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It's one of these things, we're pretty sure:

1) Cueto runs on Christmas spirit, which is dangerously low in St. Louis.

2) Tony La Russa disturbed him with powerful brainwaves of geniusness. Cueto must learn Occlumency to prevent the Dark Lord from reading his thoughts.

3) Even though he only walked one batter, command was an issue. Those off-speed pitches in the first inning were elevated and hittable. His fastball was still 94-96 mph, but it was not always well-located, and you just don't have much margin for error with Major League hitters.

Also, Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. are butchers in the field, and that broken-bat bloop by Ankiel fell just beyond Brandon Phillips' reach. If caught, that would have prevented four runs.

4) The arrival of Max Scherzer frightens him very much.

5) Ever since he was a small child in San Pedro de Macoris, Johnny Cueto has dreamed of being both a sell-high candidate and a buy-low candidate in the same calendar month.

We're thinking that the correct answer is No. 2, and we'll do our best to confirm.

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  1. fiveiron_31
    1. Posted by fiveiron_31 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    I'm numero uno! And I'm pretty certain that it's #2. I mean, Johnny Cueto kinda sounds like a kid who could have been in Ravensclaw or Hufflepuff.
  2. bobby spectacular
    2. Posted by bobby spectacular Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    he knew i started him and needed a low era to take first in my league ... and he hates me ..
  3. scooter281
    3. Posted by scooter281 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    #6 Cueto is under direct orders from Bud Selig to start sucking so that he does not upset the competitive balance of MLB. Or of any of my fantasy leagues where I have him.
  4. Moey
    4. Posted by Moey Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    If I didn't have Cueto already sucking the life out of my already disheveled pitching staff, I'd make a buy low offer on him.
  5. fantasyhurler.com
    5. Posted by fantasyhurler.com Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm EDT

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    I'm thinking that my side by side comparison of Cueto and Quato (the mutant leader of the rebellion in Total Recall) may have reached the wrong conclusion.
  6. BigFatHippo
    6. Posted by BigFatHippo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    Go with #3, Griffey dreams of chasing trannies in right field with new teammate Ronaldo and Dunn throws like a kid at his 1st Red Wings game heaving octopi on the ice.
  7. Trigga Play
    7. Posted by Trigga Play Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    He only had a bad game to trick all the foolish owners into dropping him. In fact, he didn't even have a bad game. He bent reality to make it apper as if he had a bad game when he actually shut out not only the Cardinals line-up but every major league lineup that day.
    Those gifted with the ability to see through his tricks saw him throw 148 strikeouts yesterday.
  8. baller13zg
    8. Posted by baller13zg Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

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    Well played, Trigga.
  9. John A
    9. Posted by John A Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    tony larussa's eyes are scary!
  10. kuzinator13
    10. Posted by kuzinator13 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:54 pm EDT

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    Andy,
    You think it's time to drop Liriano in 12 team mixed teams? I want to, but I'm having trouble letting go.
  11. Day Man
    11. Posted by Day Man Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    The idea that the above commenter could actually be Pat Neshek thinking about cutting his recently demoted teammate from his fantasy league is hilarious.
  12. T-Nez
    12. Posted by T-Nez Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    Just added Mad Max after missing out on Cueto. Andy, you always have the best advice!
  13. thehawkeye73
    13. Posted by thehawkeye73 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    Andy-
    I recently dropped Brad Hawpe for Matt Kemp in a competitive 10 manager league. This was about a week after I passed up the opportunity to claim Carlos Quentin on waivers which of course I regret. What do you think of the Kemp for Hawpe acquisition?
    In the same league, I recently dropped Mark Reynolds for Evan Longoria. This was a couple of days after I passed up the opportunity to claim Edwin Encarnacion on waivers. Out of those 3 third basemen, who do you believe has the highest ceiling in 2008?
    I am getting real fed up with some up of my struggling stars in these Head to Head competitive leagues. I have been very patient with Cano to this point. Would you drop him for Polanco at this point in the season?
    I have Soriano set to come off the DL. I am thinking about dropping either Carlos Pena or Travis Hafner. Who do you recommend I drop or do you believe both will bounce back to have good seasons and that I should drop a less established player who is red hot right now?
    Finally, my patience was beginning to wear thin with Troy Tulowitzki. Fortunately, I can now place him on the DL. I was thinking about either adding a hitting prospect in his absence or a starter or set-up man (holds) in his absence. What hitting prospect recently called up by the Mariners would you believe would be the most sure thing at this point? Clement or Balentin?
    Thanks for convincing me to drop Cueto for Mad Max! Just wish I originally had picked up Edison Volquez instead from the start. What are your thoughts on Jurrjens of the Braves as to what he can accomplish in 2008?
    I greatly appreciate all your advice and learn a great deal from your daily columns!

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