My pitching is dominating and I am in good shape to make a run at a 3peat this year in my 14 team league (my power hitters need to come around, but my hitting is good enough with the pitching dominance I have, I think). I bought low on Sale earlier in the year at just the right time, adding to my wealth of pitching. After tonight's 17k insanity I was curious what the Red Sox fan in my league would give to get his paws on Sale, as he is loaded with hitters. Instead of hitting, Severino is on the table.
At first, it seems like an easy pass--Severino is out till after the AS break, and shoulder/lat injuries are super scary. However, going for this 3peat has really thinned me out on keepers and prospects. I'm not complaining mind you, but it is what it is. I like to be able to compete every year, and if I can manage to make a move this year that doesn't jeopardize my chances while giving me long term value, I'm tempted. Severino is a cheap keeper for two more year's after this one ($20, but in my league, with a $400 budget, that is very cheap...Sale went for over 100 this year). So, is it foolish of me to trade a healthy, elite bird in the hand for an injured pitcher who may not return to form even when he gets back later this year? Or is is a savvy move toward continuing competitiveness to trade a non-keeper Sale for 2.5 years of very cheap, in my league's context, Severino? Right now, my pitching looks golden, but it is a long season, and I am already down Kluber for most of it. I may be underestimating the inevitable regression and possibility of more injuries when assessing my staff. It is star-studded, though, including Snell, Bauer, Cole, Sale, Archer, Happ, Efflin, and injured Kluber, and Heaney
At first, it seems like an easy pass--Severino is out till after the AS break, and shoulder/lat injuries are super scary. However, going for this 3peat has really thinned me out on keepers and prospects. I'm not complaining mind you, but it is what it is. I like to be able to compete every year, and if I can manage to make a move this year that doesn't jeopardize my chances while giving me long term value, I'm tempted. Severino is a cheap keeper for two more year's after this one ($20, but in my league, with a $400 budget, that is very cheap...Sale went for over 100 this year). So, is it foolish of me to trade a healthy, elite bird in the hand for an injured pitcher who may not return to form even when he gets back later this year? Or is is a savvy move toward continuing competitiveness to trade a non-keeper Sale for 2.5 years of very cheap, in my league's context, Severino? Right now, my pitching looks golden, but it is a long season, and I am already down Kluber for most of it. I may be underestimating the inevitable regression and possibility of more injuries when assessing my staff. It is star-studded, though, including Snell, Bauer, Cole, Sale, Archer, Happ, Efflin, and injured Kluber, and Heaney
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