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If you’re lucky your rival fantasy managers may have forgotten about Doug Fister and what he offered last season.  The Tigers right-hander returned this week from the disabled list and was offered a dream fantasy week.

Fister took on the hapless Mariners offense and the A’s offense both in big-time pitcher’s parks.  Though the Tigers did not offer the run support that we expected, Fister was sensational even if his record is just 0-1.

In his return to the mound, Fister stymied the Mariners for seven innings, allowing just four hits and no walks through seven innings.  The Tigers eventually lost that contest 3-2.  Next, Fister went six innings against the A’s, allowing nothing more than a first inning run.  The right-hander fanned eight batters, but again lacked the run support for a win.

Through 16.2 innings, Fister now boasts a 0.54 ERA and 14:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio.  He has dominated in his 14 appearances since joining the Tigers.  Fister’s value should only improve throughout the season as the offense should eventually awake and offer the run support that allowed the 6’8” right-hander to go 8-1 down the stretch a season ago.

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