RESEARCH: Epic fails
Dec 9 2011
Epic fails: searching for warning signs of an impending collapse
If Hanley Ramírez was on your fantasy team last year, chances are you didn't win your league. The same can likely be said if you rostered perennial top players Alex Rodriguez or Joe Mauer. It's always disappointing when one of your players doesn't perform to the level you expect, but it can be downright aggravating when an All Star has a sudden horrible season after multiple consecutive years of elite performance. After all, such players were most likely some of your foundation players and came at the cost of a high bid or early draft pick.
Just as it's important to identify sleepers and potential breakout picks, avoiding first-round busts is also integral to that...
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