Esmil Rogers

eman23 · Post by **eman23** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:35 pm

Just looking for some thoughts on Esmil Rogers. From what I have heard and seen he has nasty stuff and could put up big numbers. I bought him in some leagues for about 100 and hardly no one else bid on him. Am i missing the boat on this guy. Just curious. Made me look like I overbid.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:40 pm

he's a gamble pick. pitching in coors and a lack of quality experience. i made bids on him, just way too low

JamesH · Post by **JamesH** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:43 pm

I went $106 for him in my league. Next highest was around $30. He was filthy in his first start but like Gekko said it's a pretty big gamble.

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:28 pm

I'm hearing he is now throwing his changeup effectively. Last year he did not have confidence in the pitch, and apparently this year he does. If he starts missing bats with that pitch, good things will follow.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 5:18 pm

I heard the same thing that Jack did about his changeup. I actually drafted him in 3 of my slow draft leagues if that tell you anything. His bb/k rate has always been solid but, yes, he's quite a gamble at the back end of the rotation. 2 start week for him too.

MichiganFantasyTeam · Post by **MichiganFantasyTeam** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:43 am

I think he was one of the best free-agent pickups of the week. Rockies have one of the best defensive units in the league. Cargo, Fowler, Tulo and Stewart when playing...take away 4-6 hits a game.

I missed out on him because I spent my my free$

like a ra-tard.

I picked up Brandon Belt and Beachy week 1....over spent WAY to much on both. Now....I am broke

over/under for Belt to be sent back to AAA or ride the pine?

SF can't possiblt keep Huff in the outfield and have Belt drop pop-ups at 1st base...can they?

Hells Satans · Post by **Hells Satans** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:53 am

I love him. Solid K rate for an extreme GB pitcher. His stuff is legit. Needs better command, and, more than anything else, needs opportunity. This is a big week for him if he wants to hold off Cook.

He's a lottery ticket, but hasn't cost much and has real upside.

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:04 am

Originally posted by Hells Satans:

I love him. Solid K rate for an extreme GB pitcher. His stuff is legit. Needs better command, and, more than anything else, needs opportunity. This is a big week for him if he wants to hold off Cook.

He's a lottery ticket, but hasn't cost much and has real upside. I picked him up alot this weekend - in a Super league, Chi auction, and like 4 private leagues. I'm looking for the golden ticket.

Hells Satans · Post by **Hells Satans** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:09 pm

He certainly looks like crap tonight

Bullgod · Post by **Bullgod** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:36 pm

Originally posted by Hells Satans:

He certainly looks like crap tonight

Hells Satans · Post by **Hells Satans** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:46 pm

Originally posted by Bullgod:

quote:Originally posted by Hells Satans:

He certainly looks like crap tonight

[/QUOTE]He was bad. He had no command of any secondary pitches. Fortunately he had some luck and some run support. Hold on for the win Huston

Quack · Post by **Quack** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:28 pm

maybe 1 start early in saying he was crap.....not pretty tonight

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 3:29 pm

Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

quote:Originally posted by Hells Satans:

I love him. Solid K rate for an extreme GB pitcher. His stuff is legit. Needs better command, and, more than anything else, needs opportunity. This is a big week for him if he wants to hold off Cook.

He's a lottery ticket, but hasn't cost much and has real upside. I picked him up alot this weekend - in a Super league, Chi auction, and like 4 private leagues. I'm looking for the golden ticket. [/QUOTE]OMG - I need some extra strength Tynelol.

hobbits · Post by **hobbits** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:06 am

Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

quote:Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

quote:Originally posted by Hells Satans:

I love him. Solid K rate for an extreme GB pitcher. His stuff is legit. Needs better command, and, more than anything else, needs opportunity. This is a big week for him if he wants to hold off Cook.

He's a lottery ticket, but hasn't cost much and has real upside. I picked him up alot this weekend - in a Super league, Chi auction, and like 4 private leagues. I'm looking for the golden ticket. [/QUOTE]OMG - I need some extra strength Tynelol. [/QUOTE]Fluck the Tylenol pass the bourbon.

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:26 am

Hey MIGHTY, serves you right in the SUPER for picking up my scraps!

Actually, tried to GET him back last weekend but you had more FAAB juice than I. I think he will work out fine as the season moves forward. Good luck with him. But I didn't miss him last night!

[ April 19, 2011, 09:27 AM: Message edited by: Sack ]

Catch · Post by **Catch** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:07 am

As an Esmil Rogers owner I can have a laugh @ this. Kenny Rogers inspiration......"Never count your earnies until the week is done."

I am so NOT looking forward to his weekend start. I have never excelled w/ Rockie SPing yet own 2 of them this season. I have to convince the partner that both have to hit da road.

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:01 am

Originally posted by Sack:

Hey MIGHTY, serves you right in the SUPER for picking up my scraps!

Actually, tried to GET him back last weekend but you had more FAAB juice than I. I think he will work out fine as the season moves forward. Good luck with him. But I didn't miss him last night! Looks like you were the smart one. Who knows where he goes from here. I took the Esmil Rogers hit in 8 leagues last night.

rkulaski · Post by **rkulaski** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:05 am

Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

quote:Originally posted by Sack:

Hey MIGHTY, serves you right in the SUPER for picking up my scraps!

Actually, tried to GET him back last weekend but you had more FAAB juice than I. I think he will work out fine as the season moves forward. Good luck with him. But I didn't miss him last night! Looks like you were the smart one. Who knows where he goes from here. I took the Esmil Rogers hit in 8 leagues last night.

[/QUOTE]Jack, let's see 8 earned runs x 8 leagues is ... hmmm... that's too high a number for me to figure out

(I had him in 2 leagues myself ugghh).

Hells Satans · Post by **Hells Satans** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:25 am

Originally posted by rkulaski:

quote:Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

quote:Originally posted by Sack:

Hey MIGHTY, serves you right in the SUPER for picking up my scraps!

Actually, tried to GET him back last weekend but you had more FAAB juice than I. I think he will work out fine as the season moves forward. Good luck with him. But I didn't miss him last night! Looks like you were the smart one. Who knows where he goes from here. I took the Esmil Rogers hit in 8 leagues last night.

[/QUOTE]Jack, let's see 8 earned runs x 8 leagues is ... hmmm... that's too high a number for me to figure out

(I had him in 2 leagues myself ugghh). [/QUOTE]I took him out of 2 and left him in 2, which was totally stupid and I knew it - but did it anyway. A home start against Lincecum and a road start against Josh Johnson. Really, what was the best case scenario, especially after how poor his command was against the Mets? Some K's? So dumb and avoidable.

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:35 am

Originally posted by Hells Satans:

[QUOTE] So dumb and avoidable. Then that must make me the new lead in the "Dumb and Dumber" remake.