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Roto Riteup: March 29, 2013

Somewhere, someone is asking Rebecca Black what today is, probably.

On today’s agenda:
1. The San Diego Padres fifth starter situation
2. Stephen Drew to the disabled list
3. Dylan Axelrod as the Chicago White Sox five starter
4. (Daniel) Bard’s Sad Song
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2013 AL Outfield Tiered Rankings: Preseason

As fantasy drafts are being planned, or are already wrapped up, the time is now to consider who to grab or who to trade for. The outfield position has long been a place to go to for all things fantasy relevant, as there is no shortage of both counting stats and rate stats to be found there. Here you will find rankings for the American League outfield, so no Ryan Braun here. The tiers and the rankings within each tier are my own opinion on what will take place for the 2013 season. The rankings are meant to reflect that in a vacuum, I would not trade the first player in a tier straight up for the second player in the tier, and so on.
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Roto Riteup: March 26, 2013

Buckle up, we have a lot to cover on today’s Roto Riteup.

On today’s agenda:
1. Fifth starter updates
2. Jason Giambi being added to the 40-man roster
3. The Oakland A’s send down Jemile Weeks
4. The New York Mets’ catching situation
5. Kyle Lohsee signs

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Roto Riteup: March 24, 2013

We’re just one week away from the games that count!

On today’s agenda:

1. St. Louis Cardinals closer questions
2. Another Colorado Rockies starter injury
3. Joe Benson to Triple-A

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Roto Riteup: March 23, 2013

This is prime drafting season now. Odds are by the time you read this, the author will be in a state of pure bliss: an Ottoneu auction draft.

On today’s agenda:
1. Adam Eaton’s injury
2. Jhoulys Chacin sidelined with back pain
3. Trevor Bauer and Scott Kazmir’s roles
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Roto Riteup: March 22, 2013

Spring is a jerk. He (or she) is constantly running late. That is the last time I trust my weather report to a groundhog.

On today’s agenda:
1. Jordan Lyles to Triple-A
2. Mike Olt to Triple-A
3. The Brewers first base options
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Roto Riteup: March 20, 2013

From 90 degree plus weather to shoveling four inches of lake effect snow (insert audible heavy sigh here) off of the driveway in the past 24 hours, this is today’s Roto Riteup.

On today’s agenda:
1. Tyler Skaggs‘ value this year
2. Josh Vitters’ 2013 fantasy impact
3. Cheap steals via L.J. Hoes, also an attempt to not make a sophomoric joke regarding his surname
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Roto Riteup: March 14, 2013

Depending on what time you see this today, I will either be in — or on my way to — Arizona for spring training. If you’re going to be in the area, tweet at me and stop by to say hi. I swear I’m not that awkward in real life.

Agenda for today:
1. Carlos Gomez’s New Contract
2. Jerry Sands, Sans An Opportunity
3. Demotions Chapter 2: Jake Odorizzi
4. Demotions, Volume III: John Lamb
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Roto Riteup: March 13, 2013

Everyone loves a feel good story. I’m feeling good, and that is my story.

Today’s agenda:
1. The Oakland A’s Infield Debate
2. David Price: Fantasy Ace and Opening Day Starter
3. Alex Cobb Sleeper Pick
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Roto Riteup: March 12, 2013

As much as I’m sure we’re all enjoying the WBC, I humbly suggest that you go and purchase the newest StarCraft II expansion, Heart of the Swarm. Given that I am 100% South Korean, it is my duty to inform you that the game is now live here in North America.
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