MARKET PULSE: Taking stock on Memorial Day
May 26 2012
See the end of the article for an explanation of the ratings used here. And a thousand thanks to the folks at OnRoto.com for providing the oh-so-important league ownership data for this article.
It's Memorial Day weekend! In my house, that means ribs for breakfast. Don't judge. But do take a minute to remember all who have died in military service.
Shallow Leagues
We'll start with the baseball equivalent of the Man on the White Horse: Andy Pettitte (LHP, NYY). Can he ride into town and help turn around a dismal Yankees season? If his first three starts are any indication, yes. With a 2.53 ERA and the skills to match, Pettitte's return to the majors has certainly been of the triumphal variety. But before you knight him, check out...
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