Fantasy Playoff Advise Needed

by loyal2sdad on Sep 6, 2009 10:35 PM EDT

I'm about to start the semifinals of a fantasy league playoffs; league is points based. Playoff period is 2 weeks, but can change lineup after the 1st week. Anyway, starting 5 pitchers, and I'm actually thinking about benching Greinke due to the vagueness of Hillman saying they are gonna give him an extra day or two or rest this week. My options to replace him would be Mark Buehrle or Max Scherzer. Key info is that both Buehrle and Scherzer start tomorrow, meaning they will get 2 starts instead of 1. The league gives +10 for a win, <5> for a loss. There is also 1 point for each out, 1 for each K, <1> for each hit or BB, and <3> for each ER.

Am I nuts? How can I bench the best pitcher in baseball? I'm frustrated because I can't find confirmation ANYWHERE on when Zack will actually make his next start. (I could KILL Hillman for leaving him in for 125 pitches last night for no damn apparent reason)

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Make sure you don't say that while working.

I could KILL Hillman for leaving him in for 125 pitches last night for no damn apparent reason

I used to work with an old man that told me. Son, every workplace has a dumbass, if you don't have one where you work, then I'm afraid you're it.

by Warden11 on Sep 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Take my advice with a huge grain of salt as I finished 10th in our league.

I would start Buerhle. Chicago has been hot lately and since movind Dye to DH actually have been offensively motivated. Getz is back so their infield defense should improve too. Good luck in the playoffs…

by grudz96 on Sep 7, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions

Dye hasn't played for a few days because he's hurt

and I’d start one of the two start guys depending on matchups…..probably leaning towards Scherzer

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 7, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions

You HAVE to start Greinke

yes you are crazy for considering it

by raefzilla on Sep 7, 2009 1:31 AM EDT reply actions

No he isn't.

In a weekly matchup, you are better off with the pitchers that can accumulate more Ks and wins. The double dippers are your best choice. Take the 2 start pitchers and bench Greinke til next week, when you can start him twice. Besides, it’s not like the Royals will get you a win out of it. That’s what I would do, and it’s what I tried to do to get extra points here in the last week of the RR league, but I still came up short. Greinke’s not a bad start in place of Buehrle, but if you can get the extra start, I think I’d take it.

by AxDxMx on Sep 7, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions

If you're concerned about the counting stats, then start nothing but 2-start pitchers in the other spot

but I do know that Zack is ridiculous – especially lately

by raefzilla on Sep 7, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Be a fan, start Grenkie

Are we Royals fans or not?!?!

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by James Quinn on Sep 7, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions

If you could pull off an emergency signing, I would go with the hot hand---TPJ.

by Steve Hovley on Sep 7, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

My league news claims Zack will pitch against Cleveland

instead of Detroit. That is good news. He has also been pitching well and seems pretty focused. I have him active on my team, for what its worth.

"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell

by buddyball on Sep 7, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions

Might be to late but you start the guys who give you the most starts.

Especially if they are decent as both seem to be. Grienke won’t be super sharp in his next start as the 230 + over two starts rule comes into effect. Hopefully you go with your gut and it works.

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by 306008 on Sep 7, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions