Final Sunday write-up of the yearβ¦..
WEATHER
All Clear
PITCHING
Josh TomlinΒ β¦ I expect Tomlin to be a chalky pitcher today. Β The Indians should destroy Chad Bell and the Tigers lineup is β¦ well, itβs just not very good. Β Tomlin has one major issue going against him (besides the fact that he really isnβt that good) and that is the wind. Β But heβs my top option all around today.
Zach GodleyΒ (DK) β¦ Godley is only a DK play today on the main slate, but with a Sunday game in Coors and the Rockies struggling heβs someone I will definitely consider at really low ownership. Β Ground ball pitcher who has done very well against these Rockies bats.
Mike FiersΒ β¦ I havenβt played Fiers much in the second half and suspect he will be chalk given that Vegas line and with Correa back. Β This game is likely an all around fade for me, but Fiers is in play to give you a decent return. Β But I prefer Tomlin slightly.
SNEAKY CALLS
Trevor WilliamsΒ β¦ Teams are pulling their starters now with deep bullpens, so the whole Quality Start bonus on FD is at risk with everyone these days. Β Williams, however, has been really good with going 6+ innings this year and is someone who doesnβt get burned with HR. Β If he keeps the walks down I think he pitches a gem today in a low scoring game.
Martin PerezΒ β¦ Trouts Kryptonite.
FADES
Ervin SantanaΒ β¦ I suspect that I will end up with 0% of Ervin Santana today. Β But I cannot deny that his former team is either ON or OFF and when theyβre OFF they are really bad. Β That said, I love the Royals bats today (Homer).
Jose UrenaΒ β¦ Sorry, but Tommy Joseph is playing. Β I canβt do it. Β I wonβt do itβ¦ I caβ¦. ah fuck it.
TOP STACKS
IndiansΒ β¦ Comerica Park Wind. Β 11+ MPH out to left field and a terrible lefty on the mound for the Tigers along with a disaster of a bullpen that now has some extra no-name arms associated with it. Β Indians are rolling and should thrive again today. Β Jose Ramirez is the key guy.
Rays β¦Β I donβt see why everyone is betting the under on this game. Β It is one of my favoriteβs on the day. Β Giolito pitched well last start but still does not possess dominant stuff. Β Well isnβt great. Β Itβs near 80 degrees and the Rays are loaded with HR pop. Β I suspect we get Duda, Ramos, LoMo, Kiermaier, Miller, Longo, Souza all in the lineup and that spells doom for Giolito today. Β White Sox also in play.
RoyalsΒ β¦ Listed it above that I said I liked them today. Β Hosmer, Bonifacio and if he plays, Mr. Target Field Paulo Orlando. Β Β UPDATE: Β Orlando batting 7thβ¦. Β Bonifacio out.
Second Tier Games: Β Jays/Orioles, Phillies/Marlins
NO SERIOUSLY, HERES MY TOP STACK
BrewersΒ β¦ Hah, the ole rope-a-dope. Β I listed my sneaky then I hit you with my #1 stack. Β Milwaukee top 5 guys. Β Itβs Domingo Fun Day.
TOP POSITIONAL PLAYS
CATCHER
- Miguel Montero
- Salvador Perez β I refuse to do the smart thing and not play him.
- Beef Castillo
- Roberto Perez
FIRST BASE
- Logan Morrison
- Carlos Santana
- Eric Thames β Odd that he is batting 6th.
- Tommy Joseph
SECOND BASE
- Jose Ramirez
- Brian Dozier
- Ozzie Albies
- Neil Walker
THIRD BASE
- Manny Machado
- Evan Longoria
- Travis Shaw
- Yandy Diaz
SHORTSTOP
- Jonathan Villar β¦ Next question
- Franky Lindor
- Jorge Polanco
- Javy Baez
OUTFIELD β Top Tier
- Giancarlo Stanton β Duh
- Ryan Braun
- Eddie Rosariooo
- Domingo Santana
TIER 2
- Adam Jones β Oh, Itβs Sundayβ¦. Β Right.
- Corey Dickerson β Believe it or not, I like him more than Souza today.
- Kevin Kiermaier
- Josh Reddick
- Nick Williams
- Christian Yelich
- Austin Jackson
- Magic Max Kepler
VALUE TIER
- Nori Aoki β How cool would it be to have Nori Aoki Homer two Sundayβs in a row at < 5% on DIFFERENT TEAMS IN DIFFERENT LEAGUESβ¦
- Paulo Orlando
- Jordan Luplow
- Michael A. Taylor
- Melky Cabrera
DONGERS CLUB
- Domingo Santana β OF β Chairman
- Jose Ramirez β 2B
- Evan Longoria β 3B
- Eddie Rosario β OF
- Eric Hosmer β 1B
- Salvador Perez β C β Suck it!
- Carlos Correa β SS
- Adam Jones β OF
- BONUSβ¦β¦β¦β¦β¦ Paulo Orlando β OF
