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Think of it as your 3,000-mile oil change--only without the $50 air filter. It's time for a midseason tuneup for your fantasy roster. Maybe you're in first place; maybe you're in the middle of the pack; maybe you're stinking up the league like a dog that just ate a plateful of brownies.
Truth is, I have teams in each of those situations--and advice on how to approach them.
On top of the world: In our in-house league (12-team, mixed Rotisserie style), my second-place team is finally within striking distance of Brendan Roberts' juggernaut. It's time to analyze first half sleepers such as Michael Cuddyer, Gary Matthews and Kevin Youkilis and determine whether they can keep up their production.
This also is a great time to look at pre- and post-All-Star Game stat splits to find out which first half studs traditionally are second half duds and vice versa.
When it comes to waivers, try to hold off on minor moves. Climb the waiver priority ladder instead and wait for a big catch. With the MLB trading deadline approaching, target players who will get better roles on their new teams or ones who will benefit when someone else leaves a team.
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