JEREMY GUTHRIE – Guthrie posted another 17 loss season last year making that two in the last three years. The American League East doesn't help much as he started 20 out of 32 games against .500 or better teams. He did manage 130 strikeouts which may help a bit in that category. Otherwise I do not feel Guthrie is worth drafting anywhere but a late round flier.

ZACH BRITTON – Britton was a early season favorite as he got a chance to start for injured starter Brian Matusz. He started out hot but faded fast as opposing hitters learned how the young lefty worked. Zach possesses an excellent sinker but does not strike out many batters. He also walks 3.6 batters per nine innings which he will need to improve on before he becomes fantasy relevant. 

JAKE ARRIETA – Jake had 10 wins last year before bowing out to a season ending elbow problem. The 6' 4" righty has some promise if he is healthy and the elbow holds up. Keep a close watch on spring training to see how he is holding up before taking a late round flier on the youngster.

BRIAN MATUSZ – Matusz had a promising 2010 which sparked some interest in early drafts last spring as a sleeper, unfortunately Brian came into 2011 camp out of shape and got hurt. Matusz was never the same after his early season oblique injury especially with his velocity numbers way down. This year Buck Showalter will make his pitchers earn their keep which may motivate Brian to get his act together. He is a possible late round pick if healthy and deemed go to go for 2012. 

TOMMY HUNTER – Hunter bounced in between starter and reliever last year appearing in 20 games but only starting 11 of them. The 25 year old has pretty much a make or break year in which he clearly has the chance to be a starter for the O's but will he take the opportunity to task? Last years numbers were not great posting a 4-4 record and a 4.68 ERA. I would advise staying away from him come draft day.

ALFREDO SIMON – Simon started 16 of the 23 games he appeared in last year. He ended the year with a 4.90 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP which are mediocre numbers at best. Simon will get a chance to start again this year so keep an eye on spring training games.