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BP Daily: Second-half players to watch
Don't let their slow starts fool you -- these MLBers could still break out
Updated: July 14, 2009, 5:00 PM ET
By Marc Normandin | Baseball Prospectus
The second half of the season is upon us, and some players can't wait to put the first half behind them. Not everything goes according to plan, no matter how good some of these guys are, but first-half struggles can be forgotten with a revival after the break. Today, we take a look at some of the best candidates for a strong second half among slow starters -- guys who just might give you a fantasy edge for the rest of the season.
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