Killer K’s: Fantasy Baseball Strikeout Options

If your fantasy baseball team is in dire need of help in the category of strikeouts, a quick trip to the waiver wire or trading block may be just what the doctor ordered. However, there may be some side effects from the medication the fantasy doctor prescribes. In other words, you may be able to pick up a pitcher or two to help out with some much-needed K’s but these same pitchers also come with some pretty nasty ERA and WHIP numbers, so be prepared. If you are firmed up in the ratio categories, then feel free to acquire some of the following pitchers to deliver some valuable strikeouts to your fantasy baseball squad: Rich Harden (OAK) – If it’s strikeouts you need, then look no further than Harden. With 9.5 K/9 in 2011 (and a career mark of 9.1), Harden will deliver the K’s. However, his 4.63 ERA in 2011 won’t help much in that category and a career 4.12 BB/9 means you can expect a poor WHIP as well. Considering the Athletics’ inability to deal him at the deadline to a better...