This week's solid pickups bring you two pitchers and two hitters to look at. The first pitcher, Bartolo Colon (1-0, 1.29 ERA, 1.00 K/BB Ratio) is more of a solid season pickup. Coming out of spring training there were questions about his velocity, questioning if he would be the same pitcher he was in prior years. He completely shut down a decent hitting Seattle squad. While I don't find this to be a huge test, Colon still looked solid out on the mound. I wouldn't expect too many CGs if that's a category in your league, they'll probably keep his pitch count low for the first few starts (only 77 pitches last night). He should be able to raise his K level and get you a few wins. He is still available in a lot of leagues, get him now.
The availability of John Maine (2-0, 1.93 ERA, 1.42 K/BB Ratio) in some leagues still confuses me. Maine has looked amazing in his first 3 starts getting his owners 2 wins while only giving up 4 runs in his 18.2 innings pitched. His worst start by far was against the Phillies when he only lasted 4 2/3 innings. Maine is another solid season pick up, but a great pick up this week for sure. Maine is still available in over 1/2 the leagues out there and I strongly suggest him. This week he is a two start guy that plays at home against Colorado and away at Washington. He won't face stiff competition in either start matching up against Taylor Buchholz and Matt Chico (neither one with an ERA below 5.00). The Mets also supply plenty of runs for any of their pitchers.
Shawn Green (.338, 3 HR, 10 RBI) is off to a decent start in 5x5 formats. Green will face some considerably week pitching this week and should keep up his decent performances if you're looking for a replacement outfielder. Green faces the Rockies and the Nationals this week. If by some chance Green struggles against the Rockies, you can be sure he will make up for it later in the week facing the minor league pitchers the Nationals offer.
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