Fantasy Player's Edge

Fantasy Players Edge

2009-01-11T09:58:00.000-08:00

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Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-29T06:18:00.000-07:00

September 29, 2008,

The Player's Edge will return February 1st 2009 with
a draft edition.

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: PE 6 - OP 4

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/---W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--74--14--54--10--.311/-8--14-164--3.83--1.45---6
-------OP--55--16--60--04--.287/-9--15-146--4.97--1.46---4

See ya next season!!!!!!

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

September 28, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Manny Ramirez will be sitting out today. Adjust
accordingly.

Matt Holliday will not play today due to a sore
back.

J.D. Drew will play in the 2nd game of today's
doubleheader.

Jeremy Guthrie was activated from the DL and
pitches today.

James Shields will start but pitch only 1 inning.

Mark Buehrle will go today on short rest. Adjust
accordingly.

C.C. Sabathia will start again on short rest. Make
sure that he's active on your roster.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Torii Hunter (start)- mauls Millwood. 13/28 with
2 bombs.

Aubrey Huff (start)- loves Litsch. 5/12, 2 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Jason Giambi (sit)- mourns Wakefield. 15/90, 20 k's.

Chone Figgins (sit)- Millwood rules. 2/27, 6 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Alfredo Acevas (stream)- DNP

Greg Smith (stream)- L 7ip/5e/7w/3k

Hank Blalock (spot)- 1/5, run

John Bowker (spot)- (Kuroda-today)

Andre Ethier (start)- 1/2

Brad Hawpe (start)- 1/3, rbi

Pat Burrell (sit)- 1/1, rbi

Ryan Ludwick (sit)- 2/3, run, rbi

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Sunday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/---W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--71--12--48--10--.312/-8--13-161--3.86--1.46---7
-------OP--52--16--60--03--.281/-7--14-132--5.25--1.53---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Teahen
^Theriot------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
4/18-3-0-1-1 //7/26-3-2-6-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Wakefield-------------^C.C. Sabathia
Marshall----------------R. Oswalt
W. Rodriguez-----------C. Billingsley
^Millwood--------------B. Myers
^Jimenez-------------^J. Shields
^Broxton-------------^B. Lidge
Saito----------------- ^J. Valverde
^Fuentes------------ ^M. Gonzalez
^Wood---------------^C. Qualls
^Putz----------------^J. Outman
^Litsch-------------- ^R.A. Dickey
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/1S, 20-7-27-15//0W/2S, 13-4-18-10 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (119/382) - OP (103/367)
Weekly Totals- ERA (70/(163.1/9) - OP ERA (84/(144/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (238/163.1) - OP WHIP (220/144) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---4-----OP-----4

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Iwamura-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon
PE Broxton(dropped)/Saito-Mon
PE Weaver(dropped)/Byrd-Tue
OP Cabrera(dropped)/Eveland-Tue
PE Byrd(dropped)/Moseley-Wed
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Volstad-Wed
OP Eveland(dropped)/Balester-Wed
PE Moseley(dropped)/Morrow-Thur
OP Hanrahan(dropped)/Lewis-Thur
OP Balester(dropped)/Arroyo-Thur
PE Harden(dropped)/Jimenez-Fri
PE Morrow(dropped)/Litsch-Fri
PE Liriano(dropped)/Cain-Fri
PE Cordero(dropped)/Broxton-Fri
PE Volstad(dropped)/Kuroda-Fri
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Perkins-Fri
OP Lewis(dropped)/Parrish-Fri
PE Harang(dropped)/Wakefield-Sat
PE Young(dropped)/Marshall-Sat
PE Cain(dropped)/W. Rodriguez-Sat
PE Kuroda(dropped)/Millwood-Sat
OP Perkins(dropped)/Outman-Sat
OP Parrish(dropped)/Dickey-Sat

Strategy: PE SP's Jimenez/Litsch/Millwood are
ready to face OP Sabathia/Shields/Outman/Dickey
in today's finale. PE is likely to play conservatively
and monitor the results of OP Sabathia/Shields in
the early games and will deploy Millwood/Jimenez
in the late games only if necessary.

PE has firm control of the championship and will
play defensively with the pitching points and use
all 9 on offense which is a bit of a gambit with BA.

Game Keys: PE SP's Harang/Young/Cain and 2
closers combined to throw 20 innings allowing 7
runs on 27 whip with 15 k's earning 1 W/1 Save.
OP SP's Perkins/Parrish and 3 closers pitched 13
frames yielding 4 runs on 18 whip with 10 k's with
2 Saves. PE offense was silenced going 4/18 with 3
runs, 1 rbi and 1 stolen base. OP's hitters could not
take advantage of PE's dry spell going 7/26 with 3
runs, 2 homer and 6 rbi. PE leads Runs by 19, SB
by 7 and BA by .31. OP leads RBI by 12 & HR by 4.
PE has large leads in K/ERA and could take WHIP
by not using any SP's today. W/Saves are in play.
PE takes a 7-3 lead into today's championship finale.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-27T07:04:00.001-07:00

September 27, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Ben Sheets is penciled in to start today's game vs
the Cubs.

Chad Billingsley's start on Sunday will be skipped.

Greg Maddux will start for the Dodgers on Saturday
and Hiroki Kuroda will pitch on Sunday.

Wandy Rodriguez will pitch on Sunday vs Atlanta.

Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched last night due to
bad weather. Check the Red Sox box to see if he's the
starter today.

Francisco Cordero had bone spurs removed from
his ankle and is done for the season.

Chipper Jones is going to try to play today. Check
the Braves box before you activate him.

Derek Jeter might be done for the season. Grab a spot
play SS today.

Geovany Soto left with a sore hand and will likely sit
until the playoffs.

David Ortiz took a seat on the bench rather than risk
injury on a slick field.

Rafael Furcal started for the Dodgers last night. He
went 0/2 and left early for a pinch runner.

Mike Lowell returned to the Red Sox lineup as the
DH.

Edgar Renteria is finished for the season. He has a
strained pectoral muscle.

Placido Polanco left last night's game with a sore
ankle. He's not likely to play again this year.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Scott Baker- has a great matchup at home vs. the Royals.
4-2, 2.93/.90 in 55 frames and 4-1, 3.07/1.04 in 67 innings
at the Metrodome this season.

Kevin Millwood- has had success vs. the Angels in their
park. 3-3, 3.61/1.19 in 67 innings and 2-2, 2.83/1.11 in 48
frames in Anaheim.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Ryan Garko- hits Vazquez. 7/19 with a jack.

Adam Lind- owns Olson. 3/8 with an extra.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Andre Ethier (start)- clocks Cain. 15/25 with 3 rbi.

Brad Hawpe (start)- whacks Webb. 15/45 with 4 clouts.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Pat Burrell (sit)- ugly vs. Odalis. 4/23, 8 k's

Ryan Ludwick (sit)- hates Harang. 2/11, 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Scott Lewis (stream)- W 5ip/4e/7w/1k

Chris Volstad (stream)- W 6ip/0e/8w/4k

Jason Kubel (spot)- 1/4

Gary Matthews Jr. (spot)- DNP

Andre Ethier (start)- 0/2, stolen base

Garret Anderson (start)- 1/2

Corey Hart (sit)- 2/4, run, rbi

Bobby Abreu (sit)- 1/3, 4 runs, stolen base

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Saturday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/---W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--68--12--47--9--.316/-7--12-146--3.96--1.47---6
-------OP--49--14--54--3--.282/-7--12-122--5.50--1.54---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Teahen
^Theriot------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
9/22-3-2-3-1 //13/32-6-1-5-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

^Harang---------------C.C. Sabathia
^Young----------------R. Oswalt
Kuroda----------------C. Billingsley
^Cain----------------- B. Myers
Jimenez---------------J. Shields
Broxton------------- ^B. Lidge
^Saito--------------- ^J. Valverde
^Fuentes------------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood-------------- ^C. Qualls
^Putz--------------- ^G. Perkins
Litsch--------------- ^J. Parrish
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
2W/0S, 15.1-12-31-17//2W/1S, 15-11-26-11 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (115/364) - OP (96/341)
Weekly Totals- ERA (63/(143.1/9) - OP ERA (80/(131/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (211/143.1) - OP WHIP (202/131) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---5-----OP-----5

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Iwamura-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon
PE Broxton(dropped)/Saito-Mon
PE Weaver(dropped)/Byrd-Tue
OP Cabrera(dropped)/Eveland-Tue
PE Byrd(dropped)/Moseley-Wed
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Volstad-Wed
OP Eveland(dropped)/Balester-Wed
PE Moseley(dropped)/Morrow-Thur
OP Hanrahan(dropped)/Lewis-Thur
OP Balester(dropped)/Arroyo-Thur
PE Harden(dropped)/Jimenez-Fri
PE Morrow(dropped)/Litsch-Fri
PE Liriano(dropped)/Cain-Fri
PE Cordero(dropped)/Broxton-Fri
PE Volstad(dropped)/Kuroda-Fri
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Perkins-Fri
OP Lewis(dropped)/Parrish-Fri
PE Harang(dropped)/Wakefield-Sat
PE Young(dropped)/Marshall-Sat
PE Cain(dropped)/W. Rodriguez-Sat
PE Kuroda(dropped)/Millwood-Sat

Strategy: PE SP's Harang/Young/Cain will be used
today with SP's Jimenez/Litsch/Millwood still on tap
for Sunday. PE selected SP's Wakefield/W. Rodriguez
and Marshall as defensive moves to keep them away
from OP. PE dropped Francisco Cordero for Broxton.
Cordero had surgery to remove bone spurs. Broxton
will sit to open a roster spot for Cain as Torre may
opt to give Saito the ball if a save situation arises after
big Brox blew a save last night. OP selected Perkins/
Parrish to start today.

Game Keys: PE SP's Liriano/Morrow and Volstad
combined to throw 15.1 innings allowing 12 runs on
31 whip with 17 k's earning 2 W's. OP SP's Lewis/
Arroyo and 3 closers pitched 15 frames yielding 11
runs on 26 whip with 11 k's with 2 W's and 1 Save.
PE offense continues to hit going 9/22 with 3 runs,
2 homers, 3 rbi and 1 stolen base. OP's hitters went
13/32 with 6 runs, 1 homer and 5 rbi. PE leads Runs
by 19, SB by 6 and BA by .34. OP leads RBI by 7 &
HR by 2. PE leads in 3 pitching points with W/Saves
tied. The match is still very much up for grabs with
Saves/W/K/WHIP in play and BA at risk every day.
PE will carry a 6-2 lead into the final 2 days of play.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-26T08:07:00.000-07:00

September 26, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Joe Saunders will make a start on Sunday. He was
dealing with kidney stones.

Johan Santana will not pitch Sunday on short rest.

Ben Sheets is questionable for his start tomorrow.

Mariano Rivera has been sent back to New York for
his season ending physical. There's no need to risk an
injury in meaningless games.

Mike Lowell will probably sit out the weekend with a
sore hip.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Alfredo Acevas- no history vs. Boston but has been
solid in limited starts. 1-0, 1.38/1.00 in 26 frames this
season.

Greg Smith- generally has had a good rookie campaign.
1-0, 0.00/1.00 in 12 innings against Seattle.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Hank Blalock- socks Santana. 10/26 with 3 blasts.

John Bowker- clocks Kuroda. 3/6 with an extra.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Andre Ethier (start)- hammers Hennessey. 5/10, 3 extras.

Garret Anderson (start)- pops Padilla. 8/21, 2 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Corey Hart (sit)- ducks Dempster. 0/12, 5 k's.

Bobby Abreu (sit)- Dice-K dazzles. 1/12, 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Dustin Moseley (stream)- ND 5ip/2e/7w/3k

Kevin Slowey (stream)- ND 3.2ip/4e/6w/3k

Brian Giles (spot)- 2/5, 2 run homer

Rich Aurilia (spot)- 1/4

J. J. Hardy (start)- 0/4

Travis Hafner (start)- 0/3

Magglio Ordonez (sit)- 0/3

Johnny Damon (sit)- (Burnett-DNP)

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Friday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/---W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--65--10--44--8--.310/-5--12-129--3.59--1.41---7
-------OP--43--13--49--3--.269/-5--11-111--5.35--1.52---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Teahen
^Theriot------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
12/36-9-2-8-0 //2/10-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang---------------C.C. Sabathia
Young----------------R. Oswalt
Volstad---------------C. Billingsley
^Liriano--------------B. Myers
Harden-------------- J. Shields
^F. Cordero--------^B. Lidge
^Saito--------------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes-----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------- ^C. Qualls
^Putz-------------- ^S. Lewis
^Morrow-----------^B. Arroyo
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 14-7-21-13//1W/1S, 6.2-1-6-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (106/342) - OP (83/309)
Weekly Totals- ERA (51/(128/9) - OP ERA (69/(116/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (180/128) - OP WHIP (176/116) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----5

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Iwamura-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon
PE Broxton(dropped)/Saito-Mon
PE Weaver(dropped)/Byrd-Tue
OP Cabrera(dropped)/Eveland-Tue
PE Byrd(dropped)/Moseley-Wed
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Volstad-Wed
OP Eveland(dropped)/Balester-Wed
PE Moseley(dropped)/Morrow-Thur
OP Hanrahan(dropped)/Lewis-Thur
OP Balester(dropped)/Arroyo-Thur
PE Harden(dropped)/Jimenez-Fri
PE Morrow(dropped)/Litsch-Fri
PE Liriano(dropped)/Cain-Fri

Strategy: PE will ride SP's Liriano/Morrow today
SP's Harang/Young on Saturday and SP's Jimenez/
Litsch on Sunday if necessary. PE has Volstad who's
facing a rain out and Cain on the roster as possible
stream opportunities over the weekend. OP dropped
Balester/Hanrahan for streamers Arroyo/Lewis for
today.

Game Keys: PE SP Harden/Moseley and 3 closers
combined to throw 14 innings allowing 7 runs on 21
whip with 13 k's earning 1 Save. OP SP Oswalt and
1 closer tossed 6.2 frames yielding 1 run on 6 whip
with 5 k's with 1 W and 1 Save. PE offense kept the
pressure on OP going 12/36 with 9 runs, 2 homers,
and 8 rbi. OP had only 3 hitters active going 2/10
with no production. PE leads Runs by 22, SB by 5
and BA by .41. OP has smaller leads RBI/HR. PE
leads in 4 pitching categories with W's tied. The
match is still very much up for grabs with Saves/
W/K/WHIP in play and BA at risk every day. PE
leads 7-2 with 3 play dates remaining.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-25T06:47:00.001-07:00

September 25, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Ben Sheets will not pitch again, if at all, until Saturday
as he deals with forearm and elbow issues.

Yovani Gallardo is a surprise starter for the Brewers
today.

Cliff Lee, Edinson Volquez and Zach Greinke will
be shut down for the year. Adjust your rotations.

Andy Pettitte has been shut down for this season.

John Maine was activated and is likely to work out
of the bullpen.

Jeremy Guthrie will make his final start of the season
on Sunday.

J.D. Drew returned to action for the Red Sox going 1/2
but left for a pinch runner in the 3rd inning.

Rafael Furcal may get a start over the weekend for
the Dodgers. He's a decent spot play for 1 game.

Chipper Jones pinch hit a 3 run homer last night. He
is day to day.

Mark DeRosa left last night's game with a calf injury.

Willy Taveras is done for the season due to a stress
fracture in his right lower leg.

Cristian Guzman and Ryan Zimmerman were out
last night with the flu. They're day to day in a season
with 4 days remaining. Adjust accordingly.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Scott Lewis- basically unscathed this season. He
has no history vs. the White Sox. 3-0, 1.42/1.00
with 14 k's in 19 innings this season.

Chris Volstad- wraps up a solid rookie campaign.
0-0, 1.42/1.26 with 5 k's in 6 innings vs. the Mets
and 3-1, 2.32/1.16 in 31 frames on the road this year.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Jason Kubel- driving Mr. Davies. 5/9, 3 rbi.

Gary Matthews Jr.- pounds Padilla. 8/21, 2 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

J.J. Hardy (start)- disses Duke. 10/17 with 4 blasts.

Travis Hafner (start)- likes Lester. 3/8, 3 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Magglio Ordonez (sit)- k'd by Kaz. 1/9, 3 k's.

Johnny Damon (sit)- burned by Burnett. 4/22, 4 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Max Scherzer (stream)-L 5ip/2e/9w/4k

Paul Byrd (stream)- ND 5ip/4e/12w/4k

Phil Hughes (stream)- ND 8ip/2e/5w/6k

Jeremy Hermida (spot)- 3/5, 2 solo homers

Mike Cameron (spot)- 1/3, run

Troy Glaus (start)- DNP

Bill Hall (start)- 0/3, run

Aaron Rowand (start)- 1/3

Dan Uggla (sit)- 1/4, run

Carlos Beltran (sit)- 1/3

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/---W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--56--08--36--8--.307/-5--11-116--3.47--1.39---8
-------OP--43--13--49--3--.271/-4--10-106--5.60--1.55---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------^P. Fielder
Roberts------------- ^A. Iwamura
^Braun---------------M. Teahen
^Theriot------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span---------------^C. Hart
^C. Young------------N. Cruz
^Kemp---------------N. Markakis
^Figgins--------------R. Howard
^Ellsbury------------ J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
16/40-6-1-6-2 //9/27-5-2-8-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang---------------C.C. Sabathia
Young-------------- ^R. Oswalt
Volstad---------------C. Billingsley
Liriano---------------B. Myers
^Harden-------------J. Shields
^F. Cordero----------B. Lidge
^Broxton---------- ^J. Valverde
^Fuentes------------M. Gonzalez
^Wood-------------^J. Hanrahan
^Putz--------------^C. Qualls
^Moseley----------^C. Balester
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 11-6-21-9//0W/0S, 9.1-11-23-7 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (94/306) - OP (81/299)
Weekly Totals- ERA (44/(114/9) - OP ERA (68/(109.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (159/114) - OP WHIP (170/109.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----5

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Iwamura-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon
PE Broxton(dropped)/Saito-Mon
PE Weaver(dropped)/Byrd-Tue
OP Cabrera(dropped)/Eveland-Tue
PE Byrd(dropped)/Moseley-Wed
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Volstad-Wed
OP Eveland(dropped)/Balester-Wed
PE Moseley(dropped)/Morrow-Thur
PE Harden(dropped)/Acevas-Thur

Strategy: PE SP's Harden/Moseley, who are on the
bump today, were used for SP streams Morrow and
Acevas. PE has all 5 closers active today. SP Morrow
will team with Volstad/Liriano and 4 closers on Friday.
Putz will sit to create an active roster spot for Morrow.
Acevas will pitch on Saturday. OP added Balester for
Eveland and he will team with Oswalt and 3 closers for
OP today. PE has a full dance on offense today vs. 5
possible actives for OP.

Game Keys: PE SP's Scherzer/Byrd & 1 closer were
able to accumulate 11 innings allowing 6 runs on 21
whip with 9 k's earning 1 Save. OP SP's Eveland &
Myers tossed 9.1 frames yielding 11 runs on 23 whip
with 7 k's. PE offense was hot last night going 16/40
with 6 runs, 1 homer, 6 rbi and 2 stolen bases. OP's
hitters tried to keep pace going 9/27 with 5 runs, 2
homers, 8 rbi and a swipe. PE leads Runs by 13, SB
by 5 and BA by .36. OP has big leads RBI/HR. PE
leads in all 5 pitching categories. PE heads into play
today leading 8-2.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-24T07:01:00.000-07:00

September 24, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Geovany Soto is not likely to play again until the
weekend.

Yunel Escobar's balky hamstring has not gotten
better. It's unlikely that we'll see him again this
season.

Mike Lowell is still not ready and may be able to
DH before the end of the year.

Chipper Jones hopes to return to active duty this
evening.

Jeremy Guthrie should make a start this weekend.

Justin Duchscherer has been shutdown for the
year.

Aaron Cook has made his last start of the season
as well.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Dustin Moseley- has pitched well against the
Mariners. 1-1, 2.93/.98 in 15 innings and 0-0,
0.00/.41 in 7 innings at Safeco Field.

Kevin Slowey- is fair vs. the White Sox but solid
at home. 2-2, 4.39/1.09 with 24 k's in 27 innings
vs. Chicago and 7-4, 3.04/.90 in 71 frames at the
Metrodome.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Brian Giles- mauls Maddux. 14/38 with 6 extras.

Rich Aurilia- douses DeLaRosa. 5/9 with an extra.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Bill Hall (start)- owns Maholm. 14/23 with 2 blasts.

Aaron Rowand (start)- loves Livan. 6/10, a jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Dan Uggla (sit)- Redding rules. 1/11, 6 k's.

Carlos Beltran (sit)- zapped by Zambrano. 1/13, 6 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Ubaldo Jimenez (stream)- W 6ip/3e/8w/4k

Phil Hughes (stream)- (today)

Michael Cuddyer (spot)- DNP

David DeJesus (spot)- 1/3, RUN

Troy Glaus (start)- (J. Johnson-today)

Kevin Millar (start)- DNP

Magglio Ordonez (sit)- 0/4

Jim Thome (sit)- 1/4, run

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Wednesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/---W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--50--07--30--6--.293/-5--10-107--3.32--1.34---7
-------OP--38--11--41--2--.265/-4--10--99--5.13--1.47---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------ ^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Teahen
^Theriot------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span---------------- C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^ J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
9/23-3-0-1-0 //6/31-2-0-2-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang--------------^C.C. Sabathia
Young----------------R. Oswalt
^Scherzer------------C. Billingsley
Liriano--------------^B. Myers
^Harden-------------J. Shields
^F. Cordero-------- ^B. Lidge
^Broxton---------- ^J. Valverde
^Fuentes-----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood--------------J. Hanrahan
^Putz--------------^C. Qualls
^Byrd------------- ^D. Eveland
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/2S, 14.2-6-21-14//0W/1S, 7.2-2-8-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (70/234) - OP (65/238)
Weekly Totals- ERA (32/(95.1/9) - OP ERA (53/(84/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (128/95.1) - OP WHIP (125/84) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----6

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Iwamura-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon
PE Broxton(dropped)/Saito-Mon
PE Weaver(dropped)/Byrd-Tue
OP Cabrera(dropped)/Eveland-Tue
PE Byrd(dropped)/Moseley-Wed
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Volstad-Wed

Strategy: PE SP's Scherzer/Byrd were used for
SP streams Moseley/Volstad. OP 2B Cabrera was
dropped for SP stream Eveland giving OP 3 SP's
and 4 closers going today. PE counters with 2 SP's
and 5 closers. Moseley goes tomorrow and Volstad
will pitch on Friday. SP Morrow is available to be
picked up tomorrow and a priority waiver using
Moseley has been applied.

Game Keys: PE SP Weaver and 2 closers were
able to accumulate 7.2 innings allowing 6 runs on
10 whip with 10 k's earning 2 Saves. OP Shields/
Billingsley and 3 closers tossed 16 frames yielding
4 runs on 22 whip with 16 k's while picking up 2 W's
and 1 Save. PE offense went 8/32 with 7 runs, 1 jack
5 rbi and 2 stolen bases. OP offense struggled again
going 7/34 with 4 runs, a homer and 2 rbi. PE leads
Runs by 12, SB by 4 and BA by .28. OP has big leads
RBI/HR. PE leads in W/K/ERA/WHIP with W/K/
WHIP in play. PE tied Saves last night. The match
stands at 7-2 in favor of PE.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-23T06:52:00.001-07:00

September 23, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Jake Peavy will start on Thursday which will be
his final start of the season.

Rich Harden's final start of the season has been
pushed back until Thursday.

Howie Kendrick returned to action and will be
useful for the stretch run.

Chipper Jones was back in the Braves lineup last
night as a pinch hitter. He's day to day.

Carlos Beltran hurt his knee crashing into the wall
last night on a catch. He stayed in the game but may
sit tonight if there's swelling. Keep an eye on this.

Miguel Cabrera had to leave due to back tightness.
The Tigers are likely to be cautious and give him a
day or 2 off.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Max Scherzer- is still searching for his 1st win of
the season. 0-3, 3.00/1.18 with 62 k's in 51 innings.

Paul Byrd- has an impressive stat line vs. his old
club. 5-0, 1.60/1.18 in 45 frames vs. the Indians.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Jeremy Hermida- takes a ride on the Redding. 5/12.

Mike Cameron- mashes Maholm. 10/15 with 3 jacks.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Troy Glaus (start)- jacks Jason Johnson. 4/8, 2 blasts.

Kevin Millar (start)- slugs Shields. 10/30, 4 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Magglio Ordonez (sit)- cranky with Greinke. 4/24, 5 k's.

Jim Thome (sit)- fried by Baker. 2/14, 8 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

J. A. Happ (stream)- ND 6.2ip/2e/7w/5k

Zach Miner (stream)- L 6ip/4e/10w/2k

Chad Tracy (spot)- 1/1 rbi, pinch hit

Wes Helms (spot)- 1/4

Carlos Delgado (start)- 2/3, run

Jorge Cantu (start)- 0/1, pinch hit

Victor Martinez (sit)- DNP

Jose Guillen (sit)- 1/2

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Tuesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--43--06--25--4--.299/-5--8--97--3.02--1.34---7
-------OP--34--10--39--2--.273/-2--9--83--5.68--1.49---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------ ^P. Fielder
^Roberts--------------A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^M. Teahen
^Theriot------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span---------------- C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^ J. Werth
-------------------- ^A. Iwamura

------PE------//-----OP
9/23-3-0-1-0 //6/31-2-0-2-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang---------------C.C. Sabathia
Young----------------R. Oswalt
^Weaver----------- ^C. Billingsley
Liriano---------------B. Myers
^Harden-----------^J. Shields
^F. Cordero--------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------ ^J. Hanrahan
^Putz------------- ^C. Qualls
Scherzer
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/2S, 14.2-6-21-14//0W/1S, 7.2-2-8-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (70/234) - OP (65/238)
Weekly Totals- ERA (32/(95.1/9) - OP ERA (53/(84/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (128/95.1) - OP WHIP (125/84) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---6-----OP-----7

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Iwamura-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon
PE Broxton(dropped)/Saito-Mon
PE Weaver(dropped)/Byrd-Tue

Strategy: PE dropped SP Weaver for SP stream
Byrd for Wednesday and closer Broxton for Saito.
Torre suggested that Saito was ready to resume
closing for the Dodgers. Beginning tomorrow PE
will have maximum roster flexibility as SP's make
their final starts of the season and can be used for
streaming opportunities. OP was quiet yesterday
but is likely to make several moves today.

Game Keys: PE SP's Harang/Price and 3 closers
combined to throw 14.2 innings allowing 6 runs on
21 whip with 14 k's while earning a W and 2 Saves.
OP SP Happ and 1 closer tossed 7.2 frames yielding
2 runs on 8 whip with 5 k's while picking up 1 Save.
PE offense continues to hit going 9/23 with 3 runs,
and an rbi. OP offense staggered a bit going 6/31
with 2 runs, 2 rbi and 1 stolen base. PE continues
to control Runs and maintains slight leads in SB/BA.
OP has big leads RBI/HR. PE leads in W/K/ERA/
WHIP with W/K/WHIP in play. PE maintains a
solid cushion in ERA while OP leads Saves by 1.
The match stands at 7-3 in favor of PE.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-22T06:53:00.001-07:00

September 22, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Jay Bruce was out of the lineup after being hit
on the hand by a pitch. He's day to day.

B. J. Upton returned to action yesterday going
3/3.

Hanley Ramirez took BP yesterday and could
be back as early as today.

Chone Figgins started last night for the Angels.

Michael Young had to sit due to a finger injury.
He's day to day.

Hideki Matsui opted for season ending surgery
on his knee.

Matt Garza will be skipped today to recover from
a start on short rest. David Price gets the ball.

Joe Saunders will have his start skipped leaving
his owners with only 1 start left in the season.

Takashi Saito is likely to resume closing for the
Dodgers this week. Broxton owners will need to
adjust accordingly.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Ubaldo Jimenez- pitches well against the Giants.
0-1, 1.85/.99 in 24 innings.

Philip Hughes- pitched well in one start at the
Rogers Centre. 1-0, 1.50/1.00 in 6 frames against
the Blue Jays.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Michael Cuddyer- hits Vazquez. 12/35 with 2 blasts.

David DeJesus- gets Garcia. 11/27 with a swipe.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Carlos Delgado (start)- marks Marquis. 5/9 with a clout.

Jorge Cantu (start)- hits Harang. 4/6 with an extra.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Victor Martinez (sit)- Beckett too much. 2/11, 4 k's.

Jose Guillen (sit)- Miner problems. 1/12, 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Scott Lewis (stream)- W 5ip/3e/11w/6k

Sean Gallagher (stream)- ND 6.2ip/3e/7w/5k

Mike Cameron (spot)- 0/4

Gregor Blanco (spot)-0/3, run

Aaron Rowand (start)- 2/4

Andre Ethier (start)- 2/5

Dan Uggla (sit)-1/3

Mark DeRosa (sit)- DNP

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Monday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--40--06--24--4--.289/-4--6--83--2.90--1.33---7
-------OP--32--10--37--1--.285/-2--8--78--6.01--1.53---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina------------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira------------ P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Cabrera
Braun---------------^M. Teahen
^Theriot------------^E. Renteria
Span-----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
Kemp---------------^N. Markakis
^Figgins------------ ^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^ J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
12/36-10-2-8-1 //11/33-6-3-7-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

^Harang----------- C.C. Sabathia
Young--------------R. Oswalt
Weaver------------ C. Billingsley
Liriano------------- B. Myers
Harden-------------J. Shields
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
Broxton------------J. Valverde
Fuentes---------- ^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------ J. Hanrahan
^Putz-------------^C. Qualls
^Price--------------B. Arroyo
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/0S, 14.2-4-17-12//1W/2S, 14-8-20-17 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (61/211) - OP (59/207)
Weekly Totals- ERA (26/(80.2/9) - OP ERA (51/(76.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (107/80.2) - OP WHIP (117/76.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---9-----OP-----9

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun
OP Zimmerman(dropped)/Teahen-Sun
OP Arroyo(dropped)/Happ-Sun
OP Happ(dropped)/Arroyo-Mon
PE Price(dropped)/Scherzer-Mon

Strategy: PE SP Price was used for stream SP
Max Scherzer for a start on Wednesday. OP was
very active dropping Zimmerman and Arroyo for
Teahen and Happ for today & Happ for Iwamura
for tomorrow. OP is making intelligent moves as
he increases AB's and innings today while using
Iwamura, who's likely to play both ends of a twin
bill tomorrow, as a possible source of Runs/BA/SB.

Game Keys: PE SP's Liriano/Gallagher & 1 closer
combined to throw 14.2 innings allowing 4 runs on
17 whip with 12 k's while earning a W. OP Oswalt/
Arroyo and 2 closers tossed 14 frames yielding 8
runs on 20 whip with 17 k's while earning a W and
2 Saves to lead the point by 2. PE offense kept up
a brisk pace going 12/36 with 10 runs, 2 homers, 8
rbi and 1 stolen base. OP offense continues to display
power going 11/33 with 6 runs, 3 homers and 7 rbi.
PE continues to control Runs and maintains slight
leads in SB/BA. PE leads 7-3 heading into the final
week of play.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-21T06:49:00.001-07:00

September 21, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Derek Jeter had to leave the game in the 9th
inning after being hit on the wrist by a pitch.
He's expected to play tomorrow.

Matt Holliday sat out with minor back pain.
He's day to day.

Hanley Ramirez is expected to sit out today
with a sore shoulder. Be safe and check the box.

Carlos Guillen has been shut down for the
season.

Jay Bruce left after being struck on the wrist
by a Sabathia fastball. X-rays were negative.
He may sit a game or 2 so adjust if necessary.

B.J. Upton sat yesterday with a sore quad
but should play today. Check the Rays box
before starting him to assure that he's active.

J. D. Drew still has back spasms and is likely
to miss several more games.

Ben Sheets will be skipped on Tuesday but
is holding out hope that he can take at least
one more turn this season.

David Price may make his 1st major league
start on Tuesday vs. the Orioles. Stay tuned.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

J. A. Happ- has not pitched well on the road but
has a favorable opponent. 1-0, 0.00/.67 in 6 frames
vs. the Braves.

Zach Miner- has solid track record vs. the Royals.
3-2, 3.82/1.21 over 33 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Chad Tracy- gets Well(emeyer). 3/5 with a blast.

Wes Helms- harasses Harang. 4/9 with a bomb.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Aaron Rowand (start)- loves Lowe. 9/17 with 2 extras.

Andre Ethier (start)- clobbers Cain. 13/22 with 3 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Dan Uggla (sit)- mourns Moyer. 4/26, 10 k's.

Mark DeRosa (sit)- loopy vs. Looper. 2/20, 7 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Alfredo Acevas (stream)- ND 6ip/0e/8w/3k

Ramon Ramirez (stream)- DNP

Adam LaRoche (spot)- 0/2

Mark Teahen (spot)- Buehrle-DNP

Jay Bruce (start)- Suppan-DNP

Andre Ethier (start)- 0/2, run

Troy Glaus (sit)- 1/3, 3 run homer

Nelson Cruz (sit)- Santana-DNP

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Sunday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--30--4--16--3--.280/-3--6--71--3.00--1.36---7
-------OP--26--7--30--1--.276/-1--6--61--6.21--1.56---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira----------- ^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^R. Zimmerman
^Escobar------------^E. Renteria
^Span----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^ J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
9/36-5-1-3-2 //6/35-3-0-3-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-------------C.C. Sabathia
Young-------------^R. Oswalt
Weaver------------ C. Billingsley
^Liriano------------B. Myers
Harden-------------J. Shields
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------^J. Hanrahan
^Putz-------------^C. Qualls
^Gallagher--------^B. Arroyo
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/2S, 17-3-23-14//0W/3S, 12.2-4-20-14 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (49/175) - OP (48/174)
Weekly Totals- ERA (22/(66/9) - OP ERA (43/(62.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (90/66) - OP WHIP (97/62.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---10-----OP-----9

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat
PE Gallagher(dropped)/Price-Sun

Strategy: PE dropped stream SP Gallagher for
RP David Price who hopefully will start the 2nd
game of Tuesday's double header vs the Orioles.
Price's RP designation will force PE to sit a closer
as SP's Harden/Weaver are active that day. PE
is looking for W's and K's from this week's streams.

Game Keys: PE SP's Young/Acevas and 4 closers
combined to throw 17 innings allowing 3 runs on 23
whip with 14 k's while earning a W and 2 Saves. OP
SP's Sabathia/Kuroda & 3 closers tossed 12.2 frames
yielding 4 runs on 20 whip with 14 k's while earning
3 Saves to tie the point. PE offense limped along going
9/36 with 5 runs, 1 homer, 3 rbi and 2 stolen bases.
OP hitters were worse going 6/35 with 3 runs & 3 rbi.
PE continues to control Runs and forged slight leads in
SB/BA. PE holds a 7-2 lead in the championship round
with all categories except RBI (OP) in play.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-20T06:36:00.000-07:00

September 20, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Rookie C sensation Geovany Soto was a late
scratch due to a sore left hand. He's day to day.

Chipper Jones had to leave last night's game
with a sore shoulder.

Chone Figgins has a bruised elbow and is day
to day.

B. J. Upton took batting practice and could
pinch hit if necessary. He should return to the
Rays lineup today or tomorrow.

Hanley Ramirez missed another game with
a sore shoulder. He's expected to return any
day.

Mike Lowell has been shutdown for the next
few days. He could be back on Monday.

Jake Peavy missed his start last night to be
with his wife who went into labor. He's likely
to start on Monday so he shouldn't miss a
start.

C.C. Sabathia is starting today on 3 days
rest vs. the Reds. Activate him immediately.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Scott Lewis- has yet to allow an earned run. He
has no history vs. the Tigers. 2-0, 0.00/.57 with
8 k's in 14 innings.

Sean Gallagher- has been solid since coming off
the DL. He's pitched .1 innings vs. Seattle. 1-0, .81
/.91 with 12 k's in 11 frames since being activated.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Mike Cameron- cracks Arroyo. 6/15 with 2 extras.

Gregor Blanco- pelts Pelfrey. 4/9 with an rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Jay Bruce (start)- slaps Suppan. 3/6 with 2 blasts.

Andre Ethier (start)-hits Hennessey. 5/9, a jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Troy Glaus (sit)- limp vs. Lilly. 1/17, 6 k's

Nelson Cruz (sit)- Ervin rules. 2/13, 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Paul Byrd (stream)- ND 6ip/3e/7w/2k

Matt Harrison (stream)- L 3ip/7e/11w/1k

Felipe Lopez (spot)- 2/4, 2 runs, rbi

Nomar Garciaparra (spot)- DNP-injured

Ryan Theriot (start)- 0/2

Josh Willingham (start)- DNP

Russell Martin (sit)- DNP

Alphonso Soriano (sit)- 1/2

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Saturday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--25--3--13--1--.288/-2--4--57--3.49--1.37---6
-------OP--23--7--27--1--.302/-1--3--47--7.07--1.55---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira----------- ^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^R. Zimmerman
^Escobar------------^E. Renteria
^Span----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
Figgins--------------^R. Howard
^Ellsbury-----------^ J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
14/36-6-1-6-0 //7/33-4-2-7-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang----------- ^C.C. Sabathia
^Young------------ R. Oswalt
Weaver------------ C. Billingsley
Liriano------------- B. Myers
Harden-------------J. Shields
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------^J. Hanrahan
Putz-------------- ^C. Qualls
^Acevas---------- ^H. Kuroda
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 7-4-11-11//0W/0S, 5.1-10-12-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (40/139) - OP (42/139)
Weekly Totals- ERA (19/(49/9) - OP ERA (39/(49.2/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (67/49) - OP WHIP (77/49.2) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---10-----OP-----9

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur
OP Lopez(dropped/Kuroda-Fri
PE Scherzer(dropped)/Acevas-Fri
OP Kuroda/(dropped)/Arroyo-Sat
PE Acevas(dropped)/Gallagher-Sat

Strategy: PE dropped SP Scherzer for SP stream
Acevas for today. SP Sean Gallagher was selected
for a start tomorrow with Acevas being dropped.
OP countered with 2 moves. Lopez was released
for SP Kuroda today and Kuroda was dropped for
SP Arroyo tomorrow. PE will add SP David Price
tomorrow for a possible start on Tuesday. Also,
PE would like to reacquire Scherzer for a start
on Wednesday. Gallagher would be used to pick
up Price and ideally OF Chris Young would be
used on Monday for Scherzer.

Game Keys: PE SP Scherzer and 1 closer were
able to aggregate 7 innings allowing 4 runs on 11
whip with 11 k's while earning 1 Save. OP Myers
and 2 closers combined to yield 10 runs on 12 whip
with 5 k's in 5.1 innings. OP did not have a W or a
Save on the evening. PE offense came to life going
14/36 with 6 runs, 1 homer and 6 rbi. OP hitters
were off again going 7/33 with 4 runs, 2 homers &
7 rbi enabling PE to take a modest lead in Runs and
to close the gap appreciably in BA. PE leads 6-3 but
OP has the only category lock with an advantage of
14 in RBI.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-19T06:44:00.001-07:00

September 19, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Justin Duchscherer is probably done for the
season as he felt pain in his hip during a 10 pitch
simulated game.

Hanley Ramirez sat out last night with a sore
shoulder. There's no timetable for his return.

Yunel Escobar pinch hit on Wednesday and is
likely to return to action soon. He's day to day.

Johnny Damon left the club to be with his wife
for the birth of their 4th child.

Melvin Mora reinjured his hamstring and will
miss a few games at the minimum.

Ty Wigginton and Kaz Matsui have returned
to the Astros lineup.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Alfredo Acevas- has limited innings and no history vs.
the Orioles but has performed well. 1-0, 1.80/.90 with
12 k's in 20 innings this season.

Ramon Ramirez- had a decent start vs. the Brewers.
0-0, 1.50/.83 over 6 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Adam LaRoche- mauls Moehler. 8/21 with 4 extras.

Mark Teahen- bops Buehrle. 16/41 with 6 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Ryan Theriot (start)- whacks Wainwright. 6/16, 2 extras.

Josh Willingham (start)- mashes Myers. 5/13, a jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Russell Martin (sit)- Zito prevails. 3/20 with 7 k's

Alphonso Soriano (sit)- Wainwright wins. 2/11, 4 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Josh Outman (stream)- L 4.1ip/3e/9w/4k

Tim Redding (stream)- L 3ip/4e/8w/2k

Rajai Davis(spot)- 1/4, stolen base

Jason Kubel (spot)- 1/4, 3 run homer

Cristian Guzman (start)- 2/4

Aaron Rowand (start)- 1/4

Vernon Wells (sit)- Cabrera-DNP

Chris Young (sit)- 0/3

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Friday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--19--2--07--1--.252/-2--3--46--3.21--1.33---4
-------OP--19--5--20--1--.330/-1--3--42--5.89--1.47---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira----------- ^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^R. Zimmerman
^Escobar------------^E. Renteria
^Span----------------C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
^Figgins-------------^R. Howard
Ellsbury--------------F. Lopez
---------------------^J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
8/35-7-1-3-1 //8/29-3-0-5-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-------------C.C. Sabathia
Young--------------R. Oswalt
Weaver------------ C. Billingsley
Liriano------------^B. Myers
Harden-------------J. Shields
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------^J. Hanrahan
^Putz-------------^C. Qualls
^Scherzer
Duchscherer (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/1S, 8-1-11-11//1W/1S, 13.1-7-18-11 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (26/103) - OP (35/106)
Weekly Totals- ERA (15/(42/9) - OP ERA (29/(44.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (56/42) - OP WHIP (65/44.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---11-----OP-----9

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur
OP Litsch(dropped)/Qualls-Thur

Strategy: OP dropped Litsch for closer Qualls
electing to match PE with 5 closers. PE awaits
information on Figgins before deciding what to
do with Ellsbury. The options are to add stream
SP Acevas for either Ellsbury, Figgins or Young.
Ellsbury and Figgins are top of the order types
while OF Young has been hitting 5th. PE needs
to continue to play for Runs/SB. PE could stand
pat and simply counter OP moves going forward.

Game Keys: PE SP Harden and 2 closers were
able to aggregate 8 innings allowing 1 runs on 11
whip with 11 k's while earning 1 W and 1 Save.
OP SP's Shields/Litsch and 1 closer combined to
yield 7 runs on 18 whip with 11 k's in 13.1 innings.
OP also registered a W and a Save on the evening.
PE offense continued to stumble along going 8/35
with 7 runs, 1 homer, 3 rbi and 1 stolen base. OP
hitters cooled just a bit going 8/29 with 3 runs and
5 rbi enabling PE to tie Runs/SB. The championship
remains very close with PE leading 4-3.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-18T06:50:00.001-07:00

September 18, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Conor Jackson returned to action last night.

Chris Young sat out Tuesday night due to a
sore wrist but was back in the lineup last night.

Mike Lowell was scratched last night with a
bad hip. He's likely to miss several games.

Hanley Ramirez injured his shoulder after
hitting 2 homers. The severity of this injury
should be available today.

Chone Figgins will miss today's action as he's
back in L.A. having his sore elbow checked by
Dr. Yocum. Stay tuned.

Michael Young had to leave his game with
an injured finger.

Vlad Guerrero's return has been pushed
back until tomorrow. Check the Angels box
this afternoon to be sure that he's inactive.

Torii Hunter was a late scratch as he was
hit in the face by a ball in batting practice.

Ben Sheets had to leave his start last night
with forearm tightness.

Justin Duchscherer will throw a bullpen
session today and may start on Sunday.

Jeremy Guthrie may be activated from the
DL to make a start on Tuesday.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Paul Byrd- historically tough against the Blue Jays. 5-5,
3.80/1.06 over 69 innings.

Matt Harrison- had one good start vs. the Angels. 1-0,
2.57/.86 in 7 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Felipe Lopez- zaps Zambrano. 11/34 with 2 jacks.

Nomar Garciaparra- zaps Zito. 11/31 with 2 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Cristian Guzman (start)- jars Johan. 6/10 with an extra.

Aaron Rowand (start)- raps Randy. 8/22 with 5 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Vernon Wells (sit)- Cabrera's fave. 3/28 with 8 k's

Chris Young (sit)- Tiny Tim's toy. 2/16 with 6 k's

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

David Purcey (stream)- ND 5ip/6e/12w/5k

Matt Garza (stream)- ND 4.2ip/3e/7w/3k

Dustin Nippert (stream)- L 4.1ip/5e/10w/6k

Hank Blalock (spot)- 0/1

Gary Matthews Jr. (spot)- 0/4

Kevin Kouzmanoff (start)- 1/3

Akinori Iwamura (start)- 1/4, run, stolen base

Carlos Pena (sit)- 1/3, 2 rbi

Adrian Gonzalez (sit)- 0/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--12--1--04--0--.265/-1--2--35--3.71--1.32---4
-------OP--16--5--15--1--.351/-0--2--31--6.39--1.52---5

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------K. Shoppach
^Teixeira----------- ^P. Fielder
^Roberts-------------A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^R. Zimmerman
^Escobar------------^E. Renteria
^Span---------------^C. Hart
^C. Young------------N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
^Figgins-------------^R. Howard
----------------------^F. Lopez
----------------------^J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
12/29-9-1-3-0 //12/32-5-0-5-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-------------C.C. Sabathia
Young--------------R. Oswalt
Weaver------------ C. Billingsley
Liriano------------- B. Myers
^Harden----------^J. Shields
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
Fuentes-----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------^J. Hanrahan
^Putz-------------^J. Litsch
Scherzer
Duchscherer (DL)
^Ayala

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/1S, 21-7-27-19//0W/0S, 4.2-6-10-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (18/68) - OP (27/77)
Weekly Totals- ERA (14/(34/9) - OP ERA (22/(31/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (45/34) - OP WHIP (47/31) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---10-----OP-----9

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed
OP Francis(dropped)/Litsch-Wed
PE Ayala(dropped)/Ellsbury-Thur

Strategy: PE spot closer Ayala was used for spot
play Ellsbury for tomorrow as insurance for Chone
Figgins who is having his sore elbow examined. PE
feels that SB is a pivotal category. OP used Francis
for SP stream Litsch for today. PE sends Harden
and 5 closers vs. OP SP's Shields/Litsch & 4 closers.
PE Figgins is out today so only 8 possible hitters are
active for today vs. 7 for OP.

Game Keys: PE SP's Harang/Weaver/Purcey &
1 closer combined to throw 21 innings allowing 7
runs on 27 whip with 19 k's while earning 1 W
and 1 Save. OP SP Bilingsley had a rough outing
allowing 6 runs on 10 whip with 5 k's in 4.2 frames.
PE offense finally got hot going 12/29 with 9 runs,
1 homer and 3 rbi. OP hitters easily kept pace going
12/32 with 5 runs, 5 rbi and 1 stolen base. PE has
closed the gap in the critical Runs category to 4 and
continues to target SB. OP is certain to take HR/
RBI. PE trails 5-4.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-17T07:10:00.001-07:00

September 17, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

B.J. Upton is running but no timetable has set
for his return.

Carlos Guillen is close to being shutdown for
the season.

Vlad Guerrero is expected to return today or
tomorrow. Check the Angels box to be certain
that he's active.

Mike Lowell owners should grab a 3B today
as he was in obvious pain last night and may
have to sit out awhile.

Yunel Escobar is listed as day to day with a
strained hamstring. Cox feels that the strain is
worse than a day to day situation.

Troy Glaus returned to action and homered.

Paul Konerko played last night and had 2 hits.

Justin Duchscherer threw off of a mound and
may return this weekend.

Shaun Marcum left his start with numbness in
his forearm. The Blue Jays are likely to just shut
him down for the season.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Josh Outman- has limited innings this season. 1-0, 3.86/
1.29 in 9 innings with 6 k's. His last start at home vs. Texas
was solid.

Tim Redding- has solid track record against the Mets.
2-1, 3.79/1.32 with 33 k's in 38 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Rajai Davis- steals on Saunders. 5/11 with 3 swipes.

Jason Kubel- smacks Shields. 5/7 with an extra.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Kevin Kouzmanoff (start)- 9/20 with 2 blasts.

Akinori Iwamura (start)- 9/22 with 3 steals.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Carlos Pena (sit)- mourns Wakefield. 4/29, 3 k's.

Adrian Gonzalez (sit)- Francis rules. 4/26, 10 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Kevin Millwood (stream)- ND 7ip/4e/7w/6k

Dustin Nippert (stream)- (today)

Braden Looper (stream)- L 7ip/4e/7w/5k

Ken Griffey Jr. (spot)- 2/5, run, rbi

Felipe Lopez (spot)- 0/4

Jhonny Peralta (start)- 1/5, run

Placido Polanco (start)- 1/4

Conor Jackson (start)- DNP-injured

Grady Sizemore (sit)- 1/5, solo homer

Carlos Pena (sit)- 1/3, solo homer

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Wednesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--03--0--01--0--.154/-0--1--16--4.85--1.38---2
-------OP--11--5--10--0--.333/-0--2--26--5.47--1.41---6

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira----------- ^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^R. Zimmerman
^Escobar------------^E. Renteria
^Span---------------^C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
^Figgins-------------^R. Howard
-----------------------F. Lopez
-----------------------J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
3/22-2-0-1-0 //12/32-7-4-9-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

^Harang------------C.C. Sabathia
Young--------------R. Oswalt
^Weaver----------^C. Billingsley
Liriano------------- B. Myers
Harden-------------B. Morrow
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------^J. Hanrahan
Putz----------------J. Shields
Scherzer
^Purcey

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 13-7-18-16//0W/2S, 20.1-14-31-22 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (6/39) - OP (15/45)
Weekly Totals- ERA (7/(13/9) - OP ERA (16/(26.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (18/13) - OP WHIP (37/26.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---12-----OP-----10

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues
OP Morrow(dropped)/Francis-Tues
PE Purcey(dropped)/Duchscherer-Wed
PE Duchsherer(DL)/Ayala-Wed
PE Escobar(dropped)/Theriot-Wed

Strategy: PE SP stream Purcey was used for SP
Duchscherer who was immediately placed on the
DL with the empty roster spot used for spot closer
Ayala on Thursday. Johan Santana pitches against
the Nationals tomorrow. There wasn't a solid SP
stream candidate available for Thursday. OP used
SP Morrow late last night for SP stream Francis for
today. Francis was shutdown late last night. PE will
send SP's Harang/Weaver/Purcey and 4 closers to
face OP Billingsley and 4 closers. PE is sitting Putz
to make room for Purcey. PE dropped SS Escobar,
who's battling a sore hamstring for SS Ryan Theriot.
PE was surprised to find Theriot available.

Game Keys: PE SP's Liriano/Cain combined with
4 closers to throw 13 innings allowing 7 runs on 18
whip with 16 k's while earning only 1 save. OP SP's
Sabathia/Oswalt/Morrow and 4 closers kept pace
by allowing 14 runs on 31 whip with 22 k's in 20.1
innings. They were able to secure 2 saves. Neither
staff could book a W. PE offense was dreadful again
going 3/22 with 2 runs and 1 rbi. OP batsmen were,
of course, the counterpoint exploding for 4 homers,
going 12/32 with 7 runs and 9 rbi. There were no
stolen bases night. OP has opened up a significant
advantage in Runs/HR/RBI/BA. Although it's early
on PE can ill afford to continue to sputter on offense
and trails 6-2 heading into today's action.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-16T06:48:00.001-07:00

September 16, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Vlad Guerrero has a sore knee and is expected
to return on Wednesday. Check the Angels box
daily to be certain regarding his availability.

Torii Hunter will likely return to active duty on
Tuesday.

Howie Kendrick will not be activated this week.

Yunel Escobar is nursing a sore hamstring and
is day to day.

Stephen Drew is expected to return today. He
was attending the funeral for his grandmother.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

David Purcey- has no history vs. the Orioles but has
been spot on his last 2 starts. 1-1, 1.84/1.16 with 13 k's
in 15 frames.

Matt Garza- has the Red Sox visiting Tropicana where
he's done his best work. 3-1, 3.54/1.29 over 28 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Hank Blalock- gets Garcia. 10/31 with 3 blasts.

Gary Matthews Jr.- smacks Smith. 5/13, 2 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Johnny Peralta (start)- likes Liriano. 4/10 with a jack.

Conor Jackson (start)- clobbers Cain, if he can suit up.
5/13, 3 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Grady Sizemore (sit)- limited by Liriano. 1/9, 4 k's.

Carlos Pena (sit)- Beckett too much. 2/14, 7 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Kevin Millwood (stream)- (today)

Alfredo Acevas (stream)- ND 6ip/2e/6w/2k

David Dellucci (spot)- 0/3

Marlon Byrd (spot)- 1/5, 2 rbi

Jason Giambi (start)- 2/3, rbi

Placido Polanco (start)- (Millwood-today)

B.J. Upton (sit)- DNP-injured

David Ortiz (sit)- 2/4, 2 runs, homer, 4 rbi

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Tuesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--1--0--0--0--.176/-0--0--0--x.xx--x.xx---0
-------OP--4--1--1--0--.231/-0--0--3--3.00--1.00---7

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^K. Shoppach
^Teixeira----------- ^P. Fielder
^Roberts------------^A. Cabrera
^Braun--------------^R. Zimmerman
^Escobar------------^E. Renteria
^Span---------------^C. Hart
^C. Young-----------^N. Cruz
^Kemp--------------^N. Markakis
^Figgins-------------^R. Howard
-----------------------F. Lopez
-----------------------J. Werth

------PE------//-----OP
3/17-1-0-0-0 //3/13-4-1-1-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------^C.C. Sabathia
Young-------------^R. Oswalt
Weaver-------------C. Billingsley
^Liriano------------ B. Myers
Harden------------^B. Morrow
^F. Cordero-------^B. Lidge
^Broxton----------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------^M. Gonzalez
^Wood------------^J. Hanrahan
^Putz--------------A. Acevas
Scherzer
^Cain

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 6-2-6-3 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (3/17) - OP (3/13)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (2/(6/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (6/6) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---14-----OP-----13

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon
PE Cain(dropped)/Purcey-Tues
OP Acevas(dropped)/Shields-Tues

Strategy: PE SP stream Cain was used for SP
David Purcey while OP countered by releasing
Acevas for SP James Shields. PE will send SP's
Liriano/Cain and 5 closers vs. OP SP's Oswalt/
Sabathia/Morrow and 4 closers today. Both
teams should have 9 active on offense.

Game Keys: OP had SP stream Acevas pitch
a solid game allowing 2 runs, 6 whip with 3 k's
in 6 frames while getting a no decision. There
were no other active pitchers yesterday and
both offenses were limited. The game begins
to heat up today.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-15T05:42:00.000-07:00

September 15, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Carl Pavano was injured again and had to leave
yesterday's game vs. the Rays. He's expected to
make his next start.

Armando Galarraga will skip his next start on
Tuesday. He's probably wearing down a little.

Justin Duchscherer will throw a bullpen session
and could return to the A's rotation later in the
week.

Milton Bradley, seems of late, to be very fragile.
He was out again with a sore hip.

Conor Jackson had a cortisone shot and hopes to
return today.

Paul Konerko remains out with a sore knee and is
unsure of when he'll return.

Troy Glaus was hoping to return yesterday but sat
out. He's likely to be day to day so check the Cards
box daily if you'd like to start him.

1147. That's the number of innings used that would
keep you on track to deploy maximum innings (1250)
over the course of the season in Rotisserie. A number
significantly above or below should be a call to action.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Dustin Nippert- has no history vs. Detroit but has
pitched well this season. 2-1, 2.08/1.27 with 18 k's in
17 innings this year.

Braden Looper- has solid track record vs the Reds.
4-1, 2.93/1.06 in 58 frames.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Ken Griffey Jr.- pounds Pettitte. 17/50 with 2 blasts, 6 rbi.

Felipe Lopez- hits Arroyo. 4/11 with 2 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Jason Giambi (start)-batters Buehrle. 7/19 with 2 blasts.

Placido Polanco (start)-burns Millwood. 8/14 with 2 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

B.J. Upton (sit)- Dice-K deals. 1/13 4 k's.

David Ortiz (sit)- k'd by Kaz. 7/37 with 10 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Max Scherzer (stream)- ND 6ip/1e/5w/9k

Jeremy Sowers (stream)- L 3ip/3e/6w/2k

Cliff Floyd (spot)- 2/3, run

Skip Schumaker (spot)- 1/3, run

Travis Hafner (start)- DNP

Garret Anderson (start)- 1/4

Chone Figgins (sit)- 2/4, run, rbi, stolen base

Johnny Damon (sit)- 2/4, run

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Championship: Monday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--34--7--27--9--.272/-2--7--57--2.39--0.98---8
-------OP--29--5--22--4--.287/-2--4--33--6.23--1.56---1

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^K. Shoppach
Teixeira--------------P. Fielder
Roberts--------------F.Lopez
Braun-------------- ^R. Zimmerman
Escobar------------ ^E. Renteria
^Span--------------- C. Hart
^C. Young----------- J. Werth
^Kemp-------------- N. Markakis
Figgins---------------R. Howard
-------------------- ^A. Cabrera
-------------------- ^N. Cruz

------PE------//-----OP
7/32-3-1-2-1 //6/27-3-0-1-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------C.C. Sabathia
Young-------------R. Oswalt
Weaver------------C. Billingsley
Liriano------------ B. Myers
Harden------------B. Morrow
F. Cordero---------B. Lidge
^Broxton---------^J. Valverde
^Fuentes----------M. Gonzalez
^Wood-----------^J. Hanrahan
^Putz------------^A. Acevas
Scherzer
^Jimenez

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 14-1-13-19//0W/1S, 9.1-4-12-8 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (50/184) - OP (58/202)
Weekly Totals- ERA (16/(60.1/9) - OP ERA (26/(34.2/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (59/60.1) - OP WHIP (54/34.2) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun
OP Beltre(dropped)/Acevas-Sun
PE Jimenez(dropped)/Cain-Mon

Strategy: PE stream Jimenez's Monday start
was pushed back until Tuesday. He was used
for SP Matt Cain. The net result is PE will only
get the benefit of Cain's start while OP has SP
Alfredo Acevas going today and will certainly
drop Acevas for another start tomorrow. By
taking Cain off the board PE is hoping that OP
will take the bait and stream a poor matchup.
PE has 4 closers matching up against 1 SP and
2 closers for OP today. PE has 14 starts on the
current roster compared to 14 for OP. PE will
send 4 potential active players vs 5 for OP for
today.

The Championship OP is very aggressive using
streaming and spot plays daily. His base offense
features Fielder/Howard with a good supporting
cast of Hart/Markakis/Zimmerman/Renteria.
His core SP's are formidable with Sabathia/Myers
/Billingsley/Oswalt/Morrow the headliners. OP
has 4 closers, Valverde/Lidge/Gonzalez/Hanrahan.
This will certainly be a competitive championship
series.

Game Keys: PE closed out the match 8-1 to
catapult into the 2 week Championship final.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the league championship.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-14T06:26:00.001-07:00

September 14, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Alex Rodriguez sat yesterday with a stiff neck.
He did return for the nightcap vs. the Rays.

Evan Longoria returned to action with a bang
going 2/5 with 2 rbi.

B.J. Upton is expected to play on Monday vs.
the Red Sox.

Vlad Guerrero has a knee irritation and will
sit out until at least Tuesday.

Andre Ethier has left the team to be with his
wife who is delivering their first child. He'll be
away for a few days.

J.D. Drew had a setback and will not be ready
to play during the Rays series. He's nursing a
sore back.

Michael Cuddyer has been activated and is a
nice spot play if you need the OF help.

Adrian Beltre will have season ending surgery
next week and will only play through today.

Phil Hughes is expected to start vs. the White
Sox on Wednesday. He's not a safe start at this
point.

Dallas Braden had his next start pushed back
due to a sore groin.

Chad Qualls has unseated Brandon Lyon as
the D-Backs closer. Grab him today if you need
saves in your league championship.

1140. That's the number of innings used that
would keep you on track to deploy maximum
innings (1250) over the course of the season
in Rotisserie. A number significantly above or
below should be a call to action.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Kevin Millwood- pitches well against the Tigers. 4-4,
3.78/1.24 with 59 k's in 64 innings.

Alfredo Acevas- sleeper stream candidate has good
stats vs. the White Sox. 1-1, 1.29/.86 with 9 k's in 14
frames.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

David Dellucci-not slowed by Slowey. 4/6, 3 extras.

Marlon Bryd- derails D-train. 6/15, 3 extras, 1 bomb.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Travis Hafner (start)-beats Bannister. 4/9, 2 extras.

Garret Anderson (start)- hammers King Felix. 8/23.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Chone Figgins (sit)- bows to the King. 4/25, 6 k's.

Johnny Damon (sit)- jacked by Jackson. 2/17, 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Paul Byrd (stream)- L 5ip/5e/10w/3k

Josh Johnson (stream)- W 6ip/2e/7w/9k

Lyle Overbay (spot)- 2/4, run

Greg Dobbs (spot)- 0/1, pinch hit.

Hideki Matsui (start)- 0/4 (vs. Shields)

Kevin Kouzmanoff (start)- 1/3

Adrian Beltre (start)- 0/3, rbi

Corey Hart (sit)- 0/4

Adrian Gonzalez (sit)- 1/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Sunday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--31--6--25--8--.283/-2--6--38--2.91--0.99---8
-------OP--26--5--21--4--.297/-2--3--25--7.11--1.66---1

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^J. Mauer
^Teixeira-------------C. Jackson
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Reynolds
^Escobar------------^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------^J. Damon
^C. Young------------V. Guerrero
^Kemp--------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
---------------------^S. Schumaker
---------------------^C. Headley
----------------------I. Rodriguez
----------------------R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
13/45-10-4-9-1 //8/31-4-1-4-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------A. Wainwright
Young----------- ^R. Halladay
Weaver------------R. Nolasco
Liriano------------ C. Volstad
Harden-----------^J. Soria
^F. Cordero------ ^B. Wilson
^Broxton---------^J. Rauch
^Fuentes---------^H. Kuo
^Wood
^Putz
^Scherzer
^Danks

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 9-3-8-13//0W/1S, 5-6-13-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (43/152) - OP (52/175)
Weekly Totals- ERA (15/(46.1/9) - OP ERA (20/(25.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (46/46.1) - OP WHIP (42/25.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---2-----OP-----1

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Cain(dropped)/Scherzer-Thur
PE Shields(dropped)/Danks-Sat
PE Danks(dropped)/Jimenez-Sun

Strategy: PE will start SP Scherzer as a counter
to OP Halladay. PE stream Danks is available if
needed. In anticipation of reaching the league
championship PE has released Danks for stream
SP Ubaldo Jimenez.

Game Keys: PE sat SP Shields who was brilliant
in shutting down the Yankees. PE went with SP
Young who was almost as brilliant combining with
2 relievers to allow 3 runs on 8 whip with 13 k's in
9 innings. PE earned a save. OP Wainwright had
an awful start virtually locking up ERA/WHIP/K
for PE. W is tied and PE had a lead of 3 in Saves.
PE's offense finally came to life going 13/45 with
10 runs, 4 homers, 9 rbi and 1 stolen base while OP
offense struggled going 8/31, 4 runs, a homer and
4 rbi. PE takes a commanding 8-1 into the final day
of play including control of the all important ERA
tiebreaker. It's never over until it's over but PE
should prevail and move on to the championship
round.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-13T05:43:00.001-07:00

September 13, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Phenom David Price has been called up by the
Rays and is likely to work out of the bullpen for
an appearance or 2 before starting a game next
weekend.

Pedro Martinez had his start today pushed off
until Tuesday. Adjust accordingly.

Eric Bedard threw a successful bullpen session.
It's unclear whether he'll pitch again this year.

Ryan Dempster owners may lose his start on
Sunday as Piniella has several options including
Zambrano because of the cancellations caused
by Hurricane Ike.

Brad Penny is adamant about returning to the
rotation this season. Torre may accommodate
bad Brad if he's effective in relief appearances.

Jeremy Guthrie is likely to be shutdown for
the season.

Takashi Saito will be activated today and
work set up initially.

Evan Longoria could be back with the Rays
tomorrow.

Todd Helton has been activated but it's likely
that he'll pinch hit and spot start for the rest of
the season.

Mark Teixeira, Chone Figgins and Josh
Hamilton returned to active duty last night.
Chone came on as a pinch runner.

Alex Gordon was activated by the Royals
last night.

Rick Ankiel is probably done for the season
with an abdominal strain.

J.D Drew could return to action today for the
Red Sox.

Conor Jackson sat out last night with a sore
shoulder.

Chipper Jones would have been out last night
had the game not been rained out. Make sure he
is active before starting him today.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Max Scherzer- has no history vs. the Reds but has
terrific but unlucky at home. 0-2, 2.84/1.21 with 19
k's in 19 innings at Chase Field.

Jeremy Sowers- has good track record vs. the Royals.
2-1, 2.50/1.28 over 18 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Cliff Floyd-pounds Pavano. 12/28, 8 extras, 2 bombs.

Skip Schumaker- socks Snell. 8/19 with 3 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Kevin Kouzmanoff (start)-loves Lincecum. 7/20, 1 extra.

Adrian Beltre (start)- gets Garland. 6/17, 3 extras, 1 jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Corey Hart (sit)- Hamels hurts. 1/10, 6 k's.

Adrian Gonzalez (sit)- tamed by Timmy. 3/20, 8 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Jeff Francis (stream)- L 6ip/3e/8w/5k

Joel Pineiro (stream)- L 4ip/7e/9w/4k

Jason Kubel (spot)- ppd.

Ryan Garko (spot)-1/4

Hideki Matsui (start)- (Shields-today)

Juan Pierre (start)- 0/1, pinch hit

Garrett Atkins (sit)- 1/3

James Loney (sit)- 2/2, 3 rbi, pinch hit

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Saturday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--21--2--16--7--.280/-2--5--25--2.89--1.02---5
-------OP--22--4--17--4--.306/-2--2--20--6.20--1.43---4

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^J. Mauer
^Teixeira------------^C. Jackson
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Reynolds
^Escobar------------^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------^J. Damon
^C. Young-----------^V. Guerrero
^Kemp--------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
----------------------S. Schumaker
----------------------C. Headley
----------------------I. Rodriguez
----------------------R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
3/17-2-0-3-1 //4/13-1-0-1-3 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------^A. Wainwright
Shields-------------R. Halladay
Weaver------------R. Nolasco
Liriano------------ C. Volstad
Harden-----------^J. Soria
^F. Cordero------ ^B. Wilson
^Broxton---------^J. Rauch
^Fuentes---------^H. Kuo
^Wood
^Putz
Scherzer
^Young

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 7-0-5-4//0W/1S, 1-0-2-1 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (30/107) - OP (44/144)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(37.1/9) - OP ERA (14/(20.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (38/37.1) - OP WHIP (29/20.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---3-----OP-----2

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Cain(dropped)/Scherzer-Thur
PE Shields(dropped)/Danks-Sat

Strategy: PE dropped SP Shields for SP stream
Danks to offer PE maximum roster utilization on
Sunday as Danks pitches in the late game. Shields
will be benched today vs. the Yankees. PE needs
to have K insurance hence the addition of Danks.
The contest closes out with PE having SP Young
on Saturday vs. OP Wainwright and PE Scherzer
against OP Halladay on Sunday. Danks will only
be used if necessary. PE still has concerns that
the offense will do enough to win more than one
category.

Game Keys: PE SP Harang was brilliant but very
unlucky allowing 0 runs on 5 whip with 4 k's over
7 innings but was denied a W. OP had a save. PE
has 3 starts remaining on the roster vs. 2 for OP.
PE continues to play shorthanded on offense and
had a disappointing showing going 3/17 with 2 runs,
3 rbi and 1 stolen base. OP offense went 4/13 with
1 run, 1 rbi and 3 steals. There were several rainouts
that will be made up today as twinbills. The contest
rolls down the river with PE leading 5-4. Every point
is in play over the final 2 days.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-12T06:31:00.001-07:00

September 12, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

The Cubs/Astros games for today and Saturday
have been postponed due to Hurricane Ike. It's
not clear whether they'll try to make up games
on Sunday, Monday or both. Adjust accordingly.

David Price is likely to make his major league
debut on September 23. The Rays play a twin
bill vs. the Orioles that day.

The Blue Jays are tinkering with their rotation
for the Red Sox series. Burnett will be moved
to tomorrow with Halladay going on Sunday.

Brett Myers will work on short rest facing the
Brewers on Sunday.

Justin Duchscherer had a good side session
but it's unclear whether he'll return this season.

Chris Carpenter is likely done for the season.

George Sherrill was activated yesterday and
will close for the Orioles.

Felipe Lopez will cover for Troy Glaus at 3B
for the Cards. He's a reasonable spot play.

Travis Hafner is going to play every other day
until Wedge is convinced that he's strong enough
to play everyday.

Josh Hamilton left last night's game with a sore
foot. He's day to day but check the Rangers box
daily to assure his availability.

Melvin Mora returned to action last night as a DH.

Mark Teixeira and Chone Figgins sat out again
last night. Big Tex is expected to return today with
Figgins likely out a few more days.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Paul Byrd- has fared well against the Blue Jays over
the years. 5-4, 3.39/.99 in 64 innings.

Josh Johnson- has a soft touch with the Nationals
coming into Marlins Stadium. 1-0, 3.21/.86 over 14
frames with 11 k's.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Lyle Overbay-flips the Byrd. 7/13, a homer and 3 rbi.

Greg Dobbs- whacks Bush. 5/10, 2 jacks and 5 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Hideki Matsui (start)- smacks Shields. 7/13, 3 blasts.

Juan Pierre (start)- owns Francis. 14/30 with 6 steals.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Garrett Atkins (sit)-Billingsley rules. 0/13, 5 k's.

James Loney (sit)- flails vs. Francis. 1/15, 5k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Shaun Marcum (stream)- W 7.1ip/2e/6w/6k

Dallas Braden (stream)- L 4ip/5e/12w/2k

Cesar Izturis (spot)- (Lilly-DNP)

Freddy Sanchez (spot)- DNP-injured

Mark DeRosa (start)- 1/4, run

Brad Hawpe (start)- 1/5, solo homer

Jim Thome (sit)- 1/4, 2 run homer

Kevin Kouzmanoff (sit)- DNP

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Friday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--19--2--13--6--.300/-2--5--21--3.56--1.09---5
-------OP--21--4--16--1--.305/-2--1--19--6.52--1.40---4

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------^J. Mauer
^Teixeira------------^C. Jackson
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Reynolds
^Escobar------------^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------^J. Damon
^C. Young-----------^V. Guerrero
^Kemp--------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
----------------------S. Schumaker
----------------------C. Headley
----------------------I. Rodriguez
----------------------R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
6/15-3-1-3-1 //5/26-2-0-1-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

^Harang-----------A. Wainwright
Shields-------------R. Halladay
Weaver------------R. Nolasco
Cain---------------C. Volstad
Harden-----------^J. Soria
^F. Cordero------ ^B. Wilson
^Broxton---------^J. Rauch
^Fuentes---------^H. Kuo
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Young

-----PE--------//------OP
2W/1S, 25.1-10-30-17//0W/1S, 1-0-0-1 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (27/90) - OP (40/131)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(30.1/9) - OP ERA (14/(19.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (33/30.1) - OP WHIP (27/19.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---4-----OP-----2

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Cain(dropped)/Scherzer-Thur

Strategy: PE SP Harang and 5 closers face off vs.
OP closers Soria and Brian Wilson and set up men
Rauch and Kuo. PE Cain was used for SP Scherzer
for a Sunday start. OP picked up a start on Sunday
as Halladay was moved up a day to face Boston. PE
has 4 starts left on the roster compared with 2 for
OP. PE continues to be shorthanded on offense as
Teixeira/Figgins/Roberts sat out yesterday. Tex
and Roberts are expected to return today. OP has
41 more AB's week to date but has not wrapped up
a single offensive category. Frankly PE has been
lucky that OP's extra AB's have not resulted in a
wider gap in the offensive points.

Game Keys: PE survived SP Cain's dreadful start
last night. PE SP's Liriano/Harden/Cain/Weaver
and 2 closes combined to hurl 25.1 innings allowing
10 runs on 30 whip with 17 k's while registering 2
W's. PE picked up another save to offset 1 save by
OP. PE has tied W and forged a 2 k advantage over
OP in the category. PE continues to control Saves/
ERA/WHIP. OP offense went 5/26 with 2 runs and
only 1 rbi. PE's shorthanded offense went 6/15 with
3 runs, a homer, 3 rbi and 1 stolen base. PE leads SB
by 5 with the other offensive points still in play. PE
clings to a 5-4 lead as the contest moves on to the
turn.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-11T06:48:00.001-07:00

September 11, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Rich Harden and Carlos Zambrano are ready
to return to the bump for the Cubs on Thursday
and Saturday respectively.

Jered Weaver will start today vs. the Mariners.

Chris Volstad has a bruise on his leg and should
make his next scheduled start on Tuesday.

Max Scherzer will get another start as he faces
the Reds on Sunday.

Chris Carpenter is unavailable to pitch as he's
not recovering well from his last outing.

Brad Penny was activated from the DL and will
work out of the Dodgers bullpen initially.

Derek Lowe left last night's game after being hit
on the knee by a batted ball. He's thought to be
fine and should make his next start.

Kyle Lohse will miss his start on Sunday due to
a 5 game suspension.

Takashi Saito should be activated today after
another successful bullpen session. He's likely to
work in a set up role for a few appearances.

Troy Percival had to leave last night's game with
an undisclosed injury. Dan Wheeler will assume
the closer role in his absence.

Torii Hunter and Ivan Rodriguez have been
suspended for 2 games apiece for an altercation
at homeplate on Monday.

Rafael Furcal took BP and may be activated by
the Dodgers next week.

Adrian Beltre will be sidelined a few days with
a sore thumb.

Paul Konerko has a mild knee strain and is day
to day.

Troy Glaus has a strained rotator cuff and could
return in a few days.

Fred Lewis had foot surgery and is out for the
season.

Mark Teixeira sat out yesterday with an infection.
He's due back today.

Chone Figgins is still out with a sore elbow and is
likely to miss a few more games.

Evan Longoria took BP and could return to the
Rays as early as Friday.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Jeff Francis- has a favorable start with the Dodgers
coming into Coors Field. 5-2, 2.60/1.31 in 83 innings.

Joel Pineiro- has had success at the Pirates ballyard.
2-0, 3.48/1.11 in 21 frames at PNC Park.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Jason Kubel- cracks Cabrera. 4/10 with 2 extras.

Ryan Garko- mashes Meche. 7/20 with 3 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Mark DeRosa (start)- gets Well(emeyer) fast. 3/7, a jack.

Brad Hawpe (start)- jars Jurrjens. 2/6, 2 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Jim Thome (sit)- marked by Marcum. 1/7, 5 k's

Kevin Kouzmanoff (sit)- Cain rocks. 2/20, 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Kevin Slowey (stream)- W 7ip/1e/5w/2k

Braden Looper (stream)- L 5ip/1e/9w/4k

Mike Cameron (spot)- 1/3, run, rbi

Luis Gonzalez (spot)- 2/4, 2 runs, homer, 2 rbi

Garret Anderson (start)- 2/4, 2 runs

Josh Willingham (start)- 1/5, rbi

Alex Rodriguez (sit)- 0/4

Carlos Pena (sit)- 2/6, 3 run homer

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--16--1--10--5--.280/-0--4--04--3.60--0.60---4
-------OP--19--4--15--1--.333/-2--0--18--6.87--1.47---6

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^J. Mauer
^Teixeira-------------C. Jackson
^Roberts-------------A. Iwamura
^Braun---------------M. Reynolds
^Escobar-------------H. Ramirez
^Span----------------J. Damon
C. Young------------^V. Guerrero
Kemp---------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
---------------------^S. Schumaker
---------------------^C. Headley
----------------------I. Rodriguez
---------------------^R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
5/26-4-0-3-1 //12/36-5-0-1-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------A. Wainwright
Shields------------R. Halladay
Weaver-----------R. Nolasco
^Cain-------------C. Volstad
^Harden---------^J. Soria
F. Cordero------ ^B. Wilson
Broxton----------J. Rauch
^Fuentes---------H. Kuo
^Wood
^Putz
^Liriano
Young

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/2S, 2-2-2-3//1W/0S, 14.1-10-21-16 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (21/75) - OP (35/105)
Weekly Totals- ERA (2/(5/9) - OP ERA (14/(18.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (3/5) - OP WHIP (27/18.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----1

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: PE SP's Liriano/Cain/Harden/Weaver +
3 closers will face OP closers Soria and Brian Wilson.
Today's pitching activity should dictate whether a
streaming strategy will need to be employed. PE
is very concerned about W/ERA and controlling at
least 3 offensive categories. PE offense lost Teixeira
and Figgins yesterday hindering any category gains.
Big Tex is due back today while Figgins should return
sometime over the weekend. OP Volstad will not take
a turn on Sunday leaving OP with only 1 start left on
the roster.

Game Keys: OP Nolasco/Halladay combined with
1 closer to hurl 18.1 innings allowing 10 runs on 21
whip with 16 k's. Nolasco registered a W. PE closers
had 2 saves and lead the category by 4. OP offense
kept rolling going 12/36 with 5 runs but only 1 rbi.
PE's shorthanded offense went 5/26 with 4 runs, 3
rbi and 1 stolen base. Heading into the midpoint of
the contest PE continues to trail 6-4 but can gain
ground in W/K with downside risk in ERA/WHIP
as PE has 4 SP's in action today.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-10T06:53:00.001-07:00

September 10, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Evan Longoria will not return on Friday as was
planned. He's more likely to be back on Sunday
or Monday.

Carlos Guillen is improving and the Tigers
hope to have him for the weekend series vs
the White Sox.

Travis Hafner was activated from the DL and
went 2/4.

B.J. Upton will rest his sore quad for a few days.

Brandon Phillips is out for the season with a
broken finger.

Chone Figgins sat out with a sore elbow after
being hit by a pitch on Monday. He's day to day.

Paul Konerko injured a knee in a rundown. He's
scheduled for an MRI today.

Troy Glaus strained his shoulder on a swing and
had to leave last night's game.

Torii Hunter was removed with a strained quad
and is unlikely to play today. The Angels play a
day game so check Hunter's status to be certain.

Milton Bradley was out again with a strained
lower back.

Chris Volstad was pulled in the 3rd inning after
being hit on the lower right leg by a batted ball.

David Price may be called up to the Rays soon.
He's worth a priority waiver as he could give any
rotation a real boost for the playoffs.

George Sherrill is expected to throw a simulated
game today and could be closing for Baltimore by
Friday.

Takashi Saito is close to returning and could be
activated over the weekend. It's unclear what role
he will assume.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Shaun Marcum- is still available in free agency
in many leagues. 2-0, 2.04/.79 with 21 k's in 18
innings vs. the White Sox.

Dallas Braden- is not a great stream today but
if you're desperate for a W and K's, he's usable.
0-1, 3.57/1.37 with 17 k's in 15 frames against
the Rangers.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Cesar Izturis- likes Lilly. 5/12, 2 extras.

Freddy Sanchez- hits Oswalt. 9/27, 5 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Garret Anderson (start)- pops Pettitte. 30/77, 3 jacks, 10 rbi.

Josh Willingham (start)- smacks Myers. 5/10 with a jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Alex Rodiguez (sit)- Ervin owns him. 2/16, 5 k's

Carlos Pena (sit)- bad vs. Beckett. 2/12, 6 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Chris Volstad (stream)- ND 3ip/1e/2w/2k -injured

Nick Blackburn (stream)- W 7ip/2e/6w/3k

Jeremy Hermida (spot)- 1/3

Alexi Casilla (spot)- 1/2, run

Aaron Rowand (start)- 1/4 (vs. Davis)

Randy Winn (start)- 1/4 (vs. Davis)

Joey Votto (start)- 1/3

Jeff Francoeur (start)- 2/5, rbi

David Ortiz (sit)- 0/2, pinch hit

B.J. Upton (sit)- DNP-injured

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Wednesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--12--1--07--4--.327/-0--2--1--0.00--0.33---4
-------OP--14--4--14--1--.333/-1--0--2--9.00--1.50---6

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^J. Mauer
^Teixeira----------- ^C. Jackson
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Reynolds
^Escobar------------^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------^J. Damon
^C. Young-----------^V. Guerrero
^Kemp--------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
----------------------S. Schumaker
----------------------C. Headley
----------------------I. Rodriguez
----------------------R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
11/28-5-0-2-1 //9/36-5-2-7-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------A. Wainwright
Shields-----------^R. Halladay
Weaver----------^R. Nolasco
Cain--------------C. Volstad
Harden----------^J. Soria
^F. Cordero----- ^B. Wilson
^Broxton--------^J. Rauch
^Fuentes--------^H. Kuo
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Young

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 2-0-1-1//1W/0S, 4-4-6-2 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (16/49) - OP (23/69)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(3/9) - OP ERA (4/(4/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (1/3) - OP WHIP (6/4) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----4

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: PE sends 5 closers to face off against OP
SP's Nolasco/Halladay, 2 closers and 2 set up men.
PE's 7 starts begin on Thursday with SP's Liriano/
Cain/Harden. There's also a possibility that Weaver
will go for PE on Thursday as well. OP will have 2
starts remaining on the roster after tonight with SP
Volstad iffy for Sunday due to being removed from
last night's game after being hit by a batted ball. PE
will have a minimum of 5 starts on Thursday/Friday
leaving a clear picture of the pitching points for a
possible streaming strategy over the weekend. The
offensive points are all in play currently even though
OP has 20 more AB's week to date.

Game Keys: PE offense gained ground in BA going
11/28 but could only amass 5 runs, 2 rbi and a stolen
base. OP offense sputtered going 9/36 but managed
to be productive with 5 runs, 2 homers and 7 rbi. PE
Cordero had another save. OP's Wilson's blown save
resulted in a W when the Giant's rallied in the bottom
of the 9th. PE trails 6-4 but nothing has been decided
in any category.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-09T06:59:00.000-07:00

September 9, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Tony LaRussa is leaning towards using Chris
Carpenter as a closer for the remainder of the
season. It's not clear whether he'll work back to
back games.

Carlos Zambrano threw lightly on Sunday. He
experienced no issues and hopes to return over
the weekend.

Jered Weaver was skipped tonight because of
the cuts on his fingers. He's day to day.

Jeremy Guthrie was skipped as well due to the
flu. He should return to the rotation in a few days
but has lost a 2 start week for his owners.

Matt Lindstrom will continue to close for Florida
even if Kevin Gregg is activated today.

B.J. Upton left last night's game with a strained
quad. The severity of the injury should be made
available today.

Mike Cameron returned to action last night. He
went 1/4.

Jerry Hairston Jr. has been activated from the
DL by the Reds. He's a good add if you need some
versatility that includes SS.

Milton Bradley is expected to rejoin the Rangers
today.

Ryan Theriot had a stomach virus and is day to
day. Check the Cubs box to make certain that he's
active.

Spot play supreme Ty Wigginton will be out 8-10
days with a strained groin.

J.D Drew was activated by the Red Sox yesterday.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Kevin Slowey- had the midas touch against the
Royals. 2-0, 2.50/1.17 in 18 innings against K.C.

Braden Looper- has pitched very well vs. the
Cubs. 3-4, 2.40/1.14 in 79 frames.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Mike Cameron- hammers Arroyo. 6/13 with 2 extras.

Luis Gonzalez- mashes Myers. 6/15, a jack, 5 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Joey Votto (start)- feasts on Suppan. 5/12, a bomb, 4 rbi.

Jeff Francouer (start)- loves Livan. 4/8, 3 extras, a jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

David Ortiz (sit)- k's vs. Kaz. 7/37, 10 k's.

B.J. Upton (sit)- Dice-K deals. 1/13, 4 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Joe Blanton (stream)- W 5ip/4e/7w/1k

Brandon Backe (stream)- DNP

Coco Crisp (spot)- 3/3, stolen base.

Jeff Keppinger (spot)- 1/5, 2 rbi

Aaron Rowand (start)- (Davis-today)

Randy Winn (start)- (Davis-today)

Chris Young (sit)- 1/4

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- 1/2, rbi

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Tuesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--7--1--5--3--.238/-0--1--0--0.00--0.00---4
-------OP--9--2--7--1--.424/-0--0--0--x.xx--x.xx---4

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-----------^J. Mauer
^Teixeira----------- ^C. Jackson
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Reynolds
^Escobar------------^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------^J. Damon
^C. Young-----------^V. Guerrero
^Kemp--------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
----------------------S. Schumaker
----------------------C. Headley
----------------------I. Rodriguez
----------------------R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
5/21-7-1-5-3 //14/33-9-2-7-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------A. Wainwright
Shields------------R. Halladay
^Weaver----------R. Nolasco
Cain-------------^C. Volstad
Harden----------^J. Soria
^F. Cordero----- ^B. Wilson
^Broxton--------^J. Rauch
^Fuentes--------^H. Kuo
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Young

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 1-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (5/21) - OP (14/33)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(1/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/1) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----5

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: PE sends 5 closers to face off against OP
Volstad, 2 closers and 2 set up relievers. PE Weaver
was scratched from his start with cuts on his fingers.
He's day to day. Depending on tonight's results PE is
considering a streaming play by dropping Weaver. PE
has to take W/K/Saves to have a chance to succeed
in the semifinals. PE has 7 starts on the roster with
OP having 5. PE offense needs to take 3 categories
as well and future strategy may revolve around an
offensive play on Thursday when PE will have 7
active vs. 7 for OP.

Game Keys: OP offense got off to a quick start going
14/33 with 9 runs, 2 homers, 7 rbi and a stolen base.
PE offense was short 2 hitters but managed to keep
pace despite going 5/21 with 7 runs, 1 homer, 5 rbi
and 3 stolen bases. PE Cordero had a save and was
the only pitcher on either side to see any action. The
match heats up in earnest today.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-08T05:09:00.001-07:00

September 8, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Travis Hafner hit homers in consecutive games
in Double A. His minor league eligibility has run
out leaving the Indians to decide whether to bring
him up or let him play simulated games for awhile.
He's likely to be activated tomorrow.

Nate McLouth left in the 4th inning when he was
hit in the face by a ball while attempting a diving
catch.

Howie Kendrick took grounders and is likely to
run today. There's no timetable for his return but
it should be reasonably soon.

Kaz Matsui is due to return to the Astros lineup
today.

Kenji Johjima will pick up AB's as rookie Jeff
Clement is done for the season.

Billy Wagner is probably done for the season after
experiencing elbow discomfort during a simulated
game.

1096. That's the number of innings used that would
keep you on track to deploy maximum innings (1250)
over the course of the season in Rotisserie. A number
significantly above or below should be a call to action.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Chris Volstad- has a good opponent on the road
where he's excelled this season. 1-0, 0.00/1.17 in
6 innings vs. the Phillies and 3-1, 2.25/1.21 with
18 k's in 28 frames away from home this season.

Nick Blackburn- welcomes the Royals to into
the Metrodome. 0-0, 1.64/1.18 in 11 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Jeremy Hermida- kills Kendrick. 4/11 with a bomb.

Alex Casilla- bashes Bannister. 3/8 with an rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Aaron Rowand (start)- digs Davis. 4/11 with 2 rbi.

Randy Winn (start)- digs Davis more. 11/27, 2 homers.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Chris Young (sit)- Lincecum dictates. 1/12, 5 k's.

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- jolted by Jackson. 2/14/ 6 k's

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Glen Perkins (stream)- L 5.2ip/3e/11w/4k

Josh Johnson (stream)- L 6.2ip/3e/9w/5k

Mark Teahen (spot)- 2/4

Edwin Encarnacion (spot)- 2/4, run

Conor Jackson (start)- 1/4

Pat Burrell (start)- 0/3 (vs. Santana)

Jermaine Dye (sit)- 0/3

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- 1/5

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Semi-Finals: Monday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-------------J. Mauer
^Teixeira----------- ^C. Jackson
^Roberts------------^A. Iwamura
^Braun--------------^M. Reynolds
Escobar-------------^H. Ramirez
Span----------------^J. Damon
^C. Young-----------^V. Guerrero
^Kemp--------------^R. Winn
^Figgins------------ ^A.Huff
----------------------S. Schumaker
----------------------C. Headley
---------------------^I. Rodriguez
----------------------R. Vazquez

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------A. Wainwright
Shields------------R. Halladay
Weaver-----------R. Nolasco
Cain-------------- C. Volstad
Harden----------- J. Soria
^F. Cordero----- ^B. Wilson
^Broxton--------^J. Rauch
Fuentes---------^H. Kuo
Wood
Putz
Liriano
Young

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: The initial strategy will be to focus on W/K/
Saves as this OP has only 5 starts on the roster and will
be tough to beat in ERA/WHIP. Neither team has an SP
going today with PE having 2 closers vs. 1 closer and 2
set up relievers for OP. OP has 9 active on offense to
7 for PE. PE has to play for Runs/SB/HR on offense to
offset a possible ERA tiebreaker. Strategy will likely
change from day to day depending on game results.

Semifinal OP is the same club PE beat 5-4 in the last
week of the regular season. OP offense features Vlad
Guerrero and Hanley Ramirez with a supporting cast
of Mauer, Huff, Reynolds, Conor Jackson, Damon and
Winn. OP has some power, good speed and can hit for
average. Although there is good balance OP needs 5
or 6 guys to step up each week and perform well. OP
pitching has only 4 SP's, Nolasco, Halladay, Wainwright
and Volstad which makes OP a dangerous opponent in
the playoffs because of the ERA tiebreaker. OP has 2
closers, Soria/B. Wilson and 2 set up relievers Rauch/
Kuo. Obviously, this OP is vulnerable in W/Saves/K
but PE has to target 3 offensive points because of the
ERA tiebreaker.

Game Keys:

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and enters the semifinals of the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

September 7, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Rick Ankiel's abdomen strain is not getting any
worse but he's been awful since the injury and
is better served on someone else's roster.

Rafael Furcal could be activated next week.
If he's a free agent you might want to pick him
up if you need SS help. Be aware, though, that
he will not play everyday.

Evan Longoria felt no pain swinging a bat and
may take BP on Monday. He was activated but
will likely return to the Rays lineup on Tuesday
after taking a few days to regain his stroke.

Mike Cameron was scratched last night with
a sore knee.

Milton Bradley sat out last night with a sore
knee.

Ty Wigginton was forced out of the contest
against the Rockies with a strained groin. He
could be out for a week.

Randy Johnson was scratched due to a sore
left shoulder. Mad Max Scherzer will get the
start today.

Anthony Reyes will miss his next start with a
strained elbow.

Kevin Gregg has been receiving high intensity
ultra sound on his left knee trying to return to
action this season. Matt Lindstrom will likely
close for the Marlins in his absence.

Billy Wagner had a good bullpen session and
should be activated on Tuesday.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Brandon Backe- has a favorable start against the
Pirates. 4-2, 3.09/1.17 with 28 k's in 44 innings.

Joe Blanton- has no history against the Marlins.
0-0, 3.15/1.25 in 20 innings at Citizens Bank Park.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Coco Crisp- jacks Jackson. 6/17 with 2 rbi.

Jeff Keppinger- whacks Bush. 3/8, 3 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Conor Jackson (start)- smacks Maddux. 7/19, 5 extras.

Pat Burrell (start)- jukes Johan. 5/14, 2 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Jermaine Dye (sit)- Saunders rules. 1/8, 5 k's.

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- McCarthy mocks. 0/8, 2 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Scott Baker (stream)- ND 7.1ip/3e/8w/5k

Jeff Francis (stream)- L 6.1ip/2e/9w/5k

Rocco Baldelli(spot)- (Halladay-DNP)

Ryan Garko (spot)- 0/1, rbi

Carlos Delgado(start)- ppd

Stephen Drew (start)- 1/3

Pat Burrell (sit)- ppd

Nick Swisher (sit)- 2/4, 2 run homer

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Sunday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: Bye Week.

Game Keys: Bye Week

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-06T04:51:00.000-07:00

September 6, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Carlos Quentin is scheduled to have surgery on
his right wrist and may be lost for the season.

Carlos Guillen is out for the weekend with a sore
back.

Mike Lowell returned to action last night for the
Red Sox.

Kevin Youkilis missed another game yesterday
due to a personal matter. He should return today
but check the Red Sox box before starting him.

Yunel Escobar was in the Braves starting lineup
last night.

Jeff Francoeur was removed after being hit on
the hand by a pitch.

Marlon Byrd injured his wrist diving for a fly ball.

Justin Duchscherer has been shutdown for the
season with inflammation in his hip.

Anthony Reyes had to leave his start last night
with a sore elbow.

Takashi Saito threw a pitch 32 bullpen session
without any issues. He should be activated on
the 12th when eligible.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Glen Perkins- has a favorable opponent coming into
the Metrodome where he's done his best work. 2-0,
2.42/1.12 in 26 innings vs. the Tigers.

Josh Johnson- has no history vs. the Cards but has
been money on the road this year. 3-0, 2.58/1.25 with
31 k's in 38 frames on the road this season.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Mark Teahen- staggers Lee. 10/27, 2 jacks, 9 rbi.

Edwin Encarnacion- mocks Marquis. 6/13, 2 clouts.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Carlos Delgado (start)- mauls Moyer. 31/78, 8 jacks.

Stephen Drew (start)- blasts Billingsley. 9/24, 3 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Pat Burrell (sit)- Pedro's pet. 1/26, 11 k's.

Nick Swisher (sit)- lacking Lackey. 4/40, 15 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Jason Bergmann (stream)- L 2.1ip/7e/8w/1k

Anthony Reyes (stream)- ND 3ip/0e/2w/1k -injured

Dallas Braden (stream)- W 5ip/1e/5w/3k

David Eckstein (spot)- DNP

Willie Harris (spot)- 0/4

Carlos Delgado (start)- 1/4

Stephen Drew (start)- 0/4

Bobby Crosby (start)- 0/4, run

Chris Young (sit)- 1/2, stolen base

Chone Figgins (sit)- 1/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Saturday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: Bye Week.

Game Keys: Bye Week

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-05T05:34:00.001-07:00

September 5, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Rich Harden was skipped due to arm discomfort.
It's not believed to be serious but with his history
it is a cause of concern for owners.

Jered Weaver was pushed back until Monday. He
cut 2 fingers in the dugout on an upholstery staple
on the bench while getting up. No, honestly!!

Carlos Zambrano received a cortisone shot for
right shoulder tendinitis. The Cubs are hoping that
the Big Z can begin a throwing program early next
week.

Justin Duchscherer will miss his next start on
Saturday with a sore hip.

Ben Sheets is still penciled in to make a start on
Saturday.

Billy Wagner threw a bullpen session and should
be activated on Tuesday.

Chipper Jones returned to active duty last night.

Carlos Quentin and Ken Griffey should be back
in action today.

B. J. Upton has been playing with a slightly torn
labrum which might explain his lack of power this
season.

Gary Sheffield sat out yesterday with a shoulder
ailment.

Yunel Escobar should return by the weekend.

Ian Kinsler will have surgery for a sports hernia
and is done for the season.

Bobby Abreu was a late scratch due to a sore left
wrist.

Jerry Hairston Jr. may resume baseball activities
next week. He's been a pleasant surprise when he's
played this season. He could be a nice plug in for the
playoffs as he has multiple position eligibility.

Melvin Mora still has a sore hamstring and will not
return until some point next week.

David Murphy had a setback when his knee swelled
after a workout. He may not return this season.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Scott Baker- always welcomes the Tigers to the
Metrodome. 4-3, 3.69/1.07 with 38 k's in 68 innings
vs. Detroit and 3-1, 3.23/1.06 with 44 k's in 53
frames at home this season.

Jeff Francis- has a good matchup in what has been
a disappointing season. 1-1, 1.93/1.07 in 14 innings
against the Astros.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Rocco Baldelli- hits Halladay. 5/14 with a bomb.

Ryan Garko- mashes Meche. 7/19 with 3 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Carlos Delgado (start)- messes with Myers. 7/17,
4 extras.

Stephen Drew (start)- Lowe(rs) the boom. 14/23,
5 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Chris Young (sit)- lower than Lowe. 3/20, 8 k's.

Chone Figgins (sit)-bullied by Buehrle. 4/27, 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Jason Bergmann (stream)- (today)

Jesse Litsch (stream)- W 9ip/0e/6w/3k

Dana Eveland (stream)- ND 6ip/4e/10w/5k

Juan Rivera (spot)- 2/4, 2 rbi

Brendan Harris (spot)- DNP

Gary Sheffield (start)- DNP-injured

Torii Hunter (start)- 2/4, 2 runs, solo homer

Bobby Crosby (start)- 1/5, run, rbi (vs. Bannister)

Jason Giambi (sit)- 0/4

Jeff Francoeur (sit)- 0/3

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Friday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: Bye Week.

Game Keys: Bye Week

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-04T05:34:00.000-07:00

September 4, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Josh Beckett threw 58 pitches in a bullpen work
out and is still tracking to make his start on Friday.
He's likely to be on a pitch count.

Carlos Zambrano will have his sore right arm
examined today.

Cole Hamels is scheduled to pitch Sunday on 4
days rest against the Mets. Make sure you have
him active.

Takashi Saito threw 25 pitches on Tuesday. He
may return next week to the chagrin of Broxton
owners. It remains to be seen who Torre chooses
as the Dodgers closer.

Prince Fielder had a routine day off against the
Mets.

Evan Longoria still has not faced live pitching
and is iffy for the series vs. Boston beginning next
week.

Mike Lowell could return to active duty early
next week.

Quentin, Youkilis and Chipper Jones missed
their second consecutive games with ailments.

Yunel Escobar left his game early with a sore
shoulder. The extent of the injury is not known.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Anthony Reyes- has been money since joining the
Tribe. 2-0, 1.09/1.31 in 11 innings vs. the Royals and
2-1, 2.01/1.09 over 31 innings in 5 starts with Cleveland.

Dallas Braden- has pitched well vs. Baltimore. 2-1,
1.17/.85 with 11 k's in 15 frames vs. the Orioles and
1-0, 1.50/.67 with 6k's in 6 innings at Camden Yards.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

David Eckstein- loves Lowe. 13/29, 3 extras, 2 steals.

Willie Harris- jars Jurrjens. 4/7, 2 rbi and a swipe.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Gary Sheffield (start)- slaps Santana. 6/12 with a blast.

Torii Hunter (start)- hammers Rogers. 11/31 with 8 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Jason Giambi (sit)- k's vs. Kaz. 2/16 with 7 k's

Jeff Francoeur (sit)-baffled by Bergmann. 2/23, 7 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Carl Pavano (stream)- ND 4ip/3e/8/1k

Dana Eveland (stream)- ppd.

Ramon Vazquez (spot)- DNP

Ryan Garko (spot)- 1/4

Gary Sheffield (start)- 2/4, run, rbi

Bobby Crosby (start)- ppd.

Josh Hamilton (sit)- 3/4, stolen base.

Ryan Howard (sit)- 2/4, 2 homers, 4 rbi.

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: Bye Week.

Game Keys: Bye Week

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-03T05:53:00.000-07:00

September 3, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Billy Wagner had a 25 pitch bullpen session and
may throw an inning for Single A Brooklyn over
the weekend. The saga of will he return or won't
he continues unabated.

George Sherrill is still a week from rejoining the
Orioles bullpen. He's expected to close.

Troy Percival was activated from the DL by the
Rays yesterday.

Shaun Marcum has been recalled by the Blue
Jays and has the ability to throw quality innings.
He's worth a flier if you're SP poor heading deep
into the playoffs.

Ben Sheets is not expected to miss a turn and
wants to pitch on Saturday vs. the Padres.

Johnny Cueto returns on Saturday to face the
Cubs. The time off may benefit the flamethrower.

Brandon Morrow has been recalled and will
start on Friday for the Mariners vs. the Yankees.
His starts at Triple A were pedestrian but he's a
good gamble if you need help at SP.

Rich Harden's next start will be skipped in an
effort to keep him healthy. It's not clear when he
will return to the rotation.

Clayton Kershaw returned from the minors in
good form earning a win over the Padres last night.

Carlos Quentin sat out with a sore left forearm.
He's day to day.

Carlos Beltran returned to action after hurting
his knee in a collision with an umpire.

Carlos Guillen is still plagued by back problems
and may not return until the weekend.

Chipper Jones couldn't go after hurting his right
knee in batting practice. The severity of the injury
is not yet known.

Kevin Youkilis was out of action again one day
after returning from a bout with the flu with back
spasms. He's day to day.

Kaz Matsui was activated and on the bench for
the Astros last night.

Andre Ethier will be leaving for several days to
be with his wife for the birth of their first child.
The when will depend on nature so keep an eye
on this if you use Ethier in your lineup.

Dallas McPherson, he of 42 Triple A homers,
has been called up by the Marlins. It remains to
be seen how much PT he gets while the Fish are
still in a pennant race.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Jesse Litsch- has pitched consistently well at home. 2-0,
3.18/1.12 in 17 innings vs. the Twins and 5-2, 3.18/1.17 in
62 frames at the Rogers Center this season.

Jason Bergmann- has been erratic but has a favorable
opponent. 4-2, 4.37/1.24 with 47 k's in 56 innings against
the Braves and 2-1, 2.19/1.18 with 25 k's in 25 frames at
the home of the Braves, Turner Field.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Juan Rivera- rocks Rogers. 6/11 with a jack and 4 rbi.

Willie Harris- likes Litsch lots. 3/8 with a bomb.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Gary Sheffield (start)- gashes Garland. 5/11 with an extra.

Bobby Crosby (start)- bangs Bannister. 4/8 with 5 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Josh Hamilton (sit)- bows to King Felix. 0/10, 4 k's.

Ryan Howard (sit)- flails vs. Odalis. 1/7 with 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Anibal Sanchez (stream)- ND 3ip/6e/9w/4k

Yusmeiro Petit (stream)- L 4.2ip/5e/7w/5k

Jeff Keppinger (spot)- 0/4

Mark DeRosa (spot)- 2/5, solo homer

Aubrey Huff (start)- 1/2

Aaron Rowand (start)- 0/1, pinch hit

Carlos Pena (sit)- 2/4

Troy Tulowitzki (sit)- 1/3, 2 run homer

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Wednesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: Bye Week.

Game Keys: Bye Week

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

September 2, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Josh Beckett is still on track to make a start on
Friday.

Ben Sheets left his start yesterday with a groin
strain. The extent of the injury should be known
today but it's thought to be a mild strain.

Carlos Zambrano will take the ball today vs.
the Astros. He missed a start on Sunday with a
tired arm.

Justin Duchscherer suffered a setback as his
hip acted up after a side session jeopardizing a
planned start over the weekend.

Chris Carpenter was activated yesterday and
will pitch out of the Cardinals bullpen for the rest
of the season. He has little value as a reliever.

Chris Young was activated by the Padres and
faced the Dodgers. The big righthander went 5
innings allowing 4 runs on 9 whip with 3 k's. In
reality it was the equivalent of a rehab start.

Aaron Harang will pitch today with Edinson
Volquez pitching on Wednesday. Adjust your
rotation if necessary.

Bartolo Colon pitched yesterday for Triple A
Pawtucket. He's targeting a September 13 return
as the Red Sox play a doubleheader on that day.
He could be useful for the stretch run if you need
SP.

Takashi Saito is nearing a return to the Dodgers
bullpen. Broxton has been terrific as the closer
and is likely to remain in that role with Saito as
setup.

Huston Street wants to close but that will not
happen this season in Oakland as Geren is happy
with Brad Ziegler in that role.

Jon Rauch is available to pitch for the D-Backs
after sitting out a couple of days with tightness
in his forearm.

Carlos Beltran bruised his knee colliding with
an umpire at home plate while scoring a run. He
had to leave the game and is day to day.

Travis Hafner will not be called up from the
minors at this point. His shoulder is still not right.

Casey Kotchman has been activated from the
bereavement list after spending 11 days with his
ailing mother.

Justin Upton was hit in the head on a pick off
attempt and left the game against the Cards.

Ken Griffey Jr. was a late scratch with lower
back pain. It's not believed to be serious but he
is likely to miss a few games.

Jeff Kent had season ending surgery and should
be dropped if still on any roster.

Kevin Youkilis returned after missing 2 games
with the flu.

Mike Lowell has been taking BP but there is still
no timetable for his return.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia had to leave with a sore
elbow.

Andruw Jones was activated by the Dodgers and
may vulture a few AB's from Matt Kemp.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Carl Pavano- who woulda thunk it? 2-0, 3.27/1.09 in 11
innings since returning this season and 1-0, 1.29/1.00 in
his only appearance in Tropicana Field.

Dana Eveland- has been outstanding since being recalled.
1-0, 1.93/1.00 with 9 k's in 14 innings since returning and
1-0, 1.59/1.24 in one start vs. the Royals.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Ramon Vazquez- disrespects King Felix. 4/9 with 2 rbi.

Ryan Garko- hammers Vazquez. 6/17 with a jack and 5 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Aubrey Huff (start)- loves Lester. 7/17, 4 extras and a bomb.

Aaron Rowand (start)- lashes Livan. 6/10 with a clout.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Carlos Pena (sit)- gets a Moose goose. 4/21, 7 k's

Troy Tulowitzki (sit)- laments Lincecum. 1/9, 4 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Greg Maddox (stream)- W 5.2ip/2e/6w/4k

Tim Redding (stream)- W 5.2ip/3e/5w/2k

Ken Griffey (spot)- DNP-injured

Ty Wigginton (spot)- 0/3

Aubrey Huff (start)- 1/4

Andre Ethier (start)- 1/2, stolen base

Ryan Howard (sit)- 1/4, run, rbi

Grady Sizemore (sit)-0/5, run

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Tuesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0
-------OP--0--0--0--0--.000/-0--0--0--0.00--0.00---0

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
0/0-0-0-0-0 //0/0-0-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (0/0) - OP (0/0)
Weekly Totals- ERA (0/(0/9) - OP ERA (0/(0/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (0/0) - OP WHIP (0/0) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: Bye Week.

Game Keys: Bye Week

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-09-01T05:41:00.001-07:00

September 1, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Carlos Zambrano was scratched from his start
yesterday with a tired arm. He's likely to return
in a few days.

Joba Chamberlain will be activated today and
work out of the bullpen. His value is limited.

Wandy Rodriguez had to leave his start with
a back injury.

J.J. Putz complained of arm soreness and was
unavailable to pitch yesterday. He had pitched
on consecutive days.

Troy Percival will resume closing for the Rays
on Tuesday when he's activated from the DL.

Vlad Guerrero and Torii Hunter were given
a routine day off yesterday. They are both due
to return on Tuesday.

Dallas McPherson may be called up today by
the Marlins. He has 42 homers in the minors and
could be a source of power for the stretch run.

Chipper Jones is battling right elbow tendinitis.

Kevin Youkilis missed a 2nd straight game with
the flu. He's day to day.

Rick Ankiel sat out with a sore abdomen. He could
be out a few days so adjust accordingly.

Adam Jones will be activated today from the DL.

Dioner Navarro will be shut down for a few days
to rest his sore hamstrings.

David Murphy, a rookie of the year candidate, may
return to the Rangers over the weekend.

SP's J. Johnson, J. Santana, Sheets, Lester, C.
Young, Oswalt, R. Johnson, Wainwright, Lee,
Lincecum, Carmona, Saunders, R. Dempster,
Mussina, Greinke and Cole Hamels are the likely
candidates for 2 starts this week. (SP's normally start
on every 5th day so starters on Monday/Tuesday are
likely to pitch on Saturday/Sunday respectively.)

SP stream possibilities for 2 starts this week; Garza,
Parra, Kendrick, Maddux, A. Sanchez, Perkins,
Redding and Y. Petit. Probables are chosen based
on having a favorable start on Monday or Tuesday.

1049. That's the number of innings used that would
keep you on track to deploy maximum innings (1250)
over the course of the season in Rotisserie. A number
significantly above or below should be a call to action.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Anibal Sanchez- stunning at Marlins Stadium. 1-2, 3.15/
1.30 with 13 k's in 15 innings vs. the Braves and 10-2, 2.89/
1.19 in 87 career frames at home.

Yusmeiro Petit- a good young D-Back pitcher. 2-0, 1.23/
1.09 in 7 innings against St. Louis and 2-1, 2.89/.75 with 22
k's in 28 frames at home this season

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Jeff Keppinger- sees Snell well. 5/10 with 2 mults, 3 rbi.

Mark DeRosa- batters Backe. 4/11, 2 jacks and 8 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Aubrey Huff (start)- plucks Byrd. 6/12 with 2 clouts.

Andre Ethier (start)- abuses Young. 9/19 with 4 homers.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Ryan Howard (sit)-not ready for Redding. 2/18, 8 k's.

Grady Sizemore (sit)- damns Danks. 1/15 with 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Todd Wellemeyer (stream)- L 7ip/1e/4w/4k

Greg Smith (stream)- L 5ip/8e/10w/4k

John McDonald (spot)- 1/4, run

Steven Drew (spot)- 2/4

Torii Hunter (start)- DNP

Andre Ethier (start)- 2/5, 2 runs, homer, 2 rbi

Chris Young (sit)- 1/4

Milton Bradley (sit)- 2/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Playoffs: Monday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--31--7--34--8--.245/-2--5--68--3.24--1.16---5
-------OP--34--8--27--6--.322/-2--1--31--3.13--1.26---4

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina-------------Bye Week
Teixeira-------------
Roberts--------------
Braun---------------
Escobar-------------
Span----------------
C. Young------------
Kemp---------------
Figgins--------------

------PE------//-----OP
10/35-7-1-5-1 //10/32-4-1-1-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang-----------Bye Week
Shields-----------
Weaver----------
Cain-------------
Harden----------
F. Cordero-------
Broxton---------
Fuentes---------
Wood-----------
Putz------------
Liriano---------
Young----------
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/0S, 13-6-21-7//1W/0S, 7-2-8-3 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (54/220) - OP (69/214)
Weekly Totals- ERA (27/(75/9) - OP ERA (13/(37.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (87/75) - OP WHIP (47/37.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

Strategy: PE will have a bye week coming up while the
4th and 5th place teams battle for the right to face PE
in the semifinals.

Game Keys: PE SP Cain's dismal start cost PE the ERA
point. PE managed to eke out a 5-4 victory on the final
week of the 2008 regular season.

Final Thoughts:

PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-31T06:13:00.001-07:00

August 30, 2008

Coming Today!!!!

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Evan Longoria will not return on Tuesday for
the Yankees series. He's likely to be back by the
weekend.

Miguel Cabrera returned to action yesterday
one day after straining a pectoral muscle.

Josh Hamilton left last night's game with tooth
pain from a root canal. He's day to day but there's
been a lot of talk about him hitting the wall in what
has been a remarkable season. They may chose to
rest him periodically down the stretch so check the
Rangers box daily throughout the fantasy playoffs.

Jeff Kent will have an MRI on his sore left knee.

Melvin Mora avoided the DL as his hamstring
strain should only keep him sidelined for a week
at the most.

Victor Martinez, who sat yesterday, will be used
as a spot play initially until Wedge is convinced
that he can handle the grind. You'll have to verify
daily whether he's starting or sitting.

Kevin Youkilis was scratched due to an illness.

Chris Carpenter was encouraged after throwing
a 60 pitch bullpen session. The Cards are mulling
over bringing him back as a reliever this season.

Billy Wagner may not pitch again until later in
the season and only if a playoff berth is at stake.

Jon Rauch has forearm tightness and won't pitch
for a couple of days.

Kevin Gregg has an inflamed left knee and will be
shut down for a few days.

SP's J. Johnson, J. Santana, Sheets, Lester, C.
Young, Oswalt, R. Johnson, Wainwright, Lee,
Lincecum, Carmona, Saunders, R. Dempster,
Mussina, Greinke and Cole Hamels are the likely
candidates for 2 starts this week. (SP's normally start
on every 5th day so starters on Monday/Tuesday are
likely to pitch on Saturday/Sunday respectively.)

SP stream possibilities for 2 starts this week; Garza,
Parra, Kendrick, Maddux, A. Sanchez, Perkins,
Redding and Y. Petit. Probables are chosen based
on having a favorable start on Monday or Tuesday.

1042. That's the number of innings used that would
keep you on track to deploy maximum innings (1250)
over the course of the season in Rotisserie. A number
significantly above or below should be a call to action.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Greg Maddox- historically pitches well in Los Angeles and
has his old mates from San Diego paying a visit. 9-7, 3.09/
1.15 in 146 frames at Dodger Stadium using this venue as a
backdrop for this payback game.

Tim Redding- is tough on the Phillies. 4-3, 3.15/1.20 with
40 k's in 60 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Ken Griffey- Junior jacks Lee. 5/14 with 3 bombs.

Ty Wigginton- mars Marquis. 9/19 with 4 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Torii Hunter (start)-burns Millwood. 13/28, 2 homers, 9 rbi.

Andre Ethier (start)- whacks Webb. 7/15 with 3 extras.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Chris Young (sit)- low vs. Lowe. 2/17 with 8 k's

Milton Bradley (sit)- lacking vs. Lackey. 1/11, 4 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Darrell Rasner (stream)- ND 6ip/4e/7w/1k

Ubaldo Jimenez (stream)- ND 3.2ip/6e/7w/2k

Coco Crisp (spot)- DNP

Jim Edmonds (spot)- 0/3

Bill Hall (start)- 2/5, 2 runs, 2 rbi

Billy Butler (start)- 3/5, 2 homers, 4 rbi

Jeff Francoeur (sit)- 0/1, pinch hit

Prince Fielder (sit)- 0/3, run

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Sunday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--24--6--29--7--.238/-1--5--61--3.05--1.06---6
-------OP--30--7--26--6--.324/-1--1--28--3.26--1.29---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-------------^Mauer
^Teixeira------------- ^Huff
^oberts--------------- ^Iwamura
^Braun--------------- ^Reynolds
^Escobar------------- ^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------- ^C. Jackson
^C. Young------------ ^Guerrero
^Kemp---------------^Winn
^Figgins--------------^Damon
------------------------Headley
----------------------- R. Vazquez
------------------------Schumaker
----------------------- I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
10/32-7-2-7-2 //11/39-9-3-5-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------------- Wainwright
^Shields-----------------^Halladay
Weaver-------------------Nolasco
^Cain---------------------Volstad
Harden------------------^Kuo
^F. Cordero------------- ^Soria
^Broxton----------------^B. Wilson
^Fuentes----------------- Rauch
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Young- DL
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/1S, 14-6-14-14//0W/0S, 9-3-10-13 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (44/185) - OP (59/182)
Weekly Totals- ERA (21/(62/9) - OP ERA (11/(30.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (66/62) - OP WHIP (39/30.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---2-----OP-----1

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun
PE Rowand(drop)/Cruz-Mon
PE Cruz(drop)/C. Young-Wed

Strategy: PE sends SP's Cain/Shields to face OP SP
Halladay. PE will have a bye week coming up while the
4th and 5th place teams battle for the right to face PE
in the semifinals.

Game Keys: PE SP duo Weaver/Liriano combined to
hurl 12 innings allowing 4 runs, 12 whip and 12 k's. PE
closers had the only Save and W for the day by either
club. PE is now tied in W and controls the other pitching
points. PE offense was solid going 10/32 with 7 runs, 2
homers, 7 rbi and 2 steals. OP was effective with the bats
going 11/39 with 9 runs, 3 jacks, 5 rbi and a steal. PE is
up by 3 in RBI and 1 in SB clinging to a 6-3 advantage
on the final day of the regular season.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-30T06:27:00.001-07:00

August 30, 2008

Coming Tomorrow!!!!

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge (regular season):

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Roster Shuffle:

Josh Beckett has been placed on the DL after
his visit to consult with Dr. Andrews. There's
no structural damage and Beckett may return
for a start on Friday.

Chris Young has been penciled in to start on
Monday vs. the Dodgers.

Mad Max Scherzer has been recalled by the
D-Backs and will work out of the bullpen as a
set up reliever.

Clayton Kershaw has been sent down but could
be recalled as soon as Tuesday for another start
against the Padres.

Brian Fuentes was activated by the Rockies
last night from the bereavement list. He pitched
a scoreless inning and will remain the closer for
the rest of the season.

Miguel Cabrera had to leave last night's game
with a strained pectoral muscle. The severity of
the injury is not yet known.

Melvin Mora was forced out of a game against
the Rays with a strained left hamstring.

Travis Hafner has resumed his shoulder rehab
at Triple A Buffalo going 1/3 as the DH.

Victor Martinez was activated yesterday and
was in the Indians starting lineup going 1/3.

Evan Longoria played catch without wrist pain
and may be activated on Tuesday if BP goes well.

Justin Upton was activated yesterday and had
a pinch hit.

Josh Anderson has taken over the CF job for
the Braves. He had 41 steals in the minors before
being called up to replace Kotsay.

Prized OF prospect Travis Snider has joined the
Blue Jays and is expected to receive extended PT.
Keep an eye on his progress especially if you're
playing in a keeper league.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Todd Wellemeyer- faces the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
1-0, 4.35/.97 with 27 k's in 21 innings vs. Houston and 4-0,
3.01/1.07 in 75 frames on the road this season.

Greg Smith- seems to be wearing down a bit but has a date
with the Twins at home where he's done his best work. 1-0,
2.57/1.14 in 7 innings against Minnesota earlier in the year.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

John McDonald- good swings vs. Pettitte. 5/14 with 2 extras.

Stephen Drew- loves Lowe. 12/20 with 5 mults and a jack.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Bill Hall (start)- abuses Maholm. 13/20, 2 bombs, 7 rbi.

Billy Butler (start)-all in against the Gambler. 6/15, 6 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Jeff Francoeur (sit)- dominated by Bergmann. 2/23, 7 k's.

Prince Fielder (sit)- futile vs. Maholm. 1/16, 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Jorge Campillo (stream)- L 3.2ip/5e/11w/3k

Jeremy Sowers (stream)- L 5ip/3e/7w/0k

Hank Blalock (spot)- 1/4

Geoff Blum (spot)- 0/2

J.J. Hardy (start)- 0/3, run

Jeff Francoeur (start)- 0/4

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- 2/4, run, 3 rbi

Johnny Damon (sit)- 2/3, run, stolen base

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Saturday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--17--4--22--5--.222/-0--4--47--2.81--1.08---5
-------OP--21--4--21--5--.336/-1--1--15--3.38--1.36---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-------------^Mauer
^Teixeira------------- ^Huff
^oberts--------------- ^Iwamura
^Braun--------------- ^Reynolds
^Escobar------------- ^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------- ^C. Jackson
^C. Young------------ ^Guerrero
^Kemp---------------^Winn
^Figgins--------------^Damon
------------------------Headley
----------------------- R. Vazquez
------------------------Schumaker
----------------------- I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
8/35-6-1-6-2 //16/36-8-0-8-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------------- Wainwright
Shields--------------------Halladay
^Weaver----------------^Nolasco
Cain---------------------- Volstad
Harden------------------^Kuo
^F. Cordero------------- ^Soria
^Broxton----------------^B. Wilson
Fuentes----------------- ^Rauch
^Wood
^Putz
^Liriano
Young- DL
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 8-1-9-9//0W/0S, 6.1-1-8-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (34/153) - OP (48/143)
Weekly Totals- ERA (15/(48/9) - OP ERA (8/(21.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (52/48) - OP WHIP (29/21.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---4-----OP-----2

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun
PE Rowand(drop)/Cruz-Mon
PE Cruz(drop)/C. Young-Wed

Strategy: PE sends SP's Weaver/Liriano to face OP
SP Nolasco leaving 2 starts for PE on Sunday vs 1 for
OP.

Game Keys: PE SP Harden and 3 closers combined to
pitch 8 innings allowing 1 run, 9 whip, 9 k's with a save.
OP Volstad hurled 6.1 innings with 1 run on 8 whip and
5 k's. Volstad had a no decision but OP continues to lead
W by 1 while PE controls all of the other pitching points.
PE offense was awful going 8/35 but had 6 runs, 1 homer,
6 rbi and 2 steals. OP offense was dynamic going 16/36
with 8 runs, 8 rbi and a steal.. PE was able to tie HR/SB
and clings to a 5-3 lead as the contest heads down the
river.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-29T06:29:00.001-07:00

August 29, 2008

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Roster Shuffle:

Rick Ankiel is still not healthy as he tries to play
through an abdominal strain.

Howie Kendrick was placed on the DL with a
strained hamstring.

Kaz Matsui should return on Monday from his
sore back.

Michael Bourn will get most of the starts in CF
for the Astros in September. He's a great source
of steals but little else.

Troy Percival threw BP and is expected to be
activated either Saturday or Monday when the
rosters are expanded.

Josh Beckett had been scratched from his start
this evening and instead is off to see Dr. James
Andrews for an elbow examination. The Red Sox
are saying it's strictly a precaution. Let's see what
Dr. Andrews says.

Rafael Soriano had elbow surgery and should be
at full strength for spring training.

Joba Chamberlain expects to return to the bullpen
when he's activated. This will mitigate any remaining
fantasy value he has for the stretch run.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Darrell Rasner- has solid starts at home and against Toronto.
2-0, 3.57/1.13 with 12 k's in 18 frames vs. the Blue Jays.

Ubaldo Jimenez- enjoys the expansive confines of Petco Park.
2-2, 2.64/1.04 with 34 k's in 31 frames and 1-2, 2.60/1.15 with
25 k's in 17 innings at Petco.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Coco Crisp- bashes Buehrle. 13/34, 4 extras and 2 jacks.

Jim Edmonds- mashes Myers. 6/15, 3 extras and a bomb.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

J. J. Hardy (start)- gouges Gorzelanny. 8/19 with 2 extras.

Jeff Francoeur (start)- hits Odalis Perez hard. 6/10 with 3
extras, a homer and 2 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- Vazquez rules. 0/11 with 6 k's.

Johnny Damon (sit)- burned by Burnett. 2/19, 4 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Anibal Sanchez (stream)- L 5ip/4e/10w/2k

Dana Eveland (stream)- ND 7ip/2e/8w/2k

John McDonald (spot)- 0/3

Corey Patterson (spot)- 1/3, rbi

Johnny Damon (start)- 0/3

Ryan Theriot (start)- 1/4, run

Jeff Francoeur (sit)- 1/4

Hunter Pence (sit)- 0/3

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--11--3--16--3--.220/-0--3--38--3.15--1.08---5
-------OP--13--4--13--4--.299/-1--1--10--4.20--1.40---5

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina-------------^Mauer
^Teixeira------------- ^Huff
^oberts--------------- ^Iwamura
^Braun--------------- ^Reynolds
^Escobar------------- ^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------- ^C. Jackson
^C. Young------------ ^Guerrero
^Kemp---------------^Winn
^Figgins--------------^Damon
------------------------Headley
----------------------- R. Vazquez
------------------------Schumaker
----------------------- I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
4/19-2-1-1-2 //5/18-2-0-0-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------------- Wainwright
Shields--------------------Halladay
Weaver-------------------Nolasco
Cain---------------------^Volstad
^Harden-----------------^Kuo
^F. Cordero------------- ^Soria
^Broxton----------------^B. Wilson
Fuentes----------------- ^Rauch
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Young- DL
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 8-3-8-9//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (26/118) - OP (32/107)
Weekly Totals- ERA (14/(40/9) - OP ERA (7/(15/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (43/40) - OP WHIP (21/15) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---5-----OP-----3

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun
PE Rowand(drop)/Cruz-Mon
PE Cruz(drop)/C. Young-Wed

Strategy: PE has 5 starts remaining for the week vs. 3
for OP. PE Figgins returned to action yesterday.

Game Keys: PE SP Harang and 1 closer combined to
pitch 8 innings allowing 3 runs, 8 whip, 9 k's and a save.
PE had only 5 active on offense going 4/19 with 2 runs,
1 homer, 1 rbi and 2 steals. OP offense sputtered with a
5/18 and 2 runs. The match remains deadlocked at 5-5.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-28T06:09:00.001-07:00

August 28, 2008

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Roster Shuffle:

Ian Kinsler will try to take BP this week to see if
he can move forward with his rehab. There's still
a real chance that he'll be shutdown for the season.

Josh Hamilton sat out with an abscessed tooth.

Chone Figgins missed last night's action with an
irritated toe. He's day to day.

Carlos Quentin was given the night off and will be
back in the lineup today.

Victor Martinez is expected to rejoin the Tribe this
weekend.

Howie Kendrick strained a hamstring running the
bases and was removed from the game. The severity
of the injury should be made available today.

An MRI revealed that Dioner Navarro only has a
hamstring strain. He's day to day.

Justin Upton will be recalled by the D-Backs on
Friday or Saturday. It's not clear if he'll be a full
timer when he returns.

Billy Wagner threw from 60 feet. He's listed as
week to week as there is no timetable for him to
resume pitching off of a mound.

Joba Chamberlain could return next week. He's
likely to be a starter as long as the Yankees are in
the race.

Chris Carpenter still describes weakness around
his shoulder. He threw a bullpen session yesterday
and the Cards could elect to shut him down. Wait
for an official announcement before giving up on
him.

George Sherrill should be activated and resume
his role as the Orioles closer when the rosters are
expanded on September 1st.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Jose Campillo- has been outstanding on the road all
season. 0-0, 2.54/1.36 in 4 innings vs. the Nationals and
4-2, 2.40/.95 with 44 k's in 60 frames away from Atlanta.

Jeremy Sowers- has a solid track record vs the Mariners.
2/0, 1.80/1.05 in 20 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Hank Blalock- locked on Ervin Santana. 9/23 with 3 homers.

Geoff Blum- lights up Lohse. 5/13, 3 extras and a jack.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Johnny Damon (start)- likes Lester. 5/10 with 3 rbi.

Ryan Theriot (start)- hits Hamels hard. 5/11 with a jack.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

J. Francoeur (sit)- tough matchup vs. wily Anibal Sanchez.
1/6 with a k.

Hunter Pence (sit)- harassed by Harang. 0/6, 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Matt Garza (stream)- W 7.2ip/0e/9w/5k

John Danks (stream)- L 4ip/4e/10w/1k

Brandon Inge (spot)- 1/4, run, rbi

Luis Gonzalez(spot)- 1/2

Aaron Rowand (start)- DNP

Ryan Church (start)- 1/2, run, stolen base

Edwin Encarnacion (sit)- 1/4

Corey Hart (sit)- 1/4, run

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--09--2--15--1--.222/-0--2--29--3.09--1.09---5
-------OP--11--4--13--4--.303/-1--1--10--4.20--1.40---5

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

B.Molina---------------^Mauer
^Teixeira---------------Huff
Roberts--------------- ^Iwamura
Braun------------------ Reynolds
^Escobar------------- ^H. Ramirez
^Span----------------- C. Jackson
C. Young--------------^Guerrero
^Kemp-----------------Winn
^Figgins--------------^Damon
------------------------Headley
----------------------^R. Vazquez
------------------------Schumaker
----------------------^I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
10/34-2-1-8-0 //10/33-1-1-6-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

^Harang------------------Wainwright
Shields--------------------Halladay
Weaver-------------------Nolasco
Cain----------------------Volstad
Harden------------------^Kuo
^F. Cordero---------------Soria
^Broxton---------------- -B. Wilson
Fuentes-------------------Rauch
^Wood
Putz
Liriano
Young- DL
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S, 2.1-0-0-5//0W/1S, 7.1-2-9-2 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (22/99) - OP (27/89)
Weekly Totals- ERA (11/(32/9) - OP ERA (7/(15/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (35/32) - OP WHIP (21/15) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---6-----OP-----3

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun
PE Rowand(drop)/Cruz-Mon
PE Cruz(drop)/C. Young-Wed

Strategy: PE will play the roster for the remainder of the
week. PE has 6 starts left for the week vs. 3 for OP. Brian
Fuentes is on bereavement leaving PE 4 closers against 2
for OP. Neither team has an SP going today. OP will send
7 on offense today compared to 5 for PE.

Game Keys: OP SP Wainwright and 1 closer combined to
pitch 7.1 innings allowing 2 runs, 9 whip and 2 k's gaining
a save. PE closers had 1 save as well. PE offense showed
signs of life going 10/34 with 2 runs, a homer and 8 rbi.
OP offense countered with a 10/33 and 1 run, 1 homer,
6 rbi plus a steal. The match is deadlocked at 5-5.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

August 27, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge Draft Preview:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Site updated by 11am EST daily.

Roster Shuffle:

Erik Bedard has no timetable to begin throwing.
He may not return this season.

Johnny Cueto's elbow injury is not believed to
be serious and he's likely to only miss 1 or 2 starts.

Chris Young threw a 65 pitch simulated game
and could return to the Padres rotation on Sunday.

Chris Carpenter is throwing in the outfield but
is still not ready to begin throwing in earnest. He
may not be ready until mid-September.

Josh Beckett is on track to start on Friday.

Francisco Cordero should rejoin the Reds today.
He was spending time with his newborn son.

Brian Fuentes has been placed on waivers. The
Rockies will have 48 hours to make a deal. He may
lose all of his value if he's traded to a team with a
proven closer. Additionally, he has been placed on
the bereavement list. Stay tuned.

Vlad Guerrero missed a 2nd consecutive game.
There's no report of any injury so it's likely that
they're trying to keep him fresh.

Evan Longoria has been cleared to begin hitting
this week.

J.D. Drew and his ailing back have been placed on
the DL.

Austin Kearns has been added to the DL with a
stress fracture in his left foot.

Scott Rolen was activated by the Blue Jays. He
has limited value.

Mike Lowell may begin hitting off of a tee shortly.
He's a week off at the minimum.

Ryan Church is likely to become a starter again
increasing his fantasy value.

Nick Swisher fouled a ball off his leg and had to
leave last night's game. He's day to day.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Anibal Sanchez- has a nice track record vs. the Braves.
1-1, 1.80/1.07 in 15 innings. Would be a stronger play at
home.

Dana Eveland- has no history vs. the Twins but returned
to his early season form since being recalled. 1-0, 1.29/.86
with 7 k's in 7 innings in his last start.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

John McDonald- old McDonald had a Jackson. 4/9 with an extra.

Corey Patterson- scratches Backe. 4/9 with a jack and a swipe.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Aaron Rowand (start)- lashes Livan (doesn't everyone). 6/10,
3 extras and a homer.

Ryan Church (start)- worships Kendrick. 4/8 with a bomb.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Edwin Encarnacion (sit)- no answers for Oswalt. 1/13, 8 k's.

Corey Hart (sit)- Wainwright wins. 2/15 with 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Pedro Martinez (stream)- ND 5ip/5e/9w/8k

Greg Smith (stream)- L 6ip/5e/12w/3k

Brandon Inge (spot)- 2/4, rbi

Joey Gathright (spot)- 0/2

Mark DeRosa (start)- 2/3, run, rbi (Snell)

Carlos Delgado (start)- 1/5

Edgar Renteria (start)- 1/4, 2 run homer

Pat Burrell (sit)- 0/7

Torii Hunter (sit)- 3/4, run, rbi

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Wednesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--07--1--7--1--.185/-0--1--24--3.34--1.18---4
-------OP--10--3--7--3--.304/-1--0--08--5.87--1.57---5

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^Mauer
^Teixeira--------------^Huff
^Roberts--------------^Iwamura
^Braun--------------- ^Reynolds
^Escobar------------- ^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------- ^C. Jackson
^C. Young-------------^Guerrero
^Kemp--------------- ^Winn
^Figgins--------------^Damon
Cruz-------------------Headley
----------------------- R. Vazquez
------------------------Schumaker
------------------------I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
7/34-6-1-6-0 //9/32-5-3-7-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------------ ^Wainwright
Shields--------------------Halladay
Weaver--------------------Nolasco
Cain-----------------------Volstad
Harden-------------------^Kuo
^F. Cordero--------------^Soria
^Broxton---------------- ^B. Wilson
^Fuentes---------------- ^Rauch
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 7.2-5-14-7//1W/0S, 7-3-9-7 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (12/65) - OP (17/56)
Weekly Totals- ERA (11/(29.2/9) - OP ERA (5/(7.2/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (35/29.2) - OP WHIP (12/7.2) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---6-----OP-----4

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun
PE Rowand(drop)/Cruz-Mon
PE Cruz(drop)/C. Young-Wed

Strategy: PE has only the closers going today vs. SP Adam
Wainwright and 4 relievers for OP. PE made a move today
using Cruz for SP Chris Young. Young, when right, is a low
ERA/WHIP, high K SP. SP Carpenter may not return until
mid-September so Young represents insurance for him. If
Carpenter returns then Weaver will probably be released.
Being on bye next week should allow for all of these options
to play out completely.

Game Keys: PE SP Shields and 1 closer combined to pitch
7.2 innings allowing 5 runs on 14 whip with 7 k's. OP SP Roy
Halladay faced off against Shields and was his usual model
of efficiency. He hurled 6 frames yielding 2 runs on 6 whip
with 7 k's to earn a W. PE offense sputtered going 7/34 with
6 runs, a homer and 6 rbi. OP more than kept pace with a
combined 9/32 with 5 runs, 3 homers, 7 rbi and a steal. OP
leads the match 5-4 at this point.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-26T06:39:00.001-07:00

August 26, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge Draft Preview:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Site updated by 11am EST daily.

Roster Shuffle:

Chris Carpenter threw a bullpen session yesterday
and is scheduled for a more rigorous bullpen session
on Wednesday. He's tracking for a return by early
September.

Chris Young will throw a simulated game today and
could be activated this week if all goes well.

Johnny Cueto has a strained elbow and will miss his
next start. He'll be reevaluated on Friday.

John Maine was placed on the DL with bone spurs
in his throwing shoulder.

Eddie Guardado has been traded to the Twins. He
has no fantasy value behind Nathan. The Rangers
will turn to Frank Francisco or Joaquin Benoit
as their closer. If you must jump now try Francisco.

Francisco Cordero has left the team to attend to an
undisclosed personal matter. There's no word regarding
his return this evening.

Victor Martinez could return to active duty later this
week.

Travis Hafner had a setback during his rehab stint
when he experienced pain in his right shoulder. He's
been shutdown for a couple of days.

Garret Anderson had an MRI and sat out last night
but did pinch hit implying that he's day to day.

Carlos Guillen was forced out with back spasms last
night. He's likely to sit out today.

Luis Castillo was added to the active roster by the
Mets.

Joe Crede was activated yesterday by the White Sox.

Mike Lowell should be activated by the Red Sox today.

Nelson Cruz has been called up by the Rangers. The
slugging OF was hitting .342 with 37 homers and 99
rbi in the minors. He's worth a waiver if you need OF
or Util power.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Matt Garza- has been amazing at Tropicana Field. 2-2,
2.77/1.04 in 26 frames vs. the Blue Jays and 6-2, 2.72/
1.16 with 56 k's in 76 innings at home this year.

John Danks- does his best work away from home. 1-1,
4.97/.95 in 13 innings against the Orioles and 6-1, 2.54/
1.20 with 61 k's in 74 frames on the road this season.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Brandon Inge- clocks Carmona. 4/11 with 2 extras.

Luis Gonzalez- hits Hampton hard. 14/39 with 5 homers.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Carlos Delgado (start)- mashes Moyer. 30/77 with 8 jacks.

Edgar Renteria (start)- loves Lee. 4/11 with 3 extra base raps.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Pat Burrell (sit)- Pedro's puzzling. 1/23 with 9 k's.

Torii Hunter (sit)- has yet to hit Greg Smith. 0/9, 3 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Clayton Richard (stream)- W 6ip/3e/7w/4e

Brett Myers (stream)- W 7ip/0e/12w/8k

Jody Gerut (spot)- 1/5, 2 run homer

Shin-Soo Choo (spot)- 1/5, run

Mark DeRosa (start)- (Snell-today)

Aaron Rowand (start)- 0/4

Milton Bradley (sit)- 3/4, 3 rbi

Brad Hawpe (sit)- DNP

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Tuesday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--1--0--1--1--.161/-0--1--17---2.45--0.95---5
-------OP--5--0--0--2--.333/-0--0--01-27.00--4.50---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^Mauer
^Teixeira--------------^Huff
^Roberts--------------^Iwamura
^Braun--------------- ^Reynolds
^Escobar------------- ^H. Ramirez
^Span---------------- ^C. Jackson
^C. Young-------------^Guerrero
^Kemp--------------- ^Winn
^Figgins--------------^Damon
Cruz-------------------Headley
----------------------- R. Vazquez
------------------------Schumaker
------------------------I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
5/31-1-0-1-1 //8/24-5-0-0-2 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang--------------------Wainwright
^Shields------------------^Halladay
Weaver--------------------Nolasco
Cain-----------------------Volstad
Harden-------------------^Kuo
^F. Cordero--------------^Soria
^Broxton---------------- ^B. Wilson
^Fuentes---------------- ^Rauch
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/1S,22-6-21-17//0W/0S, .2-2-3-1 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (5/31) - OP (8/24)
Weekly Totals- ERA (6/(22/9) - OP ERA (2/(.2/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (21/22) - OP WHIP (3/.2) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---7-----OP-----5

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun
PE Rowand(drop)/Cruz-Mon

Strategy: PE will send SP Shields and 5 closers, assuming
Cordero has returned to the club, against OP Halladay and
4 relievers. There's no real strategy for this week except
to evaluate each day and use the Rowand spot to either
stream or spot play if appropriate. Minor league slugger
Nelson Cruz was added as a spot play for Thursday. PE
is playing to win this week but not at all costs.

Game Keys: PE SP's Liriano/Cain/Weaver and 3 closers
combined to pitch 22 innings allowing 6 runs on 21 whip
with 17 k's while earning only 1 Save. PE offense sputtered
going 5/31 but because of the early pitching advantage PE
leads 5-3.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-25T05:52:00.001-07:00

August 25, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge Draft Preview:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Site updated by 11am EST daily.

Roster Shuffle:

John Maine has bone spurs in his right shoulder
and may be shut down for the season.

Johnny Cueto left after the 3rd inning with a
strained right triceps. The severity of the injury
should be made available today.

Max Scherzer will recalled when the rosters are
expanded on the 1st. He's likely to pitch out of the
D-Backs bullpen.

Derrek Lee sat out yesterday due to neck/back
spasms.

Lance Berkman was a late scratch with a painful
left hamstring.

Dan Uggla was benched for lapses in the field on a
couple of double play balls on Saturday.

J.D Drew is likely to be headed to the DL with back
problems.

Nate McLouth was still on the Pirates bench with a
viral infection. He did pinch hit so he's close to returning.

Garret Anderson tweaked a knee and had to leave the
game yesterday. He's day to day.

SP's Lilly, Billingsley, Galarraga, Meche, Liriano,
Haren, Peavy, Cain, Zambrano, Floyd, Lee, Lowe,
Moyer, Pettitte, Jurrjens, Halladay, Sheets, Webb,
Shields, Martinez, Greinke and Lackey are the likely
candidates for 2 starts this week. (SP's normally start on
every 5th day so starters on Monday/Tuesday are likely
to pitch on Saturday/Sunday respectively.)

SP stream possibilities for 2 starts this week; Richard,
Myers, Braden, J. Davis and G. Smith. Probables are
chosen based on having a favorable start on Monday
or Tuesday.

995. That's the number of innings used that would
keep you on track to deploy maximum innings (1250)
over the course of the season in Rotisserie. A number
significantly above or below should be a call to action.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Pedro Martinez- still available in many leagues. 1-1,
2.73/1.18 with 16 k's in 26 innings over his last 4 starts.

Greg Smith- has been consistently good against the
Angels. 1-2, 2.70/.94 in 23 frames against L.A. and 1-1,
1.59/.71 1n 17 innings at Angels Stadium.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Brandon Inge- hammers Lee. 10/27, 2 jacks and 6 rbi.

Joey Gathright- stains Millwood. 5/13, 2 extras and a steal.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Mark DeRosa (start)- stuns Snell. 4/8 with an extra base hit.

Aaron Rowand (start)- flogs Francis- 6/8 with 4 mults.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Milton Bradley (sit)- struggles with Meche. 2/13, 4 k's

Brad Hawpe (sit)- Abel to Cain. 1/15, 6 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Ubaldo Jimenez (stream)- ND 6ip/2e/8w/6k

Randy Wolf (stream)- ND 6ip/4e/10w/4k

Mike Cameron (spot)- 5/5, solo homer, 2 rbi, stolen base

Ty Wigginton (spot)- 1/4

Mike Jacobs (start)- DNP

Bill Hall (start)- 3/4, run

Lance Berkman (sit)- 0/1, pinch hit

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- 1/5, rbi

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 22: Monday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--34--9--38--10--.316/-4--3--60--1.94--0.93---9
-------OP--35--8--28--03--.298/-2--0--41--2.86--1.15---1

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^Mauer
^Teixeira--------------^Huff
^Roberts----------------Iwamura
Braun-----------------^Reynolds
Escobar---------------- H. Ramirez
^Span---------------- ^C. Jackson
^C. Young-------------^Guerrero
^Kemp--------------- ^Winn
^Figgins----------------Damon
^Rowand--------------^Headley
-----------------------^R. Vazquez
------------------------ Schumaker
------------------------ I. Rodriguez
------------------------Kinsler (DL)

------PE------//-----OP
13/40-6-3-9-2 //8/29-3-1-3-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang--------------------Wainwright
Shields--------------------Halladay
^Weaver------------------Nolasco
^Cain---------------------Volstad
Harden-------------------^Kuo
F. Cordero--------------- ^Soria
^Broxton---------------- ^B. Wilson
^Fuentes---------------- ^Rauch
^Wood
^Putz
^Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 7-1-11-5 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (67/212) - OP (65/218)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(55.2/9) - OP ERA (16/(50.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (52/55.2) - OP WHIP (58/50.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---0-----OP-----0

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

OP J.D. Drew(drop)/Schumaker-Sun
PE Dickerson(drop)/Rowand-Sun

Strategy: PE will play semi-aggressively against this OP
out of respect for the other owners vying for playoff spots.
PE spot play Dickerson was dropped for Rowand giving
PE 8 potentially active on offense for Monday vs. 8 for
OP. PE has 3 SP's and 4 closers going today compared to
2 closers and 2 set up relievers for OP. PE has 10 starts
on the roster compared to 5 for OP. PE has wrapped up
1st place overall and a round 1 bye for the playoffs.

Game Keys: PE with unexpected homers from Molina/
Roberts and another blast from Teixeira did just enough
to help the team take a convincing 9-1 win over OP.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 16 points over the 2nd place
club and 19 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 22.
PE has won the league and earned a 1st round bye in the playoffs.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-24T06:31:00.001-07:00

August 24, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge Draft Preview:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Site updated by 11am EST daily.

Roster Shuffle:

Josh Beckett's next start has been pushed back
from Tuesday until Friday.

Shaun Marcum has been optioned to Triple A
after a poor outing on Friday.

Brandon Morrow is stretching out in Triple A.
He went 4.1 innings allowing 2 hits and struck
out 10 while throwing 73 pitches yesterday. He
should enter the Mariners rotation around the
1st and could be a solid starter for the stretch
run. You may want to pick him up next week.

Chris Young is chafing to pitch again for the
Padres. He should be back in a week or so.

Joba Chamberlain threw 35 pitches off of a
mound. He's still about a week from facing live
hitters.

Philip Hughes allowed 8 runs on 10 hits in 3.1
innings for Triple A Scranton. Obviously he's not
ready for the big show.

Rookie of the year candidate OF David Murphy
took BP and is targeting Sept. 1st for a return.
He was hitting .275 with 64 runs, 15 homers, 74
rbi and 7 steals before going on the DL.

Hanley Ramirez is better but was not ready to
play yesterday. He's day to day so check Florida's
box before benching the All Star.

Ian Kinsler intends to return to action from a
sports hernia on or about September 5th.

Victor Martinez is scheduled to rejoin the Tribe
on Wednesday.

Nate McLouth is still out with a virus but is close
to returning so check the Pirates box today.

Derrek Lee left yesterday's game with back spasms.
He's day to day.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Clayton Richard- gaining confidence. He has no history vs.
the Orioles. 1-0, 0.00/.86 in his 1st start since being recalled.

Brett Myers- is still sitting in free agency in many leagues.
3-2, 2.86/1.09 with 55 k's in 72 innings vs. the Dodgers.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Jody Gerut - handles Haren. 5/10, 2 extras and a blast.

Shin-Soo Choo - greets Galarraga. 3/5 with 2 extras.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Mike Jacobs (start)- drives Doug Davis. 6/8 with 2 bombs.

Bill Hll (start)- shows Maholm no mercy. 10/17, 5 extras,
2 homers and 7 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Lance Berkman (sit)- no luck vs. Oliver Perez. 1/9, 4 k's

Kevin Youkilis (sit)- baffled by Burnett. 1/13, 3k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Jose Campillo (stream)- ND 5ip/3e/9w/1k

Chris Volstad (stream)- L 5.1ip/4e/9w/3k

Adam LaRoche (spot)- 2/4, solo homer

Jason Kubel (spot)- 1/4

Delmon Young (start)- 0/4

Nate McLouth (start)- DNP-virus

Carlos Pena (sit)- 1/4, 2 rbi

Robinson Cano (sit)- 1/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 21: Sunday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--28--6--29--8--.314/-4--3--60--1.94--0.93---8
-------OP--32--7--25--3--.302/-2--0--36--3.12--1.08---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^McCann
^Teixeira--------------^D. Lee
^Roberts--------------^Phillips
^Braun--------------- ^A. Rodriguez
^Escobar--------------^M. Young
^Span---------------- ^Abreu
^C. Young-------------^Sheffield
^Kemp--------------- ^Ichiro
^Figgins--------------- Thome
^Dickerson------------ Ankiel
------------------------Gordon
----------------------^Giambi
------------------------J. Guillen

------PE------//-----OP
14/34-7-3-9-0 //8/34-9-2-8-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang--------------------Guthrie
Shields--------------------Lowe
Weaver------------------- Meche
Cain---------------------^ Blanton
Harden--------------------G. Smith
F. Cordero--------------- ^Street
Broxton------------------- Isringhausen
Fuentes------------------^Marmol
Wood
Putz
Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 8.1-5-9-9 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (54/172) - OP (57 189)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(55.2/9) - OP ERA (15/(43.1/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (52/55.2) - OP WHIP (47/43.1) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---1-----OP-----1

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Marcum(drop)/Blackburn-Sun
PE Blackburn(drop)/Slowey-Mon
PE Slowey(drop)/Taveras-Wed
PE Taveras(drop)/Dickerson-Thur
OP Isringhausen(drop)/Franklin-Sat

Strategy: PE will continue to sit all pitching. OP has
added setup pitcher Ron Franklin for Isringhausen.
PE may be able to clinch a bye in the playoffs by the
conclusion of today's action which would make Week
22's outcome meaningless.

Week 22 OP will make the playoffs as either the 3rd
or 4th place team. OP offense features Vlad Guerrero
and Hanley Ramirez with a supporting cast of Mauer,
Huff, Reynolds, Conor Jackson, Damon and Winn. OP
has some power, good speed and the opportunity to hit
for average. Although there is good balance OP needs 5
or 6 guys to step up each week and perform well. OP
pitching has only 4 SP's, Nolasco, Halladay, Wainwright
and Volstad which makes OP a dangerous opponent in
the playoffs because of the ERA tiebreaker. OP has 2
closers, Soria/B. Wilson and 2 set up relievers Rauch/
Kuo. Obviously, this OP is vulnerable in W/Saves/K
but you'll have to win 3 offensive points because of the
ERA tiebreaker if you want to get by this team in the
playoffs.

Game Keys: OP SP Guthrie had a tough opponent with
the Yankees going 6.2 innings allowing 5 runs on 8 whip
with 7 k's and was denied the W. OP Derrek Lee continued
his afternoon delight going 1/3 with a run and an rbi to aid
the offense in going 8/34 with 9 runs, 2 homers and 8 rbi.
PE offense continues to outperform OP combining for 14/
34 with 7 runs, 3 homers and 9 rbi. Every offensive point
is still in play with PE controlling all of the pitching points.
PE leads 8-2 heading into today's finale.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 12.5 points over the 2nd place
club and 16 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 21.
With only 20 points (2 weeks) left in the season PE will adopt a
streaming strategy while assuring roster integrity heading into
the bye week of the playoffs. If PE goes 4-16 during these final
2 weeks the 3rd place team would need to go 20-0 to tie for 2nd
place.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-23T06:07:00.001-07:00

August 23, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge Draft Preview:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Site updated by 11am EST daily.

Roster Shuffle:

Josh Beckett played catch yesterday and did not
experience any numbness or tingling in his right
hand. He's on track to make his start on Tuesday.

Joba Chamberlain is throwing and could return
in early September. If the Yankees are out of the
race expect Joba to be used lightly.

Chris Carpenter threw a 50 pitch bullpen session
which will be followed on Sunday by a more rigorous
session. By all reports he's not likely to return until
after September 1st.

Occasional stream candidate Tom Gorzelanny
has been recalled by Pittsburgh.

Recently acquired Luis Ayala had the save for the
Mets last night and may be the "man" for the rest
of the season.

Matt Capps is expected to be activated today by
the Pirates.

Ryan Braun returned last night from a lingering
ribcage strain going 2/5 with 2 runs, an rbi and a
stolen base.

Hanley Ramirez is still sidelined with a sore thumb.
He remains day to day.

J.D. Drew had an MRI reveal that he has a herniated
disc in his back.

Alex Gordon has a torn quad and is headed for the DL.

Ryan Church returned to the Mets lineup going 1/3.

Hank Blalock started at 1B last night and went 0/4.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Ubaldo Jimenez- is a better pitcher at Coors Field. 1-0,
0.00/1.00 in 6 innings vs. the Reds and 5-4, 3.31/1.27 in
84 frames at home this season.

Randy Wolf- visits New York brimming with confidence.
11-5, 3.25/1.27 with 145 k's in 169 innings against the Mets
and 6-1, 2.61/1.17 with 73 k's in 79 frames at Shea Stadium.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Mike Cameron - drubs Maholm. 6/9 with 2 bombs.

Ty Wigginton - twists Oliver tightly. 3/8, 3 extras,
2 homers and 4 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Delmon Young (start)- handles Garland. 5/9 with 2
extras.

Nate McLouth (start)- strikes Suppan. 6/12, 5 extras,
2 jacks and 6 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Carlos Pena (sit)- no match for Vazquez. 2/14, 8 k's.

Robinson Cano (sit)- would prefer Arlo Guthrie but
gets Jeremy. 1/14, 5 k's.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Anibal Sanchez (stream)- ND 6.1ip/4e/9w/7k

John Danks (stream)- L 6.1ip/3e/9w/4k

Freddy Sanchez (spot)-1/4, run

Austin Kearns (spot)- 0/1, 2 runs, pinch hit

Kevin Millar (start)- 2/4, run

J.J. Hardy (start)- 2/5, 2 runs, homer, 2 rbi

Jose Guillen (sit)- 1/5

Adrian Gonzalez (sit)- 0/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 21: Saturday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--21--3--20--8--.290/-4--3--60--1.94--0.93---7
-------OP--23--5--17--3--.316/-2--0--27--2.57--1.09---3

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^McCann
^Teixeira--------------^D. Lee
^Roberts--------------^Phillips
^Braun--------------- ^A. Rodriguez
^Escobar--------------^M. Young
^Span---------------- ^Abreu
^C. Young-------------^Sheffield
^Kemp--------------- ^Ichiro
^Figgins--------------- Thome
^Dickerson------------ Ankiel
------------------------Gordon
----------------------^Giambi
------------------------J. Guillen

------PE------//-----OP
10/34-5-1-8-2 //15/39-7-2-5-2 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang------------------^Guthrie
Shields--------------------Lowe
Weaver------------------- Meche
Cain-----------------------Blanton
Harden--------------------G. Smith
F. Cordero--------------- ^Street
Broxton------------------- Isringhausen
Fuentes------------------^Marmol
Wood
Putz
Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/0S, 0-0-0-0//0W/0S, 0-0-0-0 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (40/138) - OP (49/155)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(55.2/9) - OP ERA (10/(35/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (52/55.2) - OP WHIP (38/35) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---1-----OP-----2

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Marcum(drop)/Blackburn-Sun
PE Blackburn(drop)/Slowey-Mon
PE Slowey(drop)/Taveras-Wed
PE Taveras(drop)/Dickerson-Thur

Strategy: PE will continue to sit all pitching pending
the outcome of OP SP Guthrie's start today. It's likely
that PE will simply play passively in an effort to lock
up a first round bye in the playoffs.

Game Keys: OP offense came alive, beginning with
Derrek Lowe's 2/4 homer/steal effort, going 15/39
with 7 runs, 2 homers 5 rbi and 2 steals. PE, with
Braun returning, went 10/34 with 5 runs, 1 homer,
8 rbi and 2 steals. PE is still in the hunt for Runs/HR/
RBI/BA while continuing to lead SB by 5. The match
cruises on down the river with PE clinging impetuously
to a 7-3 lead.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 12.5 points over the 2nd place
club and 16 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 21.
With only 20 points (2 weeks) left in the season PE will adopt a
streaming strategy while assuring roster integrity heading into
the bye week of the playoffs. If PE goes 4-16 during these final
2 weeks the 3rd place team would need to go 20-0 to tie for 2nd
place.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.

Fantasy Player's Edge

2008-08-22T06:36:00.001-07:00

August 22, 2008

2008 Fantasy Football Player's Edge Draft Preview:

http://fantasyfootballplayersedge.blogspot.com

Site updated by 11am EST daily.

Roster Shuffle:

Aaron Harang is penciled in to start today. Adjust
accordingly if you intend to "gamble" on the Reds
righthander.

Carl Pavano is starting for the Yankees against
the Orioles on Saturday. Steer clear until he proves
out.

Justin Duchscherer was placed on the DL with
an inflamed hip.

Bartolo Colon threw a no hit 4 inning rehab start
at Pawtucket. He'll work again Tuesday for Lehigh
Valley.

Matt Capps should be activated from the DL today.

Hanley Ramirez sat out yesterday with a sore
thumb. X-rays were negative and he's day to day.

Alex Gordon left the game against Cleveland with
a sore quad.

Yadier Molina was rested due to a bruised foot.

Milton Bradley, once again, should return tonight.

J.D Drew is expected to return to the Red Sox today.

Joey Gathright was activated by the Royals from
the DL.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Jose Campillo- has a favorable opponent on the road where
he has excelled this season. 0-0, 2.54/1.14 in 7 innings vs. the
Cards and 4-2, 2.13/.87 with 43 k's in 55 innings on the road.

Chris Volstad- seems more comfortable on the road. He has
no history vs. Arizona. 3-0, 1.19/1.10 with 15 k's in 23 innings
away from home this season.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Adam LaRoche - touches up Suppan. 6/15, a jack and 4 rbi.

Jason Kubel - deck the halls!! 8/20 with 3 bombs and 11 rbi
against Garland.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Kevin Millar (start)- bags a Moose. 18/41 with 6 extras,
3 blasts and 11 rbi.

J.J. Hardy (start)- no respect for royalty. 9/14, 4 extras,
3 bombs and 8 rbi vs. Zach Duke.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Jose Guillen (sit)- vexed by Verlander. 2/16, 5 k's.

Adrian Gonzalez (sit)- Tiny Tim a big problem.
3/16 with 5 k's against Lincecum.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Josh Johnson (stream)- ND 6ip/3e/9w/4k

Pedro Martinez (stream)- ND 7ip/4e/8w/6k

Geoff Jenkins (spot)- 1/1, pinch hit

Mark Teahen (spot)- 1/2, 2 rbi

Lastings Milledge (start)- 1/4, run

Brad Hawpe (start)- 0/4

Ryan Howard(sit)- 0/4

Ryan Zimmerman (sit)- 2/5, run

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 21: Friday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--16--2--12--6--.288/-4--3--60--1.94--0.93---6
-------OP--16--3--12--1--.293/-2--0--27--2.57--1.09---2

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^McCann
^Teixeira--------------^D. Lee
^Roberts--------------^Phillips
^Braun--------------- ^A. Rodriguez
^Escobar--------------^M. Young
^Span---------------- ^Abreu
^C. Young-------------^Sheffield
^Kemp--------------- ^Ichiro
^Figgins--------------- Thome
^Dickerson------------ Ankiel
------------------------Gordon
----------------------^Giambi
------------------------J. Guillen

------PE------//-----OP
10/26-5-2-3-1 //8/26-2-0-2-0 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang--------------------Guthrie
Shields--------------------Lowe
Weaver------------------- Meche
Cain-----------------------Blanton
Harden--------------------G. Smith
F. Cordero--------------- ^Street
Broxton------------------- Isringhausen
Fuentes------------------^Marmol
Wood
Putz
Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
0W/2S, 2-0-1-5//2W/0S, 13.1-2-14-8 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (30/104) - OP (34/116)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(55.2/9) - OP ERA (10/(35/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (52/55.2) - OP WHIP (38/35) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---2-----OP-----2

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Marcum(drop)/Blackburn-Sun
PE Blackburn(drop)/Slowey-Mon
PE Slowey(drop)/Taveras-Wed
PE Taveras(drop)/Dickerson-Thur

Strategy: PE spot player Taveras did not play yesterday
and was dropped for Reds rookie OF Chris Dickerson. PE
Braun is due to return today. OP SP's made it interesting
with 2 W's yesterday but PE will not take the bait electing
to bench all pitching today.

Game Keys: OP SP's Lowe/G. Smith pitched very well
but PE maintained an advantage in W/K/ERA/WHIP.
The duo and 1 closer went 13.2 innings allowing 2 runs
on 14 whip with 8 k's while earning 2 W'S for OP. PE's
closers contributed 2 saves and now lead Saves by 3.
PE offense continues to be pesky tying Runs/RBI and
closing the gap in HR/BA while expanding the lead in
SB to 5. OP offense is too talented to perform at this
level and should be infinitely more formidable over the
weekend. With that said PE will play passively for the
pitching points and look to take SB. The match takes
the turn with PE holding a surprising 6-2 advantage.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 12.5 points over the 2nd place
club and 16 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 21.
With only 20 points (2 weeks) left in the season PE will adopt a
streaming strategy while assuring roster integrity heading into
the bye week of the playoffs. If PE goes 4-16 during these final
2 weeks the 3rd place team would need to go 20-0 to tie for 2nd
place.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

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August 21, 2008

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Roster Shuffle:

Adam Wainwright will be activated and start
for the Cards against the Braves on Friday. That
would seem to indicate that Chris Perez will be
the Cards closer for the remainder of the year.

Billy Wagner will be out at least 3 weeks and
possibly for the season with elbow problems. Al
Reyes was added to the bullpen and could be
used as a situational closer.

Hanley Ramirez had to leave last night with
a thumb injury. The extent of the injury should
be made available today.

Ryan Braun sat out again with a sore ribcage.
The team is off tomorrow so the real test for
Braun will be to see if he can return on Friday.

Travis Hafner had a couple of hits in his first
rehab start and could be recalled by the Indians
next week.

Ricky Weeks returned after missing a couple
days with a sore wrist. He went 0/1 with 3 runs
and a stolen base.

Placido Polanco missed a 2nd straight game.
with a sore right knee.

Nate McLouth sat out again yesterday with an
illness.

Stephen Drew returned to action last night.

Ryan Church will return as a backup rendering
his fantasy value as nil.

Jerry Hairston Jr. was placed on the DL again
with a sore right hamstring.

Casey Kotchman was placed on the bereavement
list to attend to his mother who has been hospitalized.

Streamers: (tomorrow's probable starters available as free agents)

Use these players to gain advantage in wins and strikeouts.

Anibal Sanchez-no hit Arizona last season. 1-0, 0.00/.44
with 6 k's in 9 innings.

John Danks- casts a spell on the Rays. 3-0, 2.50/1.00 with
19 k's in 18 innings.

Spotties: (tomorrow's position players available as free agents)

Use these players to fill in for injured players and on off days.

Freddy Sanchez - whacks Bush. 8/19, 2 extras and 5 rbi.

Austin Kearns - hits Marquis hard. 8/19 with 2 mults and
5 rbi.

Start/Sit: (today)

Guide to using bench players when matchups are favorable.

Lastings Milledge (start)- handles Moyer. 5/14 with a steal.

Brad Hawpe (start)- crushes Lowe. 11/28, 6 extras, 3 jacks
and 9 rbi.

Guide to sit starters when matchups are unfavorable.

Normally sit these players in Roto formats only

Ryan Howard (sit)- struggles vs. Redding. 2/15, 6k's.

Ryan Zimmerman (sit)- frustrated by Moyer, 2/15.

Studs and Duds: (a recap of yesterday's picks and pans)

Brett Myers (stream)- W 9ip/0e/10w/9k

Todd Wellemeyer (stream)- W 5ip/2e/7w/5k

Ryan Garko (spot)- 1/4, rbi

Kevin Kouzmanoff (spot)- 1/4, 2 run homer

Ryan Zimmerman (start)- 1/4

Aaron Rowand (start)- 2/4, run

Jeff Kent (start)- 2/4 (Francis)

James Loney (sit)- 0/1, pinch hit (Francis)

Garrett Atkins (sit)- 0/5

Brandon Phillips (sit)- 1/4

How To: (this section is devoted to the fundamentals of daily play)

Head To Head: Player's Edge(PE) vs. Opposition(OP):

Week 21: Thursday

Weekly Tot: R-H-RB-SB -BA/ W--SV--K--ER--WH-SCORE

-------PE--11--0--09--5--.256/-4--1--55--2.01--0.95---6
-------OP--14--3--10--1--.289/-0--0--19--3.32--1.11---4

Offense: Lineups:

-----PE-----/----- OP

^B.Molina------------- ^McCann
^Teixeira--------------^D. Lee
Roberts----------------^Phillips
Braun------------------^A. Rodriguez
^Escobar--------------- M. Young
^Span---------------- ^Abreu
^C. Young-------------- Sheffield
^Kemp--------------- ^Ichiro
^Figgins----------------Thome
^Taveras---------------Ankiel
-------------------------Gordon
------------------------^Giambi
------------------------^J. Guillen

------PE------//-----OP
7/26-5-0-7-2 //7/31-3-1-1-1 (daily totals: H/AB,R,HR,RBI)

Pitching: Rotation-Closers

-----PE----/------OP

Harang--------------------Guthrie
Shields-------------------^Lowe
Weaver------------------- Meche
Cain-----------------------Blanton
Harden-------------------^G. Smith
^F. Cordero--------------^Street
^Broxton------------------Isringhausen
^Fuentes-----------------^Marmol
^Wood
^Putz
Liriano
Carpenter (DL)

-----PE--------//------OP
1W/1S, 21.2-6-25-21//0W/0S, 8.1-1-3-11 (W/S,IP,ER,WH,K)

Weekly Totals- Batting Avg. PE (20/78) - OP (26/90)
Weekly Totals- ERA (12/(53.2/9) - OP ERA (8/(21.2/9) -(er/(ip/9)
Weekly Totals- Whip (51/53.2) - OP WHIP (24/21.2) - (w+h/ip)
Weekly Starts(est/week to date) PE---2-----OP-----4

^ -designates an active player on today's roster.

Daily Activity:

PE Marcum(drop)/Blackburn-Sun
PE Blackburn(drop)/Slowey-Mon
PE Slowey(drop)/Taveras-Wed

Strategy: PE has a comfortable lead in W/K and decent
advantages in Saves/ERA/WHIP with 2 starts remaining
(Harang/Harden) on the roster. OP has 4 starts to utilize
including Lowe/G. Smith today, Guthrie and Blanton on
Saturday/Sunday. PE will likely sit Harang as he's been
awful with Harden as insurance if needed should OP make
a run at W/K. Spot play Taveras will remain on the roster
in case Braun does not return on Friday.

Game Keys: PE's trio Liriano/Cain and Weaver combined
with 3 closers to earn 1 W and 1 Save hurling 21.2 frames
allowing 6 runs on 25 whip with 21 k's. OP Meche coupled
with 1 closer were quite effective allowing only 1 run on 3
whip with 11 k's but did not earn a W or Save. OP's offense
stalled somewhat going 7/31 with 3 runs, 1 homer, 1 rbi and
a steal. PE offense, without Braun, was able to muster a 7/26
with 5 runs, 7 rbi and 2 steals. The solid performance by PE
SP's and the 2 stolen bases has allowed PE to take a 6-4 lead.
PE finally registered a save but left a save from Cordero on
the table as he was benched to create a slot for an SP. The
points in Runs/RBI/BA are back in play.

Final Thoughts:

PE increased the 1st place lead to 12.5 points over the 2nd place
club and 16 ahead of the 3rd place team heading into Week 21.
With only 20 points (2 weeks) left in the season PE will adopt a
streaming strategy while assuring roster integrity heading into
the bye week of the playoffs. If PE goes 4-16 during these final
2 weeks the 3rd place team would need to go 20-0 to tie for 2nd
place.

The Player's Edge participates in many leagues but elected to
follow a team in a Public League to better approximate what might
be faced by a wide majority of players that use the Edge daily.
This team plays in a standard 5x5 scoring format and drafted 7th
of 12 teams in a 21 round on-line live event in late March. We will
follow this team throughout the entire 2008 fantasy campaign.

All Done!

Site Updated by 10:00 EST Daily.