12 Responses to “Around the Horn: May30, 2012”

1. By Polka on May 30, 2012

   alright Ray I hve a chance at Alex Gordon on waivers in my league…I’m already last in Steals and will eat them again this year. Going for a Three-Peat ad am currently in first place in a 7×7…I would say the two drop candidates would be Maybin or Fowler if I decided to go for Alex Gorden?? Input please? I’m first in 6 catergories and 2nd in 3 others…

2. By Josh on May 30, 2012

   Trade Heyward for Panda? Keeper league can keep forever. 6×6 with OPS

   Right now my keepers are Bruan, Hosmer, Harper, Lawrie, McCutchen, Tulo, and J Upton and my last spot would be Heyward or Panda

3. By Ray Flowers on May 30, 2012

   Polka – At this point, you have to keep Fowler. I’d have a hard time saying it’s best to drop Maybin, but if you wanted to in order to add Gordon, since you say you are throwing in the towel on steals, then add Gordon who has gotten a little boost since he was put back in the leadoff spot.

4. By Ray Flowers on May 30, 2012

   Josh – Panda is taking BP and fielding, and he’s coming along nicely. Should be back in actin soon. Here’s my issue. You have Hosmer at first and Lawrie at 3B. Do you have a CI in this league? If not, I dont love the idea of Panda at UT, though of course his production for that spot is totally fine.

   I’d still side with Heyward here for potential, but given how he has underperformed for the past two years, I’d understand going with Panda though concerns about injury, and weight, should be factored in.

5. By Nick on May 31, 2012

   Is Dexter Fowler a must own in all leagues? Thanks.

6. By Peter on May 31, 2012

   Hey Ray,
   Been offered Cain, Lester and Bruce for my Wainwright, Beltran and Hosmer. My 1B would consist of a platoon between Swisher, Morneau and Michael Young. I could use the pitching. Think it’s enough? Seems to come down to which is more likely to break the slump: Lester or Hosmer.

   Thanks!

7. By Ray Flowers on May 31, 2012

   Nick – Folwer has been a must own ALL year, just like I said before the season began. His pace, since July of last year, equate to a 20/20 season with 120 runs and .900 OPS over 162 games.

8. By Andy on May 31, 2012

   Hey Ray,

   I’m in a 5×5 roto league and looking to upgrade my offense. I got a trade pending of Papi and Fuentes for Cueto and Hanrahan.

   My remaining closers would be Brett Myers, Casey Jannsen, Alfredo Aceves and then Fuentes.

   I’d take no hit in regards to my SP’s so losing Cueto is no worry.

   My offense would now look like Matt Holliday, Beltran, Papi, Pedroia, Pence, Freeze, Michael Young, Avilles and A.J. Ellis.

   Should I make the move to upgrade the offense with Papi or will this damage my closers to much by losing Hanrahan?

   Thank you!

9. By Ray Flowers on May 31, 2012

   Andy – looking to upgrade my offense. I got a trade pending of Papi and Fuentes for Cueto and Hanrahan

   Fuentes is in a tenuous position in 9th. May not be able to hold onto the role. Janssen likely to lose role when Santos is healthy. That leaves you with Myers – who could be dealt and end up as a setup man – and Aceves who will lose his job in the 2nd half if Bailey is healthy. LOTS of IF’s here, but this could become an area of real weakness pretty easy if you deal Hanrahan.

   Can you just do Papi for Cueto?

10. By Andy on May 31, 2012

    Ray-

    WOW…that is a lot of IFs. In a month or so, I could find myself looking for saves.

    My initial offer was Papi for Cueto but that was denied. The guy I’m dealing with has closer issues, so I think he wanted someone who was locked into the 9th inning role.

    Man I’m glad I checked in with you before pulling the trigger on this deal.

    Thanks again for all your help Ray. Keep up the good work!

    - Andy

11. By Jim on May 31, 2012

    2:32 on the webcam counter (and for all the great analysis) … Bless you!

12. By Ray Flowers on May 31, 2012

    Jim – you liked that sneeze eh? Guess I gave away that I only do one take.