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To finish out our infield rankings we come to the spot that defines position scarcity. What I mean by that is fantasy owners will reach to grab a shortstop earlier than they probably should because they don't want to be stuck with someone who is going to be a black hole on their team all season long.
There is a private side to your favorite, and not so favorite players. When you are growing up, they are all heroes. These guys are all strong and on TV and playing baseball, so they all must be the most incredible people to ever walk the earth. As you age, you find this isn't so.
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Supply and demand is the most basic of all economic concepts. If there is a shortage of a product, the demand for it will be higher. People will have a greater desire for it. If it’s a product that anyone can acquire with ease, the demand will not be as high. I equate this concept to fantasy baseball, especially the Going 9 NL Only league.
One of the most difficult aspects in analyzing baseball, whether it is for fantasy or real world purposes, is knowing when a slow start is really more than just a temporary issue. Some players are notoriously slow starters.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Seems to be
Going 9 Baseball contributor George Kurtz takes a look at the latest news and notes around the American League
Nolan Arenado is the flavor of the week of National League call-ups. As for every call-up, we must ask ourselves one important question: “is this guy for real?”
