Doc Fury's Exposo List - June, 2005

Written by Dr Furious on June 24, 2005

Did you take my advice? Did you take out the second mortgage? Are you and the kids going to Disneyworld? Furious may not know a lot about NCAA Basketball, but pro hoops are a separate matter. I told all of you that San Antonio would be the next NBA champions; I just did not think it would take seven games. I had them winning in six. Regardless, my bookie just hit me off and I am feeling very good

Anyway, it is the end of the month and that could only mean one thing: The Exposo List! Furious was browsing the archives recently, and discovered that there was no official definition for the term “Exposo.” I was expecting to find it in the first edition of the Rotogod Glossary, but I was sorely disappointed. To clear up the confusion, I offer the following definition.

Exposo (v): A shortened version of the word exposed. The verb refers to any fantasy player engaging in fraudulent behavior by playing out of their minds. The term was introduced by resident Rotogod, The Beagle, during the 03/04 Superbowl. Beagle was under the impression that Jake Delhomme would be exposo. Anyone that viewed the Superbowl knows that he was not exposed at all. Common situations where an athlete might be exposo:

1) Players who are on an extended tear with no proven track record of performance (continued production for 2/3 of a season or more can aptly be termed a breakout)
2) Rookies that get off to a hot start
3) Proven players (or players coming off a career year) who are underachieving.

It is the last instance that is the impetus for the Exposo list. So now that you have a better understanding of the terms involved … I shall proceed.

Todd Helton
It has got to be bad when a rookie (injured but nasty Clint Barmes) and a dude coming off of knee surgery (Preston Wilson) are outshining you. Maybe the lack of steroids can explain the apparent drop-off in power. The .252 batting average is inexplicable. I have no idea why you are worthless this year, but you have solidified a spot on this month’s exposo list.

Yankee Pitching Staff
The word terrible comes to mind here. There are only two Yankee hurlers that have an ERA of 3.5 or lower. Those two pitchers are Mariano Rivera and Tom Gordon. We expect that from Rivera and from Gordon (to a lesser extent) as well. We expect more from the rest of the Yankee’s rotation. This is a staff that includes names like Randy Johnson, Mike Mussina, Kevin Brown, and Carl Pavano. You have been exposed when Taynon Sturtze is your storied franchise’s best starter. I mean Tanyon Sturtze … you have to be joking?

Carlos Beltran
I have heard the rumors of the bad wheel Beltran is playing on. While I sympathize to an extent, you still have to be on this list. I am positive the Mets were expecting more production than this when they shelled out that much dough. Runs, RBI, and Home Runs are all well off last season’s pace. The most drastic difference is in the stolen base category in which Beltran has recorded a whopping one steal. I know it is the Mets and the “experts” probably should have predicted this. Regardless, Beltran is still exhibiting extremely fraudulent behavior.

Ichiro
This one is a tough call especially since Ichiro is representing the hate squad (my Matrix team) this season. While I still feel that Ichiro has plenty of time to get his numbers to resemble what he did last season, he has underachieved thus far. The runs are still there and the Mariners do blow harder and more often than a Beluga Whale coming up to the surface. While I do not expect Ichiro to hit .372 every year, you should not be hitting below .300 (currently hitting .294). This is not Ichiro-like and you are exposo.

Well folks that will wrap it up. I am heading home for a quick nap, and then off to the gym. Anyone in the Boston area should head to the Paradise, on Comm Ave, at 9 pm. There will be some live music performances from some Philly natives. You will find me there, sipping some scotch on the rocks and enjoying the music. Try and get yourself in a similar situation, at the Paradise or your own local venue. It is Friday so take a cue from my man Jack-O, show some love to your fellow man (or woman). Unlike Mike, make sure they are over 18 before you take them to bed. Have a good one!

-- Written by Dr Furious on June 24, 2005