Philadelphia Phillies (Buchanan) at Cincinnati Reds (Bailey)
Buchanan is a pass but I might take a chance on Bailey in this game. If he was ever going to break out his “slump” then a home game against the Phillies is about as good a chance as any. Call this game the final litmus test for Homer Bailey this year. In that sense, I’m going to avoid the Philadelphia hitters (and Buchanan) altogether in this one and focus on Cincinnati.
Mesoraco, of course as long as he starts, would be a solid play today but his price is getting a bit too expensive for me to swallow. Jay Bruce is starting to heat up a bit and looks like the best bat to use today out of that lineup.
Homer Bailey (CIN-SP) – $14,692
Jay Bruce (CIN-OF) – $6159