Strategic Spot Starters: Weekend Edition

A little late in the day for this one, but I'll make it up to you with a Sunday edition for next week. Hopefully everyone's playoff dreams are going well, and I'm holding out for Zambrano's health and the Cubs' success.

Friday: Lowe gets Arizona, and since it's in Dodgers Stadium I think the underrated future "great pickup" will give the Dodgers a game in the NL West. Andy Sonnanstine at Toronto is the only other add of interest, though he's mostly a desperation pick up.

Saturday: Oakland and Baltimore have a double-header, so I think the best add you can make is picking up a hitter from either team. Guthrie facing them in the second game of the series is a nice opportunity for their "ace" to do service to the title. He will be facing Duchscherer, who might be a bit rusty after his DL stint.

Sunday: Greg Maddux is clutch, and while he isn't a safe bet, I think he will hold the Diamondbacks to three runs or less. Manny Parra is starting to wear down, but a home game against the Padres should give him a nice start amongst a rough couple weeks.