playing a game of musical chairs with my 2nd catcher, but I was able to land Martin right before he went on his recent hot streak, so I think I'll stick with him for the time being. His bat may not be what it once was, but he's got some pop and may even steal a base or two, which, coming from the 2nd catcher spot, is a luxury.
-Dropped Dan Straily (SP - OAK) for Rajai Davis (OF - TOR)
I like Straily, and think he'll bounce back just fine from his lackluster outing against the Angels, but I no longer need pitching as badly as I once did (thanks to the trade that landed me David Price & Jeff Samardzija), but I am in need of extra OF help, and preferably, a speedster who can rack up stolen bases. My league uses weekly rosters, and I was hoping to activate Michael Bourn (OF - CLE), but he hasn't been cleared to play yet. So, Davis is about as good as it gets in terms of a replacement. Even if he doesn't play everyday, he should be good for anywhere from 30 - 40+ SBs, and that's a valuable commodity in a roto league.
-Dropped Wandy Rodriguez (SP - PIT) for Yuniesky Betancourt (2B - MIL)
Same deal as above. I no longer need fringe pitching, like Wandy, and had to pick up a bat to replace Giancarlo Stanton (OF - MIA), now that he could miss up to a month on the DL. Granted, I'm by no means a "believer" in Betancourt. I've watched this guy play for a long time now and know full well what I'm getting. But, with that being said, that doesn't change the fact that he's one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now who is also incredibly versatile. On CBS, he's eligible at every infield position save catcher & shortstop. So, even though I have him plugged it at UT at the moment, he could always serve as a replacement middle or corner infielder if one of my regulars goes down. Of course, I don't expect him to be starting once Cory Hart (1B - MIL) returns from the DL at the end of May, but you never know what will happen. So, I'll ride the hot hand for now.
-Dropped Travis Wood (SP - CHC) for Kevin Gregg (RP - CHC)
I'm really not sure what to make out of the Cubs closing situation, but Gregg has looked pretty good so far, and actually has quite a bit of experience in the role, so, I figured I'd take a chance. Saves are always valuable in roto leagues, and since I'm only rostering 2 low-end closers in Brandon League (RP - LAD) and Edward Mujica (RP - STL), I could use the insurance policy. Plus, I've been playing fantasy baseball for a while now, and over the years it seems like guys like Gregg (and League & Mujica for that matter) end up with the job by default, and then somehow manage to hold on to it. It happens more often than you'd think. And that's just one of the many reasons I don't overpay for closers. Because, as I write this, I have the 4th most saves in my league -- which is more than guys who spent high draft picks on guys like Aroldis Chapman (RP - CIN), Joe Nathan (RP - TEX), Sergio Romo (RP - SF) and Addison Reed (RP - CWS). And all I did was scrape the bottom of the barrel to cobble together a patchwork of mediocrity.
My Watchlist:
C
1. John Jaso, OAK
2. Nick Hundley, SD
3. Welington Castillo, CHC
4. Jason Castro, HOU
5. Wilson Ramos, WSH
6. AJ Ellis, LAD
7. Tyler Flowers, CWS
8. Devin Mesoraco, CIN
9. Alex Avila, DET
10. Mike Zunino, SEA
11. Francisco Cervelli, NYY
12. Yasmani Grandal, SD
13. Hank Conger, LAA
14. Austin Romine, NYY
1B
1. Garrett Jones, PIT
2. Yonder Alonso, SD
3. Mark Teixeira, NYY
4. Adam Dunn, CWS
5. Chris Carter, HOU
6. Brandon Belt, SF
7. Matt Adams, STL
8. Mitch Moreland, TEX
9. Chris Parmelee, MIN
2B
1. Kelly Johnson, TB
2. Jedd Gyorko, SD
3. Jurickson Profar, TEX
4. Mark Ellis, LAD
5. Dustin Ackley, SEA
6. Chris Getz, KC
7. Brian Roberts, BAL
8. Gordon Beckham, CWS
9. Donovan Solano, MIA
10. Jemile Weeks, OAK
3B
1. Chris Johnson, ATL
2. Mike Moustakas, KC
3. Kevin Youkilis, NYY
4. Luis Valbuena, CHC
5. Juan Francisco, ATL
6. Trevor Plouffe, MIN
7. Alex Rodriguez, NYY
8. Anthony Rendon, WSH
9. Lonnie Chisenhall, CLE
10. Alberto Callaspo, LAA
11. Jeff Keppinger, CWS
SS
1. Jhonny Peralta, DET
2. JJ Hardy, BAL
3. Zack Cozart, CIN
4. Didi Gregorius, ARI
5. Mike Aviles, CLE
6. Yunel Escobar, TB
7. Derek Jeter, NYY
OF
1. Denard Span, WSH
2. Chris Young, OAK
3. Juan Pierre, MIA
4. Nate Schierholtz, CHC
5. Oscar Taveras, STL
6. Justin Ruggiano, MIA
7. Drew Stubbs, CLE
8. Emilio Bonifacio, TOR
9. AJ Pollock, ARI
10. Michael Brantley, CLE
11. Jordany Valdespin, NYM
12. Yasiel Puig, LAD
13. Dayan Viciedo, CWS
14. Adam Eaton, ARI
15. Eric Young Jr., COL
16. Colby Rasmus, TOR
17. Matt Joyce, TB
18. Jorge Soler, CHC
19. Jon Jay, STL
20. Brandon Barnes, HOU
21. Will Venable, SD
22. David Murphy, TEX
23. Oswaldo Arcia, MIN
24. Cody Ross, ARI
25. Logan Morrison, MIA
26. Jeff Francoeur, KC
27. Ryan Ludwick, CIN
28. Cameron Maybin, SD
29. Leonys Martin, TEX
30. Jarrod Dyson, KC
31. Fernando Martinez, HOU
32. Carlos Quentin, SD
33. Travis Snider, PIT
SP
1. Matt Garza, CHC
2. Jose Quintana, CWS
3. Dan Straily, OAK
4. Dan Haren, WSH
5. Travis Wood, CHC
6. Wandy Rodriguez, PIT
7. Shaun Marcum, NYM
8. Ryan Vogelsong, SF
9. Jose Fernandez, MIA
10. Brandon Beachy, ATL
11. Garrett Richards, LAA
12. Gerrit Cole, PIT
13. Brandon McCarthy, ARI
14. Chris Tillman, BAL
15. AJ Griffin, OAK
16. Ted Lilly, LAD
17. Tyler Skaggs, ARI
18. Gavin Floyd, CWS
19. Bud Norris, HOU
20. Michael Pineda, NYY
21. Chris Capuano, LAD
22. Bronson Arroyo, CIN
23. Kevin Slowey, MIA
24. Chris Archer, TB
25. Brandon Maurer, SEA
26. Kevin Gausman, BAL
27. Jake Westbrook, STL
28. Tommy Hanson, LAA
29. Edwin Jackson, CHC
30. Danny Hultzen, SEA
31. John Danks, CWS
32. Ricky Nolasco, MIA
33. Jason Vargas, LAA
34. Hiram Burgos, MIL
35. Dylan Bundy, BAL
36. James McDonald, PIT
37. Neftali Feliz, TEX
38. Ivan Nova, NYY
39. John Lackey, BOS
40. Daniel Hudson, ARI
41. David Phelps, NYY
42. Juan Nicasio, COL
43. Martin Perez, TEX
44. Jeremy Hefner, NYM
RP
1. David Hernandez, ARI
2. Jason Motte, STL
3. Carlos Marmol, CHC
4. Heath Bell, ARI
5. Luke Gregerson, SD
6. Vinnie Pestano, CLE
7. Joel Peralta, TB
8. Joaquin Benoit, DET
9. Drew Storen, WSH
10. Jon Rauch, MIA
11. Aaron Crow, KC
12. Trevor Rosenthal, STL
13. Josh Fields, HOU
14. Jonathan Broxton, CIN
15. Kelvin Herrera, KC
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