BATTERS: Possible speed faders

As we wrap up a month long examination of the Leading Indicators lists, it's important to make note of some important lessons emphasized by this series of articles. Let's review those individually before diving into our final installment:

  1. Patience makes perfect—Don't overreact to any one month's worth of results. Trust your draft strategy and each player's track record rather than potentially misleading small samples.
  2. Chase skills, not stats—If extreme circumstances (injuries, role changes, etc.) create needs on a roster, seek players with strong owned skills (ideally across multiple seasons) rather than trying to ride the hot hand.
  3. Don't get buried with sunk costs—If you do get snookered by a "fool's gold" player that lacks...

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