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RotoCole’s Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Advice: April 18th Edition
In the preseason, we brought you Daily League Strategy Part 1 and Part 2. Now, all season long, I will be giving you my advice on whom to start in your daily fantasy lineups. Initially, this advice will cater to those who play on Fanduel. They offer some of the best gaming options for beginners, intermediate, and expert level players. Our job here at RotoBaller is to make your daily fantasy gaming experience a fun and successful one. Whether you are new to the daily fantasy scene or have been playing for years, our columns will be up-to-date and useful for all levels of experience. If you are new to the scene, tweet me at @RotoCole and I will personally show you the ropes. Let’s win together. Ladies (one or two reading this) and gentlemen, here is your late game Daily Fantasy Baseball lineup advice for the late games on April 18th, 2013:
Thursday Play of the Day: Nick Swisher ($3,500) - Due to his time with the Yankees, Swisher has compiled a large sample size of ABs against Lester. He has also done quite well, going 15-46 with 8 extra-base hits. Last night he went 2-4 with a home run and weather should be good so I'm going to start him confidently on all sites tonight.
Prime Pine Play (Sit this guy!): Adam Jones ($4,400) - He simply costs too much to start against David Price, whom Jones is just 7-34 against in his career. Look for a cheaper, better option like Ellsbury.
RotoCole's Primary Fanduel Lineup:
P: Jose Fernandez ($3,400) - Even though he faces a somewhat hot Reds team, I like Fernandez's chances to stay hot and pitch a little deeper into the game. I also play daily fantasy for fun and love watching Fernandez, so I'm not super confident but I'm excited to start him tonight.
C: Evan Gattis ($3,500) - Gattis is facing a lefty and he is really strong. That should be more than enough to convince you to start Thursday's best catcher option.
1B: Joey Votto ($4,700) - I'm picking Votto assuming that if the Reds score a lot he will have had played a large role in the run production.
2B: Dustin Pedroia ($4,100) - I'm hoping Dusty can pick up a couple RBI by knocking in my pair of Red Sox outfielders.
3B: Kevin Youkilis ($3,900) - Youk's been going strong, and he gets a nice matchup against lefty Patrick Corbin. Should have a nice night.
SS: Jimmy Rollins ($3,600) - Jimmy is the only Philly hitting right now and he is the only shortstop option I like tonight.
OF: Shane Victorino ($3,700) - Has never faced McAllister but he hits righties well and went 3-3 last night. I'm going to ride him while he is hot. < (Weird)
OF: Jacoby Ellsbury ($4,100) - He has faced Cleveland starter Zach McAllister three times in his life, and twice he has doubled. I love Jacoby today. He is the best OF option over $4K.
OF: Nick Swisher ($3,500) - Our Prime Time Play mashes against Lester. Get this value play into your lineup.
