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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 9
By Scott Mickels
May 27, 2006, 4:03 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
Jeremy Bonderman, DET: vs. NYY, vs. BOS
Mark Buehrle, CHW: @ CLE, vs. TEX
Roy Halladay, TOR: vs. BOS, @ TB
John Lackey, ANA: vs. MIN, @ CLE
HOT
C. C. Sabathia, CLE: vs. CHW, vs. ANA
COLD
Scott Baker, MIN: @ ANA, @ OAK
Randy Johnson, NYY: @ DET, @ BAL
Brad Radke, MIN: @ ANA, @ OAK
AVOID
Jimmy Gobble, KC: @ OAK, @ SEA
Mike Maroth, DET: vs. NYY, vs. BOS
KEEP IN MIND
Kris Benson, BAL: vs. TB, vs. NYY
Casey Fossum, TB: @ BAL, vs. TOR
Brad Halsey, OAK: vs. KC, vs. MIN
Dan Haren, OAK: vs. KC, vs. MIN
Cliff Lee, CLE: vs. CHW, vs. ANA
Vincente Padilla, TEX: vs. SEA, @ CHW
Aaron Small, NYY: @ DET, @ BAL
Javier Vazquez, CHW: @ CLE, vs. TEX
Jarrod Washburn, SEA: @ TEX, vs. KC
National League
NO-BRAINERS
Brett Myers, PHI: vs. WAS, @ LA
Roy Oswalt, HOU: @ STL, vs. CIN
Carlos Zambrano, CHC: vs. CIN, @ STL
HOT
Brad Penny, LA: @ ATL, vs. PHI
Aaron Sele, LA: @ ATL, vs. PHI
Mike Thompson, SD: vs. COL, @ PIT
COLD
Matt Morris, SF: @ FLA, @ NYM
AVOID
Horacio Ramirez, ATL: vs. LA, vs. ARI
Steve Trachsel, NYM: vs. ARI, vs. SF
KEEP IN MIND
Miguel Batista, ARI: @ NYM, @ ATL
Doug Davis, MIL: @ PIT, vs. WAS
Zach Duke, PIT: vs. MIL, vs. SD
Jason Jennings, COL: @ SD, vs. FLA
Jon Lieber, PHI: vs. WAS, @ LA
Jason Marquis, STL: vs. HOU, vs. CHC
Mike O’Connor, WAS: @ PHI, @ MIL
Scott Olsen, FLA: vs. SF, @ COL
Elizardo Ramirez, CIN: @ CHC, @ HOU
Victor Santos, PIT: vs. MIL, vs. SD
John Thomson, ATL: vs. LA, vs. ARI
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 8
By Scott Mickels
May 21, 2006, 2:50 am
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Eric Bedard, BAL: @ Sea, @ ANA
Kenny Rogers, DET: @ KC, vs. CLE
Curt Schilling, BOS: vs. NYY, vs. TB
Barry Zito, OAK: @ CHW, @ TEX
HOT
Seth McClung, TB: @ TOR, @ BOS
Ervin Santana, ANA: @ TEX, vs. BAL
COLD
Jeremy Affeldt, KC: vs. DET, @ NYY
Rodrigo Lopez, BAL: @ SEA, @ ANA
Joel Pineiro, SEA: vs. BAL, @ MIN
AVOID
Runelvys Hernandez, KC: vs. DET, @ NYY
KEEP IN MIND
Mark Hendrickson, TB: @ TOR, @ BOS
Kameron Loe, TEX: vs. ANA, vs. OAK
Jamie Moyer, SEA: vs. BAL, @ MIN
Vicente Padilla, TEX: vs. ANA, vs. OAK
Kirk Saarloos, OAK: @ CHW, @ TEX
Justin Verlander, DET: @ KC, vs. CLE
Tim Wakefield, BOS: vs. NYY, vs. TB
Chien-Ming Wang, NYY: @ BOS, vs. KC
National League
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Bronson Arroyo, CIN: vs. MIL, vs. ARI
Mark Mulder, STL: @ SF, @ SD
Jake Peavy, SD: vs. ATL, vs. STL
HOT
Oliver Perez, PIT: @ ARI, vs. HOU
COLD
Zach Day, WAS: vs. HOU, vs. LA
Fernando Nieve, HOU: @ WAS, @ PIT
AVOID
Orlando Hernandez, ARI: vs. PIT, @ CIN
KEEP IN MIND
Miguel Batista, ARI: vs. PIT, @ CIN
Dave Bush, MIL: @ CIN, @ PHI
Gavin Floyd, PHI: @ NYM, vs. MIL
Byung-Hyun Kim, COL: @ LA, @ SF
Sean Marshall, CHC: @ FLA, vs. ATL
Ricky Nolasco, FLA: vs. CHC, vs. NYM
Ramon Ortiz, WAS: vs. HOU, vs. LA
Wandy Rodriguez, HOU: @ WAS, @ PIT
Jae Seo, LA: vs. COL, @ WAS
Steve Trachsel, NYM: vs. PHI, @ FLA
Jamey Wright, SF: vs. STL, vs. COL
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 7
By Scott Mickels
May 14, 2006, 4:10 am
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Curt Schilling, BOS: @ BAL, @ PHI (5-2, 3.76)
Mike Mussina, NYY: vs. TEX, @ NYM (6-1, 2.56)
HOT
Freddie Garcia, CHW: @ MIN, vs. CHC (5-1, 5.64)
Scott Kazmir, TB: vs. CHW, vs. FLA (5-2, 2.94)
John Koronka, TEX: @ NYY, @ HOU (4-1, 3.65)
Ted Lilly, TOR: @ ANA, @ COL (4-2, 3.24)
Nate Robertson, DET: vs. MIN, vs. CIN (3-2, 3.27)
COLD
Joe Blanton, OAK: vs. SEA, vs. SF (3-4, 6.38 )
Felix Hernandez, SEA: @ OAK, vs. SD (2-4, 4.58)
AVOID
Scott Elarton, KC: @ CLE, vs. STL (0-4, 4.34)
Kyle Lohse, MIN: @ DET, @ MIL (2-3, 8.33)
Rodrigo Lopez, BAL: vs. BOS, @ WAS (1-5, 7.03)
KEEP IN MIND
Jeremy Affeldt, KC: @ CLE, vs. STL
Scott Baker, MIN: vs. CHW, @ MIL
Paul Byrd, CLE: vs. KC, vs. PIT
Shawn Chacon, NYY: vs. TEX, @ HOU
Brandon McCarthy, CHW: @ TB, vs. CHC
Vincente Padilla, TEX: @ NYY, @ HOU
Ervin Santana, ANA: vs. TOR, @ LA
Jake Westbrook, CLE: vs. KC, vs. PIT
National League
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Tom Glavine, NYM: @ STL, vs. NYY (5-2, 2.19)
Brandon Webb, ARI: vs. SD, vs. ATL (6-0, 2.30)
Carlos Zambrano, CHC: vs. WAS, @ CHW (1-2, 3.88)
HOT
Chan Ho Park, SD: @ ARI, @ SEA (2-1, 3.57)
Aaron Harang, CIN: @ PIT, @ CLE (5-1, 4.02)
Tim Hudson, ATL: vs. FLA, @ ARI (3-3, 4.67)
Brett Tomko, LA: @ COL, vs. ANA (4-1, 2.93)
COLD
Livan Hernandez, WAS: @ CHC, vs. BAL (1-4, 6.52)
Dontrelle Willis, FLA: @ ATL, @ TB (1-4, 6.22)
AVOID
Josh Fogg, COL: vs. LA, vs. TOR (2-2, 4.50)
KEEP IN MIND
Taylor Buchholz, HOU: vs. SF, vs. TEX
Chris Capuano, MIL: vs. PHI, vs. MIN
Kyle Davies, ATL, vs. FLA, @ ARI
Brad Hennessey, SF: @ HOU, @ OAK
Josh Johnson, FLA: @ ATL, @ TB
Cory Lidle, PHI: @ MIL, vs. BOS
Paul Malholm, PIT: vs. CIN, @ CLE
Jeff Suppan, STL: vs. NYM, @ KC
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 6
By Scott Mickels
May 6, 2006, 7:20 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Josh Beckett, BOS: @ NYY, vs. TEX (3-1, 4.86)
Roy Halladay, TOR: vs. ANA, @ TB (3-1, 3.73)
Randy Johnson, NYY: vs. BOS, vs. OAK (5-2, 5.02)
HOT
Freddie Garcia, CHW: vs. ANA, @ MIN (4-1, 5.45)
John Koronka, TEX: vs. MIN, @ BOS (3-1, 3.55)
Nate Robertson, DET: @ BAL, @ CLE (3-2, 3.25)
COLD
Jeff Weaver, ANA: @ TOR, vs. SEA (1-4, 6.43)
Joe Mays, KC: vs. CLE, @ BAL (0-4, 10.27)
Josh Towers, TOR: vs. OAK, @ TB (0-6, 10.59)
KEEP IN MIND
Paul Byrd, CLE: @ KC, vs. DET
Daniel Cabrera, BAL: vs. DET, vs. KC
Casey Fossum, TB: @ SEA, vs. TOR
Kevin Gregg, ANA: @ CHW, vs. SEA
Dan Haren, OAK: @ TOR, @ NYY
Gil Meche, SEA: vs. TB, @ ANA
Brad Radke, MIN: @ TEX, vs. CHW
Jaret Wright, NYY: vs. BOS, vs. OAK
National League
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Greg Maddux, CHC: @ SD, vs. SD (5-1, 2.35)
Roy Oswalt, HOU: @ SF, vs. COL (5-1, 2.86)
Pedro Martinez, NYM: @ PHI, @ MIL (5-0, 2.72)
Brett Myers, PHI, vs. NYM, @ CIN (2-1, 3.11)
John Smoltz, ATL: @ FLA, vs. WAS (1-2, 4.05)
HOT
Jeff Francis, COL: @ STL, @ HOU (1-2, 3.60)
Jason Schmidt, SF: vs. HOU, vs. LA (2-2, 3.77)
COLD
None.
Brian Moehler, FLA: vs. ATL, @ PIT (0-3, 9.27)
KEEP IN MIND
Tony Armas Jr., WAS: @ CIN, @ ATL
Miguel Batista, ARI: @ PIT, @ STL
David Bush, MIL: @ SD, vs. NYM
Brandon Claussen, CIN: vs. WAS, vs. PHI
Brad Hennessey, SF: vs. CHC, vs. LA
Clay Hensley, SD: vs. MIL, @ CHC
Rich Hill, CHC: @ SF, vs. SD
Noah Lowry, SF: vs. HOU, vs. LA
Jason Marquis, STL: vs. COL, vs. ARI
Andy Pettitte, HOU: @ LA, vs. COL
Jae Seo, LA: vs, HOU, @ SF
Ian Snell, PIT: vs. ARI, vs. FLA
Chris Young, SD: vs. CHC, @ CHC
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 5
By Scott Mickels
April 29, 2006, 2:23 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Josh Beckett, BOS: vs. NYY, vs. BAL (3-1, 4.50)
Eric Bedard, BAL: vs. TOR, @ BOS (4-1, 3.69)
Mark Buehrle, CHW: @ CLE, vs. KC (3-1, 2.57)
John Lackey, ANA: vs. OAK, @ TOR (3-1, 3.09)
Cliff Lee, CLE: vs. CHW, @ SEA (2-1. 2.97)
Johan Santana, MIN: vs. SEA, vs. DET (1-3, 4.45)
HOT
Runelvys Hernandez, KC: @ DET, vs. CHW (1-0, 1.29)
Mike Maroth, DET: vs. KC, @ MIN (3-1, 1.85)
COLD
Paul Byrd, CLE: vs. CHW, @ SEA (3-2, 8.03)
Kameron Loe, TEX: @ TB, vs. NYY (0-2, 5.20)
Joel Pineiro, SEA: @ MIN, vs. CLE (2-2, 4.97)
Tim Wakefield, BOS: vs. NYY, vs. BAL (1-4, 3.90)
Barry Zito, OAK: @ ANA, vs. TB (1-2, 5.93)
AVOID
Seth McClung, TB: vs. TEX, @ OAK (1-3, 9.27)
KEEP IN MIND
Scott Baker, MIN: vs. SEA, vs. DET
Kris Benson, BAL: vs. TOR, @ BOS
Jeremy Bonderman, DET vs. KC, @ MIN
Hector Carrasco, ANA: vs. OAK, @ TOR
Shawn Chacon, NYY @ BOS, @ TEX
Mark Hendrickson, TB: vs. TEX, @ OAK
Casey Janssen, TOR: @ BAL, vs. ANA
Ted Lilly, TOR: @ BAL, vs. ANA
Mark Redman, KC: @ DET, vs. CHW
Robinson Tejeda, TEX: @ TB, vs. NYY
Javier Vazquez, CHW: @ CLE, vs. KC
Chien-Ming Wang, NYY: @ BOS, @ TEX
Jarrod Washburn, SEA: @ MIN, vs. CLE
National League
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Bronson Arroyo, CIN: vs. STL, @ ARI (4-0, 2.34)
Tim Hudson, ATL: vs. COL, @ NYM (1-2, 5.87)
Mark Mulder, STL: @ CIN, @ FLA (2-0, 3.53)
Jake Peavy, SD: @ SF, vs. CHC (1-3, 5.17)
Brad Penny, LA: @ ARI, vs. MIL (2-0, 2.32)
Ben Sheets, MIL: vs. HOU, @ LA (1-2, 4.00)
Dontrelle Willis, FLA: vs. PHI, vs. STL (1-1, 3.13)
HOT
Scott Olsen, FLA: vs. PHI, vs. STL (1-1, 2.12)
Odalis Perez, LA: @ ARI, vs. MIL (3-1, 5.61)
Sidney Ponson, STL: @ CIN, @ FLA (3-0, 3.13)
Wandy Rodriguez, HOU: @ MIL, @ COL (4-0, 2.53)
COLD
Zach Duke, PIT: @ CHC, @ WAS (1-2, 4.50)
Jon Lieber, PHI: @ FLA, vs. SF (0-4, 7.04)
Ryan Madson, PHI: @ FLA, vs. SF (2-1, 8.05)
Matt Morris, SF: vs. SD, @ PHI (2-1, 5.19)
Victor Santos, PIT: @ CHC, @ WAS (1-4, 6.48 )
AVOID
Ramon Ortiz, WAS: @ NYM, vs. PIT (0-3, 6.75)
Jorge Sosa, ATL: vs. COL, @ NYM: (0-4, 6.89)
Dave Williams, CIN: vs. STL, @ ARI (1-2, 9.53)
Victor Zambrano, NYM: vs. WAS, vs. ATL (1-2, 9.64)
KEEP IN MIND
Aaron Cook, COL: @ ATL, vs. HOU
Angel Guzman, CHC: vs. PIT, @ SD
Orlando Hernandez, ARI: vs. LA, vs. CIN
Jason Jennings, COL: @ ATL, vs. HOU
Sean Marshall, CHC: vs. PIT, @ SD
Fernando Nieve, HOU: @ MIL, @ COL
Mike O’Connor, WAS: @ NYM, vs. PIT
Tomo Ohka, MIL: vs. HOU, @ LA
Claudio Vargas, ARI: vs. LA, vs. CIN
Woody Williams, SD: @ SF, vs. CHC
Jamey Wright, SF: vs. SD, @ PHI
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 3
By Scott Mickels
April 16, 2006, 12:47 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Randy Johnson, NYY: @ TOR, vs. BAL (2-1. 2.25)
HOT
Jose Contreras, CHW: vs. KC, vs. MIN (1-0, 1.93)
Jason Johnson, CLE: @ BAL, @ KC (1-0, 2.13)
COLD
Felix Hernandez, SEA: vs. TEX, vs. DET (0-1, 5.59)
Esteban Loiaza, OAK: vs. DET, vs. ANA (0-2, 11.42)
KEEP IN MIND
Rick Bauer, TEX: @ SEA, vs. TB
Paul Byrd, CLE: @ DET, @ KC
Daniel Cabrera, BAL: vs. ANA, @ NYY
Bruce Chen, BAL: vs. CLE, @ NYY
Matt Clement, BOS: vs. TB, @ TOR
Kelvim Escobar, ANA: vs. MIN, @ OAK
Casey Fossum, TB: @ BOS, @ TEX
Joe Mays, KC: @ CHW, vs. CLE
Gil Meche, SEA: @ BOS, vs. DET
Nate Robertson, DET: vs. CLE, @ SEA
Carlos Silva, MIN: vs. ANA, @ CHW
Justin Verlander, DET: @ OAK, @ SEA
Jeff Weaver, ANA: @ BAL, @ OAK
National League
(Season: W-L, ERA)
NO-BRAINERS
Pedro Martinez, NYM: vs. ATL, @ SD (2-0, 3.46)
Matt Morris, SF: @ ARI, @ COL (2-0, 2.57)
HOT
Miguel Batista, ARI: vs. SF, @ LA (1-0, 2.84)
Greg Maddux, CHC: @ LA, @ STL (2-0, 1.46)
Jason Marquis, STL: @ PIT, vs. CHC (2-0, 3.97)
Eric Milton, CIN: vs. FLA, @ MIL (2-0, 2.63)
Chris Young, SD: @ COL, vs. NYM (1-0, 3.18)
COLD
Brian Moehler, FLA: @ CIN, @ PHI (0-2, 13.50)
Jorge Sosa, ATL: @ NYM, @ WAS (0-2, 11.37)
KEEP IN MIND
Tony Armas Jr., WAS: @ PHI, vs. ATL
Brandon Backe, HOU: vs. MIL, vs. PIT
David Bush, MIL: @ HOU, vs. CIN
Brandon Claussen, CIN: vs. FLA, @ MIL
Doug Davis, MIL: @ HOU, vs. CIN
Jeff Francis, COL: vs. SD, vs. SF
Clay Hensley, SD: @ COL, vs. NYM
Cory Lidle, PHI: vs. WAS, vs. FLA
Paul Malholm, PIT: vs. STL, @ HOU
Russ Ortiz, ARI: vs. SF, @ LA
Brett Tomko, LA: vs. CHC, vs. ARI
Victor Zambrano, NYM: vs. ATL, @ SD
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 2
By Scott Mickels
April 7, 2006, 1:34 pm
4/7/06
Weekly 2 Start Pitchers - Week 2
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
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
Josh Beckett, BOS: vs. TOR, vs. SEA
Eric Bedard, BAL: @ TB, vs. ANA
Dan Haren, OAK: @ MIN, vs. TEX
John Lackey, ANA: vs. TEX, @ BAL
HOT
Jeremy Bonderman, DET: vs. CHW, vs. CLE
Jarrod Washburn, SEA: @ CLE, @ BOS
COLD
Freddy Garcia, CHW: @ DET, vs. TOR
Joe Mays, KC: @ NYY, @ TB
Seth McClung, TB: vs. BAL, vs. KC
KEEP IN MIND
Kris Benson, BAL: @ TB, vs. ANA
Shawn Chacon, NYY: vs. KC, @ MIN
R. A. Dickey, TEX: @ ANA, @ OAK
Mark Hendrickson, TB: vs. BAL, vs. KC
Kameron Loe, TEX: @ ANA, @ OAK
Brad Radke, MIN: vs. OAK, vs. NYY
Josh Towers, TOR: @ BOS, @ CHW
Chien Ming Wang, NYY: vs. KC, @ MIN
Jeff Weaver, ANA: vs. TEX, @ BAL
National League
NO-BRAINERS
Zach Duke, PIT: vs. LA, vs. CHC
Matt Morris, SF: vs. HOU, @ LA
Mark Mulder, STL: vs. MIL, vs. CIN
Brett Myers, PHI: @ ATL, @ COL
John Patterson, WAS: @ HOU, @ FLA
HOT
Miguel Batista, ARI: vs. COL, vs. HOU
COLD
Brian Moehler, FLA: vs. SD, vs. WAS
Odalis Perez, LA: @ PIT, vs. SF
Ian Snell, PIT: vs. LA, vs. CHC
KEEP IN MIND
Bronson Arroyo, CIN: @ CHC, @ STL
Brian Bannister, NYM: @ WAS, vs. MIL
Aaron Cook: COL: @ ARI, vs. PHI
Shawn Estes, ARI: vs. COL, vs. HOU
Tomo Ohka, MIL: @ STL, @ NYM
Ramon Ortiz, WAS: vs. NYM, @ FLA
Wandy Rodriguez, HOU: vs. WAS, @ ARI
Glendon Rusch, CHC: vs. CIN, @ PIT
John Thomson, ATL: vs. PHI, vs. SD
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2 Start Pitchers - Week 26 - Final Week!
By Scott Mickels
September 17, 2005, 6:38 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
This is it, folks! The final week of the major league baseball season is upon us. I really hope this column has helped all of you out there. I’ve had a lot of fun writing it up for you each week. If you’re lucky you’re still playing this week, but if not, look no further than to “Mick’s Picks” for my fantasy football insight. Congrats to those of you who’ve made your league’s playoffs, and good luck to the fantasy football owners out there this year! Until next season…
INJURIES
- Pedro Martinez will be shut down for the season because of his most recent toe injury.
- Horacio Ramirez at one point this week apparently lost his spot in the rotation to Jorge Sosa. Everything I’ve read, however, has Ramirez starting, but you might want to pick up Sosa just in case. Watch this situation closely.
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
Last 3 starts: (W-L, ERA, IP, K)
NO-BRAINERS
Randy Johnson, NYY: @ BAL, @ BOS (2-0, 2.22, 16.2, 16)
Johan Santana, MIN: vs. KC, vs. DET (1-1, 2.14, 21.0, 25)
HOT
Joe Blanton, OAK: vs. LAA, @ SEA (3-0, 4.48, 18.1, 6)
Scott Elarton, CLE: vs. TB, vs. CHW (3-0, 1.17, 23.0, 8 )
Brandon McCarthy, CHW: @ DET, @ CLE (2-0, 2.62, 17.2, 11)
Curt Schilling, BOS: vs. TOR, vs. NYY (2-1, 3.40, 21.2, 16)
Aaron Small, NYY: @ BAL, @ BOS (3-0, 6.50, 18.0, 9)
COLD
Jon Garland, CHW: @ DEt, @ CLE (0-2, 5.55, 21.1, 10)
Felix Hernandez, SEA: vs. TEX, vs. OAK (1-2, 5.79, 17.1, 15)
Joe Kennedy, OAK: vs. LAA, @ TEX (0-2, 8.24, 14.2, 12)
Nate Robertson, DET: vs. CHW, @ MIN (0-3, 6.35, 17.0, 7)
Ervin Santana, LAA: @ OAK, @ TEX (1-2, 5.79, 17.1, 13)
KEEP IN MIND
Scott Baker, MIN: vs. KC, vs. DET
David Bush, TOR: @ BOS, vs. KC
Gustavo Chacin, TOR: @ BOs, vs. KC
Bruce Chen, BAL: vs. NYY, @ TB
Jimmy Gobble, KC: @ Min, @ TOR
J. P. Howell, KC: @ MIN, @ TOR
Jason Johnson, DET: vs. CHW, @ MIN
John Lackey, LAA: @ OAK, @ TEX
Kameron Loe, TEX: @ SEA, vs. LAA
Rodrigo Lopez, BAL: vs. NYY, @ TB
Seth McClung, TB: @ CLE, vs. BAL
Tim Wakefield, BOS: vs. TOR, vs. NYY
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Last 3 starts: (W-L, ERA, IP, K)
NO-BRAINERS
Roy Oswalt, HOU: @ STL, vs. CHC (1-1, 3.77, 19.1, 16)
Jake Peavy, SD: vs. SF, vs. LAD (1-1, 2.47, 18.2, 14)
Mark Prior, CHC: vs. PIT, @ HOU (1-1, 4.19, 17.2, 21)
HOT
Brandon Claussen, CIN: @ MIL, @ STL (1-0, 1.35, 20.0, 15)
Aaron Cook, COL: @ ATL, @ NYM (2-0, 2.57, 21.0, 6)
Rick Helling, MIL: vs. CIN, @ PIT (1-0, 0.47, 19.0, 15)
Brandon Webb, ARI: @ LAD, @ SF (2-0, 2.03, 22.2, 20)
COLD
Kip Wells, PIT: @ LAD, vs. MIL (0-2, 15.00, 10.2, 8)
KEEP IN MIND
Hector Carrasco, WAS: @ FLA, vs. PHI
Kevin Correia, SF: @ SD, vs. ARI
Adam Eaton, SD: vs, SF, vs. LAD
Mike Esposito, COL: @ ATL, @ NYM
Brad Hennessey, SF: @ SD, vs. ARI
Brett Myers, PHI: vs. NYM, @ WAS
Tomo Ohka, MIL: vs. CIN, @ PIT
Ramon Ortiz, CIN: @ MIL, @ STL
Horacio Ramirez, ATL: vs. COL, @ FLA ?
Jae Weong Seo, NYM: @ PHI, vs. COL
Jeff Weaver, LAD: vs. ARI, @ SD
Jason Vargas, FLA: vs. WAS, vs. ATL
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Weekly 2-Start Pitchers - Week 24
By Scott Mickels
September 10, 2005, 3:12 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
INJURIES
- Josh Beckett is playing through shoulder tendonitis. It did not seem to bother him much in his last outing, but the injury risk is there--as if Beckett wasn’t injury-prone enough. He’s a must-start when healthy, but with his shoulder bothering him the rest of the season, you should start him at your own risk.
- Josh Fogg will probably get the start on Tuesday. The MRI came back negative on his hand, which was hit by a batted ball in his last start. There’s a small chance Zach Duke could come back and take Fogg’s spot, but he probably won’t be ready by Tuesday, which means Fogg would get the start and consequently have 2-start status this week. He should only be considered in NL-only leagues.
- Ted Lilly felt pain in his shoulder blade in his last start, but isn’t expect to miss any time. Good news! Lilly qualifies for two starts this week. He should be starting in all AL-only leagues, and deeper mixed leagues.
- Kyle Lohse took a bat to manager Ron Gardenhire’s door and broke the handle. More importantly, he injured his finger in the process. Not very smart by Lohse, but apparently him and Gardenhire have put it behind them. His finger doesn’t seem bad enough to force him to miss any time. Lohse will have two starts, and should be starting for AL-only leagues only.
- Jason Schmidt suffered a right groin strain his last time out. The trainer says he’ll miss at least one start, but Schmidt seems confident he can go. Keep a close eye on this, as Schmidt could have 2-start status if he can start on Monday. If he can’t go, Kevin Correia would take his place.
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
Last 3 starts: (W-L, ERA, IP, K)
NO-BRAINERS
C.C. Sabathia, CLE: vs. OAK, vs. KC (3-0, 1.63, 22.1, 24)
HOT
Joel Pineiro, SEA: vs. LAA, @ TEX (1-1, 2.67, 20.2, 15)
Chris Young, TEX: vs. BAL, vs. SEA (0-0, 0.69, 13.1, 10)
COLD
Jose Lima, KC: vs. CHW, @ CLE (1-2, 7.83, 16.1, 3)
Kyle Lohse, MIN: @ DET, vs. CHW (0-1, 7.07, 14.0, 7)
Ervin Santana, LAA: @ SEA, vs. DET (1-2, 7.31, 16.0, 10)
Edison Volquez, TEX: vs. BAL, vs. SEA (0-2, 18.87, 6.2, 5)
KEEP IN MIND
Bronson Arroyo, BOS: @ TOR, vs. OAK
Paul Byrd, LAA: @ SEA, vs. DET
Daniel Cabrera, BAL: @ TEX, vs. TB
Matt Clement, BOS: @ TOR, vs. OAK
Roman, Colon, DET: vs. MIN, @ LAA
Ryan Franklin, SEA: vs. LAA, @ TEX
Dan Haren, OAK: @ CLE, @ BOS
Joe Kennedy, OAK: @ CLE, @ BOS
Ted Lilly, TOR: vs. BOS, vs. NYY
Nate Robertson, DET: vs. MIN, @ LAA
Doug Waechter, TB: vs. NYY, @ BAL
Jaret Wright, NYY: @ TB, @ TOR
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Last 3 starts: (W-L, ERA, IP, K)
NO-BRAINERS
Chris Carpenter, STL: vs. PIT, @ CHC (3-0, 2.23, 24.2, 17)
Tim Hudson, ATL: @ PHI, @ NYM (2-0, 3.12, 23.1, 14)
Mark Mulder, STL, vs. PIT, @ CHC (1-1, 1.44, 25.0, 14)
John Patterson, WAS: @ NYM, @ SD (1-0, 2.97, 18.2, 18 )
Dontrelle Willis, FLA: @ HOU, vs. PHI (3-0, 1.27, 21.2, 13)
Carlos Zambrano, CHC: vs. CIN, vs. STL (2-0, 3.88, 23.2, 25)
HOT
Aaron Harang, CIN: @ CHC, @ PIT (1-1, 2.23, 20.2, 15)
Noah Lowry, SF: vs. SD, vs. LA (3-0, 1.62, 22.2, 19)
Greg Maddux, CHC: vs. CIN, vs. STL (2-1, 1.88, 19.2, 12)
COLD
Josh Beckett, FLA: @ HOU, vs. PHI (0-2, 8.30, 14.1, 15)
Gavin Floyd, PHI: vs. ATL, @ FLA (1-2, 6.71, 16.1, 9)
KEEP IN MIND
Ezequiel Astacio, HOU: vs. FLA, vs. MIL
Brandon Backe, HOU: vs. FLA, vs. MIL
Chris Capuano, MIL: @ ARI, @ HOU
Adam Eaton, SD: @ SF, vs. WAS
Jeff Francis, COL: @ LAD, @ ARI
Tom Glavine, NYM: vs. WAS, vs. ATL
Edwin Jackson, LAD: vs. COL, @ SF
Vincente Padilla, PHI: vs. ATL, @ FLA
Mark Redman, PIT: @ STL, vs. CIN
Jason Schmidt, SF: vs. SD, vs. LAD
John Thomson, ATL: @ PHI, @ NYM
Javier Vazquez, ARI: vs. MIL, vs. COL
Jeff Weaver, LAD, vs. COL, @ SF
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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Weekly 2 Start Pitchers - Week 23
By Scott Mickels
September 6, 2005, 9:17 pm
This column deals with pitchers with two starts each week. However, if you own pitchers with only one start, as we all do, sometimes it’s hard to decide between two similar pitchers, or whether you should go with the starter or the closer. If you have any kind of dilemmas like those staring you in the face each week, don’t hesitate to email me with them. I’m more than happy to help you out and get your team’s rotation pointed in the right direction.
INJURIES
- Kevin Correia left his last start after just two innings because of discomfort in his shoulder. He will likely miss his next start and maybe more. It's unknown who will replace him in the rotation. He should benched until further notice.
- Mike Mussina is out at least two weeks with inflammation in his right elbow. Moose would only be able to make 2, maybe 3, starts the rest of the season.That's if he returns at all. Chances are, his season is done. This is perfect opportunity to drop Moose and pick up a young recent call-up.
- John Smoltz should be able to make his next start in Tuesday. He has been bothered by a neck strain, but says he feels he’ll be able to go. If that's true, Smoltz is a no-brainer in any league.
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
Last 3 starts: (W-L, ERA, IP, K)
NO-BRAINERS
Felix Hernandez, SEA: @ OAK, vs. BAL (0-1, 2.74, 23.0, 24)
Randy Johnson, NYY: vs. TB, vs. BOS (2-1, 2.74, 23.0, 21)
HOT
Joe Blanton, OAK: vs. SEA, @ TEX (1-1, 0.86, 21.0, 22)
Jose Contreras, CHW: vs. KC< vs. LAA (3-0, 2.86, 22.0, 17)
Cliff Lee, CLE: @ DET, vs. MIN (2-0, 2.84, 19.0, 16)
COLD
Gustavo Chacin, TOR: @ BAL, @ SEA (0-2, 6.09, 19.2, 11)
Orlando Hernandez, CHW: @ BOS, vs. LAA (0-2, 6.16, 19.0, 15)
KEEP IN MIND
Bronson Arroyo, BOS: vs. LAA, @ NYY
Bruce Chen, BAL: vs. TOR, @ SEA
Scott Elarton, CLE: @ DET, vs. KC
Casey Fossum, TB: @ NYY, vs. TOR
John Lackey, LAA: @ BOS, @ CHW
Kameron Loe, TEX: @ MIN, vs. OAK
Mike Maroth, DET: vs. CLE, vs. KC
Carlos Silva, MIN: vs. TEX, @ CLE
Tim Wakefield, BOS: vs. CHW, @ NYY
Mike Wood, KC: @ CHW, @ DET
National League
Last 3 starts: (W-L, ERA, IP, K)
NO-BRAINERS
Pedro Martinez, NYM: @ ATL, @ STL (1-1, 2.37, 19.0, 16)
Matt Morris, STL: vs. CHC, vs. NYM (2-1, 4.50, 20.0, 9)
Brett Myers, PHI: vs. HOU, vs. FLA (2-0, 2.70, 20.0, 16)
Mark Prior, CHC: @ STL, @ SF (2-1, 3.96, 18.2, 24)
HOT
Aaron Cook, COL: @ SD, vs. ARI (2-0, 2.00, 18.0, 4)
Chan Ho Park, SD: vs. COL, @ LA (3-0, 4.47, 16.1, 10)
Andy Pettitte, HOU: @ PHI, @ MIL (3-0, 1.23, 22.0, 18 )
COLD
Brad Halsey, ARI: @ PIT, @ COL (0-3, 8.39, 16.1, 5)
Livan Hernandez, WAS: vs. FLA, vs. ATL (0-1, 8.94, 15.1, 9)
Glendon Rusch, CHC: @ STL, @ SF (0-3, 9.59, 12.2, 11)
KEEP IN MIND
Brandon Claussen, CIN: vs. MIL, vs. PIT
Tom Glavine, NYM: @ ATL, @ STL
Brad Hennessey, SF: @ LAD, vs. CHC
Esteban Loiaza, WAS: vs. FLA, vs. ATL
Derek Lowe, LAD, vs. SF, vs. SD
Paul Maholm, PIT: vs. ARI, @ CIN
Tomo Ohka, MIL: @ CIN, vs. HOU
Jeff Suppan, STL: vs. CHC, vs. NYM
John Thomson, ATL: vs. NYM, @ WAS
Ismael Valdez, FLA: @ WAS, vs. ATL
Jason Vargas, FLA: @ WAS, @ PHI
Mailbag
Joe: I'm in a 12 team roto league with a pretty solid pitching lineup as follows: Pedro Martinez, Andy Pettitte, Tim Hudson, Felix Hernandez, Jaret Wright, Mark Buehrle, Doug Davis, Zach Duke (DL), Brad Lidge, Danys Baez, Miguel Batista and Huston Street
I've pitched 1,089 innings with about a month left in the season and have 161 innings remaining and I'm leading the league in ERA (2.87), WHIP (1.15), Saves (117) and I'm second in Wins with 77 and that’s really all I need pitching wise. I was just wondering which pitchers I should bench and which pitchers I should start for the rest of the season so I don't go over my innings, or should I rotate them based on Favorable matchups?
Mickels: Given your situation, you have to play the favorable matchups. You can’t really play an extra closer as that won’t help your wins, although it helps your innings pitched. I might look to sit players down the stretch, like Beuhrle, because once their team has clinched, they may look to give their top pitchers some needed rest before the playoffs. On the other side of the coin, look to start guys like Pettitte and Lidge as their team is in the middle of a wild card race and the Astros won’t be sitting any of their top starters unless they become completely out of it. Also, consider picking up some of the young recent call-ups around the league. Players such as Jason Vargas, Matt Cain, Scott Baker and even Paul Maholm could prove to be very valuable, as most hitters haven’t seen much of these pitchers, and these pitchers have a little extra drive as they are trying to impress for next year; both are recipes for success. And also very rarely will a manager leave a youngster in more than 6 innings. Not only will that give you a chance for more wins, but shouldn’t hurt your innings-pitched either. The youngsters may hurt your WHIP a bit, as most don’t have major league command yet, but none of the guys I named should hurt your team so much they’ll lose a category for you. Good luck!
-Scott Mickels, FPM Staff Writer/Editor, Member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association
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