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Leading Off -- June 1, 2008
Leading Off -- June 1, 2008
By Tim McCullough | Published  06/1/2008 | 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 Tips for Week 10
  Joba Chamberlain
Joba Chamberlain is starting for the Yankees Tuesday, and he is a two-start fantasy pitcher for Week 10. The match ups make him a strong play this week.

Two Start Pitchers Week 10

Low Risk – These guys are pretty much automatic starts in every league.

Carlos Zambrano @ Padres, @ Dodgers
Oliver Perez @ Giants, @ Padres
Doug Davis @ Brewers, @ Pirates
Andy Pettitte @ Twins, @ Royals
Joba Chamberlain @ Blue Jays, @ Royals
Aaron Laffey @ Rangers, @ Tigers
Ervin Santana @ Mariners, @ Athletics
Rich Harden vs. Tigers, vs. Angels
Roy Halladay  @ Yankees, vs. Angels

Medium Risk – These pitchers can be risky, but could be started in most leagues

Eric Bedard vs. Angels, @ Red Sox
Scott Olsen @ Braves, vs. Reds
Pedro Martinez @ Giants, @ Padres
Kyle Kendrick vs. Reds, @ Braves
Bronson Arroyo @ Phillies, @ Marlins
Wandy Rodriguez @ Pirates, vs. Cardinals
Tom Gorzelanny @ Cardinals, vs. Diamondbacks
Adam Wainwright vs. Pirates, @ Astros
Matt Garza @ Red Sox, @ Rangers
Jonathan Sanchez vs. Mets, @ Nationals
Derek Lowe vs. Rockies, vs. Cubs
Brad Penny vs. Rockies, vs. Cubs
Gavin Floyd vs. Royals, vs. Twins
Jake Westbrook @ Rangers, @ Tigers
Jeremy Bonderman @ Athletics, vs. Indians
Zack Greinke @ White Sox, @ Yankees
Livan Hernandez vs. Yankees, @ White Sox
Kevin Slowey vs. Orioles, @ White Sox
Tim Wakefield @ Orioles, vs. Mariners
Jason Marquis @ Padres, @ Dodgers

High Risk – For one reason or another these guys should not be started in any league.

Jeff Francis @ Dodgers, vs. Brewers
Jo Jo Reyes vs. Marlins, vs. Phillies
Jorge Campillo vs. Marlins, vs. Phillies
Adam Eaton vs. Reds, @ Braves
Odalis Perez vs. Cardinals, vs. Giants
Jeff Suppan vs. Diamondbaccks, @ Rockies
Phil Dumatrait @ Cardinals, vs. Diamondbacks
Kyle Lohse @ Nationals, @ Astros
Shawn Estes vs. Cubs, vs. Mets
Wilfredo Ledezma vs. Cubs, vs. Mets
Barry Zito vs. Cubs, vs. Mets
Jeremy Guthrie vs. Red Sox, @ Blue Jays
Matt Albers @ Twins, @ Blue Jays
Vicente Padilla vs. Indians, vs. Rays
Doug Mathis vs. Indians, vs. Rays

Maximize Games Played – More at-bats means more counting stats!!

The following teams are all playing (7) games during Week 10:

Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Indians, Twins, Rangers, Braves, Marlins, Mets, Phillies, Cubs, Reds, Pirates, Cardinals, Dodgers, and Padres.

The following teams are playing (6) games during Week 10:

Rays, Blue Jays, White Sox, Tigers, Royals, Angels, Athletics, Nationals, Astros, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mariners, Rockies, and Giants.

I’m Your Handy Man – Watch your match ups and player batting splits for these teams that will face (3) or more left-handed pitchers in Week 10:

Braves (3), Mets (5), Reds (3), Astros (3), Brewers (3), Cardinals (4), Diamondbacks (3),

Padres (3), Angels (3), Rangers (4)

These teams all face (5) or more right-handed pitchers in Week 10:

Orioles (6), Red Sox (6), Yankees (7), White Sox (6), Indians (5), Twins (5), Cubs (5),

Athletics (5), Mariners (5), Marlins (5), Phillies (6), Pirates (5), Rockies (5), Dodgers (6)

Park Factors – The following teams play in parks that favor either hitters or pitchers:

Hitters Parks:

The Brewers play in hitter’s parks all week.

The Red Sox play 6 of 7 at Fenway.

The Yankees play 6 of 7 at Yankees Stadium.

The Rays play in hitter’s parks all week.

The White Sox play at Cellular Field all week.

The Rangers play at The Ballpark in Arlington all week.

Pitchers Parks:

The Braves play at Turner Field all week.

The Dodgers play at Dodger Stadium all week.

The Padres play at Petco Park all week.

The Athletics play at McAfee Stadium all week.

The Angels play in pitcher’s parks all week.

The Cubs play in pitcher’s parks all week.

The Nationals play in pitcher’s parks all week.

Heed the Need for Speed

Make sure your base stealers from the following teams are active in Week 10. They are facing teams that typically give up more stolen bases than most.

Yankees, Rays, Blue Jays, Tigers, Royals, Twins, Rangers, Mets, Cubs, Astros, Pirates, Brewers, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Giants, Dodgers.

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