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<title><![CDATA[Alex Rios', Michael Saunders' value higher than most fantasy owners realize; Jay Bruce's, Stephen Strasburg's value worse]]></title>
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Todd Zola explains why he ranked Alex Rios, Aramis Ramirez, Chris Davis and others much higher than the aggregate in ESPN's mid-May rankings, and why he ranked players like Jay Bruce and Stephen Strasburg worse.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 20, 2013 08:46:12 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chris Denorfia, Rajai Davis among hitters with hidden fantasy value]]></title>
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Todd Zola looks for hidden gems on the waiver wire, undervalued hitters who could shine with regular playing time, such as Chris Denorfia and Rajai Davis.]]></description>
<pubDate>May 07, 2013 09:02:04 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Starting pitchers Matt Harvey, Jon Lester, others off to hot start, but are they for real?]]></title>
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Todd Zola examines the peripheral numbers of several starting pitchers off to hot starts, such as Matt Harvey, Jon Lester and Justin Masterson, to see whether they can be expected to maintain their early success.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 22, 2013 08:39:11 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chris Heisey, Evan Gattis top list of suggested early-season pickups]]></title>
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Todd Zola discusses a handful of hitters who are undervalued because they are playing more often or hitting in a better lineup slot than originally expected, such as Chris Heisey and Evan Gattis.]]></description>
<pubDate>April 08, 2013 06:50:29 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Data suggests Allen Craig is undervalued, Andrew McCutchen overvalued in 2013 fantasy drafts]]></title>
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Todd Zola offers strong, statistically based opinions on key fantasy options such as Allen Craig, Andrew McCutchen, Jose Reyes and Mike Trout.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 21, 2013 10:41:18 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Steals category: Necessary evil or strategic advantage?]]></title>
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Todd Zola breaks down the stolen base category and determines the best approach to addressing it in rotisserie leagues, discussing such players as Michael Bourn and B.J. Upton.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 11, 2013 11:56:47 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fantasy baseball starting pitchers: The mathematical approach to drafting them]]></title>
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Todd Zola uses tables, projections and basic mathematics to show fantasy owners the smartest method for drafting starting pitching.]]></description>
<pubDate>March 05, 2013 11:13:22 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Curtis Granderson, Clayton Richard more valuable on draft day than many fantasy owners realize]]></title>
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Todd Zola offers readers some methods for getting the very most from the player pool on draft day, including hidden value in late-round picks.]]></description>
<pubDate>February 26, 2013 10:39:47 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Buster Posey, Ian Kinsler overvalued due to position scarcity concept?]]></title>
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Todd Zola examines the popular fantasy concept known as position scarcity, determining whether it truly exists (or matters).]]></description>
<pubDate>February 21, 2013 12:36:40 PST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Will surprise stud closers Fernando Rodney, Jim Johnson carry over their success into 2013?]]></title>
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Todd Zola looks at the peripheral stats of 11 fantasy-relevant relief pitchers -- two studs (such as Craig Kimbrel), five surprise options (Fernando Rodney) and four disappointments (John Axford) -- and lays out his expectations for them in 2013.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 17, 2012 09:22:05 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Will underperforming pitchers Dan Haren, Jon Lester bounce back in 2013?]]></title>
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Todd Zola looks at the peripheral stats of 10 disappointing pitchers, including Dan Haren, Jon Lester and Tim Lincecum, to determine their chances of rebounding in 2013.]]></description>
<pubDate>September 04, 2012 04:10:11 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Will underperforming hitters Justin Upton, Adrian Gonzalez, Eric Hosmer bounce back in 2013?]]></title>
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Todd Zola looks at the peripheral stats of 10 fantasy disappointments, including Justin Upton, Adrian Gonzalez and Eric Hosmer, to determine their chances of rebounding in 2013.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 20, 2012 07:53:35 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Matt Harrison, Jake Westbrook good examples why chasing wins isn't as fruitless as most think it is]]></title>
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Todd Zola examines the fantasy strategy of "chasing wins" in the final weeks, proving that it can be effective if done properly.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 14, 2012 07:08:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Marlins Park, Citi Field aren't the pitchers parks most fantasy owners think they are]]></title>
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Todd Zola reveals how overrated ballpark factors can be in fantasy baseball decision-making, takes a look at the early returns from Marlins Park and renovated Citi Field, and offers a closer examination of Target Field in its third season.]]></description>
<pubDate>August 06, 2012 09:58:49 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Edwin Encarnacion, Andrew McCutchen, Josh Willingham maintain elevated home run paces?]]></title>
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Todd Zola looks at some of the league's top sluggers, including Andrew McCutchen, Edwin Encarnacion, Josh Willingham and Mark Trumbo, and examines whether they can maintain their elevated home run paces.]]></description>
<pubDate>July 30, 2012 07:08:56 PDT</pubDate>
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