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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Fliers: Three Pitchers Who Possess Staying Power

Waiver wire pickups can offer great reward (see Jose Bautista), yet they pose very little risk. In the grand scheme of things, what’s one week of a sub-.200 batting clip or a bloated ERA when the upside is a free player who could become a valuable asset to your team’s playoff run? Nearly a week into the season, it’s important to scout the waiver wire in search of the 2011 version of Carl Pavano. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to distinguish between the players that will eventually crash and burn, and the ones who possess staying power. Luckily, the Insider is here to sort this out...