Fantasy: Looking at Joba the Starter

Joba Chamberlain’s transition from reliever to starter begins tonight at home against the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Daily News reported. The Yankees are expected to keep Chamberlain on a strict 65-70 pitch count, which could limit his value until he stretches out to a full work load.
This first start comes against Blue Jays [...]

Fantasy: The Dirty Half Dozen – Starting Pitchers

At this point in the year, the appeal of grizzled veterans with limited upside is starting to wear off. Your team doesn’t need a starting pitcher with 4.00 ERA, 1.40 WHIP type stuff, it could use a young arm with more risk and more reward. When you peel back the top layer of free agents, [...]

The David Ortiz Wrist Effect

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, already bogged down by a balky left knee, was diagnosed with a partially torn tendon in his left wrist, according to the David Ginsburg of the Associated Press.
Ortiz had gotten back into form after starting the year hitting .111 (7-for-63) with one home run and four RBIs over [...]