by phillyphreak » Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:05 pm
[quote:2d4e98cb73="joethejet"]Philly,
Trying to figure out why you made moves when you were in first place. I dont' know who you had on your team, but right now you're 4.5 under the cap so I doubt the moves you made actually improved your team.
Team rates around 1770, but it's hard to tell exactly because you've made so many moves it's hard to get a read on your pitching.
Some thoughts:
Starting a 4 in CF and a 2b isn't a very good idea. Even with Rollins and Crawford, your D is below average.
You're pretty good v LHP, but not very good v RHP. Low OB, average and power. You do have speed however.
Rotation is OK, but why have Morales > 5 mil with 3 guys of a 4 man rotation? You have to throw Rogers as much as Morales. It's a wast of money.
Pen is Ok.
Given the cap hit you would take, it might be hard to improve your team at this point.
If you were in the preseason I would tell you to lose Morales/rogers for a * RHSP. Get at least a 3 to play 2b and Cf (preferably a 2 in CF) and improve your lineup v RHP.
Hope this helps,
Jet
www.angelfire.com/games5/joethejet[/quote:2d4e98cb73]
Thanks for the feedback. It is helpful. From the date that I posted my response with my team link, I started losing games with what I had. I wanted to try and strengthen my Starting Pitching which is why I picked up F. Morales. I had Jeff suppan as my other Sarting Pitcher and he was performing poorly. Since aquiring Morales, he has thrown 2 shutouts. I was at 7 games back a couple of days ago and I have the next 2 series against teams in my division. I am hoping to be close to first by the end of both series.
I start a 4 at CF and 2B due to their offence. Using Damon and Jimenez gives me better production then using their backups, although I have M. Giles who is a 3 and Cory Patterson who is a 2 to replace them on Defense when I have the lead. I could switch that out and start my 3 at 2B and my 2 at CF, but I am concerned about the drop in possible production. Other than the little bump in the road that brought me to last place recently (I was swept 2 series straight), it has worked. The past 2 days I have swept the 2 teams that I have played so I am hoping this trend continues.
One problem that I have had is with CC Sabathia. He has been up and down all season (more down lately). Not sure if I should hold out to see what he does going forward, or make a move and get someone like Randy Johnson who is available.
Thanks again for the feedback. This is my first team and I hope to do better with the next one that I am setting up using 2008 season.