Mound Musings: Top 50 Keepers for 2013

We covered closers in a previous piece, so this week, let's take a look at my top 50 starting pitcher keepers for 2013. Before we dive into the list, a handful of key assumptions:

• Focus is on how I expect them to perform in 2013
• Rankings also take in perceived upside beyond next year
• Standard 5x5 12-team mixed league
• Pitchers who miss bats get ranked higher than those who don't
• Young pitchers with a strong prospect track record get priority

I have to say this was really tough, as there were several pitchers I liked that I had to leave off to keep it at 50. Those pitchers are mentioned at the end.

1. Stephen Strasburg (WAS) - We'll have to see if the reins come off 100 percent and allow him to throw ...

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