By Robby Wellington – Staff Writer
Here are three closers and three starting pitchers who may very well be undervalued in your league. We’ll start with the closers. . .
1. Brad Lidge – He’ll be fine and back in the closer’s role in no time once he harnesses his control (his stuff is as nasty as ever). With the best strikeout rate of any pitcher in baseball, I’d rather have Lidge over most closers, even with his recent struggles.
2. Huston Street – A couple of bad outings have Street’s numbers hurting. He’ll still be one of the best from here on out.
3. Chad Cordero – Obviously last year’s save total was a fluke. But so is this year’s. Cordero can pitch, and after getting shellacked his last time out, his value should be at an all-time low. We’re looking at 25-30 saves and good ratios from here on out.
Now on to the starters. . .
1. Dan Haren – Maybe it’s because I tend to get Haren and Harden confused, but I think that Dan is going to be one of the better pitchers in the AL from here on out. His improved control this year should translate into more solid outings like his last gem at Yankee Stadium.
2. John Patterson – I know, I know, his return has been pushed back multiple times, and this forearm thing has really lingered, but he’s bound to have some extremely frustrated owners out there ready to cut bait. This guy is a stud and should be back within two to three weeks (I think).
3. Roger Clemens (head-to-head leagues) – He’s coming back. . . I’m pretty sure. And when he does, there’s going to be some rust, and certainly no one will be expecting similar numbers from last year. But the man can still pitch, and if you are sitting pretty in your head-to-head league go ahead and make a play for him, as he could be a top-10 starter come fantasy playoff time.
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