2nd Half Pitchers to Watch ( PART 1 )

PITCHERS- ( Clay Buchholz is #1 and Hanson is #2)

1. Clay Buchholz SP BOS - You may remember Clay from 2007 when he won his 1st three starts as a rookie, while throwing a no hitter in his 2nd career start against Bal. Buchholz this year is 1-0 in Boston and in AAA Pawtucket is 7-2 with a 2.36 ERA. There has been trade rumorsmoving around baseball and Buchholz could end up as a every day starter in some rotation by the end of this year. Definitely keep your eye on Clay, he could be a key to success in any fantasy league.

2. Tommy Hanson SP ATL- Regarded as the number one pitching prospect in the majors Hanson. At AAA GWI Hanson posted a 3-3 record with a 1.49 ERA a .86 WHIP with a 90:17 K to BB ratio. After 7 starts with the Braves this year Hanson has looked strong posted a 4-0 record with a 2.85 ERA. This guy will be a top major league pitcher for years to come. I suggest if Hanson is not all ready owned in your league pick him up now !!!

3. Jason Schmidt SP LAD- You remember this guy right? The former 18 and 17 game winner is back in action. After 5 games started in AAA he has been a little shaky with a 4.18 ERA, but there is some definite upside. In his last start the 37 year old right hander went 7 2/3 inn giving up 2 hits and a walk while fanning seven. Joe Torre has given Schmidt the start on Monday vs CIN. I would wait on adding Schmidt until we see if he is really back to his all-star form, but he could be that guy to get you over the top.

4. Tim Hudson SP ATL- Hudson is hoping to be back into the swing of this by August, and with that being two weeks away you should put him on your watch list. You know this guys career stats they are amazing. He will begin his rehab starts on Sunday in Class-A. If you are looking for a guy to help you down the stretch in deeper leagues Hudson is the guy for that.