Prospectors Anonymous 30% Power Rankings

• First things first, welcome Randy McCallum to the league!  We've yet to discover if you know anything about fantasy baseball, but at least you're active, which is more than the previous owner.
• The points listed here are adjusted to account for quality start percentage rather than quality starts.  Despite the fact that not everybody reached 200 QS's last year, it's safe to assume that all the owners here are able to do so, so it doesn't really matter if they get there in July or on the last day of the season.  The worksheet for QS% is listed after the power rankings.
• Half the battle in this league is getting as many at-bats as possible.  It's not a coincidence that the team in first has the most at-bats (2601) and the team with the least (2159) is in last place.
• Onto the rankings!  Best and worst move is based solely on what that player has done so far for his team.  Number in parenthesis is the change in points from the last power rankings.

The Elite

1. Staten Island Yankees - 195 (+30)
  His reign of terror will hopefully be over soon but he's earned the top spot for now.

  Best move: Lyle Overbay- 6 HR, 3 GWRBI
  Worst move:  J.B. Shuck- .211 AVG, .513 OPS in 19 at-bats.

2. Brooklyn Cyclones - 189.5 (+21)
  It's time to accept Carmine's not going anywhere.

  Best move: Freddy Galvis - .340 AVG, .906 OPS in 53 at-bats.
  Worst move: Brendan Harris - .148 AVG, .401 OPS in 27 at-bats.

3. F-M Redhawks - 182.5 (+36)

  My offense got off to a slow start but has been doing much better lately.
  Best move: Travis Wood- 9 QS, 4 W, 2.24 ERA, 0.91 WHIP
  Worst move: Octavio Dotel - 5 ER in 0.2 IP

The Contenders

4. Alburquerque Isotopes - 159.5 (+15)
  He's probably only a closer and a solid bat away from joining the elite.
  Best move: Rick Ankiel- 2 HR, .370 AVG, 1.208 OPS in 27 at-bats.
  Worst move: dropping Pedro Florimon- 6 SBN, 2 HR
  

5. Salt Lake Bees - 151 (+17.5)
  Elite pitching but struggling offense, which is opposite from last year's team.
  Best move: Hector Santiago- 31 K, 2.96 ERA in 27.1 IP.
  Worst move: Xavier Paul- .217 AVG, .504 OPS in 46 at-bats.

6. Nashville Sounds -  148.5 (-37)  Slowly regressing after a hot start.
  Best move: Luke Hochevar- 7 K's, 0 BB, 1 ER, 1 SV in 7.2 IP.
  Worst move: Hector Rondon- 7.94 ERA, 1.76 WHIP in 5.2 IP

7. Reno Aces - 144.5 (+50)
  Jerry sure loves pitching, but he'll have to find some offensive depth soon.
  Best move: Tanner Scheppers- 5 HD, 1.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP in 16 IP.
  Worst move: dropping Jordan Schafer- 4 SBN, .309 AVG, .860 OPS in 68 at-bats.

8. Mobile Baybears - 139.5 (-10)
    Mike hasn't made a move since April 13th and the only moves of significance that he's made were calling up Gyorko and Peralta, which I don't count since they weren't free agents that anybody could have picked up.  Despite the lack of moves, he's holding his own.

9. Cedar Rapids Kernels - 133.5 (-10)
  I think he's gotten a bit unlucky.  His guys seem to only hit well when they're on his bench.
  Best move: Kevin Correia - 4 QS, 3 W, 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP in 46.2 IP.
  Worst move: Hiram Burgos- 10 ER in 3 IP

10. Augusta GreenJackets - 126.5 (-10)

  Mike is somehow first in RBI while being pretty mediocre in most everything else.
  Best move: Jerry Hairston- 1 HR, .333 AVG, 1.278 OPS in 9 at-bats.
  Worst move: Alex Gonzalez- .155 AVG, .434 OPS in 58 at-bats.


11. Montgomery Biscuits - 133 (+25.5)
  Rob is on pace for 240 GS and consequentially his pitching ratios are horrible.
  Best move: Mike Dunn- 4 HD, 1.26 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 3.25 K/BB in 14.1 IP.
  Worst move: Brandon Maurer- 6 ER in 0.2 IP.

12. Lowell Spinners - 116 (-13.5)
  Offense might be warming up slightly, but he has a lot of ground to make up.
  Best move: D.J. LeMahieu- 1.111 OPS in 9 at-bats and just earned Rockies starting 2B job
  Worst move: Steve Pearce- .056 AVG, .206 OPS in 18 at-bats.

The Pretenders

13. Lehigh Valley IronPigs - 101.5 (-81)
  Ferris is last in HR, RBI, K, QS, and HD; and his Facebook activity seems to be down as well.
  Best move: Kevin Gregg- 0 ER, 2 SV, but it should be 6.
  Worst move: dropping Rob Brantley- .375 AVG, 900 OPS in 32 at-bats for Redhawks.

14. Toledo Mud Hens - 88 (-20.5)
  It's only a matter of time before he passes Sam.
  Best move: Dropping Alex Gonzalez so Prymula could pick him up.
  Worst move: J.A. Happ- 4.78 ERA, 1.56 WHIP in 26.1 IP.

15. Kannapolis Intimidators - 93.5 (0)
   Sam seems to be less active than he was last year, or maybe he was just lucky last year.
   Best move: Tyler Cloyd- 1 QS, 1 W, 5 K
   Worst move: David Aardsma- stuck in minors

16. RancoCucamongo Quakes - 74 (-13.5)
   He appears to be catching up but it's just because he has more games started than anybody else.
   Best move: Brandon Barnes (Northrop)- 2 HR, 3 SBN, .333 AVG, .934 OPS in 39 at-bats.
   Worst move: Vance Worley- 8.03 ERA, 2.15 WHIP in 24.2 IP

QS% Worksheet

RADS - 66.7% (16, +2)
FMR - 66.1% (15, 0)
BEES - 65.5% (14, +4)
LOW - 61.7% (13, +0.5)
BRK - 58.1% (12, +2)
MOB - 56.9% (11, -1.5)
Rob - 56.33% (10, -6)
NAS - 56.25% (9, +5)
AGJ - 54.8% (8, +0.5)
LVIP - 53.7% (7, +6)
NYY - 51.6% (6, 0)
ACES - 51.5% (5, -2.5)
DEI - 51.1% (4, +2)
MAC - 49.3% (3, -7)
CRK - 49.2% (2, -3)
Tole - 42.1% (1, -2)

Week 8 Relief Rankings

1. Craig Kimbrel, Atl 
2. Mariano Rivera, NYY
3. Joe Nathan, Tex
4. Aroldis Chapman, Cin 
5. Jonathan Papelbon, Phi
6. Kenley Jansen, LAD
7. David Robertson, NYY
8. Rafael Soriano, Was
9. Sergio Romo, SF
10. Andrew Bailey, Bos
11. Jim Johnson, Bal
12. Addison Reed, CWS 
13. Tom Wilhelmsen, Sea
14. Luke Gregerson, SD
15. Glen Perkins, Min
16. Ernesto Frieri, LAA  
17. Casey Janssen, Tor
18. Ryan Cook, Oak
19. Jason Grilli, Pit 
20. Grant Balfour, Oak
21. Vinnie Pestano, Cle
22. Rafael Betancourt, Col
23. Fernando Rodney, TB
24. Greg Holland, KC 
25. Huston Street, SD
26. Jared Burton, Min 
27. Mark Melancon, Pit
28. Santiago Casilla, SF
29. Jim Henderson, Mil
30. David Hernandez, Ari
31. Koji Uehara, Bos
32. Edward Mujica, Stl
33. Bobby Parnell, NYM
34. Joaquin Benoit, Det
35. Drew Storen, Was
36. Chris Perez, Cle
37. Sean Marshall, Cin
38. Tyler Clippard, Was
39. Junichi Tazawa, Bos
40. Rex Brothers, Col
41. Jose Valverde, Det 
42. Tanner Scheppers, Tex
43. Brandon League, LAD
44. Trevor Rosenthal, Stl 
45. Jesse Crain, CWS
46. Kevin Gregg, ChC 
47. Jose Veras, Hou
48. Sean Doolittle, Oak
49. Joel Peralta, TB
50. Jonathan Broxton, Cin
51. Kelvim Herrera, KC
52. Heath Bell, Ari
53. Darren O'Day, Bal
54. Steve Cishek, Mia
55. Kyuji Fujikawa, ChC
56. Aaron Crow, KC
57. James Russell, ChC 
58. Matt Thornton, CWS
59. Dale Thayer, SD
60. Mike Dunn, Mia
61. Carter Capps, Sea
62. Antonio Bastardo, Phi
63. Francisco Rodriguez, Mil
64. Matt Reynolds, Ari
65. Robbie Ross, Tex
66. Joe Smith, Cle 
67. Jeremy Affeldt, SF
68. Tim Collins, KC
69. Tommy Hunter, Bal
70. Jake McGee, TB
71. Luis Avilan, Atl
72. Brad Ziegler, Ari
73. Matt Belisle, Col
74. Ronald Belisario, LAD
75. Scott Downs, LAA

On the bubble:  John Axford (Mil), Phil Coke (Det), Steve Delabar (Tor), Brian Duensing (Min), Edgmer Escalona (Col), J.J. Hoover (Cin), Brandon Kintzler (Mil), Matt Lindstron (CWS), Carlos Marmol (ChC), Brian Matusz (Bal), Carlos Martinez (Stl), Paco Rodriguez (LAD), Drew Smyly (Det), Joe Thatcher (SD), Justin Wilson (Pit)

Top 10 Inactive Pitchers (expected return in parenthesis)

1. Ryan Madson, LAA (early June)
2. Stephen Pryor, Sea (June)
3. J.J. Putz, Ari (unknown)
4. Mike Adams, Phi (unknown)
5. Sergio Santos, Tor (July)
6. Sean Burnett, LAA (late May)
7. Joakim Soria, KC (July)
8. Joba Chamberlain, NYY (late May)
9. Frank Francisco, NYM (unknown)
10. Bruce Rondon, Det

Help Wanted!

I originally started this blog with the intentions of sharing it with one or two other diehard 6x6 fantasy gurus.  Unfortunately, the other fantasy guru has been very unreliable and contributed very sparingly to the site.

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Week 7 Relief Rankings

One thing I've been noticing lately is that value is skewed so much by relief wins and relief wins are entirely unpredictable.  Just because players like Bobby Parnell, Alfredo Simon, and Tommy Hunter have been able to get some nice wins recently does not all of a sudden make them elite options (although Parnell will move up if he continues to pitch this well).  And also just because Ryan Cook and Grant Balfour haven't seen very many hold/save opportunities for the A's this year, does not mean that they no longer belong in the elite conversation.  They're solid pitchers on a solid team and shouldn't be forgotten.  Selling high or buying low on players who have gotten lucky or unlucky with their appearances is a great way to create some space between you and the competition.

I did a lot more shuffling up this week than I normally do.  Roles are constantly changing.  Here are a couple of my major moves explained:

Casey Janssen, Tor (+10)

  First of all, there is nobody else in that bullpen that is going to fight Janssen for saves so I see his job as very secure right now.  Secondly, he has been lights out this season despite struggling with some minor injuries.  In thirteen appearances this year, he has pitched exactly one inning every time and has only given up four hits.

David Hernandez, Ari (-13)

  It's not the minor struggles and 3.57 ERA that bother me as much as the lack of confidence that Gibson has in his reliever.  Coming into the season, Hernandez was supposed to be the clear closer of the future when Putz departed and that appears to no longer be so clear.  He's still a quality set-up man, but he's at risk of leaving the elite category soon.

Junichi Tazawa, Bos (+27)

  I was not buying Tazawa's hot start to the season until he was named closer over who I thought was a clearly better choice.  The Red Sox haven't been playing as well recently, but he should still have plenty of save opportunities until Andrew Bailey returns.

Edward Mujica, Stl (+8)

  Forget that he lost out on the Miami closing gig to the mediocre Steve Cishek, he's been a quality set-up man in recent years and is a perfect 9-9 in save opportunities this year with not a single walk since being named closer.  Some fans believe Rosenthal deserves the opportunity to close but I don't see it happening this year.

Tanner Scheppers, Tex (+14)

  Scheppers has just been too good not to move up.  I didn't see it coming and I don't know what happens when Joakim Soria gets back but ride him while he's there because there will be lots of opportunities.

Brandon League, LAD (-12)

  Despite having Jansen in my top five to start the season, I was fairly confident that League would be able to hold onto the closing job and both pitchers would be successful.  I'm not panicking yet but this is something to keep a very close eye on.  Thankfully, if League does lose the closer role, he should still be a valuable set-up man.

New Closers: Kevin Gregg (+12) and Heath Bell (UR)

  Ride them while they're hot but don't get too attached.  Don't say I didn't warn you.

1. Craig Kimbrel, Atl 
2. Aroldis Chapman, Cin 
3. Mariano Rivera, NYY
4. Jonathan Papelbon, Phi
5. Joe Nathan, Tex
6. Kenley Jansen, LAD
7. David Robertson, NYY
8. Jim Johnson, Bal
9. Rafael Soriano, Was
10. Sergio Romo, SF
11. Addison Reed, CWS 
12. Tom Wilhelmsen, Sea
13. Eric O'Flaherty, Atl
14. Glen Perkins, Min
15. Fernando Rodney, TB
16. Ernesto Frieri, LAA  
17. Casey Janssen, Tor
18. Ryan Cook, Oak
19. Luke Gregerson, SD
20. Jason Grilli, Pit 
21. Grant Balfour, Oak
22. Rafael Betancourt, Col
23. Mike Adams, Phi
24. Greg Holland, KC 
25. Huston Street, SD
26. Drew Storen, Was
27. Santiago Casilla, SF
28. Jared Burton, Min 
29. Mark Melancon, Pit
30. Jim Henderson, Mil
31. Junichi Tazawa, Bos
32. David Hernandez, Ari
33. Chris Perez, Cle
34. Koji Uehara, Bos
35. Edward Mujica, Stl
36. Sean Marshall, Cin
37. Joaquin Benoit, Det
38. Tyler Clippard, Was 
39. Bobby Parnell, NYM
40. Kelvim Herrera, KC
41. Tanner Scheppers, Tex
42. Brandon League, LAD
43. Jose Valverde, Det 
44. Jonathan Broxton, Cin 
45. Kevin Gregg, ChC 
46. Jose Veras, Hou
47. Trevor Rosenthal, Stl 
48. Rex Brothers, Col
49. Sean Doolittle, Oak 
50. Matt Thornton, CWS
51. Darren O'Day, Bal
52. Joel Peralta, TB
53. Steve Cishek, Mia
54. Kyuji Fujikawa, ChC
55. Aaron Crow, KC
56. Heath Bell, Ari
57. James Russell, ChC 
58. Matt Belisle, Col
59. Jesse Crain, CWS
60. Carter Capps, Sea
61. Antonio Bastardo, Phi
62. John Axford, Mil
63. Dale Thayer, SD
64. Tim Collins, KC
65. Mike Dunn, Mia
66. Carlos Marmol, ChC 
67. Matt Reynolds, Ari
68. Joe Smith, Cle 
69. Ronald Belisario, LAD
70. Jeremy Affeldt, SF
71. Tommy Hunter, Bal
72. Robbie Ross, Tex
73. Jake McGee, TB
74. Brad Ziegler, Ari
75. Al Alburquerque, Det

On the bubble: Brett Cecil (Tor), Phil Coke (Det), Steve Delabar (Tor), Darin Downs (Det), Edgmer Escalona (Col), Casey Fien (Min), J.J. Hoover (Cin), Brandon Kintzler (Mil), Matt Lindstron (CWS), Aaron Loup (Tor), Brandon Lyon (NYM), Brian Matusz (Bal), Carlos Martinez (Stl), Paco Rodriguez (LAD), Joe Thatcher (SD), Jordan Walden (Atl), Justin Wilson (Pit)

Top 10 Inactive Pitchers

1. Ryan Madson, LAA (mid-May)
2. Andrew Bailey, Bos (unknown)
3. Jonny Venters, Atl (late May)
4. Vinnie Pestano, Cle (late May)
5. Stephen Pryor, Sea (June)
6. J.J. Putz, Ari (unknown)
7. Joakim Soria, KC (early July)
8. Sergio Santos, Tor (late May)
9. Frank Francisco, NYM (unknown)
10. Bruce Rondon, Det

Week 6 Relief Rankings

I wasn't able to put as much time into these rankings this week as I would have liked.  If you have questions on bullpen situations or disagreements on my rankings don't hesitate to e-mail or comment.

1. Craig Kimbrel, Atl 
2. Aroldis Chapman, Cin 
3. Mariano Rivera, NYY
4. Jonathan Papelbon, Phi
5. Joe Nathan, Tex
6. Kenley Jansen, LAD
7. Sergio Romo, SF
8. Rafael Soriano, Was
9. David Robertson, NYY
10. Jim Johnson, Bal
11. Glen Perkins, Min 
12. Fernando Rodney, TB
13. Tom Wilhelmsen, Sea
14. Addison Reed, CWS 
15. Eric O'Flaherty, Atl
16. Ernesto Frieri, LAA  
17. Ryan Cook, Oak 
18. Grant Balfour, Oak
19. David Hernandez, Ari
20. Rafael Betancourt, Col
21. Mike Adams, Phi 
22. Greg Holland, KC 
23. Jason Grilli, Pit 
24. Huston Street, SD
25. Luke Gregerson, SD
26. Drew Storen, Was
27. Casey Janssen, Tor
28. J.J. Putz, Ari
29. Santiago Casilla, SF
30. Brandon League, LAD
31. Mark Melancon, Pit
32. Jared Burton, Min 
33. Joel Hanrahan, Bos
34. Jim Henderson, Mil
35. Kelvim Herrera, KC
36. Koji Uehara, Bos 
37. Chris Perez, Cle
38. Joaquin Benoit, Det
39. Tyler Clippard, Was 
40. Sean Marshall, Cin 
41. Bobby Parnell, NYM
42. Jose Valverde, Det 
43. Edward Mujica, Stl
44. Jonathan Broxton, Cin 
45. Steve Cishek, Mia
46. Darren O'Day, Bal 
47. Matt Thornton, CWS 
48. Trevor Rosenthal, Stl 
49. Joel Peralta, TB
50. Rex Brothers, Col
51. Sean Doolittle, Oak 
52. Aaron Crow, KC
53. Matt Belisle, Col
54. Jose Veras, Hou 
55. Tanner Scheppers, Tex
56. Carter Capps, Sea 
57. Kevin Gregg, ChC 
58. Junichi Tazawa, Bos 
59. John Axford, Mil
60. James Russell, ChC 
61. Dale Thayer, SD
62. Antonio Bastardo, Phi 
63. Tim Collins, KC 
64. Jesse Crain, CWS
65. Ronald Belisario, LAD
66. Tom Gorzelanny, Mil
67. Carlos Marmol, ChC 
68. Matt Reynolds, Ari
69. Joe Smith, Cle 
70. Al Alburquerque, Det 
71. J.J. Hoover, Cin
72. Jeremy Affeldt, SF
73. Brad Ziegler, Ari
74. Steve Delabar, Tor
75. Mike Dunn, Mia

On the bubble: Heath Bell (Ari), Brett Cecil (Tor), Darin Downs (Det), Edgmer Escalona (Col), Casey Fien (Min), Matt Lindstron (CWS), Aaron Loup (Tor), Brandon Lyon (NYM), Brian Matusz (Bal), Jake McGee (TB), Joe Ortiz (Tex), Paco Rodriguez (LAD), Robbie Ross (Tex),  Jordan Walden (Atl), Tony Watson (Pit)

Top 10 Inactive Pitchers

1. Ryan Madson, LAA (mid-May)
2. Andrew Bailey, Bos (unknown)
3. Kyuji Fujikawa, ChC (mid-May)
4. Jonny Venters, Atl (late May)
5. Vinnie Pestano, Cle (unknown)
6. Stephen Pryor, Sea (unknown)
7. Frank Francisco, NYM (early May)
8. Joakim Soria, KC (early July)
9. Sergio Santos, Tor (unknown)
10. Bruce Rondon, Det