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Question 1: Below what number is considered a good WHIP? – Andrew, Port Washington, NY

Andrew: Here's Dr. Roto's perfect world for a pitcher: Fewer hits than innings pitched. Two-Three times K's over walks. In terms of actual numbers Dr. Roto prefer to see pitchers with WHIPS 1.20 and under.

Question 2: I was looking at Andrew Miller’s stats and in his last 24 innings he’s struck out 23 and only walked 7. Is it time for him to be moved up to my active roster? – Tim, Rochester, NY

Tim: Here's a tip for you...if a player shows monster stats in the minors and then stops performing when he hits the majors DON'T GIVE UP ON HIM! Remember Brandon Phillips? Phillips was the number #1 hitting prospect in the minors at one time and then disappeared until the Reds gave him his opportunity. That being said, Miller looks like he is on the cusp of figuring it out. It may be this season, but most assuredly, it will be be next.

Question 3: Lots of talk about Garrett Atkins on this site the last few weeks. I’m thinking that with Ian Stewart there and Todd Helton healthy now, he gets moved to the Mets and plays first base. Would your opinion of him change if he had a change of scenery to another team (any contending team?) – Juan, Montreal, Canada

Juan: Dr. Roto didn't realize that there are guys named Juan in Montreal. You sure you're in the right place??? Speaking of the right place, Atkins may benefit from a change in scenery. Colorado is a hitters paradise, but right now he is mired in a slump. A change in scenery may bring Atkins back a bit. But the truth is, he is past his prime in the Doc's book.

Question 4: I have been offered Clay Buchholz in a trade in an exchange of prospects. Do you think they are going to make room for him THIS YEAR? Do you think he is now in the GM’s “dog house” for opening his mouth? – Angelo, Boston, MA

Angelo: My sources in Boston tell me not to worry about Clay's words. The Sox were actually impressed by his desire to be promoted. As for this year, here's a scenario that Dr. Roto sees: (assuming no injuries to the staff or trades till then) Buchholz gets the call up on Sep. 1. He pitches about 3-4 excellent games down the stretch while guys like Penny and Smoltz get a breather before the playoffs start. The Sox put him in the pen for the playoffs. Do those 3-4 games help you? Well, if you are in a keeper league and he looks great, you have all off-season to talk to your fellow owners about him. Plus you KNOW those pundits are going to be calling him a super sleeper for 2010. Too bad, Dr. Roto beat them all to the punch and told you he's a stud (especailly when I have seen his stuff live !).

Question 5: What can you tell me about Fernando Nieve? I never heard of the guy and he’s pitching like Fernando Valenzuela! – Marc, San Diego, CA

Marc: Let's not go crazy here just yet, Marc. Dr. Roto likes Nieve a lot (in fact, he picked him up in a few of his leagues), but he is still closer to Fernando Cabrera than Fernando Valenzuela. Nieve has good stuff and was a big propect before injury. Can he get it back? Dr. Roto thinks so, although he would like to see Nieve stop throwing 100 pitches by the 6th inning!

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Mark Bloom (aka Dr. Roto) is the former owner of Roto-Rx, a fantasy website featured in a UPN newscast. He has been an active competitor and commissioner in fantasy leagues for close to 20 years winning numerous league titles.

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