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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 21, 2013

Today is Thursday, and that means tomorrow is Friday, which means the day after tomorrow is Saturday. Feel free to daydream about the near future while reading today’s Roto Riteup.

On today’s agenda:
1. Samuel Deduno and roto rotations
2. Shaun Marcum’s already hurt
3. Tons Of Projections

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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 18, 2013

Monday’s Roto Riteup comes after the announcement of an All Questions Answered thread! Make sure to head over to receive my slightly above-average advice.

On today’s agenda:
1. Pitchers in the AL West
2. What to do with Kyle Lohse
3. Mark Teixeira’s Wrist
4. Cody Ross’ Calf
5. Selected Projections

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Roto Riteup: March 17, 2013

Today’s Roto Riteup is an exercise in both self-gratification and audience appreciation.

On today’s agenda:
1. Aaron Hicks and Darin Mastroianni
2. Will Venable’s splits
3. Wil Myers goes to the minors

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Roto Riteup: March 16, 2013

Welcome to Saturday’s Roto Riteup, where the numbers aren’t made up and the points do matter.

On today’s agenda:
1. Jedd Gyorko likely to start season in bigs
2. Zack Greinke could start season on DL
3. Jon Garland back in the bigs?

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Roto Riteup: March 15, 2013

While Wiers and a majority of my FanGraphs counterparts are off canoodling in Arizona, I’m here at home base bringing you the first weekend edition of the 2013 Roto Riteup. (Yes, Friday counts as a weekend in internet land.)

On today’s agenda:
1. Aroldis Chapman’s role
2. Kyle Gibson heads to the minors
3. Jason Bay’s potential new role
4. Luke Hochevar heads to the bullpen
5. Selected projections

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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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