Hers is some Last minute analysis of questionable 2 start options. Aces get the nod as usual. Poor options aren't considered.
Ryan Dempster (CHC) Opponents--@ATL, @CHW Both Dempster's mechanics and command have been sub-par lately, rumors of a possible injury have been swirling, but you'd never know it just by looking at his ERA over the past 4 starts (only 4 earned runs allowed in his past 26 IPs). The 6 BB's his last time out doesn't exactly exude confidence; however, both teams he'll be facing this week are in the bottom third of the MLB in runs scored, so he's certainly worth starting--now lets just monitor his health going forward.
Max Scherzer (HOU) Opponents--TEX, LAA Other than 1 dreadful start against ATL, Scherzer's been excellent since the mid-mark of May. Then again, if you look at his game log, you'll see that he hasn't faced a quality opponent since the Dodgers on May 5th. Beating-up on bad teams is what a quality pitcher is supposed to do, and, to his credit, Scherzer certainly has...but his opponents this week are pro, and I don't see him getting through the week with-out at least one short outing.
Ubaldo Jimenez (COL) Opponents--@LAA, @OAK both road Jimenez has shown doubters this season thus far that he's the real-deal. Two starts away from the thin-air of Colorado make him a decent option to get you at least 1 win this week. He has won his last 3 starts, including a 9K performance followed by a complete game. He's at the point of his season, and career, where he's either about to step-up and be the ace many have claimed he is, or fade into the sea of mediocrity. I really like the skill set he brings to the table.
Hiroki Kuroda (LAD) Opponents--@CHW, SEA Kuroda has had a rough couple weeks lately, but the bottom line is that he's a quality starter. Backed by one of the strongest offenses in the NL, and I don't see why him producing at least 1 win and a helpful WHIP would be unreasonable expectations.
Joel Piniero (STL) Opponents--@NYM, MIN Piniero has lost 5 straight starts and 8 of his last 9. His formidable ERA and slightly above-average WHIP indicate that things just aren't bouncing his way. If he continues to post decent figures in these categories, his fortunes are bound to take a turn for the better.
Ian Snell (PIT) Opponents--CLE, KC In Snell's last start, he earned his 1st win since April 18th--nearly a 2 month span. However, don't write him off because of that. Snell hasn't allowed a HR in his last 4 games, and has posted 3 straight quality starts. Those who know Snell know that his WHIP is always a question, and playing in PIT won't usually yield a pitcher many wins. His opponents this week can be deceptively dangerous, as the last-place Indians have scored the 3rd most runs in the Majors this season. I'd stay away from him if other options are available.
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Evan Hersch The Fantasy Fix Team
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