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Oh boy.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 21, 2013 1:23 PM
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so wait...where does Enrico stand on this issue?
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Potentially elite RP are out there every year, but they are in high demand.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 21, 2013 12:16 PM
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I mean, it's like we talked about ad nauseum in the offseason. RP are replaceable, volatile, whatever, but you still need to ID the good ones and then acquire them.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 21, 2013 12:12 PM
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Trading Bundy for Robertson is going to look stupid in 18 months (or less), but having Bundy sit idly on my roster all next season was going to hurt me more than help.
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It was hard to trade the Joc Pederson's or drop the Alan Hanson's of the world to fit in guys like Jake McGee or Paco Rodriguez, but only one side of that equation helps me win next season. Wish I could hold them all; wish we had 50 roster spots...
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I'm not sure if all that is much different than what I said in the off season, but when rebuilding, I can see EP's reluctance to let a solid prospect go just to pick up an RP arm. But, you can't win without them, period.
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I tried hard to trade for Melancon because he's cheap, not because he's elite. He is elite this season, but he could just as easily be at 6.5 P/IP next season. Too much volatility.
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However, I still think a) you have to have RP to compete, and b) those with great RP/bullpens have a big advantage, so it does make sense to pay up for those RP that are likely to be elite
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Yep, after sitting back watching this season my view on RP is that, outside of the few elite ones, they are all very replaceable from year to year and, if that's true, it makes sense to get/keep the cheapest ones possible.
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when Trey talks about the replaceability of RPs it makes my heart race
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True, wasn't totally accurate... But you were still trying to trade me droppable players. That hurts man.
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August 21, 2013 10:03 AM
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Not exactly the conversation we had, but with the way RP are emerging this season I'm guessing I can find like production for less later on
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After a week of trying to convince me that Jordan Walden was going to be nearly as good as Mark Melancon over the final five weeks.....Walden gets cut. "ROFL."
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 21, 2013 7:10 AM
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WAR pulling away . . . 200 points plus 35 IP in hand (to borrow from hockey)
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Donnie Murphy is the new Josh Satin is the new Jeff Baker is the new Brian Dozier is the new Kevin Bacon
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Yes, please, somebody take that cap penalty off my books...
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 20, 2013 5:10 PM
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Lucky Strikes's trade block has been updated!
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If August FIP is king, Dillon Gee is waiting for a home...
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I liked that deal for Chiefs. Goldy isn't Miggy (no one is), but I agree he didn't lose much of anything after getting Choo, too. Goldy could be Miggy-priced after arbitration...
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true. Though don't drag me down a discussion of the predictive power of monthly splits
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Not ugly if you're starting people based on August FIP...
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 20, 2013 12:53 PM
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(no offense Jed of course -- you've done by far the best owner job this year IMHO. But those are a couple ugly starts today)
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Jed has gotten insane production from the top 3 SP but my point is when your leader is starting Tyson Ross and Dan Haren in the same day, I think conceding pitching as un-catchable doesn't make sense.
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And given the new arbitration process (or whatever we're calling it), it's probably going to be tough for WAR Horse to keep Miggy.
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Seems crazy to think that trading Miggy wouldn't eliminate me from playoffs, but I essentially traded 14.8 P/G (Miggy & Victorino) for 13.9 P/G (Goldy & Choo) AND added a 9.0 P/IP reliever (Mujica) to replace a 6.1 P/IP reliever (Tazawa). I don't hate it.
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Even with Miggy I could fall behind in p/g pretty easily. Running a lot of losers out there. Even more than usual, that is. Lol
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 20, 2013 11:59 AM
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In other words, it doesn't appear WGW can beat Jed with pitching, so bolstering his offense may be the best move. Just have to see if Ortiz is enough though...
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Jed has a roughly 60 IP buffer to play with over WGW, who is projected for 40 IP over the cap right now. But if I know Harvey is to be shut down, WGW needs those IP now, which is why trading for Ortiz makes some sense
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at this point his P/IP lead doesn't matter much that's all in the books. But for example today, Ervin Santana, Ivan Nova and Dan Haren are all going for the two contenders. Differing levels of success thus far, but each present unique variance risks
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Jed has a solid, but not untouchable lead in both points and IP. He definitely has the advantage with regards to pitching down the stretch. There's a lot of baseball left so Chiefs have a slim chance, but really looks like two horse race at this point.
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Still think it comes down more to the pitching side for each competitor than the hitting side
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Will adding David Ortiz be enough? It could be: http://goo.gl/61mm7
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Everybody wong-chung tonight
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What is wrong with J. Zimmerman? Injured? He was a borderline ace most of the season but is killing me in my other league lately.
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Whoa, Kolten Wong is up? When did that happen?
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 19, 2013 8:37 PM
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this just in...Bubba Starling looks bad when faced with a curveball
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Enrico Palazzo's trade block has been updated!
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I need to keep Beltre at 3B because of his superior defense...
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 19, 2013 12:01 PM
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Miggy isn't playing today, but I'm still liking how he looks in my utility spot.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 19, 2013 12:01 PM
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Durham Tobacconists's trade block has been updated!
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As Commish I have a responsibility to ask you to keep all football talk to yourself...
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Nate you need to put the excuses behind you and gear up for our football draft.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 19, 2013 10:05 AM
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Estrada has been dominant since his return. But guess what, still not trusting him with the Cardinals. Lol
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 19, 2013 10:04 AM
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Sorry guys, been in the process of moving these past few days. Getting connected permanently tomorrow.
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Xander
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I have plenty of young and cheap players, but not young, cheap, and good players.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 18, 2013 8:20 PM
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I liked your offer WAR but was really after the cheap youth.
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Fister must be closing in on the honor of "most traded Bull Durham player."
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 18, 2013 7:49 PM
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Rizzo and Archer just aren't old enough to understand September baseball. They had to go.
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August 18, 2013 7:48 PM
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