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Question #1: What is the best way for me to learn about or get information on players that might be playing in MLB next year that are currently playing in other countries? – Harold, Coventry, England

Harold: Greetings from across the pond. Dr. Roto is always keeping his eyes out for players coming from other countries to MLB. Take a look at some sites like: Espn, rotoworld, and of course, my own site: roto-rx.com to see who looks like a good player to invest in for next year (and beyond).

Question #2: Brad Lidge seems to have settled down. Do you see (an every other year) good year for him next year? – Kim, Franklin, VA

Kim: Dr. Roto is adverse to taking on too much risk. It's one thing to draft a guy who you think can bounce back. It's another thing to take a chance on a guy who you KNOW has major problems. I would probably bring his name up at the table and bid just a bit on him so people think I am interested. If I get him for a few bucks, terrific. If the table starts bidding crazy dollars, I would back off and go get a young guy who may be the closer sooner than later.

Question #3: Great post by Peter Costa on Kershaw. That COULD BE a traumatic experience. Do you think there is a possibility that he may now turn into an Oliver Perez or Ankiel? – Harry, Pittsburg, PA

Harry: No I think Kerhsaw is too mentally tough to fall into that trap. Plus he's got a Hall of Fame manager in his corner (Joe Torre) who is going to make sure that he is in a good frame of mind. The kid is 21...cut him a break. He's got nasty stuff and could easily throw a one hitter next time out.

Question #4: What is your outlook on Dontrelle Willis going forward; fine piece of sushi or dog meat? – Dasuke, Osaka, Japan

Dasuke: Dr. Roto has no faith in Dontrell Willis. Stick a fork in him, he's done.

Question #5: What happened to Billingsley? He went from the All-Star team to holding Vicente Padillia’s jock strap? –Franklin, Seneca, SC

Franklin: It has been a shame to see the fall of Billingsley. His mechanics were off and he struggled for the better part of the second half of the season. Torre decided to go with his veterans Wolf and Kuroda in the NLCS instead of Chad. Watch to see if Chad pitches well out of the hullpen and regains Torre's trust. He is does, he may get a start in the World Series (assuming they make it) and be just fine next year.

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Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?

A Bullpen Implosion

I know that the Phillies can score virtually at will, but this bullpen debacle is becoming a real problem. The Phillies bullpen is imploding right before our eyes at the most crucial time of the year. It’s almost as if it’s a volcano spewing out spurts of lava with the big bang ready to blow at a crucial moment in the playoffs.

Brad Lidge can’t get an out, Ryan Madson success isn’t any better, and Brett Myers doesn’t look like an option any more either. Who are the going to turn to in a big spot? Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?

Last year Madson and Lidge were “The Formula” , a clone of Mariano Rivera and John Wetteland ’96 (Phil Hughes and Mariano Rivera ‘09) and they have explicably imploded?

Last year Lidge didn't blow a save, now he can't get a save!  Can you immagine if he had to face Albert Puljos in a big spot with the NLCS on the line?  The Phillies might as well just walk off the field!

If the Phillies don't right the ship and solve their bullpen problems soon, I have a hard time believing that the Phillies are going to be able to do any damage in the playoffs this year let alone repeat as World Champions.

The biggest problem is that it’s in their heads now. The team knows it, the manager knows it, the fans know it, and their opponents know it. Heck, the Mets minor league affiliate, the New York Mets even knocked them around. - Mike Gross

Michael Gross, in conjunction with a prominent sports agency runs a strength, conditioning and agility program that many agents send their “to-be-drafted” athletes, prior to being drafted. Many pro athletes have also used the facilities for rehabilitation after injury. Over 90 professional athletes including current MLB ball players have attended his institution during the past 3 years.

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Pedro has gone "Old School"

Admit it - you are rooting for Pedro Martinez to succeed in Philly, even just a little bit.

Last night Pedro went old school and pitched like the future Hall of Famer that we remember from the old days outdueling San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum Thursday night to give the Phils a 2-1 win. Over seven innings, the stingy 37-year-old allowed just five hits and one run while striking out nine - his most since his last start in a Mets uniform on September 25th of 2008.

After the first pitch of the game - a solo homer by the immortal Eugenio Velez - Martinez was electric. His pitch total was economical throwing a paltry 87 pitches. Ryan Madson and Brad Lidge cleaned everything up in a game which lasted just 2:08.

By the way, Lincecum was equally up to task, striking out 11 and walking only one in his seven innings on the night. Of the four hits he allowed, one was a solo homer to Jayson Werth while the other was an RBI double to Ryan Howard. That's the definition of a hard-luck loss for the 13-5 Lincecum, who has struck eight or more batters 19 times this season and has to be considered the front-runner for the NL Cy Young Award.

But Thursday was about Martinez, who is providing a huge boost for the Phillies as they look to extend their lead in the National League East. So far, Martinez is 3-0 with a 3.52 ERA in six starts. His control has been amazing, walking just three in 23 innings while striking out 23.

He’s gone old school on us and is reminding us of what he did back in Boston during his glory days from 1998-2004. Two of those years were among the most dominant seasons in baseball history. He has emerged as an important player for Philadelphia at the perfect time and may actually play a pivotal roll in the playoffs. Who woulda thunk it? - Gregory Shapiro

Greg is an orthopedic surgeon that has a number of professional athletes including MLB players as patients. He’s an avid MLB fan and rotisserie player with some unique insight into the world of professional athletes.