I have been participating in the Survivor Pool on FanDuel and I’m happy to say that I have made it through the second round thanks to my final lineup that I posted on Twitter last night (follow me for any last second lineup changes). Â Although even if you had used my original you would’ve been okay in that pool since Kershaw alone would’ve been enough to advance you. Â The next round of the pool is Friday night. Â But on to tonight’s slate:
Pitcher: David Price $11,000
I like Price tonight but my confidence isn’t as high as it normally would be with him. Â While he has pitched well his past few starts, he is pitching in Minnesota, where the Twins dominate. Â It is considered a pitcher’s park so Price should be a good start if you combine that with how well the Tigers have been hitting recently.
Catcher: Alex Avila $2,600
Avila is riding a four game hitting streak and Pelfrey has given up over 100 hits in only 91 IP. Â At this price point, Avila should be a good start.
First Baseman: Ryan Howard $2,500
If DFS was out and popular about five years ago, no way Howard would only be $2,500. Â But sadly this is 2015 and Howard has struggled compared to his glory day. Â But he has hit righties well this year and hit a homer in the first game of this series. Â I think Howard does well tonight.
Second Baseman: Robinson Cano $3,100
Cano has been hitting much better in July. Â Garrett Richards could present a challenge but he is batting .294 vs Richards. Â Don’t be surprised if Cano shines tonight.
Third Baseman: Justin Turner $3,300
Turner hasn’t produced well this month, part of rostering a player is dealing with the ups and downs. Â But I believe this is the night Turner turns it around and has a big game. Â Turner is my Ultimate Gut Call.
Shortstop: Jimmy Rollins $2,400
After an 0-4 in the series opener Rollins exploded last night against his former team. Â I expect Rollins to have another productive game versus the Phillies in the series finale.
Outfielder: Michael Brantley $3,200
Brantley is sporting a .400 batting average this series against the Astros and posts a career .375 average against Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer.
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Outfielder: Nick Markakis $3,200
We are still waiting on his first home run for this season but he has not disappointed with his excellent hitting. Â Colorado is the perfect place to show some power.
Outfielder: Kelly Johnson $3,500
Johnson has homered in two of his past three games, a good stat to take into Coors Field. Â I’m going Johnson here because they have raised the price on Cameron Maybin.
Confidence Level: 4 out of 5
There should be balanced production out of this lineup tonight but Price will be the difference between this being a good and great team. Â Good luck everyone!
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