3 Daily Fantasy Baseball Players to Avoid on 4/6/17

Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks

FanDuel Price: $4,400

Hang on. Before you immediately close your browser window, don't worry: I haven't lost my mind. Paul Goldschmidt is one of the best hitters on the slate. This is more about discussing large-field tournament game theory for a second.

Particularly on a small slate like today, ownership is going to be more concentrated than normal slates. The Giants-Diamondbacks series has been putting up a good chunk of fantasy points this week, and with the highest over/under of the evening, Giants and Diamondbacks stacks should be very popular. With two beatable pitchers on the mound, and a great hitting environment, this makes all the sense in the world.

But this is baseball, and anything can happen. The game could just as well turn into a 2-0 affair, and if you're off it, you're suddenly in great shape to rocket up the standings.

If you're just doing one lineup, fading an obvious play like Goldschmidt, or the rest of the Giants-Diamondbacks game, isn't the safest move. But if you're willing to take a couple of contrarian shots? The bold move could pay off in a big way.