Recommendations: April 11, 2008

For teams that are struggling, here are my recommendations:

Toronto Blue Jays

Recommendation: Trust of Bullpen

Best Options (In Order)

1. Jesse Carlson
2. Jason Frasor
3. Scott Downs
4. Brian Tallet
5. Brian Wolfe

Avoid for Today

1. Jeremy Accardo
2. Brandon League

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

Reason Why Braves Are Still Here: Game in Colorado was canceled yesterday.
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. Saul Rivera
2. Jesus Colome
3. Ray King
4. Chris Schroder
5. Luis Ayala

Avoid for Today

1. Joel Hanrahan
2. Jon Rauch

Reason why Nationals lost: The Nationals lost by a run. Jon Rauch gave up one run. He's a good pitcher going through a bad streak and was not recommended for yesterday's game.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Recommendation: Trust of Bullpen

Best Options (In Order)

1. John Grabow
2. Tyler Yates
3. Phil Dumatrait
4. Franquelis Osoria
5. Matt Capps

Avoid for Today

1. Damaso Marte
2. Evan Meek

Los Angeles Dodgers

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

1. Rafael Furcal, SS
2. Blake DeWitt, 3B
3. James Loney, 1B
4. Jeff Kent, 2B
5. Andre Ethier, LF
6. Russell Martin, C
7. Matt Kemp, RF
8. Delwyn Young, CF
9. Brad Penny, P

Best Options (In Order)

1. Takashi Saito
2. Joe Beimel
3. Jonathan Broxton
4. Chan Ho Park

Avoid for Today

1. Scott Proctor
2. Ramon Troncoso