(*) FANALYTICS: Aces

In recent forum threads, I've been seeing the return of an old obsession. This is something we successfully discounted and dismissed over 10 years ago, but I suppose, with the re-emergence of the pitcher, it has reared its ugly head again.

When major league teams assemble their pitching staffs, the rotation is set up in a hierarchy. They are always looking for an ace, an anchor for their staff, a go-to guy. In fantasy, everyone seems to think their team can't compete without one too. We often talk about a variation to the LIMA Plan called the SANTANA Plan. This is similar to LIMA, but instead of spending $30 on saves, you spend it on an anchor starting pitcher. Can this work? Certainly, especially if you hit on the right...

Almost!

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