Romero gets no help: Toronto didn't give starter Ricky Romero much help on Saturday night against Tampa Bay. The Blue Jays committed three errors in the game. Romero gave up six runs -- one earned -- off six hits in his 7 2/3 innings of work. He added five strikeouts and two walks, but the Rays would win the game, 6-2. (Updated 09/24/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Romero won't get another start this season as he finishes the year 15-11. He posted a 2.92 ERA as well, but will need more offensive help next year to be able to take the next step. He's developed into Toronto's ace and should be viewed as a middle round pick on Draft Day in 2012. (Updated 09/24/2011).
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The Blue Jays will not sign a player for more than five years. While admirable in today's spend-to-win world, it keeps them from the biggest free-agent names. Danny Knobler wonders if the strategy is practical.
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02/02/2012 12:21 2012 Draft Prep: Our 12-team, mixed Rotisserie draft
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02/01/2012 13:21 By the Numbers: Pitchers with a new look
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01/30/2012 12:03 2012 Draft Prep: Rotisserie strategies
If Rotisserie success is based solely on numbers, why not focus on the stats that matter instead of the names in the draft room? Scott White helps you capitalize on the subtleties of drafting for Roto formats.
With a 2.92 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 15 wins, Ricky Romero appeared to have taken an enormous step forward last season. However, to look at the rate stats that lie behind his Fantasy numbers, Romero looks suspiciously like the same pitcher he was in his first two seasons. There is certainly nothing wrong with the Romero we knew prior to 2011, as the lefty used his two-seam fastball to generate plenty of ground ball outs. Romero's improvement last year was rooted in an extremely low line-drive rate (14 percent), which helped him to avoid base hits and strand a high rate of baserunners. Without a history of similarly favorable rates, Fantasy owners should expect a little less from Romero coming into this season. While he performed like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy SP last year, Romero is risky enough that he should be thought of as more of a low-end No. 2 or high-end No. 3 SP. (Updated 1/27/12)
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