Lilly, Lidle & Loaiza -- Who to Start Today

[Amnorix]

Three fairly tough opponents for three of my pitchers today, and I'm wondering what people think about starting or benching them.

Lilly, the former Yankee, back in NY against the Yanks?

Lidle against Anaheim, in Toronto

Loaiza against Seattle, in ChiTown

I'm leaning towards benching Lilly and starting Lidle and Loaiza. I'm leading my 13 team league in wins and ERA, and am also strong in WHIP and K/BB (a stat for my league).

Thoughts?

[Amnorix]

Bump back to the top.

Anyone? Bueller?

[jdh]

Frankly, I'd bench all three. They are all marginal starters at best and should not be trusted against top teams, unless this is an AL only league. Loaiza may look like a good option, but remember that he has a history of being very hot in April and then tanking the rest of the way, so his start is probably a mirage. Of the three, Lidle might be the safest start, given that the Angels are not exactly burning it up, but I still wouldn't start him.

[flojoflojo]

I'm benching Lidle. he's not going to get hot until the 2nd half. the Angels are good too.