Washington Nationals (Gonzalez) at Oakland Athletics (Kazmir)
This will be Gio Gonzalez’s first start back in Oakland since he was traded away a few years ago. He also has just seven earned runs against in his last four starts (over 25 IP). He seems like a solid play today but I’m not going to pay the price that he demands. I’m not really excited for these hitters to face Scott Kazmir, either.
Danny Espinosa (2B) – $3927
Kazmir has seven earned runs in his last 11 innings pitched (with just 7 strikeouts) so I’m not looking in his direction for a pitcher today. There are a pile of Athletics with good platoon splits this year so there are some decent values on this team, assuming Gio doesn’t dice them.
Craig Gentry (OF) – $5284
Derek Norris (C) – $4566