Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:03 PM)

Hiya kids. Welcome and Sopranos questions welcome. Be forewarned - we're talking about this today, so expect spoliers. Personally, I loved the finale.

Ryan (NY, NY)

Hey Matt, I just saw you on fantasy focus. MAN youre busy. What do I do with Kinsler? He is a batting average void.

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:05 PM)

Thanks for watching Ryan. We do a new one every day - check it out from the video player every day. And yeah, they keep me running around here, plus the exec stuff. But who's complaining? I got a great gig. Anyways, Kinsler won't hit this low all year but he's a .265 guy or so. Just depends on what you need. I've said 20/20 before and I stick by that.

Adam (Bethpage, NY)

Over the water cooler, we've been talking about Nikki Leotardo and his trip into the bathroom. Seems like Tony's family got whacked, right?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:06 PM)

No, not at all. I personally think "we" got whacked. The screen went black for us, not Tony. It's like the comment that T and Bobby talk about in the boat. Remember, T says to Carm that familes never get hit.

brad(ny)

Are you sold on Dustin McGowan yet?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

I need one more start, but I'm getting there. He was a trendy prospect once upon a time

Kesh (Chicago, IL)

Kinsler or Kendrick?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

Kendrick for avg, Kinsler for power. Speed will be close to the same. Depends what you need.

Connor (philly)

Is Andrew Miller in the majors for good?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

No, I don't think so. Barring another injury, my guess is they send him down when Kenny Rogers comes back to beat up cameramen, er, pitch

Ron (Hotlanta)

Better long term keeper, Howie "with a capital K a day" Kendrick or Elijah "Law just don't go 'round here" Dukes?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

Kendrick

Mike (NY)

Matt... Thanks for the great work. I have Hardy and Bonds. Who should I target in a trade for one of these guys or both. (I know, I know, I should have traded them earlier)

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

Hardy is the sell guy. Impossible to say who to trade for - it's whatever the market will bear.

Ben (Columbus)

Should I drop Ervin Santana to get Gorzelanny?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

Yes

Micho (Lansing, MI)

TMR, keep up the good work. You've come a long way and all of us original TMRers (that's a word) are happy for you...Chad Cordero/Konerko or Stairs/Papelbon?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

Thanks man. Rather have Chad and Paul

Jake (New Jersey)

Whats the deal with this Baek guy? And is he worth starting today against the tribe?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:11 PM)

I've been on the Baek bandwagon for a while. He's a good spot start and he will be very good next year - mark my workds, he is next year's James Shields. That said, no, I'd bench him against the Tribe.

Doug (NJ)

Hey Matt - Don't Stop Believing??? I mean come on - Tony Soprano is a Journey fan??? Speaking of believing - do I keep believing in JJ Hardy as my H2H mixed league shortstop, or do I go with one of the following: Harris, Peralta, Cabrera, Alex Gonzalez (CIN) or Punto?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

Yeah, that one was weird. But it seemed like it was for Carm's benefit, so maybe they danced to it or something... I can't belive all those guys are available in your league. Hard to say bench Hardy, but OC has put up sick numbers this year. Same with Peralta. Depends what you need, but I'd probably try to trrade him for whatever I could and then grab one of those guys off FA

Dave(Philly)

Konerko is heating up and Gonzalez has only 2 hrs in the last month. Will Konerko get enough AB's to warrant playing him over Gonzalez during interleague play?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

yes

Sterling WV

Should I play El Duque today?

Mattew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:14 PM)

yes

Bob New York City, New York

should i have droped ryan zimmermin

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

no

Eric (Cleveland)

Fausto Carmona- keep him or trade him?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:15 PM)

Everyone is available for the right price. That said, I do belive in Carmona and have said so

John (DC)

Fausto Carmona or Homer Bailey the rest of the year for my 5th SP?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

I say Carmona. Better offense

Scott (DC)

Will Bush ever put together consistent outings this year or does he hate my team?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

He hates your team. And frankly, I'm not all that fond of it either....

Matt (DC)

Will Joey Gathright continue to see regular playing time, and does he warrant consideration in AL only leagues?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:17 PM)

Yes - he's learned to take a walk. See my TRUM today

Barry (Boston)

Let's talk long shots. Which of the following relievers has the best shot at closing this season: Correia, Greinke, Marmol, Howry, Guardado, Linebrink, Pena, or Betancourt? I know....its not a list with great potential.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Guaradado then Marmol

Dan (CT)

Is James Shields for real? Worth keeping in a keeper league, or worth trading while his stock is so high?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Yes, he is for real.

Ryan (Boston)

YO TMR.... just need one number for an answer! How many games does Konerko play this week since 6 are at NL Parks?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

at least 4

Jonathan (Charleston WV)

I think Paulie is the one turning the evidence and planning to testify against Tony. What's your take?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

Disagree. It's not Paulie. He's a loyal guy - probably too much so - but he's ultimately scared of Tony. That's why he took the construction job.

Paulie Walnuts(Belleville, NJ)

Matthew, my cat keeps staring at a picture of Felix Hernandez. It's driving me crazy! Do I get rid of the cat, or King Felix?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:19 PM)

LOL. Felix, esspecially after a decent start last night.

Reveille (College Station, TX)

Abreu, Andruw, or our Texas-bred Berkman for the rest of this year. Thank you.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Berk, Abreu, Adruw. And CS in the house! I grew up there. have one at the dixie chicken for me....

John (Tallahassee)

Is Brad Lidge back or will the curse of Pujols drag on?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

yes, he'll get the closer gig back sooner than later - Garner has said as much.

Rob (NY)

Amanda Beard is in Playboy. How many copies do I buy?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

Two.

Andy (LA)

How long is Germano going to be in the rotation? Is he worth keeping over Bailey?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

For a while and no. Go with Homer.

Sam (Detroit)

Matt you keep saying sell King Felix, but does that apply to a keeper league too?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

depends on what ytou could get, but yeah, I'd consider it...

Tom(College Station)

What can we expect from Brett Myers the rest of the way? He's still available in our league and was wondering if he'll be worth picking up and stashing on the DL?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

Absolutely, Tom. He'll be back and closing before July. Have a beer at Dudley's for me.

Big Pu55y (Jersey)

Am I still dead? Better 3b option: INge or Jose Bautista Better starter: McGowan or Marcum

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

Yes, Inge, Marcum

JT (Lynchburg, VA)

What happened to the 11 AM chat...those of us with noon roster deadlines need that hour of updated information. Oh, I get it...they were busy updating the 2007 Player Rater.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

uh, the 11am chat happened I believe

Uri (Palm Beach)

Will Soria close again this year and is he worth using in AL only leagues

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:24 PM)

no and no

Andrew (NYC)

Fun Facts about the Sopranos last scene: #1 The guy at the bar is also credited as Nikki Leotardo. The same actor played him in the first part of season 6 during a brief sit down concerning the future of Vito. He is the nephew of Phil. #2 The trucker was the brother of the guy who was robbed by Christopher in Season 2. Remember the DVD players? The trucker had to identify the body. #3 The boy scouts were in the train store when Bobby was shot. #4 The 2 african-american actors that walked in at the end were the ones who tried to kill Tony and only clipped him in the ear in season 3. The ending was MUCH better than people think but when all people want is blood and closure, when they don't get it, they get angry. Now, baseball question, is Gallardo worthing holding onto on my roster right now or should I go for the hear and now of Gaudin or Matt Morris?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

WOW! That's awesome stuff Andrew. Really, really interesting. Still don't think he got whacked - because then it's just way to random that all those people are in the same place at the same time. You have to figure Tony would recognize Nikki at least.... wow, that really frys the noodle. Ok, Unless it's a keeper league, you want Gaudin or Morris - both are very solid. Love Morris start tonight

Aaron (Seattle)

Alex Rios is quietly on pace for 37 hr and 116 runs scored? Does he get to either of them or is he a sell high guy? prediction for end of year avg, runs, hr? Thanks, You are the man!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

Aaron, I have a man crush on Rios and have had for a while. Do I think he gets to those numbers? No. Do I think he's very legit? yes

Mush(Boston)

ANdrew from NYC is full of *&^. Those funfacts are made up from some internet geek! Tony would have recognized if it were Nikki!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

Well, I'm in front of a computer screen so I can't check right now but it sounded good, i'll tell you that. I do know that the epsiode was called Made in America and the guy is wearing a USA hat. Make of that what you will.

Chuck (LA)

Who's a better bet going forward at 3B Lowell, Blake or Atkins?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Lowell

Matt (Little Rock)

Jeremy Guthrie, are you a believer yet?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Do you even read me? Go back and read my archives. I've been talking about Guthrie since his third start. So, uh, yeah. I'm a believer

Matt (DC)

JT must have slept through the 11am chat because I was there! Better DL option, Guardado or Duchscherer?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:31 PM)

Dukes for all non save cats, Eddie G for saves

Craig (Reading, PA)

Do you believe Manny will turn it around? I need OF power. Does a Smoltz/Damon for Manny/Bush trade make sense?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

yes, Manny tradionally has a great June. I like buying low on Manny, don't belive in Bush or Damon

George (STL)

Who do you NOT believe in?!?! It's easy to say you were right about someone when you are high on EVERYONE!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Er, there's lot so folks I don't believe in. Bush was one of them. I was also down on Sheets (still am) but he made me look stupid this weekend. I had A Rod at 5 going into the season - wrong there... I'm actually fairly crystal clear on who I like and don't like. I actually hate "experts" who fence sit or waver.

Dave(Philly)

Guthrie or Chuck James this year.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Guthrie

Emilio (Austin, Texas)

Does Arroyo turn it around?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Never been a huge Arroyo guy... so no.

Jason (Rochester, NY)

TMR...I don't read you. I just like to ask obscure questions. Paper or plastic? Cash or check? (I really do read you and miss you every single day we don't chat. I miss your musk. I am a wreck without you.)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

plastic. cash. and a natural scent.

Rob (NYC)

I'm cyberstalking you .. any insider access news for TMR subscribers?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

hopefully end of this week beginning of next week. it's been in the lawyers hands for a while

Geoff (Geoffville)

Ok, Mr. Berry: then where do you stand on Bill Hall for the rest of the season? No fence-siting! Thanks.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

I like him. I see 17 more HR.

CJ (Orlando, FL)

Figgins or Taveres

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Figgy

Brendan (DC)

Is Sonnanstine a worthwhile pickup in a deeper 14 team league?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

yes. I like him, but expect him to have som eups and downs. He's not THIS big a K guy - remember, the Marlins strikeout more than any other team in MLB. He's a young pitcher with upside. No more, no less. Good, not great this year

Chris ( Tampa, Fl)

Abreu or Dye?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

Bobby, baby.

Butch (Pittsburgh)

Better keeper: J.Shields or Hamels?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Hamels, easy

Nick (MPLS)

Clemens or Schilling?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Curtis. Rocket is a sell high. I could go six agianst the Pirates

MJ (ATL)

Who is better at fantasy baseball Michael Kim or Brian Kinney?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

BK is a really intense player. Michael just started playing a few years ago although he knows his stuff. ... I'd say BK.

Matt (Philadelphia)

What is all the X or Y questions? Feeling lazy today?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:41 PM)

Just the opposite. I get over 2000 ? a chat... The quicker the answer, the more I can get to. I could spend a long time on each answer, but we'd get to about half.

bill simmons (espn)

i just went 2.5 hrs with my chat. You ready to play with the big boys??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

One of thesed days I will have to try and top the SG record. Bill's a big part of the reason I got this job.... so I'd consider it an honor. But I have a 4pm mtg,

Grant, Baltimore

You get over 2000, wow, i'll keep it short. Lenny Dinardo, he for real or no.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:44 PM)

Yeah, well Simmons gets like 20 k, so don't be that impressed. I like DiNardo for deep AL only. That's it. And more for 4x4 than 5x5 as he is not a big K guy. But yes, I like him.

Tom (Topeka)

Pronk just hit the waiver wire in my league with 1st base eligibility. How much of an upgrade is he over Konerko? Please compare and contrast. Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

Seriously, my advice is to find a new league. That's ridiculous. But just so everyone sees. There ARE leagues like that out there. When you have a ESPN gig like this, you have to cater to every league, even the shallow ones. So yes, pick him up and then find a new league.

Matt (Philadelphia)

Good answer. At least you didn't go with the "if I was getting better questions, I'd give better answers" route.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

yeah i try to balance it out

Kobe (Norwood Ma)

TMR, I just traded Schmidt and Renteria for Hanley, did I give up too much?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Nope. I love me the Hanley

Dan - San Jose

Sonnanstine or Chuckles James?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Chuck James.... 3 straight QS

John (Detroit)

He may be in a league where there is no UTIL spot, so Hafner had nowhere to play until he got 1b eligibility. Hence he wasn't in the league's system yet.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

still, he should be on someone's bench. but fair point. but he said "just hit the waiver wire."

Rob(NJ)

Matthew, Albert Pujols just hit the waiver wire in my league. Should I pick him up?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

lol

Clay (College Station, TX)

Being from college station is replacing asking a question as a girl as the tactic du jour in a Berry chat....who would you dump, Shealy or Dukes in AL only?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

indeed. I'd dump Dukes, but I'm a sucker for Shealy.

Amanda (Boston)

I need a catcher to replace R. Hernandez and was offered Russ Martin for Hamels...is this fair?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

Yes, it's a fair deal, but I'd want to know who else was on your staff and how deep a league, etc before saying do it or not. C is fairly deep this year

Tony Soprano

Am I dead?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:50 PM)

Nope

Ricky Bobby (Talladega)

Should I trade Larry Johnson for Pujols in a combined fantasy baseball/football league? My only other RB is Verand Morency and I still have Adam LaRoche at 1B.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

never got a ? like this one. I like selling high on LJ - don't like him this year but morency won;t start - i like bRnadon jackson in GB and LaRoche is solid

antonio miami, fl

cuddyer or helton @1st base for rest of year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Helton

the cat (in front of Chrissy's photo)

who the hell was i? and who should be my 3B for the rest of the year: atkins or beltre?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

Beltre and I think it was Adrianna.

Scroto T Baggins (The Shire)

Hey Matt! Someone just dropped a sandwich in my office. Should I go pick it up?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

LOL!!

Matt (Philadelphia)

A combined football/baseball league!? That's brilliant.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

yeah I like the idea too

Reed (Chicago)

Lidge or Embre for the rest of the year

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Lidge - he'll get the gig

MJ (ATL)

I thought the same thing last night about Ade.

chach (albany)

atkins going to reach 100rbi?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:54 PM)

nope

CJ (Orlando, FL)

I just re herniated the discs in my back and am in pain so severe I could cry. Should I check into a hospital or gut out this chat to have my Gutrie or Schmidt question answered???

Adam (Chicago)

Berkman projections the rest of the way?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

I say 30 HR at least. I still believe in Berkman

Max (NY)

Should I drop Maddux or Mussina for Carmona?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

Yes, I say Moose. And bench maddux on the road

John (NYC)

Are you a tool?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

it's a push

Chris (WA)

I hate you for hating Atkins. I can't win if he doesn't turn it around.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:56 PM)

there are so many reason to hate... why settle on just one?

Ramon (NY)

Should we be re-concerned about Schmidt? I have Bonser or Slowey to start instead as options....

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:58 PM)

Yeah, at least for a little while. Schimidt still has 20 k in 21 ip, but he was throwing under 90 yesterday. But I like him... and say Boof if you can take the WHIP hit.

Colby on Maui

TMR, you are a funny man. What's up with Accardo? Should I pick up Lidge and drop Accardo? Mahalo

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

I say Accardo - I still think he's the bettr long term option. Mahalo yourslef....

Tom (NJ)

El Duque is for real?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

si, senor

chris (tampa)

can you talk more about shealy.....just picked him up with tex out. what can he do this week, the rest of the season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

I like I like Shaley and 15 to 20 HR easy the rest of the way, maybe .280

Smitty (Chicago)

Adrianna: butter (everything good but her face)? yea or nay.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

yeah, i'm with you

Douglas (San Ramon, CA)

Matthew, is Accardo going to lose his job anytime soon? Where do I go for Saves? Hennesey and Dotal are available?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

well, Janssen is sure looking good, but Accardo needs to blow it one more time at least...

Mark (Philly)

Furcal and V. Wells for Jeter or no?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:02 PM)

No. By the way. go look at Jeter's numbers and O Cabrera's number next to each other, just for kicks.

Brian (NYC)

Felix and Bay too much for Maggs?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:03 PM)

yes

J. Lugo

Me or A. Gonzales for the rest of the way?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

A gonz.

Jessica Alba's bean

I'll let you play with me if you answer my question. Trade O. Perez for Big Z? Who has better numbers from here on out?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Big Z. No more Barrett

Kyle (San Fran)

Hows that 4 oclock meeting treatin ya?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

Yeah, I gotta jet. Last one.

Bill (NJ)

Hardy for Man-Ram?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:04 PM)

ABSOULTELY

adam (chicago)

Help!!! Start Thome this week in a shallow mixed?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:05 PM)

No

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:05 PM)

Ok, guys. Thanks to all for stopping by! See you kids on Thursday!