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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Straight Cash Homie w/ Patio Joe
15 GAME SLATE WITH SOME JUICY SPOTS!!
WEATHER: Maybe some thunderstorms in Atlanta.
PITCHERS: I generally pay up for the top pitcher on the slate, biggest favorite, etc.
Jacob DeGrom- 3 starts vs Phillies, 24 K’s 3 ER’s. Lock him in to cash tonight.
Stephen Strasburg- Another good option tonight with huge K upside. Just not as safe as DeGrom.
Michael Wacha- Like him as a 2nd pitcher option on DK. Pair with De Grom or Stras and have lots of money to play with.
Robert Stephenson- Another 2nd pitcher option on DK. More of a wisetake favorite. CK’s son is in a good spot to get some K’s tonight.
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
Buster Posey- Under 3K in Coors!!
Yan Gomes- Against a Lefty
Jonathan Lucroy
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.
Freddie Freeman- At home against Mike.
Joey Votto
Eric Hosmer
Yuli Gurriel
Mark Reynolds
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.
Jose Ramirez- Dude has been En Fuego lately.
D.J. Lemaihieu
Jose Altuve
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- Against a lefty at home.
Kris Bryant
Travis Shaw
Mike Moustakas
Alex Bregman
SHORT STOP: I generally pay down at SS. $2800 or below is my mark. Line-up dependent. Will pay up at times.
Francisco Lindor
Carlos Correa
Trea Turner
Javy Baez
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.
- George Springer
- Adam Jones
- Charlie Blackmon
- Ian Desmond
- Mike Trout
- Ryan Braun
- J.D. Martinez
- Austin Jackson
- Adam Duvall
PATIO’S MVP PICK OF THE DAY: George Springer
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- Vogt, Sal Perez, James McCann, John Hicks
1B- Ryder Jones, Domininc Smith, Greg Bird, Kendrys Morales
2B- Kinsler, Walker
3B- Pablo Sandoval, Yandy Diaz, David Freese
SS – Arcia, Mercer
OF- Brandon Guyer, Steve Pearce, Brandon Moss, Matt Holliday
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
- Astros
- Indians
- Royals
- Rockies
Any questions hit me up on twitter @patiojoeref!! GET MONEY!!!
