Chris Jordan
My free winner is the Texas Rangers plus a huge number in Boston, against the Red Sox. I started off thinking there was a decent pitching mismatch, but the biggest reason now is the price. That number is far too big considering the pitching matchup.
Texas' Andrew Cashner is pitching against the Red Sox for the first time in his career, which also means his first time in Fenway Park. He'll be stoked to take the mound, and will continue to pitch well.
The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA in his last three starts after a 9-3 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. And while I know he is 0-2 with a 3.12 ERA in three starts on the road, this is a great spot for him.
As for Rick Porcello, we need to list him too, so we get the price. But make note the reigning American League Cy Young winner has yet to find his dominant form of 2016. In his last start, the Cardinals tagged the right-hander for four runs on nine hits and three walks.
List both, take the Rangers.
3* RANGERS
My free winner is the Texas Rangers plus a huge number in Boston, against the Red Sox. I started off thinking there was a decent pitching mismatch, but the biggest reason now is the price. That number is far too big considering the pitching matchup.
Texas' Andrew Cashner is pitching against the Red Sox for the first time in his career, which also means his first time in Fenway Park. He'll be stoked to take the mound, and will continue to pitch well.
The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.89 ERA in his last three starts after a 9-3 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. And while I know he is 0-2 with a 3.12 ERA in three starts on the road, this is a great spot for him.
As for Rick Porcello, we need to list him too, so we get the price. But make note the reigning American League Cy Young winner has yet to find his dominant form of 2016. In his last start, the Cardinals tagged the right-hander for four runs on nine hits and three walks.
List both, take the Rangers.
3* RANGERS
