Submitted by rsteel on
Chicago White Sox over Detroit Tigers: Both these teams are very bad. Having said that the money when you win is the same as any game. Both bullpens are horrible so we will call that a wash. The offenses I also rank equal although Chic is currently in better form. That leaves starting pitching where we get a med adv. Carpenter is not exactly a prospect. He was drafted in the 7th round of 2011. If it was going to happen it already would have. Being left handed keeps him in the game. His upside is middle relief. He has given up 7 HR in only 18 inngs pitched. Giolito is a 1st round draft pick. It is taking awhile for him to figure this out. He is inconsistent. When he is on he is very tough to hit. When off he walks far too many. He has a chance to win his 10th game on a bad team. Even with a smooth trip Carpenter will not go much more than 5 inng exposing the weak Det bullpen. At this price Giolito is well worth the risk.