Under the Fantasy Hood: Is Dallas Braden the Real Deal?

The first game of the year for Dallas Braden was a surprising one for both the Mariners hitters and fantasy owners who actually did start him; a surprise that came with great reward.

It took Braden seven innings to fan 10, yes that’s right ten Mariners batters before the night was over. In fact, the only two hitters to survive the ‘K’ fest was Frank Gutierrez and Ichiro Suzuki.

In all, Braden flabbergasted Seattle by allowing only one run,and four hits with a very nice 1.29 ERA and an even better 0.71 WHIP despite the no decision.

So with a start like that you should run out and pluck him off the waiver wire right?

Not so fast, because history is in the background screaming “Please, for the love of God, d...

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