Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast

We recap Wednesday's action and there is a lot to discuss. How concerned are we about Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay? How encouraged are we by Alexi Ogando and Wandy Rodriguez? ... We look at some of the top early-season performers and determine if they are must-adds ... Bullpens are looking shaky as John Axford, Phil Coke, Mitchell Boggs, Chris Perez and Fernando Rodney blew saves ... We Grade the Trade and take your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

We recap Tuesday's games and talk about whether you should sell high on Yu Darvish, if Hyun-Jin Ryu was encouraging, if Justin Masterson should be taken seriously and much more ... We play Buy or Sell with Michael Morse, Asdrubal Cabrera, Darvish, Jose Fernandez, etc. ... Are we worried after rough starts for Jarrod Parker and Marco Estrada? Should you pick up Hisashi Iwakuma or Jason Hammel? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Plenty of storylines from Opening Day including the struggles of some aces (Sabathia, Hamels, Gallardo, Wainwright) and closers (Axford, Marmol) ... Who should Ryan Ludwick owners be picking up? Are Gerardo Parra or A.J. Pollock worth a look? ... What's up with Stephen Strasburg's pitch count? We revisit Jackie Bradley and Jose Fernandez ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

The Astros are 1-0! We give our thoughts on Sunday's game. Should you be excited about Bud Norris? Discouraged by Matt Harrison's performance? ... A couple of prospects will start in the majors, so who should you drop for Jose Fernandez and Jackie Bradley? ... We look ahead to Monday's action and discuss what we're looking forward to seeing ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

One last Friday mailbag before the season starts. We take your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. Talking draft strategy, specific players and some general baseball chatter ... Is Matt Harrison underrated? Is Roy Halladay a safe #3 SP? What is Adam Dunn's value in an OBP league? ... We discuss some minor leaguers that could have an impact this year ... We start grading your trades

We talk closers now that Bruce Rondon is not on the Opening Day roster. Who is the guy to get in Detroit? Should you care about Bobby Parnell in New York? ... We give you 3B injury replacements and update you on the big MLB news ... Best and Worst Spring Performers. Lester, Buchholz and Moreland have been great. Dunn, Parker and Shields have struggled ... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

So much news to get to as a number of teams including Kansas City, Texas and Detroit have picked their fifth starters. Who is Nick Tepesch? Will Rick Porcello be relevant this year? ... Updates on some injured Third Basemen. Should you take David Freese over Pablo Sandoval? Or just wait for Mike Moustakas? ... We talk Starling Marte, B.J. Upton, Desmond Jennings, Craig Kimbrel, Denard Span and many more ... Send us your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Scott and Al discuss what they've noticed during drafts. Why aren't people gambling on prospects more? Eric Hosmer and Jeff Samardzija may be going too early ... We give you some tips on how to manage your roster in-season. How should you structure your bench? How aggressive should you be on early-season standouts? ... Pitchers we haven't talked enough about: C.J. Wilson, Matt Moore, John Lackey, Anibal Sanchez and more ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Plenty of news from over the weekend as Vernon Wells looks like he is on his way to the Yankees, Jason Motte is hurt, Scott Diamond is on the DL and much more ... We discuss the injured Third Basemen - Brett Lawrie, David Freese and Pablo Sandoval - and when to take them ... Players we haven't discussed enough: Norichika Aoki, Torii Hunter, Erick Aybar, Michael Cuddyer and many, many more ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

It's Friday and it's time to answer your questions. We dip into the mailbag at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com ... Our thoughts on Morneau, Niese, Rutledge, players who can get you steals and much more ... How far should Hanley Ramirez drop after his latest injury? What is Aroldis Chapman's value as a closer? ... We talk plenty of strategy as you prepare for a big weekend of drafting

We begin today's Podcast with an Albert Pujols discussion. Does his foot problem have us worried? ... Al and Scott give their Spring Risers and Fallers. Who is moving up the rankings and who is dropping? They still don't agree on Jon Lester, but they give you plenty of SPs to consider late ... Don't forget about Jason Castro. Alex Avila is underrated. What do we expect from Andrelton Simmons? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

We invite eight listeners to draft with us and you'll hear Rounds 6-10 on today's episode. How do you fill out your roster in those middle rounds? ... We debate when Catchers should start to go in a Two-Catcher league, how long we will wait on Outfielders, how to approach Stolen Bases and more ... General discussions about the draft values of Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Howard, David Ortiz, Dan Uggla, Craig Kimbrel, etc. .... Email us at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

A look at the important position battles that Fantasy owners should keep tabs on. When should you draft Aaron Hicks? Shelby Miller? Emilio Bonifacio? ... We give you a lot of names to consider in deeper formats like Ivan Nova, Carlos Carrasco and Wily Peralta ... Will Bruce Rondon, Bobby Parnell and Casey Janssen be closers? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

Will Mike Trout be a bust this season or should you feel comfortable taking him in your Top Three? Nando and Scott reveal their lists of busts ... Some good debates on Mark Trumbo, Jason Kipnis and Jacoby Ellsbury ... When should you draft David Ortiz? Will Gio Gonzalez disappoint? Will Melky Cabrera be a bust? ... Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com

We read a bunch of your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com. You want to know about Brett Lawrie, Will Middlebrooks, Matt Carpenter and Jean Segura and we've got the answers ... Our thoughts on Johan Santana, Scott Kazmir, Trevor Bauer and other SPs you might take late in your draft ... We give our advice on how to fill your bench. Do you take upside guys? Bolster your weaknesses? A little of both?