Pitch or Ditch for Thursday, May 19
Fausto Carmona
CORY’S PICKS
Blackburn @ Ross – Ross is legit, and a great matchup
Haren @ Fister
Sabathia @ Guthrie – Guthrie has some decent numbers on surface if you cover up his record. If you start him you’re basically chasing a W.
W. Davis @ Romero – Davis too erratic to trust
Verlander @ Beckett
Carmona @ Floyd
Holland @ Hochevar
McDonald @ Cueto - Cueto impressive since DL stint
Livan @ Gee
Happ @ McClellan
Chacin @ Blanton
Coleman @ Volstad
Jurrjens @ Collmenter – Jurrjens en fuego!
Narveson @ Harang – good matchup for Narveson despite Padres’ recent run-scoring prowess
Bumgarner @ Billingsley
***SIANO SAYS:
Blackburn is a decent play, A’s aren’t much better than Twins.
Carmona deserves start vs. struggling White Sox.
Agree on rest.
mlbtstufantasy411
Could you please rank my SP? I’m trying to figure out which to put into package deal…
Lester, Scherzer, Beckett, Gallardo, J Garcia, De La Rosa & Carpenter.
Much appreciated.
Josh
Josh,
I’d go Lester, Garcia, Scherzer, Beckett, Gallardo, De La Rosa, Carpenter.
Zach
I’m trading away Billy Butler and A-rod for Miguel Cabrera and Casey McGehee. Is this trade good for me???
DB,
Fair value but I think I’d do it. 1B upgrade > 3B downgrade.
Zach
Who should I start next week at the UTL spot, Trumbo, Jackson, ludwick or Ramon Hernandez? I need hr’s and rbi’s but Trumbo has been awful as of late.
Taylor
Taylor,
I’d say Ludwick as he’s red hot right now, but keep an eye on what happens over the weekend before making a final decision.
Zach
Is there any chance NYY calls up Jorge Alberto Vazquez
any time soon? 308 avg, 341 OBP, 16 HR’s, 41 RBI… come on
Mike,
I don’t see it. Where is he going to play? 1B is blocked and the DH slot has to be reserved for the million old guys on the roster!
Zach
Am I reaching too far for a second baseman offering Dan Haren for Brandon Phillips?
Stooch,
Absolutely not. Very fair value. Also keep in mind that Haren is historically a poor second half pitcher, so you’re likely already getting the best part of his season.
Zach
411 hotline,
7X7 keeper, thinking to offer Ethier(can keep for 2012) for Pedroia (cant keep for 2012, as noone in rounds 1-3 can be kept), need homeruns, few more runs and a better avg, think Dustin is about to light it up. I have McCutchen(K), Stanton(K), Ellsbury, Seth Smith, with Fuld/Luke Scott rotating on the lefty pitchers. Aviles is present 2nd baseman, Callaspo backup (MI spot).
Your thoughts and cheers for your help,
G
G,
I have no problem with that deal. Even though I’m not too sure that it fits your categorical needs (mainly homers), you would be getting a significant upgrade at 2B and although it hurts that you can’t keep Pedroia for 2012, play to win now!
Zach
Hi Guys –
Do you think Mark Melancon will maintin the CL job? Who would you grab off of the wire: Ludwick, L. Morrison, Damon, Brantly, or Helton? I need power but trend away from power-only (low AVG/OBP) players. Love the show and the site. THanks in advance.
Peter,
I don’t think Melancon is on the hot seat quite yet, especially considering the Astros’ lack of viable alternatives. However, Wilton Lopez is the logical handcuff. He’s been pitching very well of late.
Zach
Stooch,
As mentioned above, I’d do Haren for Phillips. No on Johnson for Phillips but yes on Johnson for Cano. No on either pitcher in a one-for-one for Zobrist.
Zach
Hey Zach, I’ve been offered two trade, first trade im giving up Jed lowrie for Matt kemp and the second trade im giving up Adam Dunn And Alexi Ogando for Andres Torres and Tim Lincecum. My OF are Markakis, Ethier, R. Davis, J. Pierre and Delmon Young. My 1Bs are Howard, Butler and Dunn. My SP are Cliff Lee, Matt Cain, De La Rosa, S. Marcum, Ogando, Volquez, Jurrjens, McLellan, Narveson, Dempster and W. Davies to go with 5 closers. Does it makes sense to do any of those trades? thanks!
Kelstin,
That first trade is so lopsided in your favor that it will probably be veto-worthy if accepted. I like the second trade too.
Zach
Hey Zach, dodgers closing situation. Would you grab Guerrier (have to be for Padilla), or should Padilla be back closing before long.
Thanks
Dan,
Nah, I think Padilla’s still the guy. He’s just been dealing with forearm stiffness so that’s why Guerrier picked up the last save. Now, considering that Padilla is fresh off the DL, this is a little concerning and I might pick up Guerrier if you’ve got an open roster slot…but not at the expense of Padilla.
Zach
Hey Zach, I’m in a 10 team league. I’ve been offered Pence, E Aybar, and Scherzer for D Wright, A Bailey and Venters. What do you think. I could use the OF and SP help, and I’ll still be strong in RPs.
Jordan,
Close call as Bailey’s nearing a return and is a top-10 closer when healthy, but I’m OK with this trade. Scherzer is, if not an ace, at least a strong No. 2 SP and Pence looks like he’s in line for a career year. Wright’s injury situation is a little scary too.
Zach
With David wright’s injury, do you think turner is a good pickup to start over my current 3B maicer izturis?
Taylor,
I’d follow the slightly safer route and stick with Izturis until we see a little more from Turner. I’m not sold on him yet.
Zach
Hey guys! I am struggling in offense and I made some moves. I traded Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Pena, Alfonso Soriano, and Jaime Garcia. I’m returned I get Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson, and Placido Polanco. Was this a good move to improve my offense? What do you guys think? Thanks and much appreciated.
Reese,
I like it. A-Rod just doesn’t look like the same player as he’s been in years past, Pena’s a huge AVG liability and Soriano is frustratingly streaky. Garcia’s pitching like a top-15 SP but you’re getting more than enough in return here.
Zach
In a 10 team AL/NL league would you give up Ervin Santana and Roninson Cano for Clayton Kershaw and Evan Longoria………Or I can give up CJ Wilson for Evan Longoria strait up. Do you think either are worth my time?
Sean,
I liked the first deal but absolutely love the second one. Do Longoria for Wilson immediately!
Zach
Hey guys! I am in a 12 team head to head mixed league. My OF players are Logan Morrison, Nick Markakis, and Austin Jackson. Should I drop any of these guys and pick up Andre Ethier from the waiver list??
Reese,
Yes! I’d absolutely drop either Markakis or Jackson (probably Jackson) to pick up Ethier.
Zach
Hello guys! I have Mark Teixeira and Miguel Cabrera as my 1B in a 12 team head to head league. I have Casey McGehee as my 3B. I am looking to up grade my 3B spot. Should I trade Miguel Cabrera for Andrian Beltre?? Or just stick with Casey and keep Cabrera?? What you guys think? Thank You and I am a big fan of your show. Keep up the good work!
Hello Fantasy experts! Should I drop 2B Ryan Roberts and pick up Gordon Beckham from the waiver list?? Who is going to be more productive?? Or should I just pick up Beckham without dropping Roberts?? I do have an extra spot on my bench. What do you guys think? Thank You.
Sorry but forgot to mention that I am in a 12 team head to head mixed league. Thanks.
Is Josh Johnson or Dan Haren worth trading for a Cano, Zorbrist, or Phillips?
Reese,
Definitely not! Cabrera is a first round player. Beltre isn’t. Hold onto Cabrera and stick with McGehee, who isn’t that bad of an option.
Zach