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Fantasy baseball: 25 players you need to claim

By Brad Weiss

May 18, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zach Wheeler (45) throws during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zach Wheeler (45) throws during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 14, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: caption correction – Brewers player misidentified in original) Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (21) singles in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: caption correction – Brewers player misidentified in original) Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (21) singles in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Travis Shaw

1B/3B, 

Travis Shaw rakes. That is a fact, and he showed that during his time with the Boston Red Sox last season. In 2017, he is going to be in the middle of the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, and he is already paying dividends. The Brewers are going to have their struggles this season, but Shaw should be a consistent contributor throughout for the team, as he teams with Ryan Braun in the middle of that lineup.

Shaw can hit the ball to all fields, and he has some sneaky power. He is a guy that is going to hit a ton of doubles, but I would not be surprised if he hit over 20 home runs this season. Miller Park is a nice place to play for hitters, and Shaw has the kind of swing that can cause damage every time it comes in contact with the baseball.

Last season, Shaw got to play pretty regularly for the Red Sox, appearing in over 140 games. IN that time, he smacked 34 doubles, blasted 16 home runs, and drove in over 70. Playing everyday is going to have its advantages for Shaw, and if you decide to pick him up early this season, he should pay dividends for you as well in the long run.

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