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Roto Riteup: July 26, 2013

Some believe that July 26 is All or Nothing day. Really it is just a flimsy pretense in which to post some excellent early 2000’s boy band music.

On today’s agenda:
1. Brandon Morrow out for the season
2. A delay in Omar Infante’s return
3. Domonic Brown to the 7-day disabled list
4. An encouraging rehab start for Trevor Cahill
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Roto Riteup: July 25, 2013

Today’s Roto Riteup was written while the author was debating the pros and cons of consuming an adult beverage directly thereafter.

On today’s agenda:
1. Taylor Guerrieri, meet Tommy John
2. Expect trades for Alfonso Soriano, Alex Rios
3. James Paxton reins it in
4. A couple of arbitrary endpoints

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Roto Riteup: July 24, 2013

This morning’s Roto Riteup was penned while the author listened to a live rendition of Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.”

On Today’s Agenda:
1. Marlins promote two youngsters
2. Chris Carpenter shuts it down
3. Mike Morse on the mend

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Roto Riteup: July 22, 2013

In the baseball internet system, fantasy news and notes are considered especially important. At Rotographs, the aforementioned notes are included in an elite article known as the Roto Riteup. These are the stories.

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On today’s agenda:
1. Matt Kemp returns, leaves
2. Roy Halladay throws off a mound
3. Clay Buchholz heads off to Dr. James Andrews’ office
4. Fun with arbitrary endpoints

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Roto Riteup: July 21, 2013

Rather than a movie from the present author’s childhood, today’s intro is from the author’s high school days. Yesterday it was confirmed that Super Troopers 2 has been given the green light.

On today’s agenda:
1. Matt Holliday to the disabled list
2. A rough rehab performance for Chris Carpenter
3. Possible set back for Alex Rodriguez
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Roto Riteup: July 20, 2013

And we’re back! Not to sound like a typical millennial…but man this movie was awesome as a kid in the 90’s.

On today’s agenda:
1. Quick thoughts on Justin Smoak
2. Chad Gaudin: spot starter
3. Junior Lake’s debut
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Roto Riteup: July 15, 2013

Today’s Roto Riteup was penned while the author watched the end of Brandon Workman’s no-hit bid.

On today’s agenda:
1. Justin Smoak and Lonnie Chisenhall
2. Matt Garza and his likely destinations

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Roto Riteup: July 14, 2013

Today is the last day of the first “half” of the baseball season. Who has been your team’s MVP? Biggest mistake? In hindsight trading away Everth Cabrera after 17 games is saddening. Click to enlarge the appropriately named picture.

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On today’s agenda:
1. Jonathan Lucroy’s big year
2. Ben Revere’s injury
3. Eric Young ‘s hot hitting
4. A no-hitter for Tim Lincecum
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Roto Riteup: July 13, 2013

In anticipation of the Chicago meet up, the present author is getting acclimated to the local tastes via the Half Acre Brewing Company.

On today’s agenda:
1. Brett Lawrie, second baseman?
2. Welcome back, Jedd Gyorko
3. Jarred Cosart’s debut
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Roto Riteup: July 12, 2013

Today’s Roto Riteup was written while enjoying the latest episode of Uhh Yeah Dude. UYD is an excellent comedy podcast, though the explicit tag should be taken seriously, as there is some swearing. Special thanks to Craig Glaser for recommending UYD.

On today’s agenda:
1. Thoughts on Ryan Dempster
2. Evan Gattis begins his rehab assignment
3. A setback for Trevor Cahill
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