Roto-Rx

The Doctor is in...

Question #1: I saw the Padres Mat Latos play in the Futures game, he was pretty impressive. 1) What can you tell me about him, I hadn’t heard of him previously? 2) Do you think they will call him up this year? – Mark, Kileen, TX

Mark: First of all, Dr.Roto knows most everything about roto, especially each team's best prospects, which Latos clearly is. Latos throws hard and has been incredibly dominant at the minor league level thus far. Word has it that the Padres are planning to call him up this Sunday. Remember though, he is 21 and still needs more time in the minors. He may pitch well initially (because hitters haven't seen him), but he may struggle a bit the second time he faces teams. That said, if you are in a dynasty league, go get him!

Question #2: Will three-time CY Young Award winner have a meaningful affect on the NL East race or would we all have been better off if he just stayed with his cock-fighting career? – Billy, Santa Rosa, CA

Billy: Meaningful is such a relative word here. Dr. Roto's best guess is that Pedro has more meaning to the Phillies than to your fantasy roster. That said, he might make for a decent pickup if you can stash him and pitch him against the Mets!

Question #3: Do you think Ryan Howard has a chance at the HR record or did he get started too late like the article said? – Barry, Oxnard, CA

Barry: Blake knows his stuff, and Dr. Roto agrees with his assessment...Howard is a bit old to get the record, but let's enjoy him as he tries.

Question #4: Does Dr. Roto have keep a crystal ball in his medical kit? Either way, does he have an opinion on where Roy Halladay will go? – Justin, Columbus, GA

Justin: Dr. Roto's medical kit is filled with all sorts of interesting things, but unfortunately a crystal ball is not one of them. My sources tell me if he goes, it will be to a big market club with prospects to move. Some teams that come to mind are: Angels Phillies, and Giants. My dark horse, though, is the...Chicago White Sox. Kenny Williams always has a way of getting things done under the radar.

Question #5: Alex Gordon is about to come back. Do you think he will ever live up to the hype? There have been others that touted that have failed, but by now they were given up on. The Royals still see something there. Do you? – Cal, Kansas City, MO

Cal: It's way too early to give up on Gordon just yet. Many were predicting a breakout year for him before the injury. Temper your expectations for the remainder of the year and make sure to talk up his lack of numbers before next year's draft...maybe you can get him on the cheap.

The Doctor is out...

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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