Today is the last weekend Roto Riteup before the non-waiver trade deadline. To go with the theme of last weekend things, here is Bill Hader’s final appearance as Stefon on Weekend Update and as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
On today’s agenda:
1. An update on Omar Infante
2. Just 10 more starts for Matt Harvey
3. Ivan Nova continues to roll
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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