MARKET PULSE: Shop early, shop often

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.

Good timing can make the difference between a $1 FAAB bid and a $30 (or more) bid. On some of these players, the ship has sailed; you'll need to pay full price. On others (see Smyly, Drew), a small investment could yield significant profit. If you have the patience to wait, that is. So here's a mix of speculations, full-pricers, and a few to avoid. In other words, just another week here at the Pulse.

Shallow Leagues

Good start, young man: Marcell Ozuna's (OF, MIA) journey to the Hall of Fame began in earnest last week, and he's looked good (.342...

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