Daily Dime: Daniel Murphy, CarGo and assorted Astros
We’re searching for profit potential in the Friday slate, per the usual protocol. As always, we encourage you to review the MLB weather reports before finalizing lineups.
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Daniel Murphy, 2B, at Cin (DeSclafani), $16: Murphy has been a multi-hit machine in recent days, plus he’s enjoyed his limited experience facing DeSclafani (2-for-3, HR). Eleven of the 15 homers allowed by DeSclafani this season have been hit by left-handed batters.
Aaron Hicks, OF, at Det (Boyd), $10: Hicks has been a monster against southpaws this year, slashing .315/.382/.522 with six homers in 92 at-bats. Boyd isn’t exactly a lights-out lefty (1.60 WHIP, 14 HR in 48.2 IP). At $10, I’m in.
San Diego LHBs, various positions, vs. Ari (De La Rosa): Let’s hope Yangervis Solarte (hamstring) is available for this one, because he’s been excellent lately (.354/.398/.549 this month) and he’s enjoyed facing Rubby (4-for-10, two doubles). We basically mention it every week, but it’s worth mentioning, again, that LHBs have crushed Rubby: .947 OPS, 20 HR in 353 at-bats.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, vs. LAD (Bolsinger), $18: Sure, I’ll take a 37-homer bat for $18, playing in a park where he’s hitting .285/.343/.592. LHBs are reaching base at a .361 clip against Bolsinger.
Shin-Soo Choo, OF, at Hou (Kazmir), $19: Choo has a tremendous history against Kazmir (7-for-24, HR, 5 BBs), and, as you may have noticed, he’s been ludicrously hot at the plate. He’s 31-for-74 in September with 18 walks, seven extra-base hits and 17 runs-scored. I’m happy to buy him at less than $20.
Houston LHBs, various positions, vs. Tex (Gallardo): Left-handed hitters have slashed a respectable .274/.340/.424 against Gallardo, and a few Astros have hit him particularly well. Jason Castro hasn’t had much trouble with him (7-for-20, HR, 3 BB), nor have Colby Rasmus (7-for-22, 2 HR, 7 BB) or Luis Valbuena (9-for-28). Pick a favorite and enjoy.
Carlos Martinez, P, vs. Mil (Pena), $50: This pitching matchup tilts overwhelmingly in the Cards’ favor, and Martinez has delivered back-to-back excellent starts (14.2 IP, 8 H, 15 Ks). He’s pricey, sure, but not the most expensive arm in the pool.
