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Question #1: Do you think that John Bowker will get regular at bats in SF? Last month Around The Horn ran a piece on him and I remembered reading about his awesome season in AAA. I picked him up last week. – Avery, Corona, CA

Avery: Dr. Roto would like to share something with you. There are minor leaguers and there are major leaguers. But there is a little known group known as 4A players. These are the guys that are too good for the minors and just not good enough for the majors. Dr. Roto sees Bowker as a 4A guy. Sorry, I am sure you were expecting more in SF.

Question #2: Who do you feel is the most underrated rotisserie baseball player? One that consistently puts up useful numbers but gets no respect. – Paul, Phoenix, AZ

Paul: Underrated for Dr. Roto means a guy who gets little attention at your draft but still gives you subtle, but needed numbers. Things like .300 BA, 10 or so HR, 75 or so runs, and 10-20 bags. This guy is...Randy Winn. He always goes for a buck or two, and always gives at least 10-20 dollars of value. Just WINN baby...

Question # 3: Who is Dr. Roto’s favorite baseball player of all-time and why? – Cecil, Grand Rapid, MI (9 years old)

Cecil: Thanks for your question, Cecil. We all have our baseball heroes...Mine is Reggie Jackson. They called him (or maybe he called himself) Mr. October because he played his best when the games mattered the most. Dr. Roto still remembers the 3 HR game against the Dodgers. And Cecil, when Dr. Roto was just a 9 year old roto tyke like you, his school bus broke down in Central Park. Who came by jogging with a buddy, but ...Reggie Jackson..Reggie got us all out of the jam by helping push the bus...how cool was that!

Question #4: Phil Hughes has been so dominant in his relief role (more dominant than Joba was if you look at the numbers – just without all the theatrics) that he has basically prevented himself from being a starter. No one questions whether he will be in the rotation next year or not, but do you think he will get a chance to start at all this year? He’s basically just tying up a roster spot for me at this point and I’m in a non keeper league. – Raul, San Jose, CA

Raul: As Dr. Roto shakes his magic 8 ball Raul, Dr. Roto sees relief in Hughes's future (for this year). Next year, expect the rotation.

Question #5: What’s your opinion of Garrett Jones on the Pirates? Buy Sell or Hold? – Barry, Elizabeth, NJ

Barry: BUY BUY BUY...Dr. Roto loves Garrett Jones. He's got power, some speed, but most of all, a manager that loves him and an opportunity for some serious AB's in Pittsburgh.

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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