Fantasy Player's Edge

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!

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