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It's scary just how quickly a seemingly minor injury can derail a season. In 2016, Aaron Sanchez emerged as one of the game's best young pitchers. A year later, he was limited to eight starts due to blister problems on his pitching hand. Sanchez was becoming a must-own in dynasty leagues after his first full season as a starter. Now, there's some debate as to how we'll view the young hurler.Saying that Sanchez "broke out" in 2016 may be an understatement. In 30 starts, he was 15-2 with a league-leading 3.00 ERA, 1.17…

One of the most enjoyable parts of fantasy sports in debating which players are better than others. We’ve all done it. You’re hanging out with some friends, probably enjoying a beer or two, and you get into a long discussion over which player is better than another one. Sometimes it might get heated, but that’s okay. We aren’t all going to agree on every single player. That would make fantasy leagues incredibly boring.The same can be said here at Fantrax. We have a great group of writers and podcasters (that might not be…

You know something, we're pretty spoiled for choice at reliever. No matter your draft strategy, you have a good chance to walk away with a reliable closer if you play your cards smart this season.Last season tells us Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are in another galaxy of their own, but for those of us left here on earth, last year also tells us that reaching for an elite closer isn't always the best strategy come draft day. Injuries and pitchers go hand in hand -- see Jeurys Familia, Mark Melancon, and Zach Britton for…

With spring training getting underway, the 2018 fantasy baseball season is very nearly approaching. Each week, I will be evaluating one player’s stock for this year. This week, a player who used to be one of baseball’s best pitching prospects, and who tapped into his upside in the second-half last season thanks to a dramatic uptick in the quality of his stuff and an emerging offspeed pitch. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for…

The Twins have signed Logan Morrison to a one-year deal to be their primary designated hitter. Additionally, Morrison could play some first base when if Joe Mauer gets hurt. Join or start a fantasy baseball league at Fantrax today! Keeper, dynasty, re-draft. Fully customizable. A+ customer service. Play for free! The 30-year-old Morrison is coming off career highs in home runs (38), OPS (.868), and plate appearances (601). He probably experienced his career season in 2017. While he’ll likely regress off his career-high…