Duchscherer, Justin

- Starting Pitcher, Oakland A's

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AL
Age	32
Bats or Throws	Right

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Reviewed by SteveP
March 09, 2010
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Last updated: March 09, 2010

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Duchscherer has already missed time this spring (back issues) which really doesn't spin up the ol' confidence level. He has no record of being able to hold up as a starter which is the only place he would have any value. His abbreviated 2008 season (10-8 2.54) was good enough that he's worth a stash if you can afford the roster spot, but the most likely result here is some ineffective break-in time and a lot of break-down time.

Even if Duchscherer is healthy, his contribution is limited. He's no longer young (32 this season) and struck out a meager six per nine innings as a starter. He'll not get much offensive support from the A's bats so wins will be less likely. 6-0-3.25-1.22-60. 90IP

Positives / Upside	When healthy, Duchscherer is very effective. He limits base-runners well and the ERA follows. There's no gimmick to fail in his pitching games, he has good control over four pitches which he can throw at all points in the count. He limits hits, doesn't issue the free pass and has been consistently stingy on the long ball. 10-0-2.90-1.10-105. 150IP
Negatives / Downside	Injury. Strikeout rate. Age. Lack of starting experience. Even in an innings limited world, 95Ks over 22 starts (as he did in his fine 2008 season) is a serious hit to your fantasy chances and it's just not enough innings for the good rate stats to make up for it. 5-0-3.80-1.25-60. 90IP
Recommendation	Only at a discount
Draft Position	393