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Fantasy Baseball: Which Injured Players Should You Draft and Stash?

A number of players -- like Milwaukee's Jimmy Nelson -- look like they'll start the season on the disabled list. Which are still worth targeting, and when should you draft them?

Fantasy owners can plan for a lot of contingencies, but one of the things that is hardest to prepare for are injuries.

If you drafted Mike Trout first overall last year, you still got a terrific fantasy season out of him. Unfortunately, you also were forced to do without for him for about six weeks after he tore a ligament in his thumb. Sure, you drafted enough outfielders so you could plug in someone else in Trout's absence, but let's face it -- you're not replacing Mike Trout.