Trading Away Saves

Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:52 pm

I am currently in 1st place with 103 points and lead the second place team by 12 points in my standard 12 team 5x5 mixed keeper league. My biggest asset is my pitching as you can see below (not that I have not assembled a nice lineup either).

I have 80 saves as a team already and second place has 58 saves. I already dealt away J.J. Putz earlier and then had the luxury of being able to nab Brandon Morrow when Putz went down. That gives me K-Rod, Sherrill, Gregg and Morrow as closers.

Is my lead large enough that, I can deal away Kevin Gregg or Brandon Morrow to make up points elsewhere?

I hesitate because this core of relievers also helps keep my ERA and WHIP down and does not hurt in the K department either. BUT I am struggling at AVG in particular.

Or should I just stand pat and ride it out?

General Manager Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 309

Yes, your lead is large enough. It doesn't do any good to completely dominate a category. You need to find an owner who's actively looking for saves but you really only need help at 2B and C. Your lead is large enough where I'd consider packaging K-Rod along with someone else to really land an upgrade at another position.

How many players can you keep?

General Manager Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 453

I wouldnt change the best closer in the game. I would attempt to trade a lesser closer like Gregg first. Sometimes teams get desperate for closers and will overpay even a closer like gregg. Never trade the best player at a position unless you absolutely have to.

General Manager Joined: Jan 16, 2006 Posts: 309

badmutha wrote:

I wouldnt change the best closer in the game. I would attempt to trade a lesser closer like Gregg first. Sometimes teams get desperate for closers and will overpay even a closer like gregg. Never trade the best player at a position unless you absolutely have to.

A wise move, just don't expect to get anything worth starting with your current lineup. My moves are a little more agressive with the idea to obtain a Russel Martin, Utley, Upton, or a Kinsler. You wouldn't miss K-Rod with that big of a lead in saves.

Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:19 pm

Unfortunately, the Martin, Kinsler, and Utley owners are right behind me in the standings...Upton is on a rebuilding team...I am aiming for Cano and/or McCann for C/2B help...

General Manager Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 453

i would have some patience with Ianetta. It appears Torrealba is likely getting traded. I think Ianetta could be a very solid C