MARKET PULSE: Sometimes it rains

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We like good news. We like a column filled with sneaky pickup options. We like BUYs. Sometimes, however, the market just doesn't cooperate. Still, sometimes knowing where not to spend is just as valuable...

Shallow Leagues

With Troy Tulowitzki (SS, COL) out 4-6 weeks with a rib injury, it seems like Josh Rutledge (2B, COL) will get another chance to show off his power/speed combination. His demotion to the minor leagues was a tad curious, given that his hitting wasn't all that bad, but his defense also did him in. Since his demotion, he's had a...

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