Rise and grind, there’s a full slate of DFS that asks for your attention. As always, please double check the weather and lineups as first pitch approaches. And if you feel like a free game, take your best shot at me, right here.
I’ve said plenty of skeptical things about Stephen Strasburg over the years, but I can’t deny how dominant he’s been since returning in August: 2.24 ERA, 6 BB, 72 K, .176 average against. He’s a -250 favorite Saturday against the Phils, and a reasonable $58 in the Yahoo game. That works.
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Although it’s tempting to go with Tim Hudson at a giveaway (and perhaps thematic) $17 tag, I’ll swing a little higher with the second pitcher: Jaime Garcia. He’s at home against Milwaukee, a -256 favorite, and not prohibitive on the cost at $43. His Busch Stadium resume (1.78 ERA, 0.89 WHIP) inspires confidence, though he might miss Yadier Molina behind the plate.
Hopefully pitchers enjoyed the brief lull with Paul Goldschmidt; he’s been a monster again over the last two weeks (.333/.467/.708, four homers). I’ll pay the vanity price of $22, looking at a platoon edge against ordinary Robbie Erlin. We’ll also bring Yasmany Tomas ($9) along for the ride, as he has an .811 OPS against southpaws.
Xander Bogaerts ($17) is one reason Boston fans are excited about the 2016 season. He’s hitting .351 in the second half, and .377 against left-handers. Dial him up against Wei-Yin Chen.
Chris Young ($11) against any lefty (.952 OPS), you know that drill. John Danks is a good draw, but I'll play Young anytime the lefty-righty angle presents itself.
We can’t know the Dodgers backstop starter in the morning, but I’m fine to punt with Yasmany Grandal ($10) or A.J. Ellis ($9) in the thin air. You know the Colorado drill.
David Wright ($14) hasn’t been ridiculous since he returned to action, but a .298 average and .371 OBP, that will work. He’s in the platoon edge against John Lamb, which sounds good to me. Mets might be in a clinching mood.
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Mostly we’re dialing up Eric Sogard because he’s inexpensive and fits the need for a punt, though he does have a silly slash (.346/.393/.654) over a brief September sample. He’ll make contact against Hudson.
The Red Sox are probably going bullpen game Saturday, so the platoon edge might not be constant for Steve Pearce ($8). Consider him just a placeholder for now - you’ll find a better option when the starters and lineup spots are known.
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