Earlier this season, DraftKings did us all the favor and left a no named Jimmy Paredes at a mere $2,000 for a week. In a previous post, I wrote that I was going to take advantage of the pricing until they adjusted, which they eventually did, raising him to $4,000.
This time around, my go-to guy is Jung-Ho Kang for the Pirates. Not only is Kang practically starting everyday for the Pirates, he’s producing, too. It may not be the power numbers that he showed in South Korea, but the Pirates will take it.
And I will, too.
Kang has led me to cash in his past three starts, as he comes in at a cheap $3,300. I’ll take it once again as long as he’s in the lineup and as long as DraftKings doesn’t become the wiser.
Straight to the cash, homie.
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Corey Kluber, SP: $11,600 — Usually my rule of thumb is to take the pitcher I like the most who is pitching at home. With just six game on the schedule, it’s not that easy to do. In fact, James Paxton is the highest priced — and my favorite — home pitcher. There’s one problem, though. He’s facing off against the Klubot, Corey Kluber. Kluber is going to cost you, but he’s more than worth it against a struggling Mariners offense. Don’t worry about Kyle Seager or Nelson Cruz, either. He’s a no-brainer in cash and tournament games alike.
Chris Heston, SP: $6,100 — The bandwagon cleared off pretty quickly for Heston, but as long as you know what you’re getting with him, I like it. It’s another example of where his opponent is superior (damn you, Shelby Miller!), but I’ll take the guy at home against an equally poor offense. I wanted A.J. Burnett, but go ahead and try to make a decent lineup with limited options with the top two pitchers. I’d love to see it (@MichaelWaterloo).
Francisco Cervelli, C: $3,000 — He got the day off yesterday, which means he’s back behind the plate against the all-of-the-sudden-hittable Ian Kennedy. It’s a punt play, but Cervelli has a knack for getting on base, which you’ll take from your catcher.
Freddie Freeman, 1B: $4,300 — Not a fan of having a player that’s going against my pitcher, but what are you gonna do? Freeman is quietly having another stellar season, despite the situation he’s in with the Braves. Plus, he’s cheaper than Brandon Belt and costs just as much as Mark Teixeira.
Neil Walker, 2B: $3,700 — It’s a small sample, but Walker is 8-18 against Kennedy in his career with three homers.
Miguel Cabrera, 1B/3B, $4,900 — It still makes no sense why he is third-base eligible but thanks, DraftKings. I’ve struggled hitting on the days to stack the Blue Jays this year, and also when to play Miguel Cabrera. Even the in the juiciest matchup, Cabrera will come up short. I’ll take my chances today, even though he sports only a .250 lifetime average against C.J. Wilson.
Mike Trout, OF: $5,300 — I’m not starting Buck Farmer, but I had to find a way to get his name into my post. It’s an all-time great. Let Mike Trout be your reason, people.
Brett Gardner, OF: $4,100 — Brett Gardner is a sneaky little S.O.B. Each year, somehow, he becomes a top 20 outfielder. This year is no different, as Gardner has shown the pop that he’s capable of having. The ballpark factor isn’t the best, but I like Gardner and the Yankees offense against Kendall Graveman.
Nori Aoki, OF: $3,700 — Speaking of a top outfielder, Aoki has had himself quite a month of May. He’s no Bryce Harper, but for $3,700, you’ll get a top 10 outfielder this month. Not a bad investment.
I’m Only Happy When It Rains
There’s rain in the forecast for most of the games, but the only one that is concerning is the Red Sox and the Rangers, as it has a 43 percent chance for precipitation at first pitch. Keep an eye on it. The rest of the games are all systems go.
Doing Lines In Vegas
Boston and Texas is opening up at 9.5, which is the high for the evening slate. I’m avoiding it with weather concerns, which makes the Tigers and Angels the lead dog at 8.5.
