BitterDodgerFan wrote:why just H2H leagues? lots of roto teams are still in the thick of things, i've been looking for pitchers with easy schedules these days too and i play roto.
Because according to the title, this is a discussion for H2H leagues and strategies.
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Who is out there for LA though? Penny is too risky. Kershaw is still wild. Kuroda is up and down and gets shelled frequently. Schmidt is a huge question mark. And Lowe is probably owned at this point (Kershaw is probably owned as well considering his last couple of starts). I wouldnt be excited to plug in Penny or Kuroda for that stretch, even though you are going against woeful offenses.
And Snakes is right. What if they face Tim L or Cain? If losses is a category in your league, these LA pitchers do not seem as valuable.
I agree with looking forward and plucking out favorable matchups. But with three weeks till this happens and the current state of LA pitchers, I am staying far away.
Yoda wrote:Just looking at the September schedules and LA looks really soft. vs SD vs ARI at SD at COL at PIT vs SF vs SD at SF
Time to load up on LA pitchers.
Here's to hoping Billingsley continues to dominate down the stretch. The beginning of the season was pretty scary, but he's really rounded into form. Couldn't be happier with his performance at this point
Also glad I added Kershaw the other day, just wish I had started him against St Louis.
Yoda wrote:Just looking at the September schedules and LA looks really soft. vs SD vs ARI at SD at COL at PIT vs SF vs SD at SF
Time to load up on LA pitchers.
This is your first post in this thread. It is all about LA pitchers (and not generally about this strategy in H2H leagues) in which I responded I wouldnt want to own any of the ones currently on the waiver wire (assuming a 12 team standard league - Kershaw, Bills and Lowe are probably owned). And to me (and to others who posted in this thread) it is too far in advance to speculate on these matchups (teams get hot/cold, pitchers could get injured in between now and then...).
Its not that I dont care, I simply wanted to offer an opinion and agree with a couple of others in this thread. I guess I should ask your permission before I post in one of your threads again. Oh, and thanks for taking my post out of context as well. Read it over again and you will notice their is no malicious attack I was aiming towards anyone in particular. Just joining the discussion and trying to engage in a conversation. Who knows, I might be swayed otherwise. Hence the question: Who is out there for LA that might be available? Maybe someone has an insight on Penny. Maybe someone believes Schmidt will be a beast down the stretch.
RocketsDWM wrote:Who is out there for LA though? Penny is too risky. Kershaw is still wild. Kuroda is up and down and gets shelled frequently. Schmidt is a huge question mark. And Lowe is probably owned at this point (Kershaw is probably owned as well considering his last couple of starts). I wouldnt be excited to plug in Penny or Kuroda for that stretch, even though you are going against woeful offenses.
You forgot Billingsley. What Yoda is trying to say is trade for Billingsley.
Seriously, I'd strongly advise Billingsley. The rest of the Dodger rotation is kind of an odd bunch. Derek Lowe could be a potentially good option down the stretch but one thing to keep in mind is that his sinker hasn't been that effective and is giving up his fair share of homeruns. Penny and Kuroda are still watch list material in my book but either could make for a potentially good spot start. Kershaw is not quite the biggest wild card but judging off of his last time out, if Kershaw's control improves, he could be upping his pitch count and might go 6-7 innings. Effectiveness won't be assured but the upside alone makes him worth stashing. So, Billingsley is a must-have, Lowe & Kershaw are worth stashing while Penny and Kuroda are worth keeping an eye on. I haven't considered Schmidt personally just because the timetable for a potential return has been iffy in forever and a day now.
RocketsDWM wrote:Who is out there for LA though? Penny is too risky. Kershaw is still wild. Kuroda is up and down and gets shelled frequently. Schmidt is a huge question mark. And Lowe is probably owned at this point (Kershaw is probably owned as well considering his last couple of starts). I wouldnt be excited to plug in Penny or Kuroda for that stretch, even though you are going against woeful offenses.
You forgot Billingsley. What Yoda is trying to say is trade for Billingsley.
Seriously, I'd strongly advise Billingsley. The rest of the Dodger rotation is kind of an odd bunch. Derek Lowe could be a potentially good option down the stretch but one thing to keep in mind is that his sinker hasn't been that effective and is giving up his fair share of homeruns. Penny and Kuroda are still watch list material in my book but either could make for a potentially good spot start. Kershaw is not quite the biggest wild card but judging off of his last time out, if Kershaw's control improves, he could be upping his pitch count and might go 6-7 innings. Effectiveness won't be assured but the upside alone makes him worth stashing. So, Billingsley is a must-have, Lowe & Kershaw are worth stashing while Penny and Kuroda are worth keeping an eye on. I haven't considered Schmidt personally just because the timetable for a potential return has been iffy in forever and a day now.
You are right, forgot Bills. Thanks for the in-depth analysis though on their rotation (especially Lowe and the sinker). It is always a plus to get some feedback from a fan who watches them frequently.
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by Yoda » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:47 am 
