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In a recent article I shared the K%+IFFB%-BB% metric that I used to evaluate pitchers. As discussed, the combination of strikeouts and the ability to induce weak contact on infield fly balls — the batted ball with the highest probably of turning into an out — while limiting free passes

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As promised, part 2 of the last round draft dart throws features outfielders and pitching. Remembering the criteria for inclusion; they must have an Average Draft Position of 300+ across ESPN, CBS and Yahoo). So, without further ado, let’s get into it. Outfielders Nick Williams (ESPN N/a – CBS 318

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2018 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The fantasy baseball industry is lucky to have many analysts with interesting strategies up their sleeves to target players. One particular strategy I’ve enjoyed using over the years is K%+IFFB%-BB% to target pitchers. Strikeouts and the ability to induce easy pop ups seems like a recipe for fantasy success. In

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2016 Fantasy Baseball2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft GuideFantasy Baseball

…they’re often overvalued. As many women can probably attest to, if a man is being acknowledged for one particular, standout characteristic, they’re likely hiding some big flaws beneath the surface. Just like the timid co-ed being wooed by the talented, yet troubled star QB, fantasy baseball owners have to discriminate when

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2016 Fantasy BaseballFantasy Baseball

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the more successful have not franchises in baseball. A large part of their success has been their ability to develop their own talent. Yet, they may not be the best developmental franchise in baseball. The key to their success has been their ability

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2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft GuideFantasy BaseballFix Audio

The sixth episode of the 2016 fantasy baseball podcast season is here! Be sure to follow TheFantasyFix.com and host Alan Harrison on Twitter @TheFantasyFix. You can follow this episode’s guest, Chad Young, on Twitter @ChadYoung. Alan and Chad take an in-depth look at the Cleveland Indians starting rotation and projected lineup for

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2015 Fantasy Baseball2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft GuideFantasy Baseball

View image | gettyimages.com I don’t even know what a ‘Sleeper’ is any more. I do know that it’s an overused term in our game and one that’s really hard to define. With so many different league sizes and scoring formats, it’s hard to classify any player as an under

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2015 Fantasy Baseball2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft GuideBrett TalleyFantasy Baseball

View image | gettyimages.com I really love projection systems. They do all the work for you, and they’re way smarter than we are. There’s no better place to start your fantasy baseball research than with systems like ZiPS, Steamer and Mike Podhorzer’s projections ($). The knock on projection systems is

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