Strikeout Rate Surprises

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Strikeout Rate Surprises

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May 11, 2017

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DVR and Todd discuss another rash of injuries around the league, and some of the strikeout-rate surprises from Todd's latest Z-Files column. Follow us on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper | @ToddZola | @RotoWire#FantasyBaseballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 11, 2017

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