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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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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Today’s Roto Riteup spent some time alone with the office cat yesterday, and an immediate friendship was not evident.
On today’s agenda:
1. Matt Cain gets smacked, perhaps hurt
2. Matt Harvey will have start skipped
3. Prospecty Stuff
Today’s Roto Riteup author defied all stereotypes by wearing pants while writing this article. The author did not wear a shirt, though, because it’s hot as balls out.
On today’s agenda:
1. It’s finally Adam Eaton time
2. Omar Infante goes to DL
3. Yasmani Grandal’s out a full year
4. Beware Biogenesis
Rarely does the present author wade into the waters of fan subjectivity, however tomorrow his beloved Oakland A’s are being showcased to a national audience. They’ll be taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates on ESPN at 7:00 pm eastern in a clash of two division leading teams. For some clubs a national spotlight is nothing new, however for A’s fans and (assuming as much on behalf of) Pirates fans, a national broadcast is a rare and special thing.
On today’s agenda:
1. The Milwaukee Brewers swap sluggers
2. Ryan Howard to have surgery
3. Lonnie Chisenhall is all right
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If you haven’t already, make sure to go listen to yesterday’s The Sleeper and The Bust, which features today’s Roto Riteup author.
On today’s agenda:
1. Dan Haren to return today
2. Is Ian Kennedy back on track?
3. Chris Capuano heads to bullpen
4. David Price dominates
Apologies for the lateness of today’s Roto Riteup. The author wishes it were sponsored by a coffee company.
On today’s agenda:
1. A new home for Ricky Nolasco
2. Ryan Howard to the disabled list
3. Logan Morrison is flashing some power
4. Michael Pineda to remain in minors — as a starter
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Happy birthday to Manny Machado! One can assume that he will have a double layer cake with double frosting. He likes his doubles.
On today’s agenda:
1. Derek Jeter begins his rehab assignment
2. The return of Carl Crawford
3. Tyler Skaggs‘ excellent start
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With apologies to the late night games, today’s Roto Riteup was written before they concluded. Fireworks are cool.
On today’s agenda:
1. Dan Straily’s strong outing
2. A new place in the batting order for Elvis Andrus
3. Marcell Ozuna fills up the 5×5 line
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On this very special of days, the Roto Riteup is going to celebrate in its own special little way. Instead of the usual barrage of shit-hot news and analysis, we’re going gimmicky! Today, the Roto Riteup will touch on fantasy baseball topics relating to the theme of “independence.” You may find some of them newsy, entertaining, or (God forbid) both.