Roto Riteup: July 6, 2015

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July 6, 2015

It’s been 16 long years, but the Roto Riteup proudly welcomes the Women’s World Cup title back where it belongs in the good ole US of A.

On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

Fun with arbitrary endpoints

Kole Calhoun, May: 120 PA, .252/.311/.364, 2 HR, 3 SB
Kole Calhoun, June: 116 PA, .234/.293/.318, 2 HR, 1 SB

Adam Eaton, May: 117 PA, .262/.325/.402, 2 HR, 0 SB
Adam Eaton, June: 111 PA, .276/.355/.459, 3 HR, 4 SB

Ian Desmond, May: 115 PA, .278/.310/.444, 3 HR, 1 SB, .375 BABIP
Ian Desmond, June: 99 PA, .161/.194/.269, 3 HR, 1 SB, .207 BABIP

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Maikel Franco, June: 115 PA, .352/.391/.648, 8 HR, 16.5% K%

Various news and notes
Ervin Santana was impressive in his Twins debut, striking out eight batters in eight innings of work. Grab him in all but 10-teamers.

After struggling to find his power stroke in the first half, Marcell Ozuna has been demoted to the minors by the Marlins. Outside of the power, Ozuna had shown some offensive progress this year, and at just 24 and coming off a nearly 4 WAR season, he’ll be given plenty of chances to right the ship.

Derek Holland made it through a bullpen session yesterday, so he’s just a few steps away from starting a rehab assignment. Holland should be back around August 1.

Steven Matz was excellent against the Dodgers yesterday, striking out eight over six innings and walking two.

Kyle Hendricks keeps pulling me back in: the Cubs righty tossed seven-plus innings yesterday against the Marlins, striking out six while walking just one. Hendricks’ FIP is now down to 3.41 on the year with an ERA of 3.82.

Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.

A pitcher for today: Edinson Volquez vs TBA (Alex Colome)
The Rays are a bottom-third offense against righties, which Volquez happens to be.

A pitcher for tomorrow: Chris Young vs TBA (Matt Moore)
It’s not a great day for streaming, so let’s stay in KC. If Moore’s somehow available, he’s certainly the preferred option.





 

Zach is the creator and co-author of RotoGraphs' Roto Riteup series, and RotoGraphs' second-longest tenured writer. You can follow him on twitter.

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Emcee Peepants
11 years ago

I have streamed Hendricks 2 or 3 times this year and caught one of his bad starts every time. I think I know the answer, but do you prefer him, Ray, or Jungmann?

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FeslenR
11 years ago
Reply to  Emcee Peepants

Hendricks is on the better team, stick with him

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Zach SandersMember since 2020
11 years ago
Reply to  Emcee Peepants

Hendricks for me. I’m warming to Ray, though.

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O'KieboomerMember since 2021
11 years ago

Kole Calhoun, July: 20 PA, .333/.350/.778, 2 HR, 0 SB

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Mike W.
11 years ago

Zach, do you see a second half rebound coming from Carlos Santana? I have Santana as my starting Catcher (still eligible in Yahoo leagues), but have been offered Russell Martin in exchange for Santana. Martin has had a really nice year, but obviously when Santana is hitting he is an elite option at Catcher.

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FeslenR
11 years ago
Reply to  Mike W.

yes, keep Santana. He did this last year too, if I’m not mistaken.

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Derpy Dog
11 years ago

I have Corbin and Iwakuma coming off the DL and need to make space by dropping 2 of the following three : Graveman, heaney, & E. Rodriguez. I’m leaning towards keeping Graveman. Thoughts?

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Mike W.
11 years ago
Reply to  Derpy Dog

I would drop Corbin, I am highly skeptical of him making much of a fantasy impact this year. I think he is more of a guy to target next year as a potential sleeper. Heaney is droppable depending on the size of your league since he isnt usable this week in Coors.

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FeslenR
11 years ago
Reply to  Derpy Dog

I’d drop Corbin after the start vs Mets this saturday, but I’d leave Iwakuma on the DL as long as possible until I know he performs.

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David
11 years ago

Latos or Nova rest of season? Thoughts? Thanks

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