Fantasy MLB Spot Starting: 06.02.11

Welcome back to Spot Starting.  We’re starting to see some new names show up on the list of readily available starters as teams are starting to call up prospects or are dipping into their 6th/7th men to fill injuries.  The rookies of course, make for much more fashionable pickups than the ole journeyman but are they really your best bet, let’s take a look.

For games on Friday June 3rd these selected pitchers might be had in your league (less than 50% owned in Yahoo! or ESPN) with percent owned Yahoo/ESPN, (team), and opponent:

Bronson Arroyo 38% /  40% (CIN) vs. LAD

Josh Collmenter 26% / 21% (ARI) vs. WAS

Randy Wolf 24% / 24% (MIL) @ FLA

Carl Pavano 22% / 6% (MIN) @ KC

Mark Buehrle 17% / 12% (CWS) vs. DET

Jonathon Niese 11% / 3% (NYM) vs. ATL

Danny Duffy 3% / 1% (KC) vs. MIN

Josh Outman 2% / 1% (OAK) @ BOS

2011 American League West Previews: Athletics

Today’s Focus: OAKLAND ATHLETICS

2010 Record: 81-81 (2nd in Division; 8th Best Record in AL)

2006 was the last time Team Moneyball had a team that finished over .500. Since then, every GM has read and re-read that book. In 2010 the A’s finished at .500 and one would wonder how that happened. Gone are the days of the Bash Brothers, but now the Bay Area gets to enjoy Godzilla! Yeah, I’m sure the Bay Bridge is lovin’ that…