Strategic Spot Starters: Week Edition

Sorry for the delay, but I have this in for Monday if you are in a league that permits same-day adds (as the default ESPN leagues allow). Tomorrow will have an interesting MythBusters that I had hoped to advertise--Does changing leagues increase a pitcher's chance for success? If you have any opinions, be ready to post them. In the meantime, I'll focus on pitchers who already have probable starts...

Monday: Hiroki Kuroda is yet to face the Giants, but has done very well at home this season and his hot start of the season suggests hitters struggle the first few times they face him. Mark Buehrle is probably owned, but if not his start at Minnesota should go smoothly while the top of the AL Central dukes it out. Micah Owings has been pitching out of relief lately, but gets the start against San Diego at Petco. Despite his recent five run, one out outing, I think he should be respectable. Greg Maddux is on the other end of the start, but has struggled with Arizona recently. I wouldn't start Mike Mussina against Baltimore, as he couldn't even get through the first inning the last time against them.

Tuesday: Darrell Rasner was great against Baltimore the last time out, so its not a bad idea to try him out again. Gil Meche has been pitching well, and the Oakland offense shouldn't be too rough of a challenge. Greg Smith is already wearing down as the season passes, so I wouldn't start him on the other end of that game.

Wednesday: Sean Gallagher is going to encourage me to get an A's cap after a good outing versus Kansas City. 

Thursday: Nothing. Yes, that's right, there is only one good start coming between Wednesday and Thursday.