8/5-8/11 Cheering Venting & ARod returns or not

[bigh0rt]

My H2H Points team has been as dominant as can be, but with the playoffs starting next week (2-week matchups) I can't help but think that once (if) Harvey and Fernandez are shut down, that's pretty much all she wrote for me... And that's not even considering the possibilities of Cashner, Teheran, or Cingrani...

[jackie hayes]

Alex Rios claimed off waivers, according to Ken Rosenthal. No word on the claiming team. Be interesting to see what the Sox do.

[Mookie4ever]

I predict that the Jays will be undefeated today.

[ayebatter]

I predict that the Jays will be undefeated today.

But lose another 1/2 game to the Sox in the standings.

[wingman3110]

Is Timmy back?

[GiantsFan14]

Is Timmy back?

Eh. The opponents he's done it against haven't been very impressive. His peripherals look pretty good and his FIP and xFIP say he's been much better than his ERA. I wouldn't say he's back, but he's probably a mid to high 3 ERA guy who will K a guy an inning.

[thatguy27]

So far so good on Salazar. Bring on the Duffman!

103 PC, 7.2 INN, 7 HA, BBI, 10 K, 4 ER, 4.696 ERA, 1.043 WHIP

I was very impressed with Salazar. I think it was a mistake to send him out there for the 8th, but even then, ain't no shame in giving up a HR to the best hitter in baseball. I think he has an incredibly bright future.

[wingman3110]

Is Timmy back?

Eh. The opponents he's done it against haven't been very impressive. His peripherals look pretty good and his FIP and xFIP say he's been much better than his ERA. I wouldn't say he's back, but he's probably a mid to high 3 ERA guy who will K a guy an inning.

next 3 starts look to be against @WAS, BOS, and PIT. Not too bad, probably sit him vs BOS but take a chance against the Nationals and Pirates. Might have to scoop him up, he is still available in my 12 teamer.

[GiantsFan14]

Is Timmy back?

Eh. The opponents he's done it against haven't been very impressive. His peripherals look pretty good and his FIP and xFIP say he's been much better than his ERA. I wouldn't say he's back, but he's probably a mid to high 3 ERA guy who will K a guy an inning.

next 3 starts look to be against @WAS, BOS, and PIT. Not too bad, probably sit him vs BOS but take a chance against the Nationals and Pirates. Might have to scoop him up, he is still available in my 12 teamer.

Def think he should be owned in a 12 teamer. I agree with those starts.

[ayebatter]

Friday, August 9th

AL

Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox
(R) Kyle Gibson (2-3) vs. (L) John Danks (2-9)

LA Angels of Anaheim at Cleveland Indians
(R) Jered Weaver (6-5) vs. (L) Scott Kazmir (7-4)

Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees
(R) Rick Porcello (8-6) vs. (R) Ivan Nova (5-4)

Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays
(R) Jarrod Parker (7-6) vs. (R) Esmil Rogers (3-6)

Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals
(R) Jake Peavy (9-4) vs. (R) Ervin Santana (8-6)

Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox
(R) Liam Hendriks (0-1) vs. (L) Charles Leesman (0-0)

Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
(R) Matt Garza (1-1) vs. (L) Erik Bedard (3-8)

IL

Milwaukee Brewers at Seattle Mariners
(R) Kyle Lohse (7-7) vs. (L) Joe Saunders (10-10)

Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Dodgers
(L) David Price (6-5) vs. (L) Chris Capuano (4-6)

Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco Giants
(R) Chris Tillman (14-3) vs. (R) Ryan Vogelsong (2-4)

NL

Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals
(L) John Lannan (3-4) vs. (R) Dan Haren (6-11)

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
(R) Andrew Cashner (8-5) vs. (R) Bronson Arroyo (9-9)

Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves
(R) Jacob Turner (3-3) vs. (R) Brandon Beachy (0-0)

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
(L) Chris Rusin (1-1) vs. (R) Lance Lynn (13-5)

Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies
(L) Francisco Liriano (12-4) vs. (L) Jorge De La Rosa (10-6)

New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks
(R) Jeremy Hefner (4-8) vs. (L) Patrick Corbin (12-3)