Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Tossing and Turning: Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Sleepers for 2012

By Charlotte Harrod


Drafting starting pitchers in fantasy baseball can be really a minefield. Right after the prime five pitchers are off the board, there are a lot of question marks at this volatile and unpredictable position. However, having a roster which contains several solid contributors is critical to fantasy baseball good results. With 4 of the common 5x5 categories directly influenced by the strength (or weakness) of your beginning pitchers, it is essential to locate some sleeper pitchers in the later rounds. Some pitchers who should really contribute superior numbers than their draft position might dictate in 2012 consist of:

Madison Bumgarner (SF) - Throw out a horrific.1 IP start off in June of last year and Bumgarner was about as excellent as you can get last season. He boasts incredible manage and a devastating slider which add up to prime ten potential at the position. Take a good second half, throw in impeccable control and a fantastic pitchers park to call house and Bumgarner looks to be poised to take the next step in 2012.

Brandon McCarthy (OAK) - With Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill departed for Washington and Arizona respectively, McCarthy is the de facto "ace" of the Athletics rotation. He has near elite level manage, yielding few walks or property runs. His problem has been staying healthy sufficient to make an impact on your fantasy roster. Almost everything is pointing to a huge season if he can just remain on the field. Worth the gamble.

Ryan Dempster (CHC) - Dempster saw an boost in his ERA but his peripherals remained largely intact. A high BABIP helped lead to a poor season which included a horrific April and a string of ineffective begins down the stretch. Dempster came into last season with some consistent seasons behind him and a slight improvement in his strikeouts and WHIP will put him proper back to exactly where he was in 2010. You need to be in a position to pick him up on the cheap.

Ubaldo Jimenez (CLE) - Even an escape from the Coors Field launching pad did not support Jimenez last season. He was equally as ineffective pitching for the Tribe and saw




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