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Question #1: Will the Texas Rangers be able to pull this off and make the wild card? – Michael, Carrollton, TX

Michael: It will be a close one, Michael. The Rangers picked up a fantastic win against the Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium (holding off a furious 9th inning Yankee rally). That said, if the Rangers bullpen doesn't do a better job of holding leads, they won't make it to the playoffs. Dr. Roto loves Ron Washington and his magic toothpick, so there is hope...

Question #2: The Rockies are on the verge of the greatest comeback in MLB history (in coming from 15 games back). Will the Rockies make the playoffs? – Maurice, Denver, CO

Maurice: Hold off on those greatest comebacks in history words...as any fan will tell you that the Yankee comeback culminating with Bucky Dent's HR at Fenway is what all comebacks are measured against. Jim Tracy should be up for manager of the year...the job he is doing is superlative. The Rockies are closing in, but never doubt that Joe Torre and Manny Ramirez may have a few aces up their sleeve.

Question #3: Will Billy Wagner get meaningful innings in Boston? - Jennifer, Mesquite, TX

Jennifer: The Red Sox will try to spot Billy as best they can to get some outs, Jennifer. Dr. Roto is not a big fan of Wagner for the long haul, but he should be able to get a big out of two in the 7th or 8th inning in September.

Question #4: Bobby and Barry Bonds or Ken Sr. & Jr. Griffey. Who was the better baseball family? – Bryce, Berkley, CA

Bryce: Although Ken Griffey Sr. was a great player (as is his son, Junior), people seem to forget that Bobby Bonds was the original leadoff 30-30 threat. So, you may not love Barry, but he and his dad deserve their due as the best combo.

Question #5: What players turned out to provide the biggest positive and negative surprises this year? – Paula, Antioch, CA

Paula: Dr. Roto will give you two from each league: National League Positive (Mark Reynolds--who would have thought that he had that type of speed!); National League Negative (Stephen Drew--Baseball Prospectus touted him as the next great NL star). American League Positive (Jason Bartlett--great speed, average, and added power to boot); American League Negative (Chris Davis--a young gun that never hit)

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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