Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:02 AM)

'Sup gang? Thanks for showing up early... As usual, gotta cover for Nate....LOL. Let's get it on.

Ryan (DC)

Matt, not only do I subscribe to Fantasy Focus, but I also listen. Next week will debut weekly Fantasy Football Podcasts, when do you think we'll see daily fantasy football on SN (yes I noticed today's title is fantasy sports)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:04 AM)

Soon... it's tough, because we don't want to bail on MLB... I'll answer all questions starting this week - as you gys know, but that includes FB. Same for Karabell's chat on Wed and Engel does one on Fri... we'll probably go to one MLB, one FB soon...

Steve (MA)

Victorino or Crawford?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:05 AM)

You gotta go with Crawford based on his experience... but they're closer than you think....

Don (NYC)

Hey Matty, (I call you Matty)- As catchers go I know you like Napoli and hate AJP, but putting personal feelings aside - who is better the rest of the way?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:06 AM)

LOL. you know me well.... Prob AJP for power and def for Avg.... Napoli for steals and runs. Depends what you need

Jason (Rochester, NY)

TMR, I have been meaning to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed watching you scare the crap out of Alyssa Milano at the ASG...way to throw down the game!!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:07 AM)

Thanks... We're gonna post the entire interview with her and other celebs... very funny.... Rob Schneider actually interrupted the interview at one point and it's prety funny

Jim (Albany NY)

Will Tony Romo be a top 10 QB this year? Thomas Jones be the workhorse back the Jets need? Will Jay Cutler and Javon Walker take the next step? Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:08 AM)

No, Romo is just outside the top 10, yes on TJ - he's a decent #2 back and yes on Cutler, no on Walker. What Walker did last year is about right

joe (NYC)

Gabbard's value in mixed league? does he stick in the rotation? was last night a fluke?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:09 AM)

He's a spot start in mix leagues... I mean, it WAS the Royals. He'll get wins because it's the Red Sox but no, he is not this good. He usually needs a lot of pitches to get through 5 or 6 innings.... He probably sticks because Tavarez has been so brutal

Jason (LA)

Hey Matt. Do I pickup Suzuki in favor of Laird. I already missed the boat on Salty and dont want to wait too long on Kurt. I have lost faith in Laird. Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:09 AM)

I think so. I'm very high on Kurt Suzuki and clearly, the A's are as well, otherwise they don't deal Kendall...

Ben (Columbus)

Did you go on vacation last week? Did you go to Mexico to ask Mrs. Gallardo if you could marry her son?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:10 AM)

LOL. Last week I was in SF for All-Star and then LA for the ESPY's... too much travel, not enough time for writing. Back on a normal schedule this week, although I'm doing NFL Live today (and all week) so TRUM will be pretty late today

Rudy (Cleveland)

Start Garza tonight vs DET...Halladay vs NYY??

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:11 AM)

No and No. I don't like Roy tonight

Sean (CT)

TMR - dying to hear your impressions on the debut episode of Rock of Love. thanks for reccommending - I found it to be trashy reality TV at it's finest and will be watching all season. That girl Tiffany who got trashed is on a level only seen by a select few, namely Verne Troyer aka Mini-Mi who got equally rocked in Surreal Life and charged around the house on his scooter naked before relieving himself on the carpet and passing out making strange grunting noises. All-time high comedy.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:11 AM)

You are welcome.

Sean (Philly)

Leinart as a 7th rounder or Romo as a 10th. Normal scoring plus a point per completion, and minus a half point per incompletion.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:11 AM)

Romo is the better value

Ron - Cottage Grove Mn

When is Al Reyes coming off the DL?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:12 AM)

Tomorrow

Scott (DC)

Rumors of Dotel moving to setting up in LA. Who takes over, Soria or Grienke?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:13 AM)

My guess is Soria - Zack hasn't been great but I hear the Royals want Kemp or Loney and the deal isn't happening

Billy (Buffalo NY)

Stop referring to TRUM readers as kids, seriously annoying. More tv/movies/culture/war stories, enjoy the mix. Emil Brown will hit be good fill-in for 10 HR's down the stretch.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:14 AM)

But seriously annoying is what I do! Thansk for the feedback, but I like using the phrase kids, so expect to be annoyed more. No on Emil Brown

Jeff (Boston)

We all know you as The Talented Mr Roto, but I heard the Bristol ladies know you as The Talented Mr Right?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:14 AM)

If only this were true

Don (NYC)

Is it too much to ask you to rank crap catchers Napoli, Suzuki, AJP, Laird, and Olivo? Clearly some of us need help.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:16 AM)

For me personally, you have them ranked correctly, although if you wanted Suzuki or AJP over Napoli I wouldn't argue. Those 3 are a cut above

Diego (Queens, NY)

I can keep T.O. for the 36th overall pick or Laverneous Coles for the 84th overall pick. We start 3WR. Who is the better keeper?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:17 AM)

Coles. People don't realize how consistent he is. 90 receptions 2 of the last 3 years. Over 1,000 yards last year

karaoke girl

just send me a text message please

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:17 AM)

ok.

Jason (NY)

who would you rather have the rest of the way, Manny or Big Tex?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:18 AM)

Big Tex. Manny's power has decreased each of the last two seasons and is on pace to do it again

Joe (Boston Ma)

Better keeper in PPR league 12 team MJD, Ste Smith or Ronnie Brown

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:19 AM)

Steve Smith... normally i always say the RB, but neither RB has proven anything long term and Smith is a difference maker.

Art Chick, Out of your league, USA

This Karaoke Girl is really getting on my nerves. I know you boys would prefer an art chick...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:20 AM)

Of course we would. I justy dont' have any funny stories about art chicks.

Matt (NY)

Victorino or Figgins in a non-keeper?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:20 AM)

I say Figgy for position flexibility and because Angels will still be in race...

Biker Chick (?)

Tell Art Chick that guys prefer biker chicks - we're up for anything...

joe (NYC)

my girlfriend thinks you are better looking than Ravitz. weird and true. follow up on Gabbard: is the chin-pubic-hair look contagious on the Red Sox staff? first Beckett, now Gabbard. if Dice-K joins in, he'll look like a skinny Genghis Khan.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:21 AM)

This is both the oddest and best post ever

Todd (NYC)

would you trade johan for halladay and teixeira?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:22 AM)

No. Something isn't right with Roy

RGX Girl (LA, CA)

Matthew, dump Karaoke Girl & run away with me!!! What do you think of Ryan Spilborghs? Will he get enough 2nd half playing time & what will he do with it?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:23 AM)

Sigh. If only this were true as well. RGX girl is REDONKULOUS. I like Spilboroughs and see him gettiung 4th OF type time... Def for NL only, not yet for mix league but worth keeping an eye on.

Tree (NY)

Where did the football mock draft lobby go?? One minute it's there, I did a few mocks, now it says coming soon. What gives, and why no note to say what's happening? Must mock!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:23 AM)

It'll be back very soon, better than ever along with the ability to do live drafts...

Matt,mpls

Tell the dudes to stop pretending to be girls, its creepy? How high would you draft DeAngelo Williams this year? As a RB3 or RB4? Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:24 AM)

As a late RB 3... I like him a lot and thnk he gets the gig in CAR but they keep pretending they like DeShaun Foster.

Grant (NY)

Speaking of weird fantasy stuff.. everyone in my fantasy league can now only log into ESPN about 40% of the time.. what's the deal?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:25 AM)

Apparently, there's something going on in terms of the disney network ... but I am told it's been resolved.

Chuck (NYC)

Start J. Shields tonight vs. the Angels?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:26 AM)

Yes. He's at home and vs. he who is Big and fat. I expect 7 ip, 8 k, 4 ER and a W.

Extremely hot chick you saw on your way to work this morning

I am actually a man. Do you think Carpenter may be done for the year, or is there still hope?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:26 AM)

LOL. Capr will be back by August, I believe

Art Chick, Out of your league, USA

hey biker chick....pulleaze...anyone would be up for anything after 10 Natty lights. plus i've got cooler tattoos' in better spots

Sean (Ann Arbor, MI)

who is this idiot? Where is Nate?

eno (Jersey City)

Starting my 5-keeper football team with Addai, Benson, and Chad Johnson. Do I pick Marion Barber III next, or Philip Rivers?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:28 AM)

Barber. You casn naver have too many RB and I don;t like Rivers now that Norv is in town. He never has good fantasy QB - he always runs in red zone and that before he had LT

Nate (West Des Moines, IA)

That's not fair of you to say that Manny's power has decreased the last two seasons. If he didn't miss 30 games last year (which was basically because Manny being Manny) he would of hit over 40. He had 30 HR's in 130 games.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:28 AM)

But... he did. The injuries have to be taken into account... it's part of Manny

Marky Mark (Boston)

Dude you need to drop a few pounds. Myers or Gordon and when is Brett back?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:29 AM)

Really? Hmm. I'm on a stricvt chicken finger rice krispy treat diet. Myers eventually, Gordon until Myers comes back, which will be early August

Dave (Chicago)

Why is Nate slacking so much lately? It's not like being an ESPN fantasy analysts is that hard of a job. Try tax accounting...during tax season...I'm sure glad that's over.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:31 AM)

Nate works his tail off, actually. I was just joking. He'll be here at 3 - we just needed to switch for a project he's dfoing for FB.... I'm not complaining about my gig - it's a great job - but it's not "easy" - lotta channels / platforms / etc at ESPN and while you only see two minutes on First Take or whatever, it takes a lot of time to research and write and shoot those two minutes

Arthur, Valdosta

Matt -- time to dump Willits? What about Corey Patterson as a replacement -- buy low candidate or leave him on the FA rolls?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:32 AM)

I hang tough with Willits but that said, I do like Corey the rest of the way

Alex (Princeton)

Nate....that's what they call Manny being Manny. Stop whining.

Scott, IA

Been trying to get this answered for a few weeks now. Pick 2 out of 3 Wright, Hafner, and Braun? Also is there still any chance Braun gets moved to the outfield? Also Markakis or Granderson from here on out?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:33 AM)

Wow, I can't believe this but I gotta dump pronk out of those three. I'll always go for the folks that have power and speed. No chance on braun to OF. I say Markakis

Alex (Princeton)

Does Nate *working his tail off* mean that he's off getting you chicken fingers and making you rice krispie treats?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:33 AM)

Maybe

Ben (Shrewsbury, Ma)

TMR - was in Blockbuster Sunday and stumbled on Crocodile Dundee in LA. I pointed out to my wife that you wrote that and now write for ESPN...she wasn't as impressed as I was. Trade M. Young & Abreu for Rollins?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:34 AM)

Yes, hard to believe it was in and wasn't rented. As much as I love J Ro, you're giving up too much there

Dave (Chicago)

Trust me, tax accounting takes a long time too. Working your tail off over baseball is not exactly what I call work. Even if it takes time, it's still something that you like to do. Try working all day and night in a job that you hate...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:35 AM)

Dude, then change your job. I hated Hollywood - I got out. Worked my butt off to get there, but there you go. Life's too short.

Fat Chick, Burger King

Come on Matt, we need love too. Gallardo over under for starts this year

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:35 AM)

Over 8

Nate (Philly)

Tax accounting during tax season IS tough...the other 9 months however its like being teacher during the summer vacation.

Robert (ATL)

I have Adam Jones on my bench waiting for a callup, but I'm looking at Matt Kemp on the waiver wire. Stick with what I got, or go for the guy who is actually playing?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:36 AM)

I say grab kemp. I like Jones a lot but Kemp is legit as well...

Larry (Nantucket, MA)

Where do you see Ronnie Brown going this year? He is looking better and better now that so many teams are going to the 2 RB's and Ricky being out of the picture. Does that put him in the top 8 or so?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:36 AM)

I have him at the end of the first round

HR ESPN

Ask Dave if he would like a job in accounting here

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:36 AM)

LOL

Astonished Citizen

Whoa Whoa Whoa!!?!?!?!? Did you seriously write Crocodile Dundee in LA?!?!?!?!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:38 AM)

Yes, I had a long career in Hollywood as a writer of bad sitcoms everyone saw, good sitcoms no one saw, a bunch of good movies that never got made and was a Razzie nominee for my work as a co-writer of Corcodile Dundee. It's not ca complete list, but you can see my credits on imdb if you care....

Liz (Miami)

*Real Girl Alert* Do I trade for Sabathia or let someone else take him? Trade talk is going down as we speak. Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:38 AM)

Depends who you get. I do think CC is a top 10 pitcher the rest of the way

Curious George

your take on the scene in Knocked Up where Paul Rudd's wife finds him in a fantasy baseball draft...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:39 AM)

Haven't seen it yet - hear it's hilarious (the movie)... I'm way behind on my summer movie watching. But generally, I hate anytime folks take easy shots at fantasy

Cody Philly

With that Hollywood resume how deep was yuor entourage?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:40 AM)

Depends. Do I get to count my dog?

Durk (KCMO)

TMR I know it was you and you broke my heart.....You said to sit Lincecum yesterday on the podcast, well I went with my gut and Pete Becker's advice instead and started him!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:40 AM)

Congrats,. Still, 5 walsk makes me a bit nervous

Finn (Seattle, WA)

Gary & Mike? Was that the claymation show? That was pretty funny

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:41 AM)

Yes, I was a supervising producer. It WAS a funny show. No one ever saw it.

Dan (LA)

LOL, just put your name in on IMDB and it came back with Matthew Perry's profile...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:41 AM)

Welcome to my world.

Steve, Canada

Quit answering football questions and answer mine- Matt, What do I do with Barry Zito..Is he even worth starting at this point? What type of things should I look for in an opponent when spot starting him?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:42 AM)

This is why I said I hated Barry Zito at start of year. To spot start him - at home or a team that hits lefties poorly.

Gary (Tulsa, OK)

Lot's of people work long and hard hours. You get to play fantasy baseball and setup 2 minute segments for TV. It's not like you're toiling away all day at a job you can't stand. I would hardly call your job "tedious" or "frustrating" more like "fun" and "exciting". I'd switch jobs with you anyday and I'd work all day at analyzing fantasy baseball and you'd spend all day reviewing judicial appeals. That would work for me!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:43 AM)

Never said I can't stand it. I LOVE my job. I have the best job in the world. But just because I love it doesn't mean there aren't challenges to it or that it doesn't take time...

Jason (OH)

Is this Entertainment Tonight or a fantasy sports chat? I traded Wright, Upton, and James Shields for Chase Utley. I have Braun to replace Wright and I am getting sick of sitting him and missing out on his production. I feel the Upton to Utley is a bigger upgrade than Wright to Braun is a downgrade. Do you agree?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:45 AM)

A little of both. Yes, I do. LOVE Bruan - have been saying it forever now

Tim (DC)

Oliver Beene? I loved that show! Yes, I'm the one. What're your thoughts on K Millwood? He's been pitching pretty well for the last month.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:46 AM)

I hated working on that show and the guy who created it did the worst thing to me that anyone in show business ever did. it's ultimately why I quit - my experiecne with that show. No a big fan of Millwood either,.

Dave (Boston)

Crocodile Dundee in L.A. - nominated for a Razzie award for WORST REMAKE OR SEQUEL. HAHA! Sounds just as bad as you ranking Ortiz 40-something in your midseason rankings.

Devil (over your shoulder)

Dave is right....How DARE you enjoy your job? You start hating it RIGHT NOW!

Geoff (Portland0

now that I defended you, answer my question! Thoughts on Schilling from here on out?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:47 AM)

LOL. He's started throwing - I like him for last two months

Chris (Franklin Park, NJ)

Hi Matt: I just checked the credits for Crocodile Dundee and don't see you at all. Why is that?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:47 AM)

Because I worte the third one... the one that was 16 years after the original and din't actually need to be made

Joe (San Diego)

Good morning, Matt. A while back I thought I saw you mention that Insider subscribers would get access to the TMR site too. Any timetable on that or did I misunderstand something?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:48 AM)

No, all TMR content will be on the ESPN site soon

Brian (Columbus, OH)

Do you think the absence of Billy Butler on the top 300 for the 2nd half will go down as one of ESPN Fantasy 'Experts' biggest blunders?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:48 AM)

Looking that way, yeah.... he's legit

Nate (philly)

'bad sitcoms everyone saw' don't be disparaging the Bundy's like that. Wihout them (and some show called the Simpsons I think) Fox probably goes under and the reality TV they have foisted upon us and the other networks have been forced to follow wouldn't have led us to the joy that is Rock of Love.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:49 AM)

Wasn;t talking about Married... that was a lot of fun to write on

Brian (Chicago)

Mr. berry has had a long and distinguished Hollywood career ... http://imdb.com/name/nm0077627/

Jim (Miami, FL)

Uhhh...Razzie is always for Worst in a category. Dave, you suck. You really suck.

Chris (madison)

I just traded Ravitz and Cockcroft for you and Karabell straight up. I think I stole one here. Which side wins in a 3 year keeper league?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:50 AM)

LOL

Tom (Cleveland)

Colon tonight? He has a great record vs. Tampa, but he hasn't been pitching well. Oh, what to do...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:51 AM)

NO. He is Big and Fat and will break your heart

Marco (CT)

Is Dave Bush worth a roster spot now?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:51 AM)

He's a spot start in mix

Jennifer (NY, NY)

Real girl with a real baseball question: start El Duque tonight?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:51 AM)

Yes on El Duque

Johan(dom rep-land of the ss)

hey tmr how you go from cocodrile dundee to fantasy sports, that should be a sitcome in itself!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:52 AM)

It's a long story that I've covered on my old site...I'll write it up again for ESPn sometime

Mark (Kearny, NJ)

TMR: I hear Colon likes chicken fingers and rice krispie treats. Still think he's big and fat?

Bob (Williamsburg, VA)

Ugh, yours is the type of undeserved, thinly veiled arrogance that really drives me crazy. You're an average guy with little talent who was probably just in the right place at the right time more than the idiots who are taking part in this chat.

Chris (Southington)

Just thought you should know you are down 11% on IMDB's Starmeter. This is a travesty of epic proportions.

Mike (New York)

Pick 2 keepers out of LT, LJ, Addai Is Addai the safer choice or am I overanalyzing?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:55 AM)

No, I'd actually keep LT and Addai, but it's the gutty, not obvious choice. LJ is wearing down - his ypc avg last year was BY FAR his lowest since becoming a feature back, he's had over 800 touches the lasdt 2 years... He's way too banged up. That said - can't you TRADE one of those guy. I hate to see you have to dump oone of those. And you can't go wrong no matter which 2 yuou keep

Brian (Chicago)

And the Razzie for the worst comment of the chat goes to.....BOB FROM WILLIMASBURG, VZ

concerned matt berry fan

What did this Howard Gewirtz guy do to you, Matt? Should we be boycotting everything he does?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:56 AM)

It's a really long story... maybe I'll writet that one up too. But yes. There's very few peoplke in this world I genuinely HATE and wish ill will. He's one of them.

Garrett (Boston)

Your game must be absolutely brutal if you can't successfully mack a waitress in CT after working in Hollywood and now writing for ESPN.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:56 AM)

LOL!!! Yeah, right?

Bob's Mom - Williamsburgh, VA

Lunch is ready. (& what's your TMR take on Adrian Gonzalez?)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:58 AM)

Yeah, Adrian's really tough. I have to belive he is too talented a hitter to continue slumping. He had a big secomnd half last year - I'm hanging tough - but it's getting harder and harder

Ben (Columbus)

Married with Children?!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:58 AM)

yes

Sage(Chicago)

Keep 1: C.Benson, Brees, B.Jacobs

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:58 AM)

I say Brees. I hate Benson

Babz (Aiken, SC)

Hey, TMR - will there be more fantasy hockey coverage on ESPN this season? Serious lack previously, but TMR always did me right...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (11:59 AM)

Yes, we will have tons of great, free fantasy hockey (and hoops) content this year... all the TMR guys are coming over

al (DC)

Do you hate Benson as much as you did Steven Jackson? or why do you had C-BEn?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:00 PM)

LOL. Benson has never proved anything in a starting role and he is an injury risk

Rich (Richmond)

Kirk?!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:00 PM)

Contractually obligated

Mark (Pittsburgh)

Why do you use LOL so damn much?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:01 PM)

It's easy and I am secretly a 12 year old girl

Dave (boston)

Was it your idea to give mike tyson a speaking role in crocodile dundee in LA?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:02 PM)

No, that was Paul's idea

George (NYC)

How hot was Christina Applegate back in the day?!? She helped my onset of puberty!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:02 PM)

Seriously, one of the coolest chicks you'll ever meet. Really down to earth. And yes, not bad to look at either.

Mark (Kearny, NJ)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto: (12:01 PM ET ) It's easy and I am secretly a 12 year old girl That explains the chicken fingers and rice krispie treats.

Adam (Chicago, IL)

Is Howard G. the reason you have a ex-wife?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:03 PM)

Somewhat but not for the reason you might think... He's a short guy in his late 40's - it was a professional thing that he did

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:04 PM)

Last ones...

malik (tucson az)

Grammar people! It's have an ex-wife, not a ex-wife! Suzuki gonna be better than R. Martin?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:04 PM)

no.

Geoff (Portland)

Dimitri Young or Mike Jacobs?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:04 PM)

Dmitri

Jake (VA Beach)

Why did you get bumped halfway through by Stein, who ended up finishing EARLY anyway...GET SOME PULL around there Berry!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:05 PM)

no idea what you are talking about

Steve (Boston)

Quickie...Atkins or Gordon? Kemp, or Willits?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:05 PM)

Gordon and Kemp

Jeremy (NJ)

Great chat today...but how bout a serious question real quick? Of these three guys, which has the best chance to become a closer...Okajima, Casilla, Otsuka???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:06 PM)

Otsuka. I think gagne gets dealt.

Nate (philly)

ETA on the Love/Hate write-up 'soon' is wearing thin at this point....

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:06 PM)

be up late tonight early tomorrow

Joe (Cincinnati, OH)

Start Guthrie tonight vs. the M's and Felix?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:06 PM)

yes

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:07 PM)

Brett in San Diego... you can apply online

Shane (NJ)

START HALLADAY VS NYY?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:07 PM)

NO

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (12:07 PM)

Ok, thanks guys... gotta head out. Peace.