Hard Time Deciding: Start Clayton Richard vs. Royals Fri?

[rich101682]

Paul Maholm and Matt Harrison destroyed my ERA on Monday, but thanks to outstanding efforts by the Big Unit and Slowey yesterday, I was able to cut my ERA from the 12's down to 6.52. My opponent is at 4.70 for the week. The only pitcher he has left this week is Lester at Toronto on Sunday. I have Clayton Richard going against the Royals tomorrow and Maholm against Houston on Sunday if I need him. I don't know much about the Royals right now. Would Richard be a good start against them?

[jake_twothousandfive]

I would start him. You don't have to be very good to help bring down a 6.52 ERA. Richard has looked good in limited time and the Royals' typically sub-par offense has been especially bad lately.