David Purcey can strike them out, but he can walk them too. Is he another Daniel Cabrera? One would hope not. If you need to take a risk, go ahead, because at least he will get you K’s. Another guy to think about is Jeremy Guthrie. He doesn’t walk or strike out as many guys, but he also is a bit more proven. Braden Looper is a slightly better option, although he has WHIP issues too. Want someone else? John Lannan has the best stuff of these guys, but he pitches for Washington so wins will be hard to come by. The Nationals actually have a lot of pitching, but they can’t hit outside of Adam Dunn and Elijah Dukes.
Jim Thome is tough because in most leagues he can only play in your Utility spot, but if you need power and don’t have a lot of options, he should be available in your league. He is also good in leagues that count walks. And why do you end up needing a guy like this? Because you have guys like Chris Getz. This second baseman does everything except hit home runs and is worth taking a look at. Once you get to the end of April, the stats start to shake out, and guys that are still hitting .300 become harder to find.
Todd Coffey has taken over for Carlos Villanueva as closer, but there’s not much you can do with this because Trevor Hoffman returns this weekend.
Kurt Suzuki hit a home run yesterday, but it was in Yankee Stadium, where everyone hits them. He hits for average, but that’s about it. Still, he is a catcher, and that’s likely more production than you’re getting from who you have now.
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