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The first two weeks of the 2007 Fantasy Baseball season are about to come to a close. That means that now's the time to put the last 2 weeks behind you and turn your attention to week three. While the first 2 weeks of the 2007 season have been frustrating to many as rain, sleet, and snow have postponed many games, comfort can be taken in the fact that those games will be made up at a later date. Those mid-summer makeup games will come in handy during the stretch run of your fantasy season. That is of course if you can keep your head above water until then. If the weather and cold starts has your head spinning already, just remember the season is a marathon and rabbits don't necessarily make good long-distance runners. All you can do is make the most of every free agent move and put the right guys on the field. Fortunately the GNUru is here to help with your week 3 lineup decisions.
Week 3 - GNUru Batter Banter
While you certainly cannot analyze a player based on just 2 weeks of play, you can determine who is hot and who is not. While your not going to sit an Alfonso Soriano (.232 AVE) for the hot hitting David DeJesus (.326 AVE, 2 HR), looking at who is doing well can help you decide between a Lyle Overbay (.184 AVE) and a Ty Wiggington (.417 AVE, 2 HR, 6 RBI).
Who's Hot
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Player
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AB
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2B
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HR
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RBI
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SB
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BA
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OBP
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SLG
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Hill, Aaron 2B TOR
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22
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5
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1
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7
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0
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0.546
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0.583
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0.909
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Lee, Carlos N. LF HOU
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18
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1
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3
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7
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0
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0.389
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0.421
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0.944
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Wigginton, Ty 1B TB
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24
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4
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2
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6
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0
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0.417
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0.462
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0.833
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Rios, Alex RF TOR
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25
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2
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2
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7
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1
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0.400
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0.407
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0.720
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Rodriguez, Alex 3B NYY
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19
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1
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3
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6
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0
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0.316
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0.440
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0.842
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Kinsler, Ian 2B TEX
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17
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1
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3
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7
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0
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0.471
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0.526
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1.059
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Rollins, Jimmy SS PHI
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24
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0
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3
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5
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0
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0.292
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0.346
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0.750
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Weeks, Rickie 2B MIL
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14
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0
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2
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4
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1
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0.429
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0.529
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1.143
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Hunter, Torii CF MIN
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21
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6
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0
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5
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3
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0.381
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0.409
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0.667
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Young, Michael SS TEX
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19
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1
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2
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7
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1
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0.316
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0.409
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0.684
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Ordonez, Magglio RF DET
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26
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4
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1
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4
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0
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0.308
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0.357
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0.577
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Cuddyer, Michael RF MIN
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24
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3
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1
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6
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0
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0.333
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0.360
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0.583
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Utley, Chase 2B PHI
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19
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2
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2
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5
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0
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0.263
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0.375
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0.684
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Millar, Kevin 1B BAL
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19
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2
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1
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1
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0
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0.421
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0.542
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0.684
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Tracy, Chad 3B ARI
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20
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4
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1
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4
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0
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0.350
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0.381
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0.700
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Young, Delmon RF TB
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25
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2
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1
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3
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0
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0.360
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0.346
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0.560
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Cabrera, Orlando SS ANA
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20
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3
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0
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3
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2
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0.400
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0.455
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0.550
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Hamilton, Josh CF CIN
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11
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1
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2
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5
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0
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0.364
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0.533
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1.000
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Ensberg, Morgan 3B HOU
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17
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2
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1
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4
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0
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0.412
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0.444
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0.706
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Also of interest are the teams that play a full schedule of games and those that play a light schedule:
7 Games
Boston Red Sox
All National League Teams
5 Games
Oakland A's
Week 3 - GNUru Rotation Ramblings
With an abundance of rainouts, snow outs, and the utilization of 4-man rotations, predicting who will make 2 starts this week is better left for Miss Cleo. That said, here who is slated to make 2 starts during fantasy week 2. Take caution before relying on a lesser pitcher who is supposed to make 2 starts. Go with the proven veteran where possible!
Probable Week 3 Double Starters
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Player
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Start #1
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Start #2
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Adam Eaton PHI
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Oliver Perez
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Matt Belisle
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Adam Loewen BAL
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James Shields
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Josh Towers
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Adam Wainwright STL
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Tom Gorzelanny
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Wade Miller
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Anibal Sanchez FLA
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Wandy Rodriguez
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Matt Chico
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Anthony Reyes STL
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Ian Snell
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Jason Marquis
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Barry Zito SF
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Jeff Francis
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Edgar G. Gonzalez
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Brad Penny LA
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Edgar G. Gonzalez
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Ian Snell
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Brett Tomko LA
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Micah Owings
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Tom Gorzelanny
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Chad Gaudin OAK
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Jered Weaver
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Robinson Tejeda
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Chase Wright NYY
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Jake Westbrook
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Daisuke Matsuzaka
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Chris Capuano MIL
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Eric Milton
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Wandy Rodriguez
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Chuck H. James ATL
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Matt Chico
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John Maine
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Clay Hensley SD
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Jason Marquis
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Jeff Francis
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Daisuke Matsuzaka BOS
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Gustavo Chacin
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Chase Wright
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Dave Bush MIL
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Matt Belisle
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Roy Oswalt
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Edgar G. Gonzalez ARI
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Brad Penny
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Barry Zito
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Eric Milton CIN
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Chris Capuano
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Freddy An. Garcia
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Ervin Santana ANA
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Josh Beckett
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Horacio Ramirez
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Freddy An. Garcia PHI
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John Maine
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Eric Milton
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Greg Maddux SD
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Wade Miller
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Jason Hirsh
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Gustavo Chacin TOR
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Daisuke Matsuzaka
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Steve Trachsel
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Ian Snell PIT
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Anthony Reyes
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Brad Penny
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Jake Westbrook CLE
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Chase Wright
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James Shields
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James Shields TB
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Adam Loewen
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Jake Westbrook
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Jason Hirsh COL
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Matt Cain
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Greg Maddux
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Jason Marquis CHC
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Clay Hensley
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Anthony Reyes
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Jeff Francis COL
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Barry Zito
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Clay Hensley
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Jeff Weaver SEA
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Ramon Ortiz
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Jered Weaver
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Jered Weaver ANA
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Chad Gaudin
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Jeff Weaver
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Jerome Williams WAS
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John Smoltz
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Sergio Mitre
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John Maine NYM
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Freddy An. Garcia
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Chuck H. James
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John Smoltz ATL
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Jerome Williams
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Oliver Perez
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Jon Garland CHW
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Robinson Tejeda
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Justin Verlander
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Josh Beckett BOS
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Ervin Santana
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Chien-Ming Wang
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Justin Verlander DET
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Zack Greinke
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Jon Garland
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Matt Belisle CIN
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Dave Bush
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Adam Eaton
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Matt Cain SF
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Jason Hirsh
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Micah Owings
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Matt Chico WAS
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Chuck H. James
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Anibal Sanchez
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Micah Owings ARI
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Brett Tomko
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Matt Cain
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Oliver Perez NYM
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Adam Eaton
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John Smoltz
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Ramon Ortiz MIN
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Jeff Weaver
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Zack Greinke
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Robinson Tejeda TEX
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Jon Garland
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Chad Gaudin
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Roy Oswalt HOU
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Sergio Mitre
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Dave Bush
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Sergio Mitre FLA
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Roy Oswalt
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Jerome Williams
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Steve Trachsel BAL
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Casey Fossum
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Gustavo Chacin
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Tom Gorzelanny PIT
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Adam Wainwright
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Brett Tomko
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Wade Miller CHC
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Greg Maddux
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Adam Wainwright
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Wandy Rodriguez HOU
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Anibal Sanchez
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Chris Capuano
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Zack Greinke KC
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Justin Verlander
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Ramon Ortiz
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With an uncertain slate of double starters, it's important to note which pitchers have gotten off to hot starts. 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 impressed early and warrant rotation consideration.
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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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BBI
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ERA
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Hernandez, Felix SP SEA
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2
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2
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2
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18
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4
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0.00
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Willis, Dontrelle SP FLA
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3
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3
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3
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17
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4
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3.32
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Santana, Johan SP MIN
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3
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1
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2
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25
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6
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3.60
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Halladay, Roy SP TOR
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3
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3
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2
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13
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4
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2.35
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Wells, Kip SP STL
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3
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3
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1
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18
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7
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2.25
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Peavy, Jake SP SD
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3
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3
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2
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12
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6
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0.90
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Smoltz, John SP ATL
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3
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3
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1
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17
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9
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3.15
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Bedard, Erik SP BAL
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3
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2
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2
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17
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6
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5.09
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Schilling, Curt SP BOS
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3
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2
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2
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15
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4
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2.84
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Cabrera, Daniel SP BAL
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3
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2
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1
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19
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5
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3.66
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Oswalt, Roy SP HOU
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3
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2
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2
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13
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8
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3.32
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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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18
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4
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3.32
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Lackey, John SP ANA
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3
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1
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2
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17
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5
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2.04
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De La Rosa, Jorge RP KC
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2
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1
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1
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8
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4
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3.55
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Hill, Rich SP CHC
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2
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2
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2
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11
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4
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0.64
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Bonderman, Jeremy SP DET
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3
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3
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0
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15
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3
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2.57
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Matsuzaka, Daisuke SP BOS
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2
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2
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1
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14
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2
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2.57
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Lilly, Ted SP CHC
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2
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2
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1
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14
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2
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2.77
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Kazmir, Scott SP TB
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3
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1
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1
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21
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6
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4.95
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Meche, Gil SP KC
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3
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2
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1
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15
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4
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3.10
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