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by aburt19
February 21st, 2017, 9:58 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Start Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2236

Re: Start Problem

I zipped the file and sent it.
by aburt19
February 21st, 2017, 9:47 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Start Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2236

Re: Start Problem

The file is too big to send as an attachment.
by aburt19
February 21st, 2017, 8:43 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Start Problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2236

Start Problem

I've been entering the rosters from a 15 team draft and am on the 5th team. When I tried to enter the team
number (13) for Drew Smyly, I got an error message that I couldn't enter that because it was a protected
cell.

ETA: Now it's doing it for players.
by aburt19
January 6th, 2017, 7:34 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Player Profiles
Replies: 1
Views: 915

Player Profiles

The profiles on the site are still dated December 30.
by aburt19
December 17th, 2016, 8:44 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: START
Replies: 1
Views: 939

START

When I opened START the dollar values looked strange. One example, Joey Votto shows a dollar value of $37 and Nolan Arenado was at $32 for a 15 team league. When I use the CVRC, Votto is at $28 and Arenado is at
$36.
by aburt19
November 18th, 2016, 9:35 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Hitting CVRC
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Hitting CVRC

Brad Miller shows a most valuable position of OF, but only qualifies at 1B and SS.
by aburt19
March 12th, 2016, 8:45 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Start
Replies: 4
Views: 1510

Start

i have been using the customizable START to track a slow draft. I've entered 75-80 players successfully.
I tried to enter another player and when I entered the team number, it said that it was a protected cell.
I had entered 25 players today before it showed that message.
by aburt19
January 22nd, 2015, 1:42 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: NFBC DC Express
Replies: 16
Views: 5388

Re: NFBC DC Express

Good catch there and I think this is a recent tag so that MLB.com could keep updated off transactions and speed and yet tell people not to call the clubs with questions/comments. I still think that they will try Qualls to start the year - Gregerson is an extremely strong setup pitcher with not much ...
by aburt19
January 21st, 2015, 1:09 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: NFBC DC Express
Replies: 16
Views: 5388

Re: NFBC DC Express

I suppose there's a good chance Gregorson has the job but it's far from certain. . Getting back to this because the Astros depth chart on their website (which MLB.com requires to be updated) is currently showing Chad Qualls as the closer with Gregerson next in line. Given that Gregerson has been a ...
by aburt19
January 20th, 2015, 11:23 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: NFBC DC Express
Replies: 16
Views: 5388

Re: NFBC DC Express

The Astros might use Qualls as closer early in the season and if he's successful, trade him
to a contender to use as a setup man.
by aburt19
January 14th, 2015, 8:01 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: NFBC DC Express
Replies: 16
Views: 5388

Re: NFBC DC Express

In the original post, the pick of Tillman mentioned his strikeout rate being below league average. But the numbers are really strange. In 2013 his k/9 was 7.7. Before the All-Star break in 2014, his k/9 was 5.4. After the break it was 7.6. I don't know what that means for 2015, but it is strange. ET...
by aburt19
July 9th, 2013, 8:31 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: A. Soriano
Replies: 0
Views: 2805

A. Soriano

For those of you who play in mixed leagues, you should hope Soriano gets traded to the AL. He has 13 HR
and 6 have been hit against AL teams.
by aburt19
March 7th, 2013, 7:31 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kyle Seager
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Re: Kyle Seager

You are both probably right. I went through the box scores for Seattle and he's hit lead-off twice. Both times
neither Gutierrez or Ackley was in the lineup. I should have thought of that.

Sorry.
by aburt19
March 7th, 2013, 4:09 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kyle Seager
Replies: 7
Views: 1893

Kyle Seager

I don't pay too much attention to ST box scores, but I checked to see who the starter was for the Royals against Seattle.
I noticed that Seager was hitting lead-off. Has anyone heard that they are planning on him being the lead-off man in the
regular season?

Thanks.
by aburt19
March 7th, 2013, 11:28 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Big pop for Big Tex
Replies: 17
Views: 3643

Re: Big pop for Big Tex

It's going to be hard to predict the batting order too. With Granderson and Teixeira both out, that's two from the middle of the order. For the 3, 4 and 5 spots in the order, Cano is certainly in one of those slots. But for the other two spots, who knows? Do they hit Youkilis 5th or does Rivera get ...
by aburt19
March 6th, 2013, 9:48 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Big pop for Big Tex
Replies: 17
Views: 3643

Re: Big pop for Big Tex

Todd Zola wrote:8-10 weeks on the shelf

Time to cut Cano's R and RBI
The wins for Yankees starters might be affected as well due to fewer runs being scored.
by aburt19
March 4th, 2013, 10:47 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Captain Hooks AL LABR Team
Replies: 9
Views: 1735

Re: Captain Hooks AL LABR Team

Interesting that so few players from Houston drew interest. It may be because it is a league of experienced owners, but usually a player with power and a low BA will draw the interest of at least a couple of owners. Players like Carter and Pena fit that profile, but maybe the interest was lukewarm. ...
by aburt19
March 4th, 2013, 3:38 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Captain Hooks AL LABR Team
Replies: 9
Views: 1735

Captain Hooks AL LABR Team

First a question and then some comments. Assuming LABR stayed at 12 teams, did you notice any difference in the auction due to the addition of another team to the AL? Another owner liked Seager almost as much as you did. I assume that due to what you paid for him, you are really high on him. I think...
by aburt19
February 24th, 2013, 7:56 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Todd's Draft NFBC Championship Team
Replies: 14
Views: 4670

Re: Todd's Draft NFBC Championship Team

With Granderson breaking his arm and being out for the next 10 weeks, his selection before your pick doesn't hurt as much. Being out about the first five weeks of the season means only 80% production from a second round pick. ETA; With Reyes, Rios, Jackson and Zobrist, you've got a good leg up in SB...
by aburt19
February 18th, 2013, 12:35 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ryan Braun
Replies: 18
Views: 16446

Re: Ryan Braun

I guess I'm either not making myself clear or am not clear on what you are saying. I try to make this as clear as I can. Verlander is one of several possible ways of starting a pitching staff as an anchor. But I'm not married to the idea of having him. The sole reason I bring him up early is to reso...
by aburt19
February 17th, 2013, 6:13 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ryan Braun
Replies: 18
Views: 16446

Re: Ryan Braun

There is another reason for bringing up a stud player and that is that the outcome on the player guides the direction of the auction. For example, an AL only league and you need an anchor for your pitching staff. Verlander is available. Until Verlander is nominated, you wouldn't know whether to pas...
by aburt19
February 17th, 2013, 11:43 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ryan Braun
Replies: 18
Views: 16446

Re: Ryan Braun

There is another reason for bringing up a stud player and that is that the outcome on the player guides the direction of the auction. For example, an AL only league and you need an anchor for your pitching staff. Verlander is available. Until Verlander is nominated, you wouldn't know whether to pas...
by aburt19
February 17th, 2013, 1:48 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ryan Braun
Replies: 18
Views: 16446

Re: Ryan Braun

There is another reason for bringing up a stud player and that is that the outcome on the player guides the direction of the auction. For example, an AL only league and you need an anchor for your pitching staff. Verlander is available. Until Verlander is nominated, you wouldn't know whether to pass...
by aburt19
January 26th, 2013, 11:14 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: CVRC Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1442

Re: CVRC Question

I know that you are out of town this weekend, so there is no need to answer this until you have time. I noticed when I downloaded the hitting CVRC for the first time this year that the category weights showed even weighting. I didn't think much about that because sometimes it comes up with mixed lea...
by aburt19
January 17th, 2013, 10:58 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mike Napoli a Red Sox
Replies: 12
Views: 2559

Re: Mike Napoli a Red Sox

Napoli goes from a three year contract worth $39 mil to a one year contract for $5 mil.
That hip must really be bad because he really went down in value of the contract and
couldn't get more money elsewhere.
by aburt19
January 12th, 2013, 11:41 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: CVRC Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1442

CVRC Question

I am in a 10 team AL only 5x5 league. When I entered all the information into the league set up, it showed a value for ERA of 4.052. The ERA for each of the 10 teams last year was 1st 3.452 2nd 3.590 3rd 3.682 4th 3.764 5th 4.122 6th 4.386 7th 4.420 8th 4.475 9th 4.646 10th 4.685 When I first starte...
by aburt19
January 8th, 2013, 12:00 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mike Napoli a Red Sox
Replies: 12
Views: 2559

Re: Mike Napoli a Red Sox

The longer that this negotiation over his contract goes, the more I wonder if either side is gaining an advantage by the delay. Napoli has to be anxious to know that he has a job. But the Red Sox have to be anxious to have the hole at first base that they have filled. If LaRoche signs with Washingto...
by aburt19
December 23rd, 2012, 6:31 pm
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Addition of Houston to the AL
Replies: 1
Views: 1276

Addition of Houston to the AL

I am in an AL only league that had 10 teams in 2012. We decided that with the addition of Houston to the AL, we would expand to 11 teams. That increases the % of players drafted from 65.7% to 67.4%. I know that category targets are not in favor anymore, but they have always worked well for me in the...
by aburt19
December 21st, 2012, 4:16 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Hitting CVRC
Replies: 1
Views: 904

Hitting CVRC

There appears to be a minor problem with the hitting CVRC. I changed Cowgill from the AL to the NL. As I went through the values, the numbers for Alexi Casilla are weird. It shows him with the following values: HR -22.36, RBI -14.04, SB 43.68, BA 2.16 and runs -10.60. It did total to the -1 shown as...
by aburt19
December 20th, 2012, 9:31 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mike Napoli a Red Sox
Replies: 12
Views: 2559

Mike Napoli a Red Sox

The last that I heard was that Boston had some concerns with Napoli's physical, although it's unknown what they were
worried about.

MLB.com still lists him as a free agent.

Have I missed something here or are things still in limbo?
by aburt19
May 18th, 2012, 7:26 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Johnny Giavotella
Replies: 9
Views: 2278

Re: Johnny Giavotella

Just to show how much the Royals don't want Giavotella at 2B, Getz got hurt and hasn't played Thursday or Friday. But Giavotella DHd both nights (Hosmer was given a two game break) and Falu played 2B. Unless Giavotella hits something like .350, he's not going to play 2B at the major league level thi...
by aburt19
May 11th, 2012, 5:57 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Johnny Giavotella
Replies: 9
Views: 2278

Re: Johnny Giavotella

I don't understand the love for Betancourt. His career OPS is .6843. This is why they are the KC Royals. 8-) Exactly. Many Royal's fans have hollered loud and clear that the front office doesn't get the idea of OBP and OPS. It's been going on for the last couple of decades. Giavotella is not much d...
by aburt19
May 11th, 2012, 11:43 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Johnny Giavotella
Replies: 9
Views: 2278

Re: Johnny Giavotella

Don't blow your FAAB on him. Yost still prefers Getz at 2B for his defense. Beginning to wonder if they have soured on Giavotella. Might as well trade him since he's hitting as he'll lose trade value if they continue shuttling him back and forth. And from reading between the lines in the KC Star ar...
by aburt19
May 9th, 2012, 7:26 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Johnny Giavotella
Replies: 9
Views: 2278

Re: Johnny Giavotella

The official word from the Royals is that he will play primarily against left handed pitchers.
by aburt19
May 9th, 2012, 2:17 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Johnny Giavotella
Replies: 9
Views: 2278

Johnny Giavotella

The Royals recalled Johnny Giavotella today from the minor leagues where he was batting .331 with 5 HR and 25 RBI in 31 games. The Royals weren't happy with his defense last year and appeared to want him to improve on defense when he was sent down. The question is whether he is worth picking up or i...
by aburt19
May 9th, 2012, 2:04 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: White Sox/ Cubs Closers
Replies: 10
Views: 2461

Re: White Sox/ Cubs Closers

And the last two saves for the White Sox have gone to Reed. Tuesday night Sales came in for the 8th inning after two were on. Cleveland tied the game in the 8th, but were helped by an error by Ramirez. Were they going to let Sales go for a two inning save after having elbow soreness? Santiago pitch...
by aburt19
May 9th, 2012, 10:02 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: White Sox/ Cubs Closers
Replies: 10
Views: 2461

Re: White Sox/ Cubs Closers

And the last two saves for the White Sox have gone to Reed. Tuesday night Sales came in for the 8th inning after two were on. Cleveland tied the game in the 8th, but were helped by an error by Ramirez. Were they going to let Sales go for a two inning save after having elbow soreness? Santiago pitche...
by aburt19
March 27th, 2012, 3:29 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mark Trumbo
Replies: 3
Views: 647

Re: Mark Trumbo

Thanks. Within the last couple of days there was a report that the Angels were happy with his progress on defense and that as a result, he might exceed the 30-40 games that it was originally thought he would start at 3B. Whether that is just manager speak is debatable, but hopefully it is a positive...
by aburt19
March 24th, 2012, 9:15 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Who's not Closing now, but...
Replies: 4
Views: 680

Re: Who's not Closing now, but...

sme1975 wrote:Has a really good shot to be closing by the All-Star Break or Opening Day Next Year?
I have no confidence in Matt Capps holding onto the closers job in Minnesota. I like Glen Perkins by the ASB.
by aburt19
March 19th, 2012, 1:03 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mark Trumbo
Replies: 3
Views: 647

Mark Trumbo

Has anyone heard anything about Trumbo's defense at 3B? I saw one report that he made a nice diving catch, but that's a play that he had to make at 1B. The things I question is range and handling bunts. His value is largely dependent on how much time he can log at 3B, so in his case defense does mak...
by aburt19
March 14th, 2012, 3:27 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Knee Surgery-Salvador Perez
Replies: 3
Views: 572

Knee Surgery-Salvador Perez

The diagnosis was a torn miniscus in his knee. Does anyone know what recovery time for that injury is?
by aburt19
March 5th, 2012, 5:28 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ubaldo Jimenez - Velocity Check
Replies: 5
Views: 519

Re: Ubaldo Jimenez - Velocity Check

was that the speed of the ball approaching or exiting home plate? :lol: Good one. Both Jimenez and his manager claim that of the five hits, only one was hard hit with the rest being bloops. I don't have any way to judge their assessment since I didn't see the game. It's ST, so there's no reason to ...
by aburt19
March 5th, 2012, 1:49 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ubaldo Jimenez - Velocity Check
Replies: 5
Views: 519

Re: Ubaldo Jimenez - Velocity Check

Todd Zola wrote:Ubaldo is big enough of a name and the mph issue is not a secret so I am sure it will be covered by your favorite news gathering source.
Rotoworld is reporting that in his game yesterday, Jimenez was "consistently" in the range of 94-96. Of course he gave up
five hits and a walk too.
by aburt19
March 2nd, 2012, 3:49 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Ubaldo Jimenez - Velocity Check
Replies: 5
Views: 519

Re: Ubaldo Jimenez - Velocity Check

I agree with you regarding the return of his velocity. If it's back, he a good bounce back candidate.

I do think that the Royals offense will better than you think. Their pitching may not be very good,
but their hitting is showing movement in the right direction.
by aburt19
February 29th, 2012, 11:45 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mike Napoli
Replies: 1
Views: 285

Mike Napoli

Ron Washington says that Napoli is running at 60-70% due to the high ankle sprain suffered in the World Series. Is it
normal to still be suffering from the effects of a high ankle sprain four months later to where 60-70% is the best that he
can do?
by aburt19
February 26th, 2012, 1:02 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Todd's Mixed LABR team
Replies: 4
Views: 583

Re: Todd's Mixed LABR team

At least you are consistent with Felix on every team. Anyone in a draft with you will have to take him before your third
round pick or they won't get him. :lol: For your sake I hope he doesn't get injured.
by aburt19
February 20th, 2012, 4:00 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Chone Figgins
Replies: 9
Views: 1282

Re: Chone Figgins

Nice pick up that late in the draft. At that point most everyone has issues or they would have been picked up earlier. That being said, when a player has an OBP of around .240, he's limited in the number of SB he can get. I have trouble with believing players who want to blame their line up position...
by aburt19
February 19th, 2012, 4:29 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Chone Figgins
Replies: 9
Views: 1282

Chone Figgins

Reports say that Chone Figgins is going to be a full time player and may even lead off. Last year he had an OPS of .484 in 313 plate appearances! That's just what a team wants in a lead off hitter. :roll: What's going on? Are the Mariners hoping to catch lightning in a bottle for two months so that ...
by aburt19
January 26th, 2012, 2:46 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Victor Martinez may be OUT for all of 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: Victor Martinez may be OUT for all of 2012

The Tigers say that Cabrera will be moved to third base. I think it was MLB Network that said he had played 14 games at
third as a Tiger. In those 14 games he made 5 errors. It's a small sample size, but extrapolated out to 162 games, that's
about 58 errors. :roll:
by aburt19
January 24th, 2012, 5:00 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Fielder to the Tigers
Replies: 21
Views: 2465

Re: Fielder to the Tigers

And once again, Boras has found his annual "One Dumb Owner". Sometimes it makes you wonder how the owner actually made enough money to buy the team. ;) Ever heard of pizza? Guess what the profit margins are..... I guess that is what I mean. An owner is smart enough to get rich at a busine...
by aburt19
January 24th, 2012, 3:38 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Fielder to the Tigers
Replies: 21
Views: 2465

Re: Fielder to the Tigers

da_big_kid_94 wrote:And once again, Boras has found his annual "One Dumb Owner".
Sometimes it makes you wonder how the owner actually made enough money to buy the team. ;)
by aburt19
January 24th, 2012, 3:23 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Fielder to the Tigers
Replies: 21
Views: 2465

Re: Fielder to the Tigers

Heyman was tweeting that Fielder will be the 1B. Any thoughts on where Cabrera might move to? Cabrera used to play 3B, but I thought they moved him to first because of his defense. I would guess he will DH this season. But who knows what they'll do in 2013 with Cabrera, Fielder and Martinez on the ...
by aburt19
January 24th, 2012, 3:10 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Fielder to the Tigers
Replies: 21
Views: 2465

Fielder to the Tigers

Rotoworld is reporting that Fielder and the Tigers have agreed to a nine year contract.

That certainly more than replaces Victor Martinez. :)
by aburt19
January 21st, 2012, 9:54 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Scutaro to Rockies
Replies: 7
Views: 1139

Scutaro to Rockies

Reports say that Scutaro was traded to the Rockies.

I hope that the Red Sox aren't intending to use Aviles at shortstop. I watched him a lot when he was in KC and his
defense and range is not very good. If they do, downgrade all Boston pitchers because their ERA and WHIP will be hurt.
by aburt19
January 17th, 2012, 4:08 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Victor Martinez may be OUT for all of 2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: Victor Martinez may be OUT for all of 2012

captgus wrote:Ouch, that one's going to leave a mark. Hello Prince Fielder!?
I don't think they will invest that kind of money to get Fielder. I could see a DH type (Damon, Vlad) at a relatively cheap
price on a one year contract.
by aburt19
January 14th, 2012, 10:15 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kuroda to Yanks
Replies: 7
Views: 1079

Re: Kuroda to Yanks

But the blockage in front of Banuelos or Betances is only for this year - Kuroda is on a one year contract. I actually doubt they move either excellent pitching prospect - they realize the need for them and the value of those cheap contracts to get under the luxury threshold in a year or two. They ...
by aburt19
January 13th, 2012, 11:36 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kuroda to Yanks
Replies: 7
Views: 1079

Kuroda to Yanks

It is also being reported that the Yankees have signed Kuroda to a one year deal. In one day, they've taken what was
a possible weak point and made it into a possible strength. CC, Pineda, Kuroda, Nova, and Hughes or Garcia isn't too bad.
by aburt19
January 11th, 2012, 1:55 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Luke Scott to Tampa
Replies: 4
Views: 770

Luke Scott to Tampa

Reports are that Luke Scott has agreed to a contract with Tampa. The reports say that he's going to be the DH. Tampa
is also supposed to have been talking with Damon, so I could see Scott playing first base.
by aburt19
January 9th, 2012, 5:20 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Thoughts on These Hurlers
Replies: 21
Views: 2349

Re: Thoughts on These Hurlers

I have some concerns with Crow. In August he had an ERA of over 8 and in September he had an ERA over 5. His walk rate went up in those months, although his strikeout rate was good. I watched him pitch in several of those games and he was struggling. I'm not saying he's not worth $7, just that I th...
by aburt19
January 9th, 2012, 4:28 pm
Forum: Team Management Advice
Topic: Thoughts on These Hurlers
Replies: 21
Views: 2349

Re: Thoughts on These Hurlers

I have some concerns with Crow. In August he had an ERA of over 8 and in September he had an ERA over 5. His walk rate went up in those months, although his strikeout rate was good. I watched him pitch in several of those games and he was struggling. I'm not saying he's not worth $7, just that I thi...
by aburt19
December 31st, 2011, 3:52 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Carlos Quentin to San Diego
Replies: 10
Views: 2111

Carlos Quentin to San Diego

Carlos Quentin to San Diego for a couple of minor league pitchers.

Todd, they obviously didn't get the memo about having the trade early enough in the week to give you time to think
about how to spread the additional AB on the update. :lol:
by aburt19
December 31st, 2011, 11:42 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Justin Morneau
Replies: 8
Views: 2201

Justin Morneau

Rotoworld is reporting that Justin Morneau in an interview with MLB Network said that he is still dealing with the effects of his concussion. It is reported that he talked about being a half second slow in recognizing pitches and that it seems like the he's late in swinging at pitches. I was thinkin...
by aburt19
December 29th, 2011, 4:24 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox

One other question that this trade brings up is what the Red Sox are going to do in right field. Before Reddick was traded I assumed that he would be close to an everyday player. Now that he's gone, I have trouble believing that they will do the same with Ryan Sweeney. Do they have anyone else in t...
by aburt19
December 29th, 2011, 3:31 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox

One other question that this trade brings up is what the Red Sox are going to do in right field. Before Reddick was traded I assumed that he would be close to an everyday player. Now that he's gone, I have trouble believing that they will do the same with Ryan Sweeney. Do they have anyone else in th...
by aburt19
December 28th, 2011, 5:52 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox

I would personally like to express my EXTREME gratitude for the teams completing the deal well in advance of the Jan 1 update!!!! I am not 100% certain Bard goes to the rotation yet, but at this point, I do think one of Aceves or Bard does. The main reason I think that Bard goes to the rotation is ...
by aburt19
December 28th, 2011, 5:12 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Andrew Bailey to Red Sox
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Andrew Bailey to Red Sox

It is being reported that Andrew Bailey has been traded to Boston for Josh Reddick and a couple of minor leaguers.

It looks like Boston is serious about moving Bard to the rotation with the acquisitions of Bailey and Melancon.
by aburt19
December 16th, 2011, 3:33 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: T. Wada
Replies: 3
Views: 863

T. Wada

Wada was signed by Baltimore recently. What are reasonable expectations for him? Is he more likely to be a bust like
Matsuzaka or serviceable like Kuroda?
by aburt19
December 8th, 2011, 2:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Angels Sign Albert Pujols 10-Year, $250 Million Deal
Replies: 6
Views: 495

Re: Angels Sign Albert Pujols 10-Year, $250 Million Deal

Honestly? I think he is the odd man out, his health will more dictate the means. That said, there are other ramifications as well, most notably Trumbo and either Wells/Abreu. Intersting. I assumed that if Morales was healthy enough to play, he would get the lion's share of the DH AB. I figured that...
by aburt19
December 8th, 2011, 2:06 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Angels Sign Albert Pujols 10-Year, $250 Million Deal
Replies: 6
Views: 495

Re: Angels Sign Albert Pujols 10-Year, $250 Million Deal

Todd Zola wrote:Selfish SOB that I am, I'm just hoping that we get a little insight as to how this impacts Morales, Trumbo, Abreu, Wells and even Conger.
A lot of that may depend on the health of Morales. If he's not healthy, that will break the logjam a little bit.
by aburt19
December 8th, 2011, 2:02 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Hot Stove/Winter Meetings News
Replies: 28
Views: 2307

Re: Hot Stove/Winter Meetings News

[quote="deansdaddy"] He fits in REAL nice into the Angels rotation, where he doesn't have to be the Ace (or even the No 2 guy) and gets out of Arlington. The Angels just jumped to no worse than even with the Rangers at the top of the AL West Power Rankings. Nolan Ryan just reached for the ...
by aburt19
June 13th, 2011, 9:45 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Breaking News: Hosmer promoted by the Royals!
Replies: 20
Views: 1564

Re: Breaking News: Hosmer promoted by the Royals!

Hosmer is going to be a fine major leaguer and has a good chance to be a star. But he does have the troubling tendency to swing at fastballs that are high out of the strike zone. He's going to have to correct that or his BA is going to suffer. He is great on pitches low in the strike zone. But he's ...
by aburt19
May 19th, 2011, 11:05 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Danny Duffy
Replies: 5
Views: 4406

Re: Danny Duffy

I watched the game and Duffy certainly has the stuff to succeed. The radar gun clocked him at 97, although I think that must have been a "fast" gun because Ogando hit 99 on several pitches. Duffy's control was off, particularly on his curveball and his changeup. His walk rate in the minors...
by aburt19
March 29th, 2011, 10:38 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Toronto Lineup
Replies: 5
Views: 633

Toronto Lineup

Rotoworld is reporting that Edwin Encarnacion will be the opening day 3B, with Jose Bautista playing right field. That leaves all sorts of questions regarding playing time in Toronto. Does this mean that Adam Lind is the starting first baseman? If not, who is? Who loses playing time in the OF, Juan ...
by aburt19
March 28th, 2011, 12:45 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Napoli owners - be advised
Replies: 6
Views: 634

Re: Napoli owners - be advised

Black Sox wrote:I'm not worried either. Napoli only needs 350-380 AB to return value, so I'm not worried. Anything more than that is just gravey in my mind.
That all depends on where he was drafted or how much was spent on him at the auction. :lol:
by aburt19
March 25th, 2011, 2:19 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: CVRC question
Replies: 9
Views: 1263

Re: CVRC question

This may not be the best spot for this, as it maybe should be in the strategy & theory section. 12 team, 5x5 keeper league with a minor league reserve list. There are several players who have positive value in CVRC that will not be eligible for the auction because they will not be on a major lea...
by aburt19
March 23rd, 2011, 7:45 am
Forum: Strategy & Theory Discussion
Topic: Are Today's Numbers Good Enough for Auctions
Replies: 3
Views: 811

Re: Are Today's Numbers Good Enough for Auctions

I think there are a few cases where the changes in projections might be more than a minor adjustment. A couple of examples from the AL. since that is all that I play: 1. Neftali Feliz is announced as being a starter. That changes his vaule significantly, as well as whoever becomes the closer in Texa...
by aburt19
March 18th, 2011, 10:22 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Tsuyoshi Nishioka
Replies: 5
Views: 445

Re: Tsuyoshi Nishioka

In AL only leagues, decent shortstops are in short supply. I prefer him at shortstop in that format.
by aburt19
March 17th, 2011, 12:59 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: AL Keepers
Replies: 29
Views: 10605

Re: AL Keepers

IF it's a 12 team league that might be true. The original post was a 10 team league which normally would deflate value slightly. Regardless, at $16 he might be worth that, but there is almost no chance for profit. I don't carry over players that requires a 33% increase in the projected stats to brea...
by aburt19
March 16th, 2011, 9:47 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: AL Keepers
Replies: 29
Views: 10605

Re: AL Keepers

I play in a 10 team, AL only 5x5 league.

There is no way I keep Napoli at $16. CVRC with hitting at 68% values Napoli at $9. In order for him to be worth more than
$16, he would have to almost double the stats projected by MB. He would need somewhere around 38-39 HR, 90 runs
scored and about 100 RBI.
by aburt19
March 12th, 2011, 11:56 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mike Trumbo
Replies: 5
Views: 346

Mike Trumbo

Trumbo is just killing the ball. He has 4 HR with 5 doubles and a slugging percentage of .900 or so. He's always been considered a good prospect. It's thought that if Morales isn't ready to play the field to begin the season, Trumbo would play first while Morales is the DH. Is there a reasonable cha...
by aburt19
March 9th, 2011, 4:50 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Spring Training
Replies: 2
Views: 335

Spring Training

There are several significant players who have either not played in a spring training game or have just started playing. Joe Mauer-no date set for playing yet Adrian Beltre-the Rangers say about a week Justin Morneau-played one game and according to reports is scheduled to play every second or third...
by aburt19
March 3rd, 2011, 8:11 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: 2011 CVRC
Replies: 62
Views: 6880

Re: 2011 CVRC

HITTING -- The positional breakdown using STANDARD is calibrated to best account for the respective pools. I still recommend using CUSTOMIZE PITCHING -- Actually, nothing was done. I checked the replacements and they were actually fine. I have always used the two pool system of catchers and everyon...
by aburt19
March 3rd, 2011, 5:52 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: 2011 CVRC
Replies: 62
Views: 6880

Re: 2011 CVRC

Dumb question: What does "recalibrating hitting and pitching CVRC" mean.

Thanks.
by aburt19
February 28th, 2011, 4:00 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kinsler to lead off for Rangers
Replies: 6
Views: 387

Re: Kinsler to lead off for Rangers

Full price is a first round pick. My admittedly aggressive playing time is 85%. His ranking is between 25 and 30, depending on how many pitchers are drafted early. That's early 3rd in a 12-team mixed, late 2nd in 15-team mixed. His ADP is 57, which allows for some decent wriggle room, which is why ...
by aburt19
February 28th, 2011, 2:03 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Kinsler to lead off for Rangers
Replies: 6
Views: 387

Re: Kinsler to lead off for Rangers

I hate to say this, but Kinslers value has always been held back because of injury, not because of where he hits in the
lineup. I think that I will pass unless there is an injury discount. Maybe this will be the year that he stays injury free, but
I wouldn't want to pay full price to find out.
by aburt19
February 27th, 2011, 2:16 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: 2011 CATCHER CONSENSUS RANKINGS
Replies: 19
Views: 6884

Re: 2011 CATCHER CONSENSUS RANKINGS

Victor Martinez went to Detroit, not Chicago. Thus the effects of his move to Detroit may be detrimental due to the effects of his home park. Yes, but his move from a C who plays some 1B/DH to a 'full-time' DH who Catches 1 or 2 days a week will create many more ABs and lower his injury risk (furth...
by aburt19
February 25th, 2011, 8:47 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: 2011 CATCHER CONSENSUS RANKINGS
Replies: 19
Views: 6884

Re: 2011 CATCHER CONSENSUS RANKINGS

Victor Martinez went to Detroit, not Chicago. Thus the effects of his move to Detroit may be detrimental due to the
effects of his home park.
by aburt19
February 23rd, 2011, 11:07 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Joe Mauer's Knee
Replies: 1
Views: 325

Joe Mauer's Knee

Reports say that Mauer is getting injections to lubricate his knee. Given that he hasn't played any games yet and needs injections to lubricate the knee, I'm not getting a good feeling about his chances of staying healthy this season. If he needs injections now, I don't think it's going to get a lot...
by aburt19
February 17th, 2011, 1:40 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Pujols and The Nationals
Replies: 9
Views: 695

Re: Pujols and The Nationals

I agree. The number of teams that are willing and able to grant the kind of contract that Pujols wants are limited. The Yankees can and the Red Sox might be able to swing it. But both teams have first basemen who are either signed to a long term contract or who they are trying to sign to a long term...
by aburt19
February 14th, 2011, 12:09 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Pitchers I'll be "watching" in ST
Replies: 4
Views: 342

Re: Pitchers I'll be "watching" in ST

It might be a good idea to add the Orioles bullpen to the watch list. With Gregg, Uehara and Gonzalez (although he
probably won't get the job), it's muddled as to who has value and how much.
by aburt19
February 10th, 2011, 9:53 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: Draft Software
Replies: 30
Views: 6137

Re: Draft Software

I'm not the most computer savvy guy in the world. I download the file and basically have a folder. When I right click on the there is no option to expand the file. I then opened the folder and there were three things in the folder, one of which was the instructions or tutorial. I tried right clickin...
by aburt19
February 5th, 2011, 2:47 pm
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Justin Morneau
Replies: 12
Views: 767

Re: Justin Morneau

In an AL only 10 teamer I'd be looking at keeping Morneau as my CI at the salary below. If he returns to form along with Cabrera I've got a pretty scary tandem. Is this a sound strategy? Being that he's Canadian and we are a Canadian league he does get a $1-$3 price jump. (We don't have a local tea...
by aburt19
February 4th, 2011, 12:18 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: 2011 CVRC
Replies: 62
Views: 6880

Re: 2011 CVRC

Sorry, either there are gremlins at work. I brought up the file just before the last entry I made and it asked both about macros and links. It gave me the same information as before. I deleted it. When I saw your last entry, I downloaded it again and it only asked about the macros and works fine. Ma...
by aburt19
February 4th, 2011, 11:36 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: 2011 CVRC
Replies: 62
Views: 6880

Re: 2011 CVRC

Todd Zola wrote:Should be okay now,
Sorry Todd. But the error in the BA column is still there.

When I brought it up, it still asked the question about authorizing links.
by aburt19
February 4th, 2011, 8:53 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: 2011 CVRC
Replies: 62
Views: 6880

Re: 2011 CVRC

There appears to be a couple of problems with the latest hitting CVRC. First on the players page Mike Napoli is listed twice, once with Toronto and once with Texas. I customized with the exact same number that I had used on the previous CVRC. That included changing the batting average to .253 from t...
by aburt19
February 3rd, 2011, 10:14 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Player Profiles
Replies: 5
Views: 5037

Re: Player Profiles

No problem. When bad weather snows you in, you look for something to break the tedium.
by aburt19
February 2nd, 2011, 9:29 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Articles
Topic: Player Profiles
Replies: 5
Views: 5037

Player Profiles

Any ETA for these? They have been helpful in giving me ideas about players that have upside or downside
from the numeric projections.

Thanks.
by aburt19
January 31st, 2011, 8:43 am
Forum: Player News and Analysis
Topic: Mauer (in demand)
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: Mauer (in demand)

NO, Jepsen is not the immediate choice to succeed Rodney...maybe Walden isn't either although I have heard more noise in that corner - actually Scioscia will work all that out this spring and any of the three could be closing on opening day but my guess today is that it will be Fernando Rodney. I a...
by aburt19
January 26th, 2011, 12:18 pm
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: "Know Thy League" meets CVRC
Replies: 9
Views: 1080

Re: "Know Thy League" meets CVRC

I guess what I am saying is that I know that I'm paying more than a starter is "worth" in a perfect world where everyone values players at actual value. I hope that I make that up when I get a couple of middle relievers at $2-$5 less than what CVRC says their value is. I still have the act...
by aburt19
January 26th, 2011, 11:32 am
Forum: Mastersball.com Excel Tools
Topic: "Know Thy League" meets CVRC
Replies: 9
Views: 1080

Re: "Know Thy League" meets CVRC

I am also in a 10 team AL only league where a couple of owners will draft alll starters, even if they are lousy starters from the Royals. My experience has been the decemt starters, not just the top starters, go for higher prices than the CVRC would show. A starter that CVRC shows as worth $10 will ...