Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:05 PM)

What's up everyone? Happy Monday. Let's get to it...

Micho (Lansing, MI)

Running late because he goes to the bathroom on a different floor...Braun or McCann for a util spot? (I have Russell Martin at C)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:06 PM)

LOL. Thanks for reading. McCann...

milo (DC)

what's the latest with Saito's injury?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:06 PM)

Haven't heard anything new but I picked up Broxton just in case. Saito is old...

Sean (CT)

Dear Mr. Talented Roto-bato - do you drop Matt Morris for an upcoming Homer Bailey? Or drop Alfonseca (other closers are Putz, Dempster and Capps). thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

Hard to answer without knowing rest of your starters, but you probably don't need more than 3 closers. Drop 6 fingers.

Brendan (Boston)

you look like danny bonaduche

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

Wow, that's harsh.

Teresa (Seattle)

Lugo for president? Oops I mean will he get his BA up to respectable?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

No and no

Pete (NYC)

In a 5x5 keeper league, Gallardo or Slowey the rest of the way?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

Slowey. He's actually in the majors...

Jason (OH)

I have really cashed in on picking up the young prospects in my league. So far I have gotten Hughes, Hardy, Lincecum, and Pence off of waivers. I have an empty roster spot, do I grab Slowey or Gallardo? Also who is really more "talented" you or Karabell? Karabell reminds me of Michael Bolton from Office Space.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

Like I said, Slowey. Eric and I are very different and I think we compliment each other well.

Nick (Atlanta, GA)

Saltalamacchia become the regular 1B for the Braves this year? Is he worth picking up in a 12 team 5x5 keeper?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

Since it's a keeper, yes. The way Thorman has been struggling, he's got a shot

rob ny

BREAKING NEWS OUTTA THE NATI' as per the reds website there is a great chance homer bailey will be called up to pitch on saturday vs. the indians. if he is would he be worth the start in a h2h league

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:11 PM)

Yeah, we already talked about that on the podcast this morning and the fantasy focus show... so not really breaking news. He'll be good but I'm not sure I'd start him vs CLE

Matt (SC)

I think you resemble Vince Mcmahan. Is Bonds worth a roster spot at this point. (Don't laugh, I'm serious)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:12 PM)

On both statements? You're nuts. Yes on Bonds.

Matt (Philadelphia)

Who calls it "THE NATI'" anyway?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:12 PM)

apparently, rob

Bryan (MA)

TMR, I have a couple open roster spots and can't decide who to pickup. Broxton or Lidge? Hamilton or Willingham? Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

Broxton and Josh H

Sean (Boston)

Bonaduche?? No way. I'd say George Costanza.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

You guys are killing me. I went from coked out crazy to short balding and fat

Rob Boston Ma

Have Delmon Young and Hunter Pence as 4th outfielder one has to go - who has the most upside the rest of the season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

You gotta try and trade one but I say Delmon has more upside except in average

Conjunction Junction Representative

Technically it should be "The 'NATI"

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

LOL

Jason (KC)

Is Sean Marshall for real or do you think he could revert to last year's form at any minute?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

I've been on record as saying I don't believe/. But I'm in the minority.... You have4 to go on sample size and last year's is bigger than this year's...

Rick (Detroit)

Actually, Costanza is "stocky" not fat.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

No, he's fat. he's not big boned either

Seriously. (no, no, seriously)

Technically it should be "Cleveland Jr."

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

Now there's city smack talk. Love it!

Brad (Nanuet, NY)

Don't pay for saves was your motto. I am a disciple, but now I have a problem: Too many closers! Can you please rank & discuss Accardo, Reyes, Hennessy and Weathers, and which one YOU would try to trade, and possibility who you would have to *GULP* drop. Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

If I had to drop one, it's be Hennessey, who is the least proven. Then Weathers - try and trade him as he has the best numbers that will also be the first to lose his job I think - Guaradado pitched two scoreless innings in the minors last week

Nailz (Cobb County, Georgia)

Please, I've just gotten out of prison and need help with my fantasy team. How soon will Lidge be named the Astros closer again? Has it already happened?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Heard a rumor of Lidge to Philly as well.... Lidge will get a chance to close again before the season is out

Joe (St. Louis, MO)

C'mon, I said Rex Hudler, that's at least respectable!!! And for fantasy fun, take a chance on Mulder when he comes back?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Indeed it is. And no

Tim (NJ)

Bobby abreu . Is he back?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Not yet, but getting there. Hitting .350 over the last week

Ted (Tampa)

Is Big Papi buy low?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Yes

Warden (Cobb County, Georgia)

I want to beat my friend/escapee but i need your help. Capps or Chad Cordero?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Chad

Matt (New York)

Predict some final numbers for these three stuggling superstars: Berkman, Atkins, Rolen (semi-superstud)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

Hmmm. Good question. Berkman 35, .285, 90 (great buy low), Atkins and Rolen about the same - 20, 75, .280

Jim Boulder, CO

Who has better numbers from here on out--Hafner or Carlos Lee?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

Pronk. Another great buy low

Dan (NJ)

Bonaduche? Costanza? More like Carrot Top sans the Roids and hair.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

Dude, not cool.

Mike(Charlotte)

No, you look like Donny Most from back in the day.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

I don't have red hair! What I have of it!

Stacy (Miami)

I picked up Figgins on Friday, boy have I been thrilled, how many steals can I expect from him the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

Lotta figgins questions - good to see him bat in the 2 hole yesterday. Really like him - remember, he missed all of spring training, so there's a reason he's rusty. I say he finsihes the year with 35 steals

Matt (Minnesota)

Who's your number one buy really low guy right now?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

Berkman, Pronk and Abreu are all up there.

eric (baltimore)

Still not a believer in J Guthrie? It's not like he doesn't have the pedigree or the talent.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

What are you talking about? Do you even read me? I've been on the Guthrie bandwagon for a while now... yes, he's legit. just like I said 4 starts ago

James (St. Louis)

So do all you ESPN guys play in a fantasy league with each other? Who's winning?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:25 PM)

Yes. And not me. I couldn't make our draft so I had the computer do it. Auto draft sucks.

Bud atl

Isn't about time to post the obligatory "Why are you wasting time not talking about fantasy" post? I'm enjoying the laughs though.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Good point

Josh (San Diego)

Who has the better final numbers, Manny or Sheff?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Great question. I say Sheff because of the speed, but Manny is also a good buy low

Jessica Alba's bean

I need a good rub, Matt. But first could you tell me if you'd trade J. Rollins for R. Holliday? I have Furcal on my bench

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

This actually made me laugh out loud. I would not do that deal - You're rgiht to sell J Ro but you can do better than Holliday

Andrew (Miami, FL)

Eric Karabel says that he has given up on Josh Barfield and Alex Gordon. He says that Barfield strikes out too much, doesn't walk or steal enough and has no power. He says Gordon is simply not ready for the majors yet. Do you agree with his assessment? I owned both players and after I read his column I dropped Barfield for Pedroia and Gordon for Kouzmanoff. Do you like those moves?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

Agree with him on Gordon, not on barfield. Wee actuially had the Barfield argument last week on a podcast. Barfield hit for power and ran last year - he's just adjusting to a new league and starting out slow. Like the Kouzmanoff move, don';t like the Pedroia move...Pedroia is a better real life player than fantasy - he doesn't run or have speed. Barfield at least has that potential...

Doogie Howser

You guys are crazy. He looks like me.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

wow it gets worse

dave (philly)

Was Alba's beans talking about M Holliday or R Halladay. Theres a big difference...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

I assumed Matt when I answered

John (Atlanta)

Better numbers for the rest of the year Figgins Or Taveras?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

Tavares for avg, Figgins for steals

Michael (Portland, ME)

I trade Gorzy for Berkman: good or too much?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Insane - great trade. You ripped the guy off. Love Gorzy, but he ain't worth berkman

Rick (Providence)

Gallardo threw another gem over the weekend. How much longer will the Brewers let their best pitcher rot in the minors? The kid has more than proven he's ready.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Honestly, if Bush gets rocked tonight, I bet we see him next week...

Alex (NYC)

Hey Matt: when Hafner starts playing 1B, will Garko matter in weekly leagues? Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:31 PM)

No. But Hafner will only play a fe games so it depends on how deep the league is

Matt (Charlotte)

Are you mad your show "Studio 60" got canceled? What are your thoughts on Gagne the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

Yeah, if I was Matthew Perry, I would actually know jessica Alba. And Studio 60 was a bad show. I've heard gagne might get traded. My guess is he still has a few DL stins in him and winds up with 20 saves or so....

Brandon (Denver, CO)

I thought studio 60 was coming back. That sucks I loved that show!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

You're wrong

Pete (USA)

Willits or Victorino?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

Victorino - a little more power

Dave (Chicago)

Should I start Boof Bonser against Jered Weaver or Jered Weaver against Boof Bonser or both? How do you feel about starting 2 pitchers who are throwing against each other?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

You start your best team, period. I'd throw both guys

Jeff (Tarzana, CA)

Don't you think Pedroia will score a ton of runs if he continues to hit at the top of the Red Sox lineup? How could he not?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Jeff in Tarzana. That's hilarious to probably only me. Yeah, but i don't think he will. I bet he plays at the bottom mostly and he's not gonna run... at best he's Placido Polanco. Which is nice but nothing amazing

Cecil Fielder (Gone fishin')

My boy Prince or Derrick Lee for the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Prince

Jimmy (Orlando)

Miami Vice or Magnum PI?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

Vice Vice baby

Matt (Chicago)

i figured there'd be more Capps talk. What gives?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

What's there to talk about? He's the closer, like me and a bunch of other analysts said so at the beginning of the year. he's good. Go get him if you need saves. Seriously, what would the question be?

Nick (NYC)

Any news for the TMR subscribers about getting Insider access?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Soon....sorry for the delay

Thomas Magnum (Hawaii)

Are you serious, I was a Navy Seal and looked good in short shorts!

Tom Selleck (Honolulu, HI)

Screw you.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

lol x 2

Drew (boston)

Who you like more, Capps or Todd Jones? Jones has been bruuuuuutal.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:37 PM)

Jones... there's no one else right now and DET will have many more save opps. But yeah, I own Todd and it hasnb't been pretty. His ERA is like over 20. Seriously.

Dave GA

Capps or Accardo?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

Accardo. I was way out in front of that one, thank you very much

Joel (MD)

homer bailey or Gallardo?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

Homer

Patrick (Chicago)

Last year was Chone's first year where his average was under .290-- That being said, will he bat .300+ the rest of the way this year to bring his average back to that mean?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

I don't think so. .285 is more like it

Greg (NY)

What do you think of Edwin Encarnacion? He seems to have found his stroke since his demotion.

Ramon (NY)

Schmidt's return and rest of season: boom or bust?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Boom. He's throwing great in the minors.

Felix (Seattle, WA)

Trade me straight up for Chris Young?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

I would, yeah. I think Felix will be lights out tonight and then you have 4 days to sell high. he's not going to stay healthy

Derrek Lee (North Side)

Prince over me? Are you insane? The only time that fat boy runs is chasing after the sausages during the 7th inning stretch!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

The Cubs are a nutty bunch, my friend. Prince is this year's Ryan Howard....

Spencer (Orange County)

Nope.. Jeff in Tarzana is hilarious to me too.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

there you go

Yovani Gallardo (Triple A Purgatory)

Man, no love for me against my peers. What don't you like about me?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

I like you fine - very much, in fact - especially with MIL's bullpen and offense. Just not sure when you're getting the call...

Alex (PA)

Stick with Zambrano longer? Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

you gotta, but wait until Blanco comes back...

Matt (Minnesota)

First pick next year is...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

If it were today? Jose Reyes

Homer Bailey (Cincy)

Can I really strive in a hitters ballpark?

JV - Maryland

Homer over Gallardo? Because he's coming up now, or better talent? Many of us are having a hard time pulling the trigger on a rookie playing for a bad team in a worse ballpark...get the picture?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:42 PM)

A lot of these questions... and the reason I like Bailey is that he keeps the ball down and doesn't give up a lot of homers. Yes, I think he can be successful.

Bill (Seattle)

You posted Greg's question about E. Encarnacion but didn't answer it...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

My bad. Didn't show up on my screen. yes, I like Edwin and think he's legit.

jj hardy

trade me for timmy lincecum or am i worth more???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

I'd do that deal. You'r worth a lot but so is Timmy. Another good buy low if you can off yesterday's start

Bob (THe Nati)

You said Capps was good, go get him. then followed it up by picking Todd Jones and Accardo over him...why? just cuz it't Pittsburhg?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:44 PM)

Yes. For Jones it's save opps and for Accardo, it's both team and he's been awesome. Like Capps, like Accardo more.

Jinx (KC)

Shields has a no hitter going. (whoops, my bad).. Rest of the way: Braun or Teahan?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

Now we know who to blame... I say Teahen

Barry (Boston)

So far this chat you've picked both Slowey and Bailey over Gallardo. Is that only b/c they've already gotten the call? Gallardo numbers (96K's in 67 innings)are out of this world!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:46 PM)

Yes, because they are up. If all three were up today, I'd go Gallardo, Bailey, Slowey

Mike (Howell,NJ)

You HAVE to clarify something you asid for me...You value Jimmy Rollins over Matt Holliday? Why?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Speed and power and position scarcity

Oscar (NYC)

Actually the one guy who autodrafted in our league is in first place.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

That's not good dude.

Enough Already (Everywhere)

OK people, go pick up Bailey, Slowey and Gallardo. They're all worth "taking a flier on." Ugh.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

LOL. I answer what comes in, my friends. That's all anyone wants to talk about

Stat Boy

you were way out in front of madson too, a little too far in front even.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

Noticed that, did ya? Oops...

Billy Donovan (Gainesville)

As you can see I can't make up my mind. Heath Bell or Pat Neschek?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

Neshek

Joe (Squarejaw, NY)

Kaz Matsui - Seriously?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

Seriously.

bob(boston)

Dice K for Berkman or Hafner? By the way you look like the FONZ!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

LOL. I'd trade Dice for either of those guys in a heartbeat

Max (CA)

V-Wells or C-Zam in a 1 for 1?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Wells

Brendan (St. Louis)

Josh Johnson or Jon Lester?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Lester

Nick (Boston)

Pence or Granderson for the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Pence

Brett (Corona, CA)

Do you Brad Hennessey more than Matt Capps?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

No. Capps

Debbi, Dysart,Ia

Talented Mr Roto, Give a lady some love! Kendrick or Cano for the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

Cano.

Chad (Portland)

Boof or Kelvim?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

Kelvim

Mike NY

Hey, Alfred E Newman, you brought up the damn rumor you should answer the natural follow up question. What happens with Meyers?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

I think he comes back for the last month and a half and is so so effective

Lebron (Cleveland)

I just bought low on Pronk.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Nice. I'm on your bandwagon

Matt (DC)

What do you expect from Schmidt the rest of the way? I know EK is optimistic.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

We agree on Schmidt. 10 wins and good strikeout #'s

Carmela (NJ)

Phil Leotardo or Tony Soprano?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Tony, baby!

Jason (MD)

why dont u lead the conversation for a change: give us a prediction we cant find anywhere else that'll help us win our league

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

Hmm. Great question. I say Eddie Guardado gets 10 saves this year. Tony Abreu hits 15 HR. So will Josh Phelps.

Doc Rivers

You look like Brian Scalbrine

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

That's nutty.

Eric Karabell

You can disagree with me all you want but the important thing is you are bald and I'm not!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:57 PM)

I am balding, not bald! important distinction!

Craig (Norwalk, CT)

Trade Felix and Frank the Tank for Ichiro?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:57 PM)

Yes

Steve (Philadelphia)

Is Jason from Marylands question the fantasy equivalent of your girlfriend asking "So what are you thinking about?"

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

I actually thought it was an ok question

Jason (OH)

Eddie Guardado 10 saves? Abreu and Phelps 15 HR? That is the best you can do? That doesn't do much. Your about as worthless as a one legged man in an ass kicking contest!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

Alex Gonzalez will hit 25 HR this year

Tristan Cockroft

Holy cow, was that really Eric Karabell?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

LOL

Barbo (Minnesota)

No one answers questions from the Twin Cities! Break the streak! Ensberg? Hall? Berkman? Andrew Jones? Dump them, hang on to them, or agreessively try to get them?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:00 PM)

Dump, hang on and try to get Andruw and berkamn

Dan (Grand Rapids)

You're as effective as a screen door in a submarine...errr...better yet, as effective as Todd Jones in a closing situation

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:00 PM)

That's the best YOU could do? Come on, bring a real one...

Phil (Bmore)

Trade Kazmir, Felix and Francouer for Oswalt and Berkman?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

In a heartbeat I'd do that

Dave (MI)

Clemens for Schmidt?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

Yes. But I do think Clemens is a nice buy low right now, what with the missed start and everything

Some Guy

Did you see that guy catch the foul ball with his baby in his arms last week? Good catch or bad parenting?

TiM (PIttsburgh)

You're about as effective as Manny's outfield skills

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

better

Brian (NY, NY)

This is the dumbest chat I've ever read. More you responded to more questions about who you look like than anything relevant to serious fbb'ers.

Mark (Boston, MA)

Buzzer beater: Cain or Gorzelanny?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:03 PM)

Cain

Mike (Cleveland)

Quick one: Kendrick or Phillips for this year? Also in a keeper league?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:03 PM)

Phillips this year, Kendrick for keeper

Ryan, PA

You mentioned Tony Abreu. Im a huge Dodgers fan and think he has been great but with Grady we never know what to expect. You think he is up for good and worth starting in a deep league?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Yep. He's started 5 of his last 6

Drew ( Jersey )

Figgins or Weeks?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Figgins. He's healthy

bill (SD)

Dice-K or Zambrano?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Dice K

Jason (OH)

You about as useless as Matthew Berry's comb.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:05 PM)

Kids, we have a winner

Lee Elia

You are thee worst g** d*** roto geek on the face of the f**** earth

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:05 PM)

Whoo hoo!

Dave (Washington, DC)

Pick one for the rest of the season: Glaus, Beltre, Figgins, Teahean. I need the power numbers slightly more than I need steals.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:06 PM)

Believe it or not, I say Beltre slightly ahead of Teahen. Glaus will have most HR, but overall, I say Beltre and Teahen

Dan (NJ)

Best Chat Ive been to in a while. At least I can say Ive had a few laughs and was worth risking my job for.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:06 PM)

thanks Dan

A.J. (Detroit)

I hope you leave ESPN for a better job.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:06 PM)

No such thing

Steve (IL)

TMR, Bonds, I know you like him but what about a H2H league where you set your lineup weekly. Bonds sitting out games is driving me crazy. I took your advice at the start of the year when you were the only one hyping him. But in my situation is he devalued?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:07 PM)

Depends on who else you have. The thing with Bonds is he'll get hot and yuou'll miss like 4 HR in 6 games. I say you ride it out...

TiM (Pittsburgh)

Funny how they complain about these chats, but are still readin them...hmm... Oh well. Is Chacon worth using as a starter in place of someone like D. Cabrera?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:08 PM)

The secret of my success... I hate Chacon - he's a fluke. D Cab drives me crazy but his skills are more legit

Rick (Detroit)

How does one become a serious fbb'er?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:08 PM)

Clearly, I have no idea.

Mike (Chicago)

Do people recognize you on the street?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:08 PM)

Every once in a while but not very often

Jake (VA Beach)

You're nuttier than the Braves minor league manager...Resin bag grenades away!!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:09 PM)

That was awesome. Come on - the grenede is the best tantrum move ever,

Greg (Syracuse)

TMR, T. Abreu or Theriot from here on out?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:09 PM)

The Riot for speed, Abreu for everything else

brian (va)

quite the underrated pitching matchup going on now. would you rather have meche or shields for the rest of the year?

Luke (nc)

How long does jones last as the closer with Rodney off the DL?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:10 PM)

Leyland is not a panic guy, so I think Jones gets another few shots.

Barry (Boston)

In order to be a "serious fbb'er" you need to complain anytime the chat contains humorous references. Humor is for the weak.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:10 PM)

Ah ha.

Mike (New Jersey)

Sizemore or M. Cabrera?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:11 PM)

Grady

Luke (nc)

is mike cameron worth a look?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:12 PM)

Definitely - look at his May numbers... Karabell and I are both on the same side of this one too - he's 20/20, in the bank

Dan (NJ

Kelly Johnson for real the rest of the season? Or trade him while I can?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:12 PM)

He's legit. Everyone's available for the right price but he's legit

Ryan (Chicago)

Bailey or Lincecum.

Brian: (Portland, OR):

Matthew, I?ve got Duchscherer and Aardsma on my active roster in a 10-team, AL only 5X5 league. I plan on DL?ing Duch and Aardsma?s probably heading to AAA. Who would you suggest picking up to replace them: De La Rosa, Howell, Padilla, Feierabend,, Ohka, or E.Jackson? Also, please rank the following: Snyder, Thornton, Guerrier, Bruney and Sherril. As you can see, our wire is THIN. Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:13 PM)

I like Howell the most out of the first list and Bruney the most out of the second....

Greg (Syracuse)

TMR, is Eric Munson worth a look at C in a 14 team league? (2 C's active) Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:13 PM)

Yes.

Andy (NJ)

A good buy-low on Berk deal? I give up C-Zam and Carlos Pena?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:14 PM)

Do it

Bald Dude (Toledo)

Believe or not believe in: Mitre? Sexson? John Buck? Gagne? And was Arod's play bush leauge?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:15 PM)

Believe in all four gusy - have been saying so for a while and I'm the wrong guy to ask because I hate Stray Rod

Matt (Raleigh)

Can you please answer the Shields/Meche question? Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:15 PM)

Thought I did. Sorry. Shields for the K's

Matt (SC)

Thanks for going OT... Who would you look to move considering both trade value and sell high potential? Maine, Lackey, Hamels, Bonderman?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:16 PM)

Welcome but last one after this....Maine is a sell high, the other guys are not

MJ (ATL)

Stray Rod, B+. Yours?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:17 PM)

No, that was a headline in the NY Post

adam (chicago)

Capps or Wheeler?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:17 PM)

Capps

joe nyc

last try...have until 12 to make deal...Hafner for Crawford.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:18 PM)

I like Crawford more

Joe (Hackettstown, NJ)

why is everyone down on Gaudin? It wasn't pretty yesterday, but sometimes you have to win like that. Will he continue to be solid the rest of the year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:18 PM)

I've been saying he was legit for two months! Said it on Mike and Mike...

Pete (Charlotte)

Felix Pie, Cameron or Rowand?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:18 PM)

Cameron.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:19 PM)

Ok guys. Thanks for the laughs and questions - much fun. See you kids on Thursday!