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Start Nolasco vs. BAL or Blackburn @ MIL?

Postby twistedude » Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:30 pm

I can only start one of these SP's. Which is the better start?

Nolasco vs. Baltimore

OR

Blackburn @ Milwaukee
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Re: Start Nolasco vs. BAL or Blackburn @ MIL?

Postby grampa » Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:00 pm

I've got each of them and I'm playing them both tonight. While I was reluctant to accept that Nolasco was back to form even after 2 solid starts, there's something to be said for holding the Red Sox to one run on one hit in five innings...

Blackburn makes me a bit more nervous because, while solid, he's also looked very lucky throughout his past several starts and eventually those deep fly balls could start clearing the wall (plus, he's 20 points below his projected BABIP, and that should go up). But I'm under in innings and need help in every pitching category so I'm willing to take the risk until he gets hit harder.

If you're only looking for one start I'd go with Nolasco, but both are decent plays.

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Re: Start Nolasco vs. BAL or Blackburn @ MIL?

Postby janks » Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:13 pm

I'm starting Blackburn. Minnesota have a strong record against Milwaukee, so at the very least he's a good chance for a win, but he has enough control and gets enough groundballs to go for something like 7IP and 2ER.
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Re: Start Nolasco vs. BAL or Blackburn @ MIL?

Postby mjoyce103 » Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:50 pm

Both are okay, I think, but if you had to choose I would start Nolasco. He's been great since coming back, and Blackburn's numbers are bound to drop. I think it's just a matter of when, not if.
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