Fantasy Player's Edge

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!

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