James Wood and the patience needed for big young hitters
Tall hitters with long swings can take time to develop, but the payoff tends to be big.
By Sam Okafor · · 1 min read
Big young hitters often take longer to find their swing, and fantasy managers can lose patience with them before they arrive. James Wood offers the size and the tools that make him worth waiting for in Washington.
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Tevin Bayer · 3 days ago
Honest question: how much does the schedule really matter here?
Bridie McDermott · 3 days ago
I hold him in two leagues and needed to hear this.
Ruthe Schultz · 4 days ago
My team is a mess, and this at least gives me a plan.
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Ike Maggio · 1 day ago
This is the sort of thing I signed up for. Well done.