MARKET PULSE: Time for a Youth Movement?

See the end of the article for an explanation of the ratings used here. And a thousand thanks to the folks at OnRoto.com for providing the oh-so-important league ownership data for this article.

Uncovering gems in the free agent pool can require some out-of-the-box thinking. While rookies carry their own brand of risk, some have an upside that many veterans lack. This week's column happens to be heavy with younger players. Risky, yes—and often without regular playing time secured. But some of them will turn out to be worth the investment.

Shallow Leagues

José Quintana (LHP, CHW) doesn't have much of a track record, but he's been pretty solid so far in 2013. Is he worth targeting? His 3.48 ERA and 1.18 WHIP seem to point that way. And...

Almost!

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