In a random debate of sorts, fellow FanGraphs writer and baseball nerd colleague Mark Smith and the present author spoke on a number of things via twitter, culminating in the following question: which is better Backstreet Boys or N’Sync. What say you, reader?
On today’s agenda:
1. Potentially bad news for Dylan Bundy
2. A setback for Matt Garza
3. The Atlanta Braves gain a player, lose a player
4. Andrew Cashner to the rotation
5. Shaun Marcum’s return
The Coca-Cola Company released “new Coke” on this day 28 years ago. Having visited Atlanta earlier this year and also having a very good friend from Atalanta, Coke is more than just a pop to some. The author has been asked by said friend “Would you like a Coke? We have about five different kinds” which is received with a head tilt and quizzical look from the author. Apparently Coke can be an interchangeable term with all pop down there. And if you refer to pop as “soda” well then that is just awful.
On today’s agenda:
1. Josh Donaldson’s early start
2. A useful Chicago Cubs reliever
3. More playing time for Devin Mesoraco
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A slew of major league players have succomb to injury, so you can bet this Roto Riteup will focus on at least a couple of them.
On today’s agenda:
1. Albert Pujols is hurt, but no DL…yet
2. Jhoulys Chacin to the DL
3. Ryan Hanigan hits DL while Devin Mesoraco heats up
4. Disaster in LA: Chad Billingsley’s elbow
5. Brett Myers lands on DL
Yesterday afternoon the author made a passing comment on twitter about not seeing the apparently beloved movie The Princess Bride. He was subsequently mocked and ridiculed in a handful of states spread across the continental United States. The author will be sure to rectify this situation…eventually.
On today’s agenda:
1. Welcome back, Scott Kazmir
2. A big day for Lorenzo Cain
3. Assorted roster moves
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One can imagine that today’s date, April 20, is probably a big deal in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse. After all, today is Brandon Belt’s birthday.
On today’s agenda:
1. Brett Anderson leaves after the first inning
2. What to make of Wandy Rodriguez
3. Two homers each for two New York Mets
4. Jhoulys Chacin’s season to date (and potential injury)
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Let’s all agree to just put this week behind us. Tomorrow is the weekend and that should bring better days.
On today’s agenda:
1. Patrick Corbin’s strong outing
2. Brandon Crawford’s hitting
3. Rajai Davis keeps running
4. The return of two injured sluggers
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Today’s Roto Riteup is a big believer in talking about pitching.
On today’s agenda:
1. Mike Minor and Wade Davis’ pitching duel
2. Chris Capuano and Dodgers pitching
3. Fun early season facts
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On today’s agenda, a bevy of injury related transactions:
1. Brett Lawrie back to the bigs
2. Aaron Hill hurts himself
3. Michael Bourn lands on DL
Sports and sporting events are meant to be a distraction from the daily life. Even with teams that might not win it all, they still offer an escape in the form of entertainment. Sports should not be a cruel reminder of just how fragile of an existence we all share on this little floating rock in space. My heart goes out to all affected by the tragedy in Boston.
On today’s agenda:
1. Peter Bourjos‘ value
2. Kurt Suzuki’s boost in playing time and value
3. A cup of coffee for Oswaldo Arcia
Welcome to another chipper Monday edition of the Roto Riteup.
On today’s agenda:
1. Carlos Quentin starts his suspension
2. Wilson Ramos lands on DL
3. Tony Cingrani could be up soon
4. Checking in on soon-to-be MLBers