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The Doctor is in...

Question #1: If you had it to do over again, what mistake(s) did you make during this past year’s draft in any of your leagues. –Andy, Lubbock, TX

Andy: Excellent question, Andy. Two regrets that Dr. Roto can think of is: 1) Sticking with Chris Davis for way too long. Dr. Roto believed then (and still does now) that Davis has 40 HR potential in his bat. However, Dr. Roto turned down a few off-season trades and protected Davis who ended up hitting about .198 2) Trading for J. Soria. Dr. Roto thought that Soria was a lock to be a top three closer, so he invested big $$. Soria got hurt and hasn't had nearly as many chances this year to close out games. Of course, Andy...don't doubt that Dr. Roto had many more successes than regrets this year!

Question #2: What is your take on the White Sox Rios wavier claim? Money well spent? – Andrew, Aurora, IL

Andrew: Dr. Roto scouted Alex Rios closely in spring training a few years back and I can tell you one thing...Rios is an excellent 5 tool player. In fact, Chicago might be a perfect fit for Rios. It is a hitters park and Ozzie Guillen is a players manager (as long as you don't piss him off). Did GM Kenny Williams overspend by a few million? Maybe. But the White Sox are close to the playoffs, and with Peavy joining the team (and with Dye and Thome becoming free agents at the end of the year), it looks like a good move. BTW Kenny Williams is one of Dr. Roto's favorite GM's.

Question #3: If you had to call it today, what teams will make the MLB playoffs? – Grace, Fort Collins, CO.

Grace: Big fan of Fort Collins...Dr. Roto used to have many friends who played for the CSU Rams! Ok, for your question...I will give you three locks for each league and one surprise. Locks in the AL: Yankees, Angels, White Sox (Surprise wild card team: Rays). Locks in the NL: Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers (Surprise wild card team: Braves).

Question #4: What would you say is the most common mistake made by owners on draft day in auction drafts? – Al, Brooklyn, NY

Al: The most common mistake made by owners in an auction draft is falling in love and overpaying for a certain player. For example, Dr. Roto loved Adam Jones at this year's auction, but when the guy next to me said $25, Dr Roto was out of the bidding. Of course, Dr, Roto then drafted Kendry Morales for $4 and Hank Blalock for $6.

Question #5: Who does your crystal stethoscope say will win the AL & NL MVP’s? – Jerry, San Francisco, CA

Jerry: Albert Pujols should be a lock for the NL MVP. As for the AL...Dr. Roto will hedge and give you three guys: M. Teixeira, Justin Morneau, and Joe Mauer. Smart money is on Tex, unless Mauer hits close to .400 and the Twins make the playoffs.

Question #6: Let’s see if Dr. Roto knows his stuff. Without looking it up, name as many of the ’82 Brewers (my favorite team) as you can. Don’t cheat! – Manny, Las Vegas, NV

Manny: Ok, you're on! Harvey's Wallbangers had: Paul Molitor, Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper, Stormin Gorman Thomas, Don (you are so) Money, Ted Simmons, Ben Oglivie, and Pete Vuckovich was on the mound. I am missing a couple of others, but hey you caught Dr. Roto by surprise!

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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