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Two Start Pitchers :: Week 21
by Scott Mickels
Published: August 20, 2011, 6:56 pm

 We've got a couple of things to get to this week.  First, we have a minor Injury Watch to discuss.  For this we head to Monument City where Orioles starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie has been dealing with some stiffness in his shoulder.  He had his last start pushed back from Wednesday to Friday and then ultimately skipped.  He's now slated to start on Monday at Minnesota.  Guthrie currently has a 4.55 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, has lost 7 of his last 11 outings and plays for Baltimore, so needless to say he's best avoided in most standard leagues.  He should only be considered in deep AL-only leagues going into Week 21.

 There's something else to keep in mind this week  particularly for you Jordan Zimmerman owners.  The Nationals have made it clear they want to shut Zimmerman down for the rest of season right around 160 innings.  On the season he's thrown 151.2 innings with an impressive 3.11 ERA and 1.13 WHIP to go along with it.  Depending on how deep he pitches into his next start, on Tuesday at home against Arizona, will determine whether or not he'll make his second start this week.  He's been averaging about 6 innings an outing, so the Nationals will definitely have a decision to make.  Granted, this is a judgment call, but I tend to think they'll give him two more starts before shutting him down.  I'd go ahead and play him this week as you would normally.  If you're in a keeper or dynasty league, definitely hang on to him.  But for those of you in standard leagues, feel free to cut ties once the Nationals have officially pulled the plug on his season.  Good luck! 

Now, on to what we all came here for, the Two-Start Pitchers!

Of course, if you have any pitching questions, or now any fantasy football questions, don't hesitate to email me with them at scottmickels@fantasyplaymakers.com

NOTE: These starts are not set in stone. They can change for any variety of reasons: managerial moves, injuries, rain-outs, etc. Please keep in mind they are probable. 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

NO-BRAINERS

David Price, TB: vs. DET @ TOR
Justin Verlander, DET: @ TB, @ MIN
C. J. Wilson, TEX: vs. BOS vs. ANA

ADVISABLE OPTIONS

Colby Lewis, TEX: vs. BOS, vs. ANA
Brandon Morrow, TOR: vs. KC, vs. TB
Jeff Niemann, TB: vs. DET @ TOR
Ervin Santana, ANA: vs. CHW, @ TEX

OTHERS TO KEEP IN MIND

Erik Bedard, BOS: @ TEX, vs. OAK
Fausto Carmona, CLE: vs. SEA, vs. KC
Bruce Chen, KC: @ TOR, @ CLE
Bartolo Colon, NYY: vs. OAK, @ BAL
John Lackey, BOS: @ TEX, vs. OAK
Brandon McCarthy, OAK: @ NYY, @ BOS
Jason Vargas, SEA: @ CLE, vs. CHW

TRY TO AVOID

Brian Duensing, MIN: vs. BAL, vs. DET
Carl Pavano, MIN: vs. BAL, vs. DET
Brad Penny, DET: @ TB, @ MIN
Alfred Simon, BAL: @ MIN, vs. NYY

 

INJURY WATCH

Jeremy Guthrie, BAL: @ MIN, vs. NYY

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

NO-BRAINERS

Matt Cain, SF: vs. SD, vs. HOU
Chris Carpenter, STL: vs. LA, vs. PIT
Johnny Cueto, CIN: @ FLA, vs. WAS
Zack Greinke, MIL: @ PIT, vs. CHC
Cliff Lee, PHI: vs. NYM, vs. FLA

ADVISABLE OPTIONS

Jhoulys Chacin, COL: vs. HOU, @ LA
Ryan Dempster, vs. ATL, @ MIL
Jair Jurrjens, ATL: @ CHC, @ NYM
Ian Kennedy, ARI: @ WAS, vs. SD
Kyle Lohse, STL: vs. LA, vs. PIT
Jordan Zimmerman *, WAS: vs. ARI, @ CIN

OTHERS TO KEEP IN MIND

Nate Eovaldi *, LA: @ STL, vs. COL
Jeff Karstens, PIT: vs. MIL, @ STL
Mike Minor *, ATL: @ CHC, @ NYM
Jonathon Niese, NYM: @ PHI, vs. ATL
Ricky Nolasco, FLA: vs. CIN, @ PHI
Bud Norris, HOU: @ COL, @ SF
Joe Saunders, ARI: @ WAS, vs. SD

TRY TO AVOID

Casey Coleman, CHC: vs. ATL, @ MIL
Ross Detwiler, WAS: vs. ARI, @ CIN
Brett Myers, HOU: @ COL, @ SF

INJURY WATCH

None

 

* = this pitcher's two-start status is questionable.

Want to see which pitcher is more valuable? Try Fantasy Playmaker's IntelliStats!

 

 Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, All-Around Nice Guy

Support FPM! You can send your questions and comments to Scott at scottmickels@fantasyplaymakers.com



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