Blue Jays SP Shaun Marcum was involved in a spectacular pitcher's duel Monday against Indians SP Cliff Lee, but despite pitching eight scoreless innings, the right-hander did not factor in the game. Marcum allowed just two hits in the second game of a doubleheader and struck out five. Marcum allowed a Franklin Gutierrez double in the second and a Victor Martinez double in the fourth. He hasn't lost in three starts and has allowed just four earned runs over his last 30 1/3 innings. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Marcum has been as good, if not better, at times than Jays' ace Roy Halladay. Marcum could easily have more than four wins with a little extra run support at times. He is pitching like an ace and should be treated like a high-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Sunday at Philadelphia. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Marcum tossed eight scoreless innings, but didn't receive a decision in the visiting Blue Jays' 3-0, 10-inning victory over Cleveland on Monday. His performance came in the nightcap of a traditional doubleheader after the Indians came away with a 3-0 win in the opener. (Updated 05/13/2008)
Advice
Marcum gave up just two hits and fanned five in the effort. He has been outstanding in his last three starts, allowing just two runs and eight hits over 23 1-3 innings - a stretch in which he has posted a 0.77 ERA. Overall, Marcum is 4-2 with a 2.22 ERA in eight starts overall.
Blue Jays SP Shaun Marcum was involved in a spectacular pitcher's duel Monday against Indians SP Cliff Lee, but despite pitching eight scoreless innings, the right-hander did not factor in the game. Marcum allowed just two hits in the second game of a doubleheader and struck out five. Marcum allowed a Franklin Gutierrez double in the second and a Victor Martinez double in the fourth. He hasn't lost in three starts and has allowed just four earned runs over his last 30 1/3 innings. (Updated 05/12/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Marcum has been as good, if not better, at times than Jays' ace Roy Halladay. Marcum could easily have more than four wins with a little extra run support at times. He is pitching like an ace and should be treated like a high-end Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Sunday at Philadelphia. (Updated 05/12/2008).
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