Daily Joust: The Weekend Ahead
July 13th, 2012 | by Ray Flowers |
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HITTERS – FRIDAY
Michael Cuddyer vs. Cliff Lee: The two have faced each other 33 times with Cuddyer hitting .303 with three homers and eight RBIs. Marco Scutaro has also hit .321 in 28 at-bats against Lee.
Johnny Damon vs. Ricky Romero: If there was ever a lock to get a hit, or two, it’s Damon in this matchup (over at Fleaflicker Damon is barely owned). The duo has faced off 29 times and here’s the damage inflicted by Damon – a .522 avearge, four homers, eight RBIs a .633 OBP an a 1.807 OPS. Wowzah’s.
Jhonny Peralta vs. Jason Hammel: In 12 at-bats Peralta is hitting .417 with a homer and seven RBIs. Peralta also hit the break with four hits in his last two games while Hammel has a 6.20 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in six career games against the Tigers.
PITCHERS – FRIDAY
Tim Hudson vs. Mets: The Mets have 149 at-bats against Hudson, those currently on the roster that is, and they have gone deep just two times while hitting .235 with a .637 OPS. Seems like Hudson has a pretty good shot at holding the Metropolitans down.
Clayton Kershaw vs. Padres: Any time you see Kershaw on the hill you should be pumped. When that matchup has him taking on the Padres, you should be super pumped. When you notice that current Padres are hitting .213 with a .542 OPS, and not a single homer in 141 at-bats, it’s time to start doing cartwheels (though be careful not to injure yourself cause I know I would if I attempted that move).
Adam Wainwright vs. Reds: In his career current Reds batter are hitting .187 with a .555 OPS over 107 at-bats against Waino. Take out that one rough outing against the Pirates and Wainwright has allowed a total of four earned runs in his last three starts with at least seven Ks each outing.
HITTERS – SATURDAY
Billy Butler vs. Jake Peavy: Maybe those Royals fans that felt slighted All-Star weekend will have something to cheer for in this matchup as Butler has hit .389 with a 1.365 OPS against Peavy in 18 career at-bats.
Torii Hunter vs. Freddy Garcia: The two have faced each other in 48 official at-bats with Hunter emerging with 19 hits leading to a .396 batting average. Hunter has also gone deep four times while knocking in eight runs.
Casey Kotchman vs. Aaron Laffey: OK, I take my Damon prediction. This might be the most bonkers matchup ever. E-V-E-R. In 10 at-bats Kotchman has nine hits against Laffey. That is all.
PITCHERS – SATURDAY
Gio Gonzalez vs. Marlins: Current Marlins batters have 36 at-bats against Gio. They have struck out 12 times and produced… one hit (Emilio Bonifacio). Coming off a first half that saw him post a 2.92 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, not to mention 118 Ks in 101.2 innings, Gio is a must start in this matchup.
Kyle Lohse vs. Reds: In the last matchup between these two foes Lohse worked seven scoreless innings. In each of his last four starts he has worked at least seven innings while allowing a total of seven runs. That’s sounding like a pretty good matchup to me.
Max Scherzer vs. Orioles: On the year Scherzer has a 4.72 ERA and 1.39 WHIP. Terrible numbers for a guy with his arm. I try to focus more on the 121 Ks in 97.1 innings and the nearly four to one K/BB marks. I also like the fact that he’s allowed a total of six runs over his last four starts as he’s finally finding his rhythm on the hill.
By Ray Flowers
Tags: Adam Wainwright, Billy Butler, Casey Kotchman, Clayton Kershaw, Gio Gonzalez, Jhonny Peralta, Johnny Damon, Kyle Lohse, Max Scherzer, Michael Cuddyer, Tim Hudson, Torii Hunter
By jon on Jul 13, 2012
Hey Ray – in my shallow 10tm league with start limits (where I’m hurting in ERA and WHIP), is it worth giving Cliff Lee the bench in this tough matchup tonight? Cuddy’s not the only Rox player with good #s and Lee’s got one good start in his last 4. Winstreak begins tonight or give him the bench in fantasy? cheers!
By Ray Flowers on Jul 13, 2012
Jon – I’m not a huge fan of benching a guy like Lee. If you’re worried about it in a shallow lg, then I’d say sit him. Nothing worse than a blow up outing.
By Kirk on Jul 14, 2012
Raymundo- plouffe kennedy and rasmus for j Parker and choo. Which side you got? H2h weekly categorical league. Counts walks
By Chrissy on Jul 14, 2012
Hello Ray!
I made a trade that came to me in the “wee” hours of the morning. Just as a reminder this is a 12 team roto keeper league. The trade was (my) Goldschmidt and Stanton for (his) Pujols and Kipnis. I really didn’t want to trade Stanton but I am playing for this year and currently in 1st place. I looked at your mid season rankings and hit accept. I’m hoping Kipnis will continue to provide SB’s (he takes J. Peraltas spot) and I know Pujols isn’t the Pujols of last year but a def. upgrade at 1st base. Thanks!
By Bob91 on Jul 14, 2012
12 Team, 4 x 4 Roto…Espinoza or R Weeks for the balance of the season? I have to drop or trade one of these guys…what do you think?
By Ray Flowers on Jul 14, 2012
Kirk – plouffe kennedy and rasmus for j Parker and choo
Would rather have Kennedy over Parker.
Plouffe/Rasmus has to be choice over Choo – even if Choo is most valuable straight up.
Trio.
By Ray Flowers on Jul 14, 2012
Chrissy – 12 team roto keeper league. The trade was (my) Goldschmidt and Stanton for (his) Pujols and Kipnis.
If you’re trying to win this year, and you’re in first place so that should be your goal, I got no issue here. In fact, I’d bet that Pujols has a strong enough second half that heading into next year he’s still going to be drafted about the same spot as Stanton. Goldshchmidt has a bright future, but I can’t say I’d rather have him than Kipnis at this point. I worry about the 20/30 pace from Kinpis, but he should be solid ROTW. Fine deal.
By Ray Flowers on Jul 14, 2012
Bob91 – In my mid season rankings, granted for 5×5, I had Espinosa and Weeks ranked right next to each other. Obviously that means it’s a virtual toss up. Maybe without runs you go Espy, but again, total toss up.