2012 Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Advice & Analysis
 
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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)

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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

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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

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