Recommendations: April 10, 2008

For teams that are struggling, here are my recommendations:

Tampa Bay Rays

Recommendation: Batting Lineup Shake Up for Today

1. Eric Hinske, 3B
2. Carl Crawford, LF
3. Justin Ruggiano, RF
4. Carlos Pena, 1B
5. Jonny Gomes, DH
6. Shawn Riggans, C
7. Willy Aybar, 2B
8. Jason Bartlett, SS
9. B.J. Upton, CF

Reason why Rays lost: Cliff Floyd went on the DL. If healthy he should have batted 3rd last night.

Atlanta Braves

Recommendation: Batting Lineup Shake Up for Today and Trust of Bullpen

1. Martin Prado, 2B
2. Mark Kotsay, CF
3. Chipper Jones, 3B
4. Brian McCann, C
5. Mark Teixeira, 1B
6. Yunel Escobar, SS
7. Matt Diaz, LF
8. Jeff Francoeur, RF
9. Tim Hudson, P

Best Options (In Order)

1. Will Ohman
2. Peter Moylan
3. Jeff Bennett

Avoid for Today

1. Chris Resop
2. Royce Ring
3. Manny Acosta
4. Blaine Boyer

Note: The Braves need Tim Hudson to go deep into this ballgame to ensure a win.

Washington Nationals

Recommendation: Trust of Bullpen

Best Options (In Order)

1. Luis Ayala
2. Saul Rivera
3. Jesus Colome
4. Ray King
5. Chris Schroder

Avoid for Today

1. Joel Hanrahan
2. Jon Rauch

Reason why Nationals lost: Jason Bergmann had a bad game to start, but Hanrahan was not going to be the guy to stop the bleeding. I recommended to avoid using Hanrahan yesterday, however he was used and surrendered 3 runs.