With only nine games being played to day we have a limited pool of players to chose from.  This makes every selection we make that much more crucial as just one player can easily make the difference between a win and a loss, and nobody like to lose money.  Be sure to get your lineups in early as there are two day games today and if you miss those games you are really hurting yourself on a day that already has a shortened schedule.

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The scoring system for FanDuel  is as follows:                                                                               

Batters: Single = 1pt, Double = 2pts, Triple = 3pts, Homerun = 4pts, RBI = 1pt, Run = 1pt, Walk = 1pt,
Stolen Base = 2pts, Hit By Pitch = 1, Out (calculated as at bats - hits) = -.25pt
Pitchers: Win  = 4pts, Earned Run = -1pt, Strike Out = 1pt, Innings Pitched = 1pt

Good Value Plays

Pitcher
Josh Beckett, Dodgers, $6,200: Beckett has been a pleasant surprise so far in 2014.  After a vastly disappointing 2013 Beckett has come out strong this year to post a 3.14 ERA and has struck out 30 batters over 28 innings.  Up next for Beckett is a matchup against the Giants whose offense has really cooled down after a torrid start.  Beckett pitched decent his first time out against the Giants surrendering no runs through five innings but had five walks.  If he is able to reel in the walks this time out you should expect another quality start out of the veteran.

Catcher
Kurt Suzuki, Twins, $3,000: While he has cooled off in terms of producing counting stats Suzuki has at least continued to hit the ball and get on base for the Twins.  Base hits mean positive points, and that’s an important thing because nothing can kill a daily lineup like a player who finishes with negative points.  As long as he continues to hit the ball the runs and RBI are going to come, it’s only a matter of time.

First Base
Justin Smoak, Mariners, $3,200: The bat is really coming around for the switch hitting first baseman.  During his current five game hitting streak Smoak has three multi hit games which has helped him compile an impressive nine RBI during that span.  Danny Duffy has pitched well to this point but that has been in work mostly coming out of the bullpen.  Duffy has made only one start this year which was the last time he pitched in which he only went four innings and issued four walks.  Due to Duffy not being stretched out even if he does pitch well probably can’t go deep into the game and any time you get to a teams middle relief those are the bullpen guys that you can generally string some hits together on.  Smoak should continue to hit the ball today and extend his hitting streak.  

Second Base
Emilio Bonifacio, Cubs, $3,300: There isn’t much to say here as Bonifacio continues to hit the ball an has yet to see his batting average drop below the .300 mark at any point this season.  Next up is a matchup against Scott Carroll who is the definition of a contact pitcher with only three strikeouts in 13.1 innings of work.  With Bonifacio’s speed, contact pitchers are a great matchup for him as he can beat out a groundball at any given time and follow that up with a steal or two.  

Third Base
Casey McGehee, Marlins, $3,200: Mcgehee is having an odd season as he is probably the only cleanup hitter in baseball without a homerun.  He has consistently hit the ball this year, which has led to his batting average to go above the .300 mark.  With a .315 batting average and 23 RBI McGehee has certainly been productive to this point and has proven himself to be a good value pick all season long.

Short Stop
Alcides Escobar, Royals, $3,000: Escobar has been a freak on the base paths over the last three games as he has accumulated five steals now in his last three games.  He’s one of the fastest guys in baseball so when he can find a way to get on base he is always a threat to steal a bag.  Also the Royals like to be aggressive on the base paths so if Escobar can find a way to get a five game hitting streak you can likely expect him to get one or more steals for you.

Outfield
Nick Markakis, Orioles, $3,000: Markakis has been a hitting machine over the last two weeks.  Over the past 15 days Markakis is batting .347 with two homeruns seven runs scored and six RBI.  Despite the former CY Young award winner David Price on the mound I am confident in starting Markakis.  Price has been disappointing in 2014 with a 4.44 ERA and even though he is a lefty Markakis has hit lefties well which is the only way you can have a 13 game hitting streak in which you are batting .347.

My Lineup

Pitcher
Josh Beckett, Dodgers, $6,200

Catcher
Kurt Suzuki, Twins, $3,000

First Base
Justin Smoak, Mariners, $3,200

Second Base
Emilio Bonifacio, Cubs, $3,300

Third Base
Nolan Arenado, Rockies, $4,000

Short Stop
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies, $5,900

Outfield
Nick Markakis, Orioles, $3,000

Outfield
Adam Jones, Orioles, $2,700

Outfield
Desmond Jennings, Rays, $3,700

Don't forget to check your lineup before each game to make sure that everyone in your lineup is starting. The last thing you want is a zero spot in your lineup costing yourself money.