Fantasy Player's Edge

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!

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