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OWNED IN: 20% of Fleaflicker Leagues
ANALYSIS: It wasn't that long ago that Jon Niese was to be exiled from New York. Now the Mets wouldn't be in first place without him. How did that happen?
In his last 10 games, if you take out the July 24th disaster against the Los Angeles Dodgers (6 ER in 3 IP), Niese has been nothing short of brilliant. His ERA is all the way down to 3.46, his walks are down and he has collected 9 QS.
If that does not show how huge of a boost Niese has been to the Mets then let us take into consideration that he has had five or fewer runs scored by his offense and he still continues to thrive despite it. The WHIP of 1.31 is still a little high for many fantasy owners but beggars can't be choosers right? A pitcher that is 20% owned and has 9 QS in his last 10 games has to be more owned even if your league doesn't count that stat!
He helps owners in ERA and Wins and still gives six K/9 which is nothing to snuff at given he plays for a playoff contender. He simply gets the job done. Pitchers like Niese need better consideration because he is not the same pitcher he was two months ago and fantasy owners are still treating him that way. Act accordingly and add him.
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