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0I can’t believe it is week 6 already (though I should have known), most leagues are starting to make crazy trades, build for the future or are just not interested in their teams. It’s been a crazy last few days with some really horrible trades in some of my leagues. It is like trading a broken bicycle for a car, but a league of your peers gets the final say. Anywho, week 6 brings us either studs or duds, guys you should know and should be owned or guys you should gamble on cause you’re playing the top teams. I like to gamble with streaming a 2 start pitcher, if you have 3-4 reliable guys that give you 6 starts for the week than a questionable 2 start pitcher isn’t going to kill you. What really kills you is when the reliable guys pitch like horse hockey and the 2 start guy does better. Onto the list of 2 start pitchers for the sixth week of fantasy baseball:
Brandon Morrow (@Bos vs. Lackey) (Tex vs. Feldman)
Allowing way too many base occupants. Has an awesome 11.35 K/9. Lackey has been effective last 3, and gets a decent second matchup in Texas. Is a 6 IP, 3 ER kinda guy, and with his offense that’s ok with me. He is good for a win and 12 K’s this week.
Kyle Kendrick (@ Col vs. Smith) (@ Mil vs. Davis)
On here based on 2 starts away from CB. Both Smith and Davis give up a ton of runs and I like Philly to outscore both. Is the best 2 start win sniper this week. Won’t K a lot, will kill your WHIP, but wins are the key. Pitched great last outing vs. Cards.
Ross Ohlendorf (Cin vs. Arroyo) (@ CHC vs. Lilly)
Returns from the dead, back is all healed up. Or they hope. Gets 2 tough divisional matchups. Was strangely consistent last year and was semi-reliable, got some deep league draft love preseason. I am always against starting DL pitchers on their return, so start with that in mind. Typical lunch pail pitcher.
John Maine (Was vs. Atilano) ( @Fla vs. Robertson)
Typical Met pitcher this year, wildly inconsistent. Gets two favorable matchups this week. Has allowed 3 runs or less in in his last 4 starts. That’s good enough for me for a buy low 2 start guy. Gets you a K an inning to boot.
Scott Olsen (@ NYM vs. Niese) ( Col vs. Cook)
The WW darling after his 8 inning masterpiece on Thursday. I don’t think he is as good as that start, but he isn’t horrendous. Should be owned for this week for his 2 starts. Got waxed last outing vs. Col. Good for a win and 10 K’s this week. Decent pickup if he isn’t owned in your league.
Wade LeBlanc ( @ SF vs. Zito) ( LAD vs. Billingsley)
Gets tougher for the youngster. Has pitched enough to be rosterable. Two tough divisional match =ups puts him to the test. Allowed only 3 ER all year. Guy to run for this week as he is looking like the goods, start with confidence. A win and 12 K’s are easily attainable.
Dana Eveland ( @ Bos vs. Dice K) ( Tex vs. Lewis)
Sneaky good so far this year. Has horrible numbers career-wise against Boston (18.24ERA). He is the second Blue Jay on this week’s list, not all birds are bad. He still has a lot to prove fantasy-wise. May struggle this week, maybe an addition just for his second start.
Brett Myers ( @ StL vs. Penny) (@ SF vs. Zito)
Really been unheralded for the fledging ‘Stros. He is going to be traded to a contender, and when that happens you are going to want to own him. Start by adding him this week. A really decent end of rotation guy. 29/11 k/bb rate is sneaky good.
Trevor Cahill ( @ Tex vs. Lewis) (@ LAA vs. Pineiro)
Has decent track record vs. both teams this week. Only making 3rd start of the year. I think he has the goods, but just not yet. Needs 3-4 more starts and will be a confident add. Won’t hurt you this week, great low end add based on 2 start status.
happy mothers day to any and all
Kazmir got dropped in my 12 team h2h mixed league. Should I pick him up? My options of people to drop Nolasco, Floyd, Gio, Scherzezerer, Matusz, Wade Davis, Jyhouls Chacin, Cueto. And yeah thats my pitching it sucks, but my offense is relativeley unstoppable.
@AL KOHOLIC: My wife says, “Thank you!”
@Smokey: Thanks for the always helpful article and advice. Daily changes league, standard 5×5 cats, do you like one of these guys better in their first start and another in their second? Or would you just take Wade LeBlanc for both?
Hey all,
Is Alex Gonzalez’s power for real this year and will come crashing down to earth? Could he be a solid FA pickup in a keeper league? Right now I’m running with Theriot and always in a SB/OBP/RBI battle
Pick 2- Cecil, Sheets, Olsen, Cueto, Latos
H2H 14 team league. I’m looking for the best long term pickup. I’m leaning toward Sheets and Cecil right now, but any thoughts are much appreciated.
@Mr2Bits: Gonzalez has some shown pop in the past, but his production thus far seems like a fluke. That being said, if you have a chance, ride him while he’s hot.
@Awesomus Maximus: I’d go with Olsen in Metco and then either LeBlanc vs LAD or Myers vs SF…and I’m leaning toward LeBlanc.
@AL KOHOLIC: Happy Mum”s day indeed, without which we would all not be here.
@Awesomus Maximus: I would take Maine’s first and Kendrick’s second if i had to pick 2 to choose in that format. Leblanc has 2 tough matchups altough Bills has crapped the bed and i dont trust him.
@Deanjello: Only time Kazmir does well is when i go against him, so i would say he is just as reliable as Gio.
@Ron Washington’s Stache: Long term Latos and Cecil, right now Cecil and Olsen. Gotta ride the hot hand until it burns ya.
@Smokey: My bad, should have mentioned that Maine is (I’m pretty sure) the only guy from your list not available in this league.
@Awesomus Maximus: go with Myers then instead of Maine. Penny has turn up tails once and awhile
Guys,
Who do you like more….
Hunter Pence or Aaron Hill?
drop cecil for olsen or myers this week? its h2h and cecil is only a matchup pitcher.
my rotation for the week would be: wainwright, johnson, nolasco, penny, and one of (slowey, bucholz,maybe gio??)…. or drop cecil and plug olsen in that last spot?
@Suck My Wieters: Hill
@sal: Olsen
Gio @ Texas, Slowey home against the White Sox, Lester @ Detroit or Verlander home against the Yankess…need 1.
Also, Vlad, Cargo or J. Upton…need 2.
Anyone have thoughts on Scherzer, Gav Floyd, or Wade Davis? I currently have a TON of SPs and want to thin that out, but I don’t know who to give up on. Thanks!
Hmm, grab Myers for both starts next week or Latos because of his last start being so good? Only one transaction left for the week.
@Fletch: Lester, Vlad and Upton
@BryanK: Im waiting on Scherzer and Floyd to see how thet perform today, Davis is safe of the 3.
Would you rather have Garland right now over Gio, Slowey or Wade Davis?
Is Chacin the real deal and is he here to stay?
@Smokey: Thanks Smokey, I was thinking the same, see how they each do today. Both have been very odd all season. I am really looking to grab a MR (we don’t count holds, but I love having a guy to produce Ks and keep my ERA/WHIP down with the occasional win or save).
@ anyone: Better offer for Pujols…Wright and Crawford or Zimmerman and Braun
or Pujols and Hill for Fielder and Utley. OPS league
i just dropped cameron maybin in my 10 team auction league and picked up jhoulys chacin. I feel that it was a good move but am i being dillusional?
@corey: I think that could be a great move. I picked him up in a 16 team H2H for D. Lowe last week, been a pretty solid decision so far. It looks like he’s got a spot lined up, even when their DL guys come back, so I wouldn’t be too upset about that move. Maybin might not be long for the bigs…
@Anybody: is Kubel for Travis Snider a good move? I would be dropping Kubel.
@floridamach1: zim braun, tho fielder and utley is nice as well
@Wilsonian: i would hold on kubel
@corey: depends on other options for OF.
@BryanK: Gregerson is nice if available
@Fletch: Garland at home yeah.
Hi Smokey: How worried are you about Beckett? And how much importance to you give to the outstanding efforts from Latos and Chaucin?
Also, any one-start streamers jump out at you this week for a very deep (20-team) daily mixed roto league? I’m taking about guys on the Cahill-Eveland-Ohlendorf level (anyone better than that is probably taken) who might have a sneaky good matchup or who may be under the radar for other reasons.
Many, many thanks, as always.
I think Pablo needs to go screw his eye sight up again because he is f’ing ruining my team. If there were a category for leaving players in scoring position my team would rake has they couldn’t bat in guys in Byrnes softball league!
Trying to rank/tier the following for middle-term (rest of the season): Matusz, Bucholz, Cecil, Kennedy, Olsen, Medlen, Chaucin.
Also, ARam or Willingham (for a Util spot) going forward?
Smokey – 12 team H2H points league. Got Nolasco, Lilly & LeBlanc gong twice. Choice between Hamels @ MIL (Narveson) or Kershaw @ SD (Garland)? Thanks!
Myers at StL, at SF, Niese vs Was, at Fla, Cecil vs Tex, Holland vs Oak
rank please!
@Enrique: Too much money in Becketts pocket maybe, i really don’t know. Mechanically he looks ok.
Latos and Chacin depending on league size should be started but with the idea that a decent match up for me would let them sit. Streamers taht jump out, Mitre Mon, Bannister Tues, Holland Wed, Guthrie Friday.
@3matt:
Matusz
Bucholz
Cecil
Olsen
Medlen
Chacin
Kennedy
Yike i was all over Willingham preseason as a great sleeper. So ill stick with him, A-ram will have spurts.
@AnotherFalstaff: Hamels
@Hebrew Hammer: Strength in numbers Hammer; Myers Niese Cecil Holland, just like you typed em
thanks smokey!
also who do you like better…
cecil vs Tex (harden) and kuroda AT Ari (Jackson)??
I have Pelfrey and Romero as my 7th and 8th starters in a weekly CBS points league, should I hold tight or try to grab one or more of these guys.
Chacin
I. Kennedy
Cueto
Cecil
G. Gonzalez
S. Olsen
thanks a bunch
In a dynasty points league that emphasizes pitching, who wins this deal, Hawpe and Alfredo Simon for Madison Bumgarner/Scott Olsen?
I have Garza, Weaver, Kennedy, and Zito slotted in already in a 14 team 6×6 that includes K/BB. Who would be your 5th guy this week, Chacin v. Wash, Correia v. LA, Latos @ SF, Cecil v. Tex? Would you take Kennedy or Zito out to start two of the other guys?
Alright, Max Scherzer, Ervin Santana, Brian Matusz, and Gavin Floyd. Who would you cut if any? Rest of my staff is Lincecum, Liriano, Felix H,CJ Wilson, Wade Davis (I went for high number of SPs with intent to cut the crap, but they all seem like crap right now). Thanks!
Scherzer is riding the bench. Should I drop him for Chacin, Latos, or Gio Gonzalez? Thanks.
@Robert: I’m pretty sure Grey said sell Sherzer a while ago. The search isn’t working for me for some reason. I’m taking a flyer on Chacin.
twenty team league
harden and j peralta for cliff lee
would you take it if u had r santiago and yuniesky betancourt at SS
@Hebrew Hammer: Kuroda
@chisox: hold tight
@Campbell: Hawpe was mashing before injury, id take that side
@ujc: Correia, keep Kennedy and Zito
@BryanK: Santana
@Robert: @chisox: agree anyone of the three would do
@barker: ugh, both Harden and Peralta are poo. Id prolly just keep Lee.
i was thinking of offering that for lee sorry for the confusion
i got hanley at SS
and thanks for answering
my outfield options are :
justin upton
b.j. upton
cargo
alex rios
colby rasmus
chase headley
robot jones and
grandy when he makes it back
so i think i did good picking up jhoulys chacin since i need some pitching depth since my pitchers are:
josh johnson
ricky nolasco
wade davis
clay bucholz
jaime garcia
billingsley and
javy vazquez
but let me know your take on the move of dropping maybin for chacin
@corey: i would take everyone of your OF listed over Maybin.
pick 3 (utility spots) – Snider, Reimold, Maybin, Pennington, Corey Hart
14 team H2H league, 30 man rosters. Non Keeper
Looking for best long term value
BTW, very bullish on Derek Holland, Texas Rangers. Has a great chance to make legit impact and stay in rotation all year. This was one of the call-ups Ive been waiting for; big BUY.
AAA #s as of 5/7:
4-1 (6 games started), 0.93 ERA, 37Ks in 38 innings.
Gets Oak @ Wednesday
Thanks
@EL BURRO: Snider Reimold Maybin, I agree with Holland think he got rushed last year.
@smokey – thanks.
Pennington has been nice. Think he can sustain? Reimold has been breaking my heart all year and now hes getting spot started. I also own Adam Jones, so its been irritating to say the least with those 2.
@EL BURRO: Pennington has been rosterable as a MI, Jones is killing me as well.
i got ian stewart at my IF(flex spot) — see current offense roster below
6×6 (total bases, holds)
C- Barajas
1B- Pena
2B- Cano
3B- Wright
SS- Tulo
IF- Ian Stewart
OF – Choo Choo Train
OF – Quentin
OF – Adam Jones
Util – Vlad
Util – Snider
Util – Pennington
Bench – Maybin, Stanton
DL – Montero
* ironically, dumped Reimold for Pennington a few days ago — but could snag Reimold again… thoughts on that?
@EL BURRO: Id stay put you have plenty of OF options. Got plenty of guys that are killing your avg right now. I have a very similar team and they are killing me.
12 Team Roto. I’m not sure why I’m asking, but should I use the #1 waiver priority for Raul Ibanez? My current OF is Werth, Nelson Cruz, Rajai Davis, Jay Bruce and Carlos Quentin.
Got offered B.J. Upton for Manny. No brainer right?
Hard decision. In my pilfer and pillage league i won this week so i have to decide if i want to exchange my lowest scoring pitcher for the year, Ted Lilly, for his highest scoring pitcher, Ian Kennedy. Lilly has the track record but Kennedy is pitching better now. Lilly gets 2 starts next week but… Man a little help would be nice. Thanks
@Nuke – How fast can you hit accept.
@Howie – Just plucked him of waivers myself. No briainer. Raul is just hitting his stride. No Brainer.
OK, I’ve got Kinsler and Utley, and the time to trade may be here.
I could get Ichiro and Romero, or Ichiro and CJ Wilson for Kinsler.
What do you think?
I need OF bad… as Lind is under-performing… and Cruz is on the DL. Although I know Nelson’s return is imminent.
My band-aids have been Soriano and Swisher… which haven’t been bad I must say.
Who is Grey’s avatar? It looks like a young Donnie Baseball to me but I’m not so sure…
@MeanMachine: I like Lilly.
@Jonathan: Is it a keeper league? If yes i say no, Kinsler or Utley are pretty good Util options.
@NukeLaDouche: def no brainer
@Howie Met Your Mother: sure why not
Is Eric Young going to play this week, get sent down, or continue to platoon? Closing situation for the white sox… who would you pick up in order?
@pw: Hawpe due back this week, i think he gets sent down. Thornton Putz Santos in that order
Thanks… I’m stuck with Roberts and I have to start either EY Jr. or Infante from Atl. I guess it is Infante… (14 team mixed)
Would you trade Pujols for Utley and D.Lee?
Which of these pitchers would you deal for Kendrick or Callaspo, or am I wasting my time trying to get either.
My team:
C: I.Rod
1B: Pujols
2B: Roberts (Young, Infante)
SS: H.Ram
3B: Zimm
OF: Ad.Jones
OF: Damon
OF: Morgan
UT: Vlad
SP: Lincecum
SP:Oswalt
SP:Wolf
SP: Correia
SP: Garland
RP: Dotel
RP: Rauch
P:Garland
P: S.Olsen
Bench: Narveson, Meek, Brett Anderson (Inj), B.Cecil, J.D. Drew, Kubel, Olivo