What’s up Wise Take? Patio Joe here to bring you your cash game article
I am not going to boggle you down with statistic after statistic on why a play is good. I may give a sentence but that’s it. I’ll break down each position with the best cash game play. Each position will have a description of my general rule on how I select each player at that position. What is a good cash game play? Well, to me, it is the safest to hit his value, the most optimal play at each position with price being considered. Next will be a value section. These will be players that I will be playing depending on where they are hitting in the line-up. I then will give you my MVP play of the day.
Finally, even the cash game guy gets that GPP itch. So I will bring you a small section named “ At Bat W/Audie.” Here I will break down just a few of my favorite team stacks. Nothing big.
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12 GAME SLATE FOR HUMP DAY!!
WEATHER: Could see some rain in Boston and Texas but the games should be played.
PITCHERS: I generally pay up for the top pitcher on the slate, biggest favorite, etc.
Well last night was one for the books with pitchers and tonight is probably the opposite.
- Dallas Keuchel- Try not to be swayed by his last performance. He was coming off the DL on the road against the Tigers. I like him much better tonight at home against a team the K’s a ton.
- Jake Arrieta- He is relatively safe tonight. I don’t see GPP upside though. D-Backs to strike out a lot and he has been pitching well as of late. Wind blowing in.
- Zack Godley- Great GPP option today. His numbers the past 30 days are best on the slate in terms of HC% and FB%. He is no stranger to stacked line-ups. People will be off of him cause Cubs went bezerk last night.
- Matt Moore- He has been pitching better as of late and he faces a A’s team that loves to strike out. Models seem to like him today too.
- Luke Weaver- Again against a team that loves to K.
CATCHER: I generally pay down at catcher. $2700 below is my mark. I will list the best play but please look at the value section for the catcher I like.
Yasmani Grandal- Tehran against a lefty is the juiciest match-up you can ask for.
Brian McCann– You can pick on Pruitt
Sal Perez– Hellickson is garbage.
FIRST BASE: I generally pay up for a first base. These days there are always high priced options in good spots. Most offensive production comes from first base and third base.
Cody Bellinger– You are gonna see a lot of Dodgers on here.
Mark Reynolds
Joey Votto
SECOND BASE: I generally pay down for a player that is batting at the top of the order that is $2600 or below. These are the top plays. Look down for value below.
Jonathan Schoop– A little pricy but has a great match-up
Rougned Odor– Keep Riding him
Eduardo Nunez– A wise take member favorite makes the article today. His move to 2B makes him way more attractive.
Daniel Murphy
THIRD BASE: I generally pay up for a top play at third base. Along with first base. The most production comes from third base.
Nolan Arenado- .
Mike Moustakas
Freddie Freeman
Adrian Beltre
SHORT STOP: I generally pay down at SS. $2800 or below is my mark. Line-up dependent. Will pay up at times.
Corey Seager– Top SS tonight by far.
Francisco Lindor
Trevor Story
OUTFIELD- I generally will pay down at least 1 OF position $2500 or below, perhaps even two depending on the pitcher. I try and pay up for one elite OF.
The following are all great players, salaries not listed. Order of who I like best.
- Charlie Blackmon
- Mike Trout
- Mike Stanton
- Mike Conforto
- Jay Bruce
- Bryce Harper
- Odubel Herrera
- Joc Pederson
- Adam Jones
PATIO’S MVP PICK OF THE DAY: Cody Bellinger
VALUE SECTION: The following players are the value plays of the day, which are players where price meets, where they are batting in the line-up. Players that can hit value easily because Their salary is so low. It is essential to have value players in your cash game line-up in order to be successful.
C- Robinson Chirinos
1B- Mike Napoli, Luke Voit
2B- Chase Utley, Eric Sogard,
3B- Luis Valbuena
SS – Addison Russell, Tim Beckham
OF- Jesse Winker, Delino Deshields, Derek Fisher
Remember if a player who normally doesn’t bat high in the order does for some reason and his at a very low price. I will be considering him, So value may open up as the day moves on.
AT BAT W/AUDIE: GPP TEAM STACKS I LIKE FOR THE DAY
- Dodgers
- Rockies
- Mets
- Astros
- Nationals
Any questions hit me up on twitter @patiojoeref!! GET MONEY!!!
