
They could always go get Cliff Lee for less, though Lee seems awfully far from a sure thing at the moment. – Lees velocity now is about where it was in May before he went on the DL this year, which is about one mph down from April, two mph down from 2013 and three mph down from 2012. With his pinpoint command, he can succeed anyway, and I think he will prove to be worth using in mixed leagues the rest of the way. Still, Im pessimistic hell recapture 2013 form at any point during the second half. – Mat Latos is another guy clicking here who returned from an elbow injury without his usual stuff; hes been working at 88-92 mph with his fastball, down from his usual 91-95 mph. Hes held it together anyway, but his strikeout rate is low and it should be noted that the Reds defense isnt very good right now with Brandon Phillips and Votto out and Jay Bruce occasionally shifting to first base.
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