Quickly taking a look at the weekend Trolling picks…
SATURDAY:
Tim Stauffer (SD @ MIN) – Still massively under-owned for whatever reason even on the heels of back-to-back brilliant performances (15 IP, 0 ER w/13 K). The Twins are playing better in June, but still have a below average team OPS.
Scott Baker (MIN v. SD) – Another under-owned arm that boggles my mind. What more are people looking for? He has 8.4 K/9, 3.4 K/BB and a 113 ERA+, he should be on a team permanently. I realize pitching is deep this year, but not deep enough for guys like this to be on the wire.
Carlos Carrasco (CLE v. PIT) – Save his ugly first start of the year and a quick stint on the DL, he is fulfilling the promise I thought he had coming into with a 3.55 ERA since the 7 ER season debut. He is understandably owned in fewer leagues, but definitely worth a matchup play against a modest offense.
SUNDAY:
Jonathon Niese (NYM v. LAA) – He’s a 2-start guy this week and I like him for both. He offered a strong start on Tuesday against Atlanta (6.3 IP, 2 ER, 4 K, 0 BB, W) and I think he can do even better against a putrid LA offense (league-worst .592 OPS in June).
Jeff Karstens (PIT @ CLE) – He gave Trolling users a gem last week and he is on a ridiculous hot streak so let’s ride the hot hand. I wish he struck out more guys, but he walks nobody so it’s easier to swallow.
Results and Week 12 picks on Sunday.
Baseball By Paul 