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 The first 18 weeks of the 2007 Fantasy Baseball season are just about in the books and we are now officially in the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. For some, it's about time to turn your attention to the upcoming fantasy football season. For others it's time to fine tune your team for a playoff run. For those still in contention for post-season fantasy play, this is the time of the year your roster and lineup decisions can make or break your season. Lucky for you the GNUru is here to help you with your week 19 lineup decisions.
Week 19- GNUru Batter Banter
With the first half of the season behind us, some players have settled down and have begun to hit their stride while other have faded into oblivion. Player value at this point should pretty much represent their current level of production - that is those that are playing well have high value and those that aren't, do not (regardless of what name is involved). At this point in the season you can now safely bench or even drop some of your sluggish sluggers in favor of some the hot hitters. Below is a list of the hottest hitters the past few weeks to aid your lineup decisions. While some on the list are no-brainers (Matt Holliday, Albert Puljols, Vlad Guerrero, Prince Fielder etc.) others are still scratching their way into fantasy lineups (Kelly Johnson, Melky Cabrera, Pat Burrell, etc.) and warrant lineup consideration.
Who's Hot
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Player
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AB
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R
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H
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HR
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RBI
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SB
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BA
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Cano, Robinson 2B NYY
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53
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16
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26
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4
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16
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0
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0.491
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Burrell, Pat LF PHI
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39
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8
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19
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5
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13
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0
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0.487
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Figgins, Chone CF ANA
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50
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13
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22
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0
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7
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3
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0.440
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Posada, Jorge C NYY
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43
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14
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18
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4
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14
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0
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0.419
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Holliday, Matt LF COL
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41
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14
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17
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4
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14
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2
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0.415
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Atkins, Garrett 3B COL
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46
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8
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19
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3
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18
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0
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0.413
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Abreu, Bobby RF NYY
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45
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13
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18
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4
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14
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2
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0.400
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Cabrera, Miguel 3B FLA
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54
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9
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21
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4
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11
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0
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0.389
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Braun, Ryan J. 3B MIL
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60
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9
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23
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5
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13
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2
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0.383
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Johnson, Kelly 2B ATL
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45
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7
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17
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3
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13
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2
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0.378
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Matsui, Hideki LF NYY
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53
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17
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20
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5
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15
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0
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0.377
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Guerrero, Vladimir RF ANA
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53
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11
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20
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4
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12
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0
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0.377
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Francoeur, Jeff RF ATL
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54
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10
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20
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2
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7
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0
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0.370
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Dye, Jermaine RF CHW
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50
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17
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18
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6
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13
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0
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0.360
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Zimmerman, Ryan 3B WAS
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53
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8
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19
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2
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11
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1
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0.359
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Cabrera, Melky LF NYY
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54
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9
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19
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2
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15
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2
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0.352
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Fielder, Prince 1B MIL
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52
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8
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18
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2
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11
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0
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0.346
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Rollins, Jimmy SS PHI
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58
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11
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20
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2
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8
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4
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0.345
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Ramirez, Manny LF BOS
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50
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11
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17
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4
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16
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0
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0.340
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Beltre, Adrian 3B SEA
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54
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10
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17
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2
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15
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1
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0.315
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Granderson, Curtis CF DET
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54
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14
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17
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3
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8
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3
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0.315
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Young, Chris B. CF ARI
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55
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12
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17
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4
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6
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4
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0.309
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Roberts, Brian 2B BAL
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43
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11
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13
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3
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10
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3
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0.302
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Reyes, Jose B. SS NYM
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60
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10
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18
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2
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4
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5
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0.300
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Also of interest are the teams that play a full schedule of games: Chicago Cubs, Cleveland, Colorado, Detroit, Minnesota, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa Bay and Washington all play 7 games this week.
Week 19 - GNUru Rotation Ramblings
With the season well underway, pitchers have built up enough of a track record for owners to put their trust in certain pitcher regardless of the name involved. That said, this is the time of year teams begin calling up some youngsters to make starts. If they pitch well they'll have a shot to stay in the rotation (especially on teams out of contention). If not they'll be sent back down to the minors. While the GNUru doesn't recommend starting unknown players that are double-starting, it's always wise to keep your eyes open. You never know who the next Brandon Webb may be!
Probable Week 19 Double Starters
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Player
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Start #1
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Start #2
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Andy Pettitte NYY
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Jesse Litsch
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Jake Westbrook
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Anthony Reyes STL
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Jake Peavy
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Mark Hendrickson
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Barry Zito SF
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Mike Bacsik
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Tom Gorzelanny
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Boof Bonser MIN
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Brian Bannister
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Jered Weaver
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Braden Looper STL
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David Wells
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TBA
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Brian Bannister KC
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Boof Bonser
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A.J. Burnett
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Bronson Arroyo CIN
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Mark Hendrickson
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Jake Peavy
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Buddy Carlyle ATL
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Oliver Perez
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Jamie Moyer
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Carlos Silva MIN
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Paul Byrd
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John Lackey
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Claudio Vargas MIL
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Josh Fogg
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Wandy Rodriguez
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Curt Schilling BOS
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Jered Weaver
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Steve Trachsel
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Dallas Braden OAK
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John Rheinecker
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Nate Robertson
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David Wells SD
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Braden Looper
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Bobby Livingston
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Edwin Jackson TB
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Justin Verlander
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John Rheinecker
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Jake Peavy SD
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Anthony Reyes
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Bronson Arroyo
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Jake Westbrook CLE
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John Danks
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Andy Pettitte
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Jamie Moyer PHI
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Rick VandenHurk
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Buddy Carlyle
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Jason Hammel TB
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Nate Robertson
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Kason Gabbard
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Jason Hirsh COL
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Chris Capuano
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Sean Marshall
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Jeff Weaver SEA
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Steve Trachsel
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John Danks
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Jered Weaver ANA
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Curt Schilling
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Boof Bonser
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John Danks CHW
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Jake Westbrook
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Jeff Weaver
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John Lannan WAS
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Tim Lincecum
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Brandon Webb
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John Rheinecker TEX
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Dallas Braden
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Edwin Jackson
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Josh Fogg COL
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Claudio Vargas
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Rich Hill
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Justin Verlander DET
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Edwin Jackson
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Dan Haren
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Kason Gabbard TEX
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Chad Gaudin
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Jason Hammel
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Mark Hendrickson LA
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Bronson Arroyo
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Anthony Reyes
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Micah Owings ARI
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Tom Gorzelanny
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Mike Bacsik
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Mike Bacsik WAS
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Barry Zito
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Micah Owings
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Nate Robertson DET
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Jason Hammel
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Dallas Braden
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Oliver Perez NYM
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Buddy Carlyle
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Rick VandenHurk
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Paul Byrd CLE
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Carlos Silva
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Mike Mussina
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Rich Hill CHC
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Wandy Rodriguez
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Josh Fogg
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Rick VandenHurk FLA
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Jamie Moyer
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Oliver Perez
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Sean Marshall CHC
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Woody Williams
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Jason Hirsh
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Steve Trachsel BAL
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Jeff Weaver
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Curt Schilling
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Tim Lincecum SF
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John Lannan
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Tony Armas
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Tom Gorzelanny PIT
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Micah Owings
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Barry Zito
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Wandy Rodriguez HOU
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Rich Hill
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Claudio Vargas
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In weekly head-to-head (H2H) leagues, it's often the better strategy to avoid weak double starters and go with pitcher with proven track records (or at least look to be in mid-season form). Here is a list of which starting pitchers have been impressive of late and warrant rotation consideration regardless of how many starts they will make in week 19. Numbers are compiled during the last 14 days.
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Player
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GS
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QS
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W
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K
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ERA
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WHIP
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Webb, Brandon SP ARI
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2
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2
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2
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15
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0.00
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1.00
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Oswalt, Roy SP HOU
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2
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2
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2
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15
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0.69
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0.69
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Hudson, Tim SP ATL
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3
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3
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2
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16
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1.19
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0.88
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McGowan, Dustin RP TOR
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2
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2
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1
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9
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1.35
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1.05
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Zambrano, Carlos SP CHC
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3
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2
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2
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16
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1.45
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1.18
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Bannister, Brian SP KC
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3
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3
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2
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11
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1.71
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0.95
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Sabathia, C.C. SP CLE
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3
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3
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1
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21
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1.74
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1.02
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Matsuzaka, Daisuke SP BOS
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3
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3
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2
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21
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1.77
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1.18
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Kazmir, Scott SP TB
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3
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3
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1
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25
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1.83
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1.32
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Peavy, Jake SP SD
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3
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2
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2
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24
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2.25
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1.05
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Halladay, Roy SP TOR
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3
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2
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2
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19
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2.35
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1.09
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Guthrie, Jeremy RP BAL
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3
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2
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2
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13
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2.45
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1.47
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Davis, Doug SP ARI
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3
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3
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2
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18
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2.49
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0.88
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Kendrick, Kyle P PHI
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3
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2
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1
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8
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2.75
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1.22
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Hamels, Cole SP PHI
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3
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2
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1
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19
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2.86
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0.86
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Gallardo, Yovani SP MIL
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3
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2
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2
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16
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2.95
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1.09
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Billingsley, Chad SP LA
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3
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2
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1
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18
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3.00
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1.10
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Perez, Oliver SP NYM
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2
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1
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1
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20
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3.00
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1.17
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Pettitte, Andy SP NYY
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3
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3
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2
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19
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3.15
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1.50
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Marcum, Shaun SP TOR
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3
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2
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3
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16
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3.15
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0.90
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Vazquez, Javier SP CHW
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3
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3
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2
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19
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3.18
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0.93
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Hernandez, Orlando SP NYM
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3
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2
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1
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22
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3.20
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1.07
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Francis, Jeff SP COL
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3
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2
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2
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17
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3.66
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1.22
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Wakefield, Tim SP BOS
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3
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2
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3
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14
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3.72
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1.24
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