Strategic Spot Starters: Week Edition

Well, this is a tool that fits just perfectly into our Pitchers Week. The Weekend Edition was just terrible, with the exception of only a few pitchers (Kevin Slowey, Jonathon Sanchez, maybe a handful others). Hopefully I will have better luck through Thursday...

Monday: The first day of the week doesn't have a lot of options, though one game offers two. Jon Garland has pitch best on the road, while Greg Smith does worlds better in Oakland, so of course their game is in Anaheim. There is really no one else worth considering, so you are better off waiting until later in the week to start someone.

Tuesday: I've given in, and now consider Matt Garza worth considering despite his matchup. While pitching at home he has a 2.51 ERA, though I still don't love him going against Boston. Jesse Litsch at Seattle is a much better option, and in leagues where one is available, the other might be too. Aaron Cook against San Diego is a decent option even at Coors Stadium.

Wednesday: Ubaldo Jimenez has pitched to the tune of a sub-3.00 ERA at home, so against San Diego he is a good start. Gil Meche against Baltimore is a decent option, though they rocked him the last outing. Daniel Cabrera should be a good option in the same game, but I don't trust him against an improving Royals offense.

Thursday: Sean Gallagher should do fine against the anemic San Fran offense. And its a good thing he's probably available, because he's the only guy worth considering.