ESPN SportsNation Fantasy's Matthew Berry

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

What's up, Idaville? Thanks for stopping by. As always, all subjects answered.

Mike (Boston)

I read your blog titled "The case of Dr. Alex and Mr. Rio" -- how come Rios does not get much love (i.e. in the Top 250 re-rank). He's been a fantasy stud to date. Can he sustain this?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

If you read my blog, you know I think he can sustain it. As for why he didn't get love - my guess is it's track record. Also, he's really turned it up since those ranks. But I agree with what you're hinting at. As a group, we were too low on him

Dave (WI)

If Zack Greinke does get dealt, should i pick up Fiers or Thornburg?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

This year? Fiers

Josh (Georgia)

Is Kenny britt worth a 4th round pick in a 12 person league

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Don't think so. It's close, but I'm nervous and WR is super deep this year. He's probably more 5th-6th round for me, which means I won't get him in a 12 teamer.

jay (st louis)

do you ever want to the 'number' of the girl you're dating? For the first time in my life, I'm dating a girl whose number I suspect is higher than mine. have you ever done this?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

I have and it depends on your own self confidence. Women will always have more oppotunities to, er, date, than men. It's not a competition so ask yourself why it bothers you if she does have a higher number? My guess is, if you're being honest, it's ego based. Ego is a dumb emotion in relationships. I wouldn't worry about it.

Bryan (Tampa)

I have McCutchen, is he really this good?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Uh.. yes.

Zack Greinke (MIL)

What is the matter with me?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Think the whole 2 days ina row / AllStar Break thing screwed up his timing. He'll be fine.

Tim (Philly)

Should we take Carl Crawford's last three games as what he really is or will he drop off?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

I'm a believer.

Dan (LA)

Hey Matty Ice, I've got some guys I think are being underdrafted and I want to do some research, but I can't seem to find average draft position numbers on the website. Little help?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Those are coming next week. Drafts just started.

Alex (Anaheim)

Do you play more straight draft or auction leagues?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Auction in baseball, straight draft in football

Miki (RWC, CA)

what up dude,just read that you suggest dropping lester in 10 team league. would you rather have j. santana, j. shields, or ian kennedy going forward??? or keep lester & spot start him only??thanks,miki

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Shields, Santana, Lester, Kennedy is how I rank those four.

Blue Wahoo Fan (Pensacola, FL)

What is a realistic MLB ETA for Billy Hamilton? I can lock him up cheap for a couple of years or send him back into next year's draft and try to ring him in for five years...

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Think it is highly unlikely we see him this year, unless they feel they need a pinch runner in September. Maybe second half of next year but I'd guess 2014 is his first full season in bigs.

Nick (MN)

How do the arrests/possible jail time affect the fantasy draft stock of Marshawn Lynch, Dez Bryant and Adrian Peterson?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

In order, I am worried about Lynch, Dez and AP. Obviously, have to wait and see if they get suspended, but certainly, Lynch is dropping in my next update.

Ryan (ny)

If I miss out on the top 4 or 5 qbs is it worth gettin Romo in the 4th or 5th or is there better value in drafting Big Ben or Freeman type in a much later roung

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

I'd rather Romo...

Not a Weasel (48009)

Great column today. Glad someone else had a childhood. I know JUpton's supposed to get hot (and his BA has been improving), so will I regret if I trade him for Bourn or Ellsbury if I need runs and steals? Thanks TMR

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Thanks. I don't think you'll regret that if those are the categories you need.

Clay (Kansas)

I'm in a Fantasy Football league and get to keep two of my players from last year. I've narrow it down to Calvin Johnson, Ray Rice, and Jimmy Graham. Who would you keep?

Matthew Berry - The Talented Mr. Roto

Wow. Nice draft. I'd throw back Graham. I have all 3 as the # at their position... But I have Ray and Calvin as #1 picks.