Here's something I wonder if I've ever done. I'm going to lead with Ubaldo Jimenez for his 8.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 Hits, 1 BBs, 8 Ks start against the Blue Jays. Why? Because some guys just need a day in the sunlight. Get that vitamin D, make them feel the life they've craved, and provide a sweet memory for when they are shunned back to the basement. That was dark. But there was sunlight! In all seriousness, I make plenty of jokes about Jimenez - I think he's even on the Anti-List - and I think this is the perfect example of baseball being baseball. Every starter will have a Birthday Party this year, otherwise they wouldn't be given multiple starts for a major league ballclub. Likewise, every starter will have their terrible days. This outing is a simple reminder that this isn't Fantasy Football (speaking of which...ahhh I'll tell you later) where a sample size of one game is everything. Fantasy Baseball is where Ubaldo freakin' Jimenez can be arguably the best starter of the day and he still shouldn't be on anyone's roster. Never leave me, baseball.
Let’s see how every other SP did yesterday:
Would you spot start Sonny Gray today if he was available and you needed a win?
I’d be starting Sonny Gray in all 12 teamers against the Braves.
Peacock was getting squeezed on everything low. That being said, he could not throw 1st pitch strikes. Daddy seemed to have some recent late nights. Nevertheless, it takes skill to not have your command, yet find a way to get out of jams. That bullpen wiliness came through. Fun, albeit anxiety-inducing, pitcher to own. His ability to get Ks on pitches besides his fastball is beautiful.
Why the Lamet hate?!
Miranda start moved up to today… anyone else for tomorrow? Wheeler’s back against PHI…?