I'm weighing the same options, but I think I'm going to sit him. Pujols and Rasmus seem to be firing out of the gate and I have to imagine Holliday won't be too far behind. I drafted him for a bounce-back, but I'm not sure this is where it will start for him.
When it really came down to it, the only good reason I could find to start him was general "start of baseball" excitment and still being in the euphoric state that comes after a draft. It's a dangerous place to be, so I reeled it in and put him on the bench. Going to make him prove something to me first.
I've got him starting. He's a solid enough pitcher, in my opinion, to be useful for a few Ks and a reasonable WHIP, even if he's facing Pujols and company. I'm going to assume that it's not a H2H league; there should be no question about putting your SP in the lineup in that format, where potential Ws and Ks are even more valuable short-term.
either way I think I start him. it's early in the week & season, so if he does let up a few runs, then I'm sure you can make it up by Sunday (if H2H) and if roto, then definitely start him.
You'll be way more upset if he throws a gem and he's on your bench IMO.
St. Louis has a good lineup, but if he can get past the 3,4,5 hitters (and rasmus is still very questionable) then the rest of the lineup is quite weak. A few easy outs there in Ryan and the pitcher spot. I expect Cueto to have a good game although I'd be surprised if he got the win since he's facing Wainwright.
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by philaphan » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:19 am 
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