Bullet to the head or five to the chest?

[SeaDogStat]

Going forward (this year and next), whom do you think is the better play? Typical 5x5 260

Tim Lincecum 37
Matt Latos 16

Talking with a fellow owner, both lamenting our respective fates due to the above pitchers... next thing I know, we swap... your basic challenge trade. But since we are last and next to last, what the hell, eh?

[dslaw]

Latos - mainly because he is cheaper. But he has at least had flashes of his old self a couple of times. Lincecum isn't doing anything.

[Gregg]

I would go with Latos and the extra $21 to spend next year.

If I needed K's to finish in the money this year, I probably take Lincecum. I really do not see anyway I would keep him at $37 next year.

[heyelander]

No idea, but I read an article on Lincecum's struggles today so I will link it here in an effort to look helpful.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/tim-lincecum-bad-luck-or-bad-pitches/

[B-Fly]

I think it depends. I think Lincecum is the higher risk/reward choice for this year, so if you need a miracle for a money push, take a shot. If you're already in decent shape for a money push, I think Latos is a bit "safer". I don't think either of them will be a keeper for next year at those prices, so I'm ignoring that factor.

[SeaDogStat]

Thanks for the validation, fellas... That's the way I went... I traded Timmah to get Latos. One of those, "I'll give you Latos for Lincecum"..."Done" [hangsupphoneaftergettinganswerIneeded]

Thanks, Moneyball movie, for phone tips!