Lilly, Ted

- Starting Pitcher, Chicago Cubs

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Baseball Player Info

NL
Age	34
Bats or Throws	Left

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Lilly Ready to Overcome Injury

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Reviewed by ewagner25
March 02, 2010
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Recent news suggesting Lilly may miss the first month of the season could precipitate a fall on many draft boards. But if you're willing to accept some risk, Lilly is a good target. He has a strong track record, and as shoulder surgeries go, his was more on the minor side. Fantasy owners may be rewarded for their faith and patience with Lilly. 10-0-4.10-1.20-135 in 160 IP

Positives / Upside	In an injury-shortened season, Lilly was as productive as he's ever been. He impressively lowered his BB/9, H/9, and HR/9, and was a fantasy asset in every non-save category. To some extent he's been an overlooked fantasy commodity in the past and may be again this year given his injury issues.
Negatives / Downside	Shoulder surgery is not something to be taken lightly with pitchers, especially combined with Lilly's ongoing knee issues. Now in his mid-30s, there's some risk he won't be able to bounce back as effectively from these ailments. While last year was very successful, his strikeout rate did drop and given his career numbers, it's likely his ERA and WHIP will regress from 2009's levels.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	203