Hot pick for tomorrow:
Madison Bumgarner: (40% owned) - 2.43 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and coming off 4 straight wins. If you need pitching depth, and he's still available in your league, grab him now. The Giants are hot, and so is Bumgarner.
Showing posts with label Spot starters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spot starters. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Spot starter for Tuesday, June 22
After a crazy week and a half at my real job, I'm back and ready to get some good momentum going. My last few picks got me back to .500, and I'm feeling pretty good about myself after putting some serious distance between me and the rest of the league in my points league. Here's who I like for Tuesday:
Tommy Hunter (12% owned) -- a previous pick for me. I love Hunter. He left his last start early with right hip discomfort, but this kid is a horse and is ready to go tomorrow. I will probably pick this guy every 5th day until he's owned by 50% of the league. I really like him at home against Pittsburg tomorrow. His 2.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP are nothing to sneeze at either.
Tommy Hunter (12% owned) -- a previous pick for me. I love Hunter. He left his last start early with right hip discomfort, but this kid is a horse and is ready to go tomorrow. I will probably pick this guy every 5th day until he's owned by 50% of the league. I really like him at home against Pittsburg tomorrow. His 2.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP are nothing to sneeze at either.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Spot starter for Friday June 11
Huge complete game win for Saunders last night (I'll try not to hurt myself patting myself on the back...). Most importantly, it got me back to .500 -- which for picks of guys under 50% owned is not bad. Here are my stats so far:
Starts W L Inn CG Shutout Hits ER BB ERA WHIP
12 5 5 73.1 2 1 83 41 18 5.03 1.38
Here's who I like for Friday:
No one makes me super confident tomorrow, but I have a hunch about Luis Atilano (2% owned). Not a power pitcher, but has had a great start to his rookie season. His only bad start came against the Mets, and it was the second time he's faced them. If you look at his numbers against teams the first time he faces them, he is sporting a 5-1 recored with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. He goes against the struggling Indians at home tomorrow who are worse at home then they are on the road.
Starts W L Inn CG Shutout Hits ER BB ERA WHIP
12 5 5 73.1 2 1 83 41 18 5.03 1.38
Here's who I like for Friday:
No one makes me super confident tomorrow, but I have a hunch about Luis Atilano (2% owned). Not a power pitcher, but has had a great start to his rookie season. His only bad start came against the Mets, and it was the second time he's faced them. If you look at his numbers against teams the first time he faces them, he is sporting a 5-1 recored with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. He goes against the struggling Indians at home tomorrow who are worse at home then they are on the road.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Spot starter for Thursday June 10
Well, no repeat performance for Galarraga last night, but a decent ND. Here spot starter stats so far:
Starts W L Inn H ER BB ERA WHIP
11 4 5 64.1 76 40 17 5.60 1.45
I really like my pick for tomorrow:
- Tommy Hunter - (6% owned) - Hunter had a very impressive season last year, and threw a complete gave victory against the Rays in his only start this year. Hunter has the Nolan Ryan old school mentality. He is an innings machine with great command and I like him a lot tomorrow at home vs. Seattle.
Starts W L Inn H ER BB ERA WHIP
11 4 5 64.1 76 40 17 5.60 1.45
I really like my pick for tomorrow:
- Tommy Hunter - (6% owned) - Hunter had a very impressive season last year, and threw a complete gave victory against the Rays in his only start this year. Hunter has the Nolan Ryan old school mentality. He is an innings machine with great command and I like him a lot tomorrow at home vs. Seattle.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Spot starter for Wednesday June 9
No pick on Sunday, and Armando Galarraga going tonight. Here's who I like on Wednesday:
-- Joe Saudners (13% Owned) - Saunders has had an up and down season so far, but I really like him tomorrow @ Oakland. Saunders last start against Oakland was his second career shutout back in May and he is 10-4 career against Oakland. He's also facing Dallas Braden who is 0-3 in his last 5 starts since his perfect game. I would not use Saunders past tomorrow, but he's a solid pick if you need a fill in.
-- Joe Saudners (13% Owned) - Saunders has had an up and down season so far, but I really like him tomorrow @ Oakland. Saunders last start against Oakland was his second career shutout back in May and he is 10-4 career against Oakland. He's also facing Dallas Braden who is 0-3 in his last 5 starts since his perfect game. I would not use Saunders past tomorrow, but he's a solid pick if you need a fill in.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Spot starter for Tuesday June 8
No pick for Monday since I couldn't find anyone I liked enough and I need to get back on track. Saturday and Sunday were better: Cahill no decision and Brett Myers win. Here is my pick performance so far:
Starts W L Inn Hits ER BB ERA WHIP
10 4 5 59.2 69 38 15 5.76 1.42
Here's my pick for Tuesday:
- Armando Galarraga (11% owned) - I picked him last week when he was only 2% owned. I'm expecting another strong (though probably not perfect) start against another struggling offense: Chicago. He may not make my under-50% rule after this week.
Starts W L Inn Hits ER BB ERA WHIP
10 4 5 59.2 69 38 15 5.76 1.42
Here's my pick for Tuesday:
- Armando Galarraga (11% owned) - I picked him last week when he was only 2% owned. I'm expecting another strong (though probably not perfect) start against another struggling offense: Chicago. He may not make my under-50% rule after this week.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Spot starter for Sunday June 6
Ugh... my picks have been stinking on ice. RA Dickey did pull out the win, but Davis got shelled. Going forward, I'm going to only have 1 pick per day. I'm spreading my self a little thin. Here's the results for week 1:
Starts W L Inn Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
8 3 5 46.2 56 33 10 6.36 1.41
Pick for Sunday:
Bret Myers (12% owned) - coming off a 10K performance against Washington, Myers is have a solid comeback season this year with a 3.04 ERA and has not given up more than 4 runs all season. I like him tomorrow at home vs. the Cubs.
Starts W L Inn Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
8 3 5 46.2 56 33 10 6.36 1.41
Pick for Sunday:
Bret Myers (12% owned) - coming off a 10K performance against Washington, Myers is have a solid comeback season this year with a 3.04 ERA and has not given up more than 4 runs all season. I like him tomorrow at home vs. the Cubs.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Spot starters for Saturday June 5
Ok, back on the horse. Tim Wakefield got hit around a little yesterday. I thought the Sox offense would get him off the hook for the loss, until the bullpen imploded. Here's my spot starter results so far and my picks for Saturday:
Starts Wins Losses Innings Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
6 2 4 37.0 40 22 8 5.35 1.30
- Trevor Cahill - (7% owned) - not sure why this guy is such a big secret. Next in the long line of great young A's pitchers. Currently is 4-2 with 3.02 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. He's 2-0 at home this year with a 0.77 ERA (1 earned run in 11.2 innings).
That's all I got for tomorrow.... there are a lot of aces going.
Starts Wins Losses Innings Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
6 2 4 37.0 40 22 8 5.35 1.30
- Trevor Cahill - (7% owned) - not sure why this guy is such a big secret. Next in the long line of great young A's pitchers. Currently is 4-2 with 3.02 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. He's 2-0 at home this year with a 0.77 ERA (1 earned run in 11.2 innings).
That's all I got for tomorrow.... there are a lot of aces going.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Spot starters for Friday, June 4
Well, I would have loved to say that one of my spot starters threw a perfect game (and unofficially, he did), but that's how it goes. Congrats Armando Galarraga! Yesterday was an improvement, and here are my results so far:
Starts W L Inn Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
5 2 3 31.0 32 16 8 4.65 1.29
Picks for Friday:
- Wade Davis (27% owned) - Davis has only had one start all year where he's given up 5 earned runs. The Texas hitters haven't seen him yet, and CJ Wilson has struggled in his last 3 starts.
- RA Dickey (1% owned) - It's scary to pick a knuckleballer two days in a row, but Dickey has pitched great in his 3 starts this year, and he Mets offense is starting to wake up.
Starts W L Inn Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
5 2 3 31.0 32 16 8 4.65 1.29
Picks for Friday:
- Wade Davis (27% owned) - Davis has only had one start all year where he's given up 5 earned runs. The Texas hitters haven't seen him yet, and CJ Wilson has struggled in his last 3 starts.
- RA Dickey (1% owned) - It's scary to pick a knuckleballer two days in a row, but Dickey has pitched great in his 3 starts this year, and he Mets offense is starting to wake up.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Spot starters for Thursday, June 3
So, I got off to a rocky start on Tuesday... Lilly lost a game he should have won, Harden won a game he should have lost, and Blackburn... well, Blackburn sucked. Hopefully my guys tonight will do a little better. Since, unlike most blogs that pick, I hold myself accountable, here's where we're at after 1 day:
Starts Wins Losses Innings Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
3 1 2 16.1 23 12 7 6.61 1.84
Thursday is a short schedule, so I only have one pick:
Tim Wakefield - (4% owned) - Wakefield is a much better pitcher at home than on the road, and is 11-6 in his career against Oakland. Also, the Sox offense is on fire.
Also, special props to David Huff for taking the mound just a couple days after taking an A-Rod line drive to the head. Grande huevos amigo!
Starts Wins Losses Innings Hits ER Walks ERA WHIP
3 1 2 16.1 23 12 7 6.61 1.84
Thursday is a short schedule, so I only have one pick:
Tim Wakefield - (4% owned) - Wakefield is a much better pitcher at home than on the road, and is 11-6 in his career against Oakland. Also, the Sox offense is on fire.
Also, special props to David Huff for taking the mound just a couple days after taking an A-Rod line drive to the head. Grande huevos amigo!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Spot starters for Wednesday, June 2
A couple of guys I like for tomorrow that no one has:
- Armando Galarraga - (2% owned) -I have to admit, I've had a fantasy crush on this guy for a couple years. He helped me a lot in 2008. Back in the Tiger rotation, he's had mixed success in his 2 starts so far this year. His career stats are eerily identical between home and away, but I like him tomorrow at home vs. the struggling Cleveland offense and Carmona who is coming off 2 straight losses.
- Jeff Francis - (17% owned) - Francis is trying to get back to pre 2009 form, and two of his three starts this year have been solid. He will miss Lincecum/Cain/Zito/Sanchez and get to throw against Todd Wellenmeyer instead. He comes into the game with a 2.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and is still well below most owners' radars.
Good luck!
- Armando Galarraga - (2% owned) -I have to admit, I've had a fantasy crush on this guy for a couple years. He helped me a lot in 2008. Back in the Tiger rotation, he's had mixed success in his 2 starts so far this year. His career stats are eerily identical between home and away, but I like him tomorrow at home vs. the struggling Cleveland offense and Carmona who is coming off 2 straight losses.
- Jeff Francis - (17% owned) - Francis is trying to get back to pre 2009 form, and two of his three starts this year have been solid. He will miss Lincecum/Cain/Zito/Sanchez and get to throw against Todd Wellenmeyer instead. He comes into the game with a 2.89 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and is still well below most owners' radars.
Good luck!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Spot starters for June 1, 2010
Now that June is here, I am going to start putting up a daily list of spot starters I like for the following day. Spot starters will be guys owned in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues, who I like for a solid game. I'll also keep a running tally of how my picks are doing:
- Ted Lilly (48% owned) - Lilly has struggled early this season, but is coming off a 7 shutout inning no decision vs. the Dodgers. He had 5 K's and only gave up 3 hits against a potent lineup. Look for another solid performance against Pittsburg tomorrow.
- Rich Harden (43% owned) - Many people have given up on Harden this year, but I like him tomorrow against the White Sox. The White Sox offense has been non existent this year, and historically June is Harden's best ERA, WHIP, Batting Average Against, and K/9 month. I'm a little worried about facing Buehrle in Chicago... but I have a good feeling about Harden.
- Nick Blackbun (23% owned) - Blackburn is coming of 5 straight wins, and is one of the truly underrated starters out there. He does give up his share of hits, but has only given up 2 homeruns in his last 5 starts (37.1 innings - including a complete game). He also gets a lot of ground balls and is 2nd in the majors in getting batters to ground into double plays, making his 1.41 WHIP a bit less worrysome.
Good luck!
- Ted Lilly (48% owned) - Lilly has struggled early this season, but is coming off a 7 shutout inning no decision vs. the Dodgers. He had 5 K's and only gave up 3 hits against a potent lineup. Look for another solid performance against Pittsburg tomorrow.
- Rich Harden (43% owned) - Many people have given up on Harden this year, but I like him tomorrow against the White Sox. The White Sox offense has been non existent this year, and historically June is Harden's best ERA, WHIP, Batting Average Against, and K/9 month. I'm a little worried about facing Buehrle in Chicago... but I have a good feeling about Harden.
- Nick Blackbun (23% owned) - Blackburn is coming of 5 straight wins, and is one of the truly underrated starters out there. He does give up his share of hits, but has only given up 2 homeruns in his last 5 starts (37.1 innings - including a complete game). He also gets a lot of ground balls and is 2nd in the majors in getting batters to ground into double plays, making his 1.41 WHIP a bit less worrysome.
Good luck!
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