Seattle Mariners (Hernandez) at Tampa Bay Rays (Archer)
Felix is the most expensive option today and for good reason. However, he is at the point where taking him makes it hard to keep pitcher salaries under 55-percent of the budget and that’s a lot to take. If people can fit him, fine. I don’t see a good way of doing it so I’m not. I’m not really keen on the Seattle lineup today, either.
Kyle Seager (3B) – $6546
Some people may not have noticed, but Archer has dropped his ERA but nearly a run and a half over his last four starts (24.2 IP) and has 31 strikeouts to 13 walks in that time. Seattle is the second-worst hitting team in the AL against RHP and that makes Archer a solid option today. Obviously I’m not chasing any Rays hitters against Felix.
Chris Archer (SP) – $17,245