Did you see that start from Barry Zito? a no hitter from a left hander in Mile High Denver. I was reaching for my computer to get him on my team. But no. I will need to see more before i am convinced. I dont like the lack of strike outs. I dont like...
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Starting Pitcher
Barry Zito – Yes or No?
Ryan Dempster available in 25% of Leagues – Buy!
Ryan Dempster of the Chicago Cubs is available in 25% of leagues. Yes – 2011 looks horrible. But a lot of that was some bad luck and a bad start. His opening start suggests he is back to his 2010 form. I would get him on my bench now before someone else does
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Erik Bedard – I would pick him up
It obviously depends who else is on your roster, but based on his strong start on opening day, I would stash Erik Bedard of the Pittsburgh Pirates on my roster. Yes – Bedard has had injuries and is therefore a risk. But those reserve spots are for guys just like him. Low downside and...
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Michael Pineda likely out for whole of April
It looks like Michael Pineda will be on the DL for the whole of April. After some rest for his right rotator cuff tendinitis, he is now throwing again. Hopefully, no more pain for this top prospect. This could be a blessing in disguise for the New York Yankees. Young prospects like this are...
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Johan Santana looks good in first start
Johan Santana looked great in his first start for almost 2 years with the New York Mets. As a result, he has been picked up in 81% of fantasy baseball teams. Definitely, pick him up if he is still available in your league.
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Chris Carpenter of St. Louis Cardinals on DL until May 2012
Chris Carpenter is on DL and will be out until at least May. Obviously, you need to move him into a DL slot on your team and pick up another player. My DL pickups so far this year are Brad Lidge for those save opportunities and John Buck in order to have a second...
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Ubaldo Jimenez accepts 5 game suspension
Ubaldo Jimenez and the Cleveland Indians have decided to accept his 5 game suspension. But because of the quirks of the schedule, he will not miss his turn in the rotation. Sounds like a minor hand slap to me. Obviously, no impact on your fantasy baseball team. Just a slight day to day scheduling...
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My Top Ranked Starting Pitchers
Verlander, Justin Halladay, Roy Kershaw, Clayton Lee, Cliff Hernandez, Felix Lincecum, Tim Weaver, Jered Sabathia, C.C. Hamels, Cole Haren, Dan Greinke, Zack Price, David Gallardo, Yovani Cain, Matt Lester, Jon Kennedy, Ian Strasburg, Stephen Wilson, C.J. Bumgarner, Madison Shields, James Pineda, Michael Garza, Matt Wainwright, Adam Hudson, Daniel Moore, Matt Hanson, Tommy Darvish, Yu...
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