Here is a list of some reasonably available players to assist you in the strikeout category. I realize that some of these players will come with high ERA and WHIP because if a pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a good K total, they’re already spoken for.
Jose Contreras, Chicago White Sox
Contreras had a solid week collecting 16 K, while splitting his two decisions. His ERA was 3.52, his WHIP was 0.91, while his K/9 ratio was 9.4. On the year, he’s 3-7 with 46 K, 4.84 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP. He’s owned in 41 percent of Yahoo!, 4.6 percent of ESPN, and 25 percent of CBS leagues.
Jordan Zimmermann, Washington Nationals
Zimmermann had 12 K, while going 1-0 with 2.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 8.3 K/9 ratio. On the year, he’s 3-3 with 75 K, 4.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP. He’s owned in 52 percent of Yahoo!, 11.4 percent of ESPN, and 55 percent of CBS leagues.
Kevin Correia, San Diego Padres
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Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Strikeout Kings
lesterslegends.com 7/2/2009 — Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Strikeouts category. Realize that some of these will come with high ERAs & WHIPs because if a Pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a good K total, they’re already spoken for.
Sell Targets: tell Torii goodbye
fantasybaseball365.com 7/2/2009 — Back this week with Mark from Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove . Last week we looked at some players to target in trades. This week we look at some players worth selling high on.
Torii Hunter - A lot can come with a name brand. Hunter's charisma and highlight reel catches ...
Aroldis Chapman, top Cuban pitcher, defects
sports.espn.go.com 7/2/2009 — Aroldis Chapman, a Cuban considered by many scouts to be the best left-handed pitching prospect in the world, has defected from the national team, several sources have confirmed to ESPN The Magazine.
Mail Bag: Trade for Grady Sizemore? and More!
advancedfantasybaseball.com 7/2/2009 — I am mostly caught up with e-mails from last week. If you haven't seen a response or you've been holding back for some reason, now is the time. You can reach me at Jon@advancedfantasybaseball.com I usually respond within 24 hours and usually much much less than that. And remember the more ...
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Recap - July 01, 2009
scores.espn.go.com 7/2/2009 — Fast Facts •The Dodgers win made them the first team in baseball to 50 wins this season. •Clayton Kershaw (five IP, zero ER) takes the no-decision, but he lowered his ERA to 0.76 over his last four starts. •For the Rockies, Jason Hammel (eight IP, ...
Closer Report: American League —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/2/2009
Last week we checked out the National League closers (click here to view), so this week we turn to the American League (all stats given are through Wednesday):
Baltimore Orioles — George Sherrill
He had been ...
Report: Top Cuban prospect defects (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 7/2/2009
A top Cuban pitching prospect with a 100 mph fastball has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. ESPN The Magazine reports that several unidentified sources confirmed that Aroldis Chapman walked out of ...