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Stream Team: Garland the Winner

Sep 18, 2009 – 4:00 PM
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Looking to cycle spot-starters each day? Check out the Stream Team, where we tab pitchers that are likely to help you in your quest for fantasy gold.

Man, you figured there was a good spot-start to be had somewhere yesterday, and there was. Wade Davis shook off a drubbing in his previous start to spin a complete-game shut out, striking out 10 Orioles along the way. My begrudgingly-made pick was Brandon Morrow, who pitched 5.2 innings and only allowed two runs, but walked six batters on the day. Those type of control problems are not a recipe for fantasy success.

Jon Garland comes into Saturday's game with the Giants with a 4-0 record in his last five starts -- it's safe to say he's adjusted to his new home just fine.

San Francisco has been one of the worst offenses in the league this year, and a team that Garland has had success against in the past, going 1-0 with a 3.77 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in two career starts against the Giants.

For other great options, Bronson Arroyo is a must-add if available in your league. Jason Hammel should have a good spot start on the road, where he's had plenty of success this season.

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Stream Team Data

September: 106 IP, 11 Ws, 3.40 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 86 Ks, 28 BBs.
Post-ASB: 373.1 IP, 29 Ws, 3.98 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 289 Ks, 112 BBs.
Since 7/1: 435.2 IP, 33 Ws, 4.23 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 325 Ks, 128 BBs.
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