Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:03 PM)

'Sup my fellow freaks? Let's get it on... ALL questions answered...

Suzy (Boston)

Hey TMR, if you don't answer this, I'll dig my keys into the side of your... we'll you get the idea. Who would you rather have for the rest of the season: John Buck or Mike Piazza?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:03 PM)

Piazza because of the avg... power shoulkd be slightly in Buck's favor, but I'd rather have Mike

Ryan (Chicago, IL)

On behalf of fantasy owners everywhere...HELP. Is it time to cut bait on the Matt Cain? Talent aside, he's 3-12. Is it time to grab - gulp - a Jeff Weaver off the wire to replace him?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:04 PM)

Obviously, it depends on the league. Shallow mix? Yes. but any league w/ more than 10, no. Stay pateint...

andre (cleveland)

What do you think about Jamal Lewis as a #2 rb in fantasy football this year?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:05 PM)

I think I'm planning for baseball early. I took Jamal in the 4th round as my #3 RB in a 12 team,er and even I hated doing that (but there was nothing left)

Kyle (Benicia, CA)

Hey TRUM, Forget Nate's sister, if you answer my question , I give you permission to date mine... Guarantee she is WAY Hotter!! Fleabag will back me up on that! Better replacement for Pence.. Byrd, Crisp or Bradley. Thanks!

Joe (NY)

How pissed did you get when Trey Wingo called you "Matthew Perry" on NFL Live last week?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:07 PM)

Dude, I was on NFL Live! How pissed could I be?? The Matthew Perry mistake happens a lot...sigh. Wingo is a greta guy, incidentally. VERY Fantasy Friendly. I sort people at ESPn into "fantasy friendly" and "Not fantasy friendly".... He's one of us

Ugh

Why is ___'s fantasy site down???? Did you have anything to do with it? My fantasy "sports" leagues are on the "line".

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:08 PM)

Karma. They came after us in a big way. Hee Hee.

Art Vandelay (Iatex city)

TMR, I am taking a break from my import/export business to ask a very important question. I know you are very big on drafting running backs in the first two rounds and grabbing a QB later, in standard espn leagues. But what about leagues that award 6 pts for QB touchdowns and 1 pt for 25 yards passing. With espn's projections, Manning would have the same point total as LDT. Would this make Peyton a top 5 pick in that format?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:09 PM)

No, it wouldn't because it's not about the point total of one player, it's about the point total of all players. QB is still deep and you can still find one QB that will put up better numbers in the third round than a Rb will in the third...

Mat (DC)

wow, a seinfeld reference! YAWN. CY @COL. Yes or no?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

Yes, always start your studs. Answered that on the podcast today

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

Daniel in OHIO, I can't answer that question.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:10 PM)

but it made me laugh

Jason--Reading--Pa

Who's the better pick addai or parker in the first round???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:11 PM)

I've been very high on Addai - I have him at 4 on my own personal list. LOVE Addai this year

Thad (Denver)

TMR.... What is the latest on the Larry Johnson situation? Is he going to show up for camp? Is there still a chance he is traded before the start of the season?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:13 PM)

Not gonna show up in camp as of right now, but my guess is he plkays this season. I'm down on him this year, however... i mean, if he's there at 3, you probably gotta take him, but over 800 touches the past 2 years, Will Shields retiring, QB questions. he just looks like hti syear's bust, you know? Suprised he's no on the Madden cover.

Popeye (Poughkeepsie)

Hey, you never answered Kyle's Pence question! And throw in Kemp and Duncan to his list, please.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

yeah, sorry about that. And thanks... would love a dream date with Kyle's sister. I can't tell you how uncomfortable it makes Nate when I talk about it on our podcasts. it's hilarious. Anyways, I like Crisp and then Duncan (Chris, I assume) the most of the Pence replacement list. Crisp has gone nuts since channging his batting stance on June 1 or so. And I've been high on Duncan for a LONG time...

Dan (LA)

Do you like Shelley Duncan? Will you compare him to Jack Cust?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:16 PM)

Andrew Miller over garza

Chris (Los Angeles)

Shelley Duncan? Yea or nay?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:18 PM)

Yea. Hit .295 with 25 HR and 79 RBI in Triple A - he's legit... and going to get a shot until Giambi comes back. Def add in AL only

Lee (Charlotte)

Bigger playboy...Timberlake, Brady or Jeter? Had a lunch discussion about this today. I think Jeter wins this one.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Dude, it's JT. Diaz and Biel? Britney back when it meant something? Not even close.

Bruce Dickenson (LA, CA)

Fast Willie Parker or Slow Rudi Johnson?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:20 PM)

Fast Willie

Jay Soderbergh (Bristol)

I'm in an 8-team mixed league, ratios are tight in the standings. Start Sabathia and/or Vazquez tonight?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:21 PM)

Down on CC vs BOS, yes on Javy

Adam (Chicago)

If you were Bret Micheals, who would you choose? I like Jess, the girl with the pink hair.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:22 PM)

She's certainly got the cutest face... I like her too. I also like Erin, who seems to have a brain along with the gravitational pull...

Steve: Milwaukee WI

Need your insight please. Just picked up pitcher J Saunders, what should I expect the rest of the year and will he be a fixture in the rotation next year (he will only cost me a 28th round pick in a keeper league)

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:23 PM)

I'm not a huge Saunders fan in 5x5 as he doesn't strike a lot of guys out. I'll say a 4.20 ERA and 5 wins the rest of the way

Fitz (CT)

Are you starting to lose your man crush on Berkman now, or are you still a believer in 30+ hr's and 100+ rbi's?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:26 PM)

Sorry - cvhat application is acting up and slow... Yes, I still belive although it's getting tougher. He's too skiller not to get it going. Same for Hafner.

Chris (North Haven)

JT has bagged Scarlett Johannson and Christina Aguilera too. Hes in another stratosphere at this point.

Reader (work)

When do we get the next TRUM?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:27 PM)

Tomorrow. Swamped today with a bunch of behind the scenes stuff and our newsletter which goes out tomorrow...

Jesse (NJ)

Is there a talented mr. h2h, and if so, do you guys meet over coffee and talk about life

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:28 PM)

that's hilarious

Jeremy (OH)

Am I the only one who laughs a little inside when people draft F. Gore in the top 5? I mean come on... avg team at best, young QB, no real offensive weapons. 2 MAJOR KNEE SURGERIES. I feel a whole lot better taking Addai if I have that choice.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

Couldn't agree more. The loss of Norv as OC will hurt more than folks think. I like Gore, but not ahead of Addai

Don ( Fremont, CA)

Still have Johan #1 for the 2nd half? Has last night changed your opinion on the dude?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:29 PM)

yes, still #1. And no, last night hasn;t.

Chris (Providence, RI)

where have all of the messianic comparisons to Yonni gone?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

At some point you either get on board or you don't... I feel I've gone overboard in my man love for YoGa, Braun, Hart...

Curtis Granderson (Detroit)

You ranked me #74 in your 2nd half top 300. That's way too low. 14 HR - 28 doubles - 16 Triples - 11 steals (11 for 11) and I am batting .300. Is there a roto bias in that ranking because the doubles and triples don't count as much as they do in H2H leagues?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:30 PM)

Well, I did the rankings based on Roto, not h2h points, but I think you're right. i did rank you too low. My bad

Alison (texas)

That Rock of Love show is addictive. Jess is the only one worth a look...above the neckline that is

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:31 PM)

welcome

Jason Keliher (Auburn, Wa)

When do you think Rick Ankiel will get the call up from the Cards?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

Looking like September now, which is a shame... but he's an immeadiate add when he does come up

Alex Cintron

i hate you

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:32 PM)

join the crowd.

Justin (Cincinnati)

Ocho Cinco, or T.O.?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:33 PM)

Gotta go with Chad

Reaper (CA)

bigger drunk ..... Tank Johnson or Lindsay Lohan?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

I choose LaLo in any question involving those two

Andy (Orange County, CA)

Hey TMR, I need wins! Do you trust Kyle Kendrick enough to start him this week against WAS and PIT at home?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:34 PM)

Yes. Kendrick is NOT this good - his underlying numbers are terrible - but at hom ethis week - certainly tonight he should get the win vs WSH

Dave (Santa Barbara, CA)

What do you expect from Randy Moss this season? Is he a #1 WR?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:35 PM)

Not at all. Hate Moss this season. Brady spreads the ball around and he's competitng with Donte for the same job - the deep route... you can same stats with a lesser name three rounds later

Steve (NY)

HOusemanzadeh is a sleeper

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Yeah, three years ago. How is a sleeper? He's a top 12 WR!

Jack (Pitt)

More likely to land a closer gig this season - Otsuka or Rauch?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:36 PM)

Otsuka.

Nick (Boston)

Trade Tulowitzki for Victorino?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

I'd rather have Shane, yes

Scott (MI)

What are your projections for your (and my) boy Addai? 1250 yards and 17 total TD?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:38 PM)

More yards, less TD. 1800 yards total, maybe 12-13 TD

James - Phoenix

Where do you rank Travis Henry? Am i crazy for taking him at #7?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

Yes. He's a second rounder.

Marty (Long Island NY)

After Guthries dominating performance on Sunday, are you finally a believer? Question never gets old...thanks again from recommending him after his second start.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:39 PM)

LOL

Joe (New York)

Does your overly-developed man-crush on Braun say that it would behoove me to trade Maine for him, straight-up?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

Yes

Tom (Boston)

Marshawn Lynch as a #2 back...Yes or No

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:40 PM)

yes

Kirk - VA

TMR, do you agree with Karabell's published response to a letter where he suggested DROPPING Adrian Gonzalez for Loney? Say it isn't so!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

I don't, but it's a gutty call and I admire the answer. Loney is great but he's basically just avg... you have to think A Gonz gets it together here

Will (Alexandria, VA)

TMR, Granderson just took Vasquez deep and in the close up TV shot you can see him mouth the words "TMR, how do you like me now?" It looks like he kept mubling that over and over while he ran the bases.

Austin (Dallas)

Help! have to decide by today! Braun and Verlander for M.Cab. good trade? Thanks

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:43 PM)

Giving up too much for Miggy.

Eli (OH)

You very high on Ryan Braun.....What's the difference between him and Jeff Francoeur a few years back.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

speed, position, pedigree

Kevin (Boston)

You think the Tarik Glenn retirement is gonna hurt the Colts skill players?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:45 PM)

nah, not really. it doesn't help, but they'll be ok

David (DC)

Where is the pod cast it not showing up on the fantasy baseball page, I'm lost with out it. On a side note long term dynasty league rank these young players for the next several years: Markakis, the Upton brothers, Kemp, Butler, Pence, Chris B. Young.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:47 PM)

Hmm, I'll have to look into it, althought we were delayed today for a few reason,s so it's coming out later. We also did a football one today... you gusy should listen and subscribe... they're fun. My ranks: Pence, CBY, BJ, Butler, Kemp, Justin, Nick

Rob (NYC)

There only one baseball chat listed on Wednesday and none of Friday. Is this a new schedule? These chats are great, you should be expanding them, not contracting.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:48 PM)

working football into the mix and we have ot share with others... two a day fro right now...

Kurt, Lakeside CA

How many years between your TMR site Angel-hat photo and your ESPN pic...20? Yikes...anyway Once he's activated...Miggy or Troy T. from here on out???

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:49 PM)

Angel hat photo was taken at Angels world series game so... 5 years? The ESPN phot is professional but yeah, makes me look older. Miggy

Alan Boston

do you love addai enough to keep him for an eight rounder over LDT for a first? We can only keep one per position, three keeprs total

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:51 PM)

Wow, great question. And I think I might do that. It's tough, because LT is #1 so it's worth using the #1 - you're notgonna do better... but I have to figure whoever you get in the first + Addai is better than LT and whoever you'll get in the 8th

David (DC):

Why so high on CBY? I know he has good stats other then avg, obp, slg.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

power and speed - I'll always value them high

I've had enough!

Seems the only way to get a question answered here is to ask about braun, pence or addai! How do you decide what to answer? Does the IP address show up from the person asking the question ?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:52 PM)

i see what topics come up the most frequently, or questions that make me laugh and that i think will entertain the audience.

Bob, LA

TMR! Love the columns.. Napoli or Estrada the rest of the season? Not a great season for catchers.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Napoli

Alan(state college)

Doesnt upton have power and speed PLUS avg.????????

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:53 PM)

Bj's batting avg is a fluke

Jeff (NJ)

What do you think about Billy Butler for the rest of the year? Worth trading a guy like Marcum for him?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:54 PM)

Like him a lot and yes, I would

daniel (memphis)

is the unit gonna ever gonna get wet again... trade him for delmon young?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

yes, he threw a bullpen session the other day, went well, my guess is he's back around start of August

ryan (dc)

Hey where are all the 'In A Vacuum' questions? In a vacuum Palmer or Brady, Bulger or Brees?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:55 PM)

Palmer and Brees

Scott (Richmond)

Dude, your chats are the best. I have four sisters and you can't date any of them, though, due to the way you treated artsy, karaoke girl.

Jeff (Brunswack)

Matt, You hit the nail on the head with "rock of Love" man the chicks on that show are "fugly". Anyway real fantasy question, can i get your thoughts; trade Mauer for B. Phillips, I can get piazza off waivers and i need run production with some speed.

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:57 PM)

thanks Jeff. Yes, esp if Piazza is out there, I do that deal.

Finn (Seattle, WA)

Alright, we waited a week or whatever, now how about the story concerning that jerk Gershwitz and how he screwed you over!!??!?! C'mon!!!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

lol. Sorry, it's not a chat story

John (Charlottesville)

I picked up Jones-Drew as a free agent last year, so I can keep him this year with my last round pick. Should I do that or keep LJ? Thanks!

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (3:59 PM)

I would, yes

joe (New York)

Huston Street or Accardo?? Or should i just drop Glavine?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:00 PM)

drop glavine

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

  (4:01 PM)

Ok gang... gotta run to a meeting... thanks for coming by - we'll go longer on Thursday...