Josh Beckett is one of our Two Start Studs for Week 13!
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Two Start Pitchers for Week 13
Low Risk – These studs should be active in all leagues this week.
Santana vs. Mariners, vs. Yankees
Sheets @ Braves, @ Twins
Haren @ Red Sox, @ Marlins
Beckett vs. Diamondbacks, @ Astros
Peavy vs. Twins, vs. Mariners
Sonnanstine @ Marlins, @ Pirates
Burnett vs. Reds, vs. Braves
Sanchez @ Indians, @ Athletics
Lackey @ Nationals, @ Dodgers
Blanton vs. Phillies, vs. Giants
Hernandez @ Mets, @ Padres
Medium Risk – These pitchers can be risky plays, but can be started if needed.
Reyes vs. Brewers, @ Blue Jays
Olsen vs. Rays, vs. Diamondbacks
Moyer @ Athletics, @ Rangers
Arroyo @ Blue Jays, @ Indians
Looper @ Tigers, @ Royals
Francis @ Royals, @ Tigers
Lowe vs. White Sox, vs. Angels
Guthrie @ Cubs, @ Nationals
Rasner @ Pirates, @ Mets
Buehrle @ Dodgers, vs. Cubs
Laffey vs. Giants, vs. Reds
Rogers vs. Cardinals, vs. Rockies
High Risk – These pitchers are not to be trusted and should be benched.
Moehler vs. Rangers, vs. Red sox
Gorzelanny vs. Yankees, vs. Rays
Bannister vs. Rockies, vs. Cardinals
Slowey @ Padres, vs. Twins
Bergmann vs. Angels, vs. Orioles
Marshall vs. Orioles, @ White Sox
By the Numbers
Maximum games played equals more at bats, which equals more counting stats.
All of the teams are playing the last of the interleague games for the season this coming week. As a result, all teams are playing six games with a travel day, except for the NY Mets and NY Yankees, who will play a seventh game, as part of a double header on Friday June 27th.
Park Factors
Hitter’s Parks
The Braves, Cubs, Red Sox, and Rangers are playing all their games in hitter’s parks during Week 13.
The Tigers play all of their games at Comerica.
The Astros play all of their games at Minute Maid Park.
The Indians play all of their games at Progressive Park (formerly Jacobs).
The Blue Jays play all of their games at the Rogers Centre.
Pitcher’s Parks
The Mets play all but one game at Shea Stadium.
The Twins play in the Metrodome all week.
The Athletics play at McAfee Stadium all week.
The Nationals play in their new park all week.
The Marlins play at home in Dolphin Stadium.
The Brewers, Pirates, Mariners, and Yankees play in pitcher’s parks all week.
The Padres are at Petco all week.
The Dodgers are at Dodger Stadium all week.
Speed on the Base Paths
The following teams are facing catchers/pitchers/teams that give up stolen bases in bunches. Make sure your base stealers from these teams are active during Week 13:
Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Tigers, Royals, Twins, Mariners, Rangers, Braves, Phillies,Nationals, Cubs, Reds Astros
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