Greg Smith Pours It On

In a possible bid to keep his rotation spot if/when Rich Harden returns, Greg Smith pitched another strong game Sunday against the Rangers.

Not knowing who is going to lose their spot in the rotation with the possible return of oft-injured ace Harden, Smith made a strong case for it NOT to be him. He did not record the win but struck out 10 batters while walking just two and giving up only three hits in six innings of work.

I'm liking this guy more and more lately, and with the way he's been pitching of late he should really be considered for your fantasy team, if he hasn't been swooped up already.

His stat line so far this season reads: 39 ip, 2 w, 31 k, 13 bb, 27 ha and just 11 earned runs.

Those 13 walks include 5 that he gave up early in his big league debut against the Jays that can possibly be written off due to jitters.

Billy Beane has a track record of unearthing gems and the A's are way more competitive than people gave them credit for coming into the season. Just another reason to really give Smith serious consideration for your staff.