This may be a dumb pick, but I am putting way too much weight on round 2 performance. I strongly considered '46 Spud Chandler but he got destroyed in round 2.
On the other hand, this guy finished 2nd in ERA in the NL (1946-59) with a 4.63 ERA, while pitching in 57 games (29 starts). I need a lefty starting pitcher, especially given who my three division opponents are.
Original Salary: $149,489,485
Drop: 1952 Joe Dobson, $6,233,643
Add: 1952 Billy Pierce, $7,919,045
New Salary: $151,174,887