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| Dustin Moseley in Houston Image Credit Associated Press |
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Now I realize what I'm saying here. By supporting Dustin Moseley, I'm suggesting fantasy managers (in deeper mixed leagues) add a starting pitcher who has received no run support from arguably the worst offense in baseball. The woeful Padres have been shut out four times in their last nine games, and currently sport the lowest team batting average in MLB (.217). The Padres' offense has been particularly inept during Moseley's four starts so far this season, failing to score a single run over 25.2 innings pitched.
So why should you add this 29-year-old over other free agent pitchers? Well, his home and away splits are one reason. Petco, universally known as a pitching haven, has been credited with the revival of many journeyman pitchers since its opening in 2004. From Jon Garland and Tim Stauffer last year, to Aaron Harang this year, Petco has revived the careers of several pitchers, all of whom had been perceived dead long ago.
So far, Moseley has actually pitched worse at Petco. Moseley has given up a mere two earned runs over 19.2 innings in three road starts. In his only home start this season; Moseley gave up two runs on eight hits over six innings in a shutout loss to the Dodgers. Despite an unimpressive K/BB ratio of just eight strikeouts against seven walks, Moseley has been able to amass a 1.40 ERA. In his career, Moseley has struck out 139 batters while allowing 86 walks. Managers who put heavy emphasis on K/BB ratio should steer clear.
A lack of sample size, his uninspiring K/BB ratio, and the futility of the Padres offense, is sure to drive many potential owners from the Padres' right-hander. But for those in deep mixed leagues looking for periodic wins, a good ERA and WHIP, Moseley should be given serious consideration.
