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Leading Off -- June 29, 2008
Leading Off -- June 29, 2008
By Tim McCullough | Published  06/29/2008 | Leading Off (2008)
Tim McCullough
Tim McCullough is the Managing Editor of Sports Grumblings, and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA). He has more than 10 years of experience playing and writing about fantasy baseball and football. If you need advice on your fantasy teams, would like to ask a question, or offer comments or suggestions, he can be reached anytime at TimM@sportsgrumblings.com 

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Two Start Pitchers and Fantasy Lineup Tips for Week 14
  Ednison Volquez
National League ERA leader Ednison Volquez is a two start stud for Week 14

Two Start Pitchers for Week 14

Low Risk – Start these two start pitchers in all leagues and formats.

Lily @Giants, @ Cardinals
Marquis @Giants, @ Cardinals
Volquez vs. Pirates, vs. Nationals
Harang vs. Pirates, vs. Nationals
Oswalt vs. Dodgers, @ Braves
Wellemeyer vs. Mets, vs. Cubs
Davis vs. Brewers, vs. Padres
Cook vs. Padres, vs. Marlins
Cain vs. Cubs, vs. Dodgers
Shields vs. Red Sox, vs. Royals
Halladay @ Mariners, @ Angels
Chamberlain vs. Rangers, vs. Red Sox
Floyd vs. Indians, vs. A’s
Danks Indians, vs. A’s
Lee @ White Sox, @ Twins
Galarraga @ Twins, @ Mariners
Greinke @ Orioles, @ Rays
Hochevar @ Orioles, @ Rays
Perkins vs. Tigers, vs. Indians
Harden @ Angels, @ White Sox
Hernandez vs. Blue Jays, vs. Tigers
Kendrick @ Braves, vs. Mets

Somewhat Risky – Start these pitchers only if you have some tolerance for risk and a healthy supply of antacid

Rodriguez vs. Dodgers, @ Braves
Suppan @ Diamondbacks, vs. Pirates
Lohse vs. Mets, vs. Cubs
Maine @ Cardinals, @ Phillies
Maddux @ Rockies, @ Diamondbacks
Banks @ Rockies, @ Diamondbacks
Masterson @ Rays, @ Yankees
Wakefield @ Rays, @ Yankees
Mussina vs. Rangers, vs. Red Sox
Litsch @ Mariners, @ Angels
Robertson @ Twins, @ Mariners
Garland vs. A’s, vs. Blue Jays
Smith @ Angels, @ White Sox

High Risk – Starting these pitchers is a recipe for disaster and hazardous to your WHIP and ERA.

Dickey vs. Blue Jays, vs. Tigers
Feldman @ Yankees, @ Orioles
Zito vs. Cubs, vs. Dodgers
Burres vs. Royals, vs. Rangers
Liz vs. Royals, vs. Rangers
Johnson vs. Brewers, vs. Padres
DeLaRosa vs. Padres, vs. Marlins
Stults @ Astros, @ Giants
Kershaw @ Astros, @ Giants
Bush @ Diamondbacks, vs. Pirates
Maholm @ Reds, @ Brewers
Duke @ Reds, @ Brewers
Morton vs. Phillies, vs, Astros
Tucker vs. Nationals, @ Rockies
Hendrickson vs. Nationals, @ Rockies
Balester @ Marlins, @ Reds
Redding @ Marlins, @ Reds

Playing by the Numbers – Maximum games played equals’ maximum at bats.

The Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Cubs, Reds, Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Giants, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, White Sox, Tigers, Royals, A’s, and Mariners are all playing seven (7) games during Week 14.

The Rangers, Angels, Twins, Indians, Blue Jays, Rays, Padres, Pirates, Phillies, and Braves are all playing six (6) games during Week 14.

Ballpark Factors – Who is playing in hitter’s parks or pitcher’s parks this week?

Hitters Parks

The Reds play all of their games at the Great American Ballpark this week.
The Brewers play at Chase Field and Miller Park this week.
The Pirates play at the Great American Ballpark and Miller Park this week.
The Diamondbacks play all their games at Chase Field this week.
The Rockies play all of their games at Coors Field this week.
The Padres play at Coors Field and Chase Field this week.
The Orioles play at Camden Yards all week.
The Yankees play at Yankee Stadium all week.
The White Sox play at Cellular Field all week.

Pitchers Parks

The Braves play all their games Turner Field this week.
The Cubs play at AT&T Park and Busch Stadium this week.
The Cardinals play all of their games at Busch Stadium this week.
The Giant play all of their games at AT&T Park this week.
The Blue Jays play at Safeco Field and Angels Field this week.
The Tigers play at the Metrodome and Safeco all week.
The Twins play at the Metrodome all week.
The Angels play at Angels Stadium this week.
The Mariners play at Safeco Field all week.

Got a Need for Speed

Players on the following teams will have a better than average chance at stealing bases during Week 14.

Diamondbacks, Rockies, Marlins, Reds, Braves, Mets, Rockies, Nationals, Astros, Phillies, Indians, A’s, Royals, Ranger Red Sox, Rays, Blue Jays, Yankees, Orioles



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