It doesn’t exist. But we keep hoping.
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Apr 2 '12
Mar 30 '12
Meanwhile, I needed as many hitters to compete as always, so better to make the investment there. So I switched Jansen in for a $6 pick (only to see him go for $11 on draft day).
This Swing man as hitter really wasn't unexpected. In our discussions about the Swingman, the rule had nothing to do with doing away with a hitting slot and everything to do with giving teams a different option when there were no hitters available.
No NL teams took a pitcher as swing, and only four took a pitcher in the first reserve round. I think that gives a real sense of priorities. We all want all the AB we can scrounge.
BTW, I heard a few people say that the Swing position would mess with auction values, but I don't think there's any way to argue that's what happened. We'll have to see what happens as we get more used to it, but I think more flexibility in team construction is a good idea. More flex means more option, which means more choices and more chances for the better team to do well. That's a footpath toward Stage Four.
Mar 26 '12
Why not? I would think at least a couple of teams would take a top set-up guy and count every K he gives them as a gift, while getting other good stuff as well.
Mar 26 '12
Mar 26 '12
Unlimited keepers. Major leaguers salaries increase by 2 each year, minor leaguers by 1 and the league votes one player off each team at EOS.
As usual, I'm only buying NL-ers.
Mar 26 '12
Mar 25 '12
It will be interesting to watch this unfold.
Mar 25 '12
And I'll double check, to make sure the updated PWM files are posted.
Mar 23 '12
Unfortunately, Tout now falls on our freeze weekend every year, so my freezes are usually done sitting next to Mike G. on the train back to Philly from NY lol.
Mar 23 '12