Take 10 with Tim – April 5, 2024 1.Five hitters with hot starts – Which ones are you buying? a.Maikel Garcia - .280, 3 HR, 7 RBI,1 SB, 7K/1BB. b.Michael Conforto - .391, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7K/2BB. c.Jarren Duran - .393, 0 HR, 6 SB, 6K/2BB d.Brice Turang - .438, 0 HR, 6 SB, 5K/1BB e.Luis Campusano - .400, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1K/0BB f.Jeremy Pena - .400, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3K/1BB 2.Five pitchers with hot starts – Which ones are you buying? a.Shane Bieber – 12 IP, 10 hits, 0 ER, 20K/1BB b.Garrett Crochet – 13 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 16K/1BB c.Nick Pivetta – 11 IP, 8 hits, 1 ER, 13K/1BB d.Aarron Civale – 12 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 14K/2BB e.Clay Holmes – 4.1 IP, 3 runs, 0 ER, 2 HB, 1K/0BB, 3 saves (leads the league) 3.Four disappointing starts from hitters – Which ones concern you? a.Evan Carter – 0 for 15, 1 SB, 2K/6BB b.Anthony Rendon – 0 for 19, 5K/1BB c.Ramon Urias – 0 for 13, 1K/1BB – Jackson Holliday is hitting .400 with 2 HRs d.Kris Bryant – 1 for 19, 10K/2BB 4.Three disappointing starts from pitchers – Which ones concern you? a.Mitch Keller – 2 starts, 6.55 ERA, 8K/4BB b.Michael King – 2 games, 6.14 ERA, 11K/10BB c.AJ Puk – 2 starts, 9.00 ERA, 6K/9BB 5.The Yankees, Tigers and Angels are leading their respective divisions after the first week in the American League. The Braves, Pirates, and Dodgers in the National League. a.I don’t think anyone is buying the Angels, but what about the Pirates and Tigers? 6.We had a no-hitter from some guy named Ronel Blanco. What’s your take here? Will he be a target this weekend for you? How much are you will to spend? 7.The Pirates acquired Joey Bart after the Giants placed him on waivers. a.Bart has just not developed. Did this surprise you? b.Does this concern you that Henry Davis will lose playing time? 8.Were you surprised that the A’s sent down Esteury Ruiz? Both the manager and GM were adamant that they wanted him to be selective at the plate. 9.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? 10.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?