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 Roy Halladay Fantasy Baseball's Pitching Line of the Week: Roy Halladay (SP-PH) vs Florida: 9 IP, 0 ER, 0BB, 11K Doc Halladay didn't take lightly to Matt Cain trying to steal his thunder. Halladay pitched the 2nd perfect game of the season and the 20th in history. Roy bounced back with a vengeance after his worst start of the season against Boston (6ER, 1K) . You've just proven once again why you are the top dog in baseball! Matt Cain (SP- SF) vs Arizona: 9 IP 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K The Giants rewarded perennial hard luck loser Matt Cain with a run in the 1st inning, and he handled the rest. Cain allowed a 2nd inning double to Mark Reynolds and held the Diamondbacks without a base runner the rest of the way. Since allowing 17 walks in a 4 start stretch between May 1st and May 17th, Cain has only issued one free pass in his last 17 innings of work. When he makes the opposition hit their way aboard he's been devastating: .197 BAA and 1.01 WHIP. Top 3 NL Double Dippers: Ubaldo Jimenez, Colorado(@ SF & Lincecum, @ Arizona) 8 more scoreless inning for the master (0.88 ERA), but strikeouts are down in recent outings. Tim Lincecum, SF (vs Colorado & Jimenez, @ Pittsburgh) Trying to straighten himself out after consecutive poor efforts. 9 2/3 innings, 11 ER and 10 BB. Tim Hudson, Atlanta (vs Philadelphia, @ LA) Reliving past glory with 8 of 10 quality starts and 2.24 ERA Top 3 AL Double Dippers: Matt Garza (@ Toronto, @ Texas) Reached the 8 inning plateau in 5 of 10 starts. 55 hits allowed in 69 2/3 innings. Justin Verlander (vs Oakland, @ KC) 1 run CG victory at Oakland on May 19th. Ervin Santana (@ KC, @ Sea) 3-0 last 3 starts. 22 IP, 5 ER and 22 K. Only If You're Streaming Hisanori Takahashi, NYM (@ SD, vs Florida) 12 scoreless innings over first two starts vs. Yankees and Phillies. Jeremy Bonderman,Detroit (vs Cleveland @ KC) 21 K, 13 hits 3 ER over last 20 innings. Luke Hochevar, KC (vs Anaheim, vs Detroit) Consecutive successful, deep performances. 2 W, 17 IP, 10 H 5 ER. Don't Touch 'Em Brian Matusz/ Balt, Chris Narveson/ Milw, Nate Robertson/Fla, Mitch Talbot/Clev Week 9 One Start Stars Owned in 50% or Less Jeremy Guthrie (vs Boston) 3 W in last 4 starts while allowing only 6 ER. Derek Holland (vs TB) 2.95 ERA through 3 GS in 2010. Who will come out triumphant - Jimenez or Lincecum? Leave a comment or reply to us on Twitter. Twitter.com/thefantasyfix Tags: Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Baseball Blog, Fantasy Sports Blog, MLB, Two Start Pitchers, Double Dippers, Fonzy Scheme, Matt Cain, Ubaldo Jiminez, Tim Lincecum, Tim Hudson, Matt Garza, Justin Verlander, Ervin Santana, Hisanori Takahashi, Jeremy Bonderman, Luke Hochevar, Brain Matusz, Chris Narveson, Nate Robertson, Mitch Talbot, Jeremy Guthrie, Derek Holland, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Kansas City, Anaheim Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers Week 8's Double Dippers...and Gio Gonzalez 05/23/2010
 Gio Gonzalez Fantasy Baseball’s Pitching Line of the Week: Gio Gonzalez (SP-OAK) 8IP, 2 H, 0 R/ER/ 1 BB, 5 K Originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2004 MLB amateur draft, Gio Gonzalez was involved in three trades for the likes of Jim Thome, Freddy Garcia and Nick Swisher before landing in Oakland in 2006. Gio debuted in August of 2008 for the Athletics, and in the 132 innings Gonzalez pitched between 2008-2009, he displayed a filthy 9.7 K/9 rate. However, Gio’s lack of control was evident as he accumulated a 5+ BB/9 over that same period. Through nine starts in 2010, Gio has gathered six quality starts, five wins and has seen a decrease in his H/9, BB/9 and HR/9 surrendered. This past Saturday’s shutout against the Giants was no fluke. Gio is currently ranked higher than Sabathia, Liriano, Kershaw, Gallardo, Cliff Lee and Hamels and is owned in only 19% Y! leagues. Fantasy Baseball’s Whine of the Week: Nyjer Morgan (OF-WAS) Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles crushed a ball to deep center field, and as Nyjer jumped and braced himself for impact against the wall, he lost track of the ball, his glove and his maturity. Watch it here. Video Courtesy of Natstown, the official website of the Washington Nationals. The “Double Dipper” is a starting pitcher who will get two starts in the same week. Each Sunday we will preview top three options in each league and highlight streaming options for players owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. Top 3 NL Double Dippers: Jaime Garcia/St. Louis (@SD, vs. CHC) - 4-2, 1.28 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 7/8 QS. Mike Leake/Cincy (vs. PIT, vs. HOU) - 4-0, 7 QS in 8 trips to the hill. Anibal Sanchez/Florida (vs. ATL, vs. PHI) - 2-0, 14 IP, 2 ER, 15:4 K:BB in last 2. Top 3 AL Double Dippers Jon Lester/Boston (@TB, vs. KC) - 4-0 with 49K’s in last 6 GS. John Danks/CWS (@CLE, @TB) - Despite 0-3 in last 4, Still rockin’ a 2.26 ERA James Shields/Rays (vs. BOS, @CHW) - 7 QS in 9. 10 or more K’s 3 times. Warning: Streaming can be lethal. The following are owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. Only If You’re Streaming Ian Kennedy/Arizona (@COL, @SF) - Coming into his own..Read here.. Joe Saunders/LAA (vs. TOR, vs. SEA) - 2 W & only 2ER allowed in last 3. 22+ IP. Jon Garland/SD (vs. STL, vs. WAS) - 5-0 in last 6. K:BB is ugly but 2.38 ERA is niiiiiiceee. (<--Borat voice) Don’t Touch ‘Em Gil Meche/KC, Justin Masterson/CLE, Felipe Paulino/HOU Week 8 One Start Stars Owned in 50% or Less Clayton Richard/SD 29% Y! - Friday @ WAS (Lannan) - Hasn’t lost or allowed more than 3 ER in last 7. Kris Medlen/ATL 11% Y! - Saturday @ PIT (Burres) - Stellar out of the pen in place of Jurrjens. Allowed only 2 ER in each of 2 starts in place of Jair, 28:7 K:BB. No More Lima Time: RIP Jose Lima (1972-2010) Who will be the best 2-Start pitcher owned in 50% or less for Week 8? Leave a comment or reply to us on Twitter. Twitter.com/thefantasyfix Tags: Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Baseball Blog, Fantasy Sports Blog, MLB, Two Start Pitchers, Double Dippers, Fonzy Scheme, Gio Gonzalez, Oakland Athletics, John Lester, Boston Red Sox, James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays, John Danks, Chicago White Sox, Jamie Garcia, St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Leake, Cincinnati Reds, Anibal Sanchez, Florida Marlins, Ian Kennedy, Arizona Diamondbacks, Joe Saunders, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Jon Garland, San Diego Padres, Gil Meche, Kansas City Royals, Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians, Felipe Paulino, Houston Astros, Jose Lima Week 7's Double Dippers...and Mat Latos 05/16/2010
 Mat Latos Fantasy Baseball’s Pitching Line of the Week: Mat Latos (SP-SD) 9IP, 1 H, 0 R/ER/BB, 6K In his last two trips to the mound, Mat Latos has pitched a total of 17 innings, collected 2 wins, allowed only three hits while striking out fifteen and walking none. Yes, that’s a 15:0 K:BB ratio. Think this is new to Latos? Think again. In 2009, with Fort Wayne (A) and San Antonio (AA), Mat was 8-1 in 13 starts, pitching 72.1 innings, striking out 73 and walking only 12 batters. He finished the season with a 1.37 ERA. Additionally, Latos was selected to the Texas League All-Star Team and was a Futures Game selection in 2009. Mat is currently owned in only 36% of Y! fantasy baseball leagues. The “Double Dipper” is a starting pitcher who will get two starts in the same week. Each Sunday we will preview top three options in each league and highlight streaming options for players owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. Top 3 NL Double Dippers: Chris Carpenter/St. Louis (@WAS, vs. ANA) - Looking to rebound from his only loss this season Roy Halladay/Philadelphia (vs. PIT, vs. BOS) - The Red Sox won’t recognize his new split-fingered change-up Josh Johnson/Florida (vs. Ari, @CHW) - Has 10 or more K’s twice this season. Top 3 AL Double Dippers Zack Greinke/KC (@BAL, vs. COL) - Great Ratios despite 1-4 record Felix Hernandez/Seattle (@OAK, @SD) - Nobody benches the King, Nobody. David Price (vs. CLE, @HOU) - Crazy Ratios, Won 5 of 7 starts. Warning: Streaming can be lethal. The following are owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. Mat Latos/San Diego (vs. SF, @SEA) - See Above. Will need run support facing Jonathan “Dirty” Sanchez and King Felix. Clayton Richard/San Diego (vs. SF, @SEA) - Has not allowed more than 3 ER in any start this season. Johnny Cueto/Cincy (vs. MIL, @MIL) - Last 3 Starts: 2 W, 19:3 K:BB ratio. Don’t Touch ‘Em Edwin Jackson, Zach Duke, Charlie Morton Tags: Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Baseball Blog, Fantasy Sports Blog, MLB, Two Start Pitchers, Double Dippers, Fonzy Scheme, Mat Latos, San Diego Padres, Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres, Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals, Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies, Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins, David Price, Tampa Bay Rays, Zack Greinke, Kansas City Royals, Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners Stuck in the Middle With You.. 05/15/2010
 Tyler Clippard About this time every year, I get the email or tweet from the nervous fantasy owner who is deficient in saves, or their ERA/WHIP are inflating (like this nurse’s breasts) out of control and need a solution. If you remember my piece on middle relievers this time last year, it went a little something like this.. The middle reliever might not have the big paycheck, the electrifying entrance song or his own fan section, but he does carry five category potential. You may be rewarded when he has the opportunity to pick up the scab win or he gets the save chance when the tabbed closer is given the night off. Additionally, he will maintain a humble ERA and WHIP while posting a first-class K:BB ratio. Lastly, the reliever you are looking to add could be the handcuff to your current closer for insurance purposes. Sound about right? Now, check out this year’s list of middle relievers who are providing 4-5 category numbers through six weeks. If you’re pitching staff needs some help, take these six guys into consideration if they are available in your league.  Tags: Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Sports Blog, The Fantasy Fix, Fonzy Scheme, Tyler Clippard, Washington National, Evan Meek, Pittsburgh Pirates, Jose Contreras, Philadelphia Philles, Clay Hensley, Florida Marlins, Matt Thornton, Chicago White Sox, Daniel Bard, Boston Red Sox Week 6's Double Dippers...and Dallas Braden 05/10/2010
 Tommy Hanson Pitching Line of the Week: Dallas Braden 9IP, 0 H/R/ER/BB, 6K Yes, all those goose eggs = a perfect game. Dallas Braden of the Oakland Athletics is the 19th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw a perfect game. Unfortunately, he will not be starting twice this week. He was added to over 10,000 Y! teams today and is still only owned in 55% of Y! leagues. Quote of the Week: “Stick-it, A-Rod”. - Peggy Lindsey, Braden’s Grandmother, in response to the recent feud between Dallas and Alex Rodriguez. The “Double Dipper” is a starting pitcher who will get two starts in the same week. Each Sunday we will preview top three options in each league and highlight streaming options for players owned in less than 50% of Y! leagues. Top 3 NL Double Dippers: Tommy Hanson/Atlanta (@Mil, vs. Ari) - Roughed up last outing, but there’s no place for “Big Red” on the bench Barry Zito/SF Giants (vs. SD, vs. Hou) - Looks like his old self again. Both starts at home, let it ride! Chad Billingsley/LA Dodgers (@ Ari, @SD) - Use with caution. Top 3 AL Double Dippers Matt Garza/Tampa Bay (@LAA, vs. Sea) - Has only given up 2+ ER in one of his six trips to the hill. Cliff Lee/Seattle (@Bal, @TB) - Tampa tagged Lee for 4 ER on 5/5, but don’t be scared. Colby Lewis/Texas (vs. Oak, @Tor) - 3 outings with 10 K’s. Warning: Streaming can be lethal. Wade LeBlanc/San Diego (@ SF, vs. LAD) - Quietly off to a good start. All 4 trips to the hill were QS. Scott Olsen/Washington (@NYM, @Col) - Allowed only 1 ER in his last three starts Brandon Morrow/Toronto (@Bos, vs. Tex) - 8+ K’s in each of his last four starts Don’t Touch ‘Em Javier Vazquez, Rick Porcello, Dontrelle Willis Tags: Fantasy Baseball Advice, Fantasy Baseball Blog, Fantasy Sports Blog, MLB, Two Start Pitchers, Double Dippers, Fonzy Scheme, Dallas Braden, Oakland Athletics, Wade LeBlanc, San Diego Padres, Scott Olsen, Washington Nationals, Brandon Morrow, Toronto Blue Jays, Colby Lewis, Texas Rangers, Cliff Lee, Seattle Mariners, Matt Garza, Tommy Hanson, Atlanta Braves, Barry Zito, San Francisco Giants Young Guns: Holy Jhoulys, Batman! 05/02/2010
 Jhoulys Chacin Ubaldo Jimenez is having an epic start to the 2010 season, but he can’t do it by himself. More often than not, Batman needed Robin, right? Well, Ubaldo is clearly the “Batman” of the Rockies pitching staff and Jorge De La Rosa was scripted to be “Robin”, until of course, he recently landed on the disabled list for the next 4-6 weeks. This is what the Rockies staff looks like: Ubaldo + JDL = 8-0 (ERA 0.79, 3.91) Rest of Staff = 2-6 (ERA 7.33, 5.52, 5.63) Enter Jhoulys Chacin. In 2009, Baseball America listed Chacin as the #45 overall prospect. In four starts this season at AAA Colorado Springs, Jhoulys is 3-0, with a 1.69 ERA and a 2:1 K/BB ratio. In three of his four starts with the Sky Sox, Jhoulys did not allow an earned run. Batman, I think we’ve found your new “Robin.” Jhoulys made his first start for the Rockies yesterday at San Francisco. Chacin fired seven innings of one-hit, shut-out baseball while striking out seven and walking only three Giants. His next trip to the hill will be Saturday 5/8 at the Dodgers. Pick him up immediately if you’re interested, he may not be available after his next start. Currently Owned in 3% of Y! and 0% of ESPN Leagues. Tags: The Fantasy Fix, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Sports Blog, Fonzy Scheme, Colorado Rockies, Jhoulys Chacin, Ubaldo Jimenez, Jorge De La Rosa, Colorado Springs Sky Sox |  CategoriesAll
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