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wihargo
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Quote: Originally Posted By dakar on 1/23/2010Here is a suggestion I don't see much: platoon players. Seems like no one values part-time players much, but you can get some great production out of players who are in the 60's overall. The guys who only hit ies but are otherwise good players are always available at any position. The other half of the platoon is a little harder to find, but they are out there. Guys like http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=1811081 also offer the added benefit of being dirt cheap come arb time


Platoons can be a great way to find uncover the value hidden in 32 year old FA.

Peoople love youth, and they love their prospects. Sometimes, very good players in their early 30s languish on the FA market because their durability is low or their health rating is low.

If you can handle the risk, you can use cheap veterans at LF, DH, 1B, and maybe RF and 3B and get fantastic production. The money you save from other areas can be used to get that stud player who may (or may not) make a difference in a short series and also- you'll have a strong bench and good depth.





1/23/2010 3:14 PM
dwoolery
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Oh - and the 1998 NY Yankees?

Orlando Hernandez 3.13 ERA 3rd in AL among starters

David Wells 3.49 ERA 7th in AL

David Cone 3.55 ERA 9th in AL

Mariano Rivera 1.91 ERA 36 Saves
1/23/2010 4:01 PM
MikeT23
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Quote: Originally Posted By MikeT23 on 1/23/2010It's a common misconception that you have to have a stud-packed team to compete. n00bs believe it, veterans perpetuate it. You don't
1/23/2010 4:32 PM
dakar
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Oh yeah, here is another piece of advice that you really need to take to heart: find a vet mentor. Never, ever make a trade your first year or so without asking his opinion. Trading before you understand the intricacies of this game is almost certainly going to weaken your team, if not ruin it. There are a lot of crappy teams out there that basically field a lineup of fielders, first basemen and designated hitters with a AAAA pitching staff due to making trades with more experienced owners.
1/23/2010 5:45 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by iain on 1/23/2010I'd say that not having any huge flaws is a better goal than having a team filled with All-Stars.Think about the 1998 Yankees.Great players, yes... but it was more that without any real weaknesses, someone would be able to pick up the slack almost all the time.Adding Sammy Sosa or Barry bonds to play the revolving door LF spot would have improved them on paper, but maybe not necessarily in the win column.

This is moronic. Are you seriously saying adding Barry Bonds to the '98 Yankees wouldn't have improved their win total? Swapping out Bonds for Chad Curtis wouldn't have helped? You're an idiot.

Hail Hail PeteC!!!!
1/24/2010 1:15 AM
drarcher
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Quote: Originally Posted By dakar on 1/23/2010Oh yeah, here is another piece of advice that you really need to take to heart: find a vet mentor. Never, ever make a trade your first year or so without asking his opinion. Trading before you understand the intricacies of this game is almost certainly going to weaken your team, if not ruin it. There are a lot of crappy teams out there that basically field a lineup of fielders, first basemen and designated hitters with a AAAA pitching staff due to making trades with more experienced owners
Thank you. I always try to tell new owners not to trade until you understand the game. It took me 5+ seasons of play to make my first trade.
1/24/2010 1:31 AM
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