Fantasy Knucklehead: What to do With R. A. Dickey

If you knew R.A. Dickey was going to have a big year in 2012, you are either a psychic or you’re simply not telling the truth. How many of you thought R.A. Dickey would have more wins and strikeouts than Justin Verlander? Coming into the 2012 season, Dickey had a lifetime won-loss of 41-50 and an ERA above 4.00.  And, in every season since Dickey debuted in 2001, he had spent at least part of the year in the minors.  And, at age 37, and a knuckleballer at that, its doubtful that Dickey went too high in your draft. Dickey’s not knuckling under this year, however.  He hasn’t allowed an earned run in the past 42.2 innings.  He leads the MLB with 11 wins, and he has allowed only 21 walks in 14 starts.  Those stats go along with an ERA of 2.00.  He also leads the MLB in strikeouts with 103.  Over his last 6 starts, he has 63 strikeouts and 5 walks.  As if that’s not, enough, Dickey has become the first pitcher to pitch two consecutive one-hitters since 1988! Dickey has great control.  Ye...