Should he stay or should he go

[estern]

I have bishop playing 2nd and batting 8th. After 217 plate appearences his OPS is .368 He is slugging an amazing .122. Considering that I am in 1st place after 60 games should I just leave well enough alone? There is not much in the FA pool.

T Herr
J Ganter

Should provide a little more offense for me but would it be worth the down grade on defense?

F White is also available...he couldn't hit any worse the what bishop has could he?

[crackerjaxon]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[aceventura55369]

Normally, I would agree w/crackerjaxon on this, but Jim Gantner will hit and I've never seen Bishop do anything.

[buster j ratt]

Another vote for Gantner and thumbs down for Bishop but there is a little risk to messing with starters when winning I try to only change the role players when I am leading division 8)

[The Last Druid]

Bishop has definite utility. He probably needs to lead off and on bomber teams this can work. Or bat him 9th in DH leagues. Obviously his two major liabilities are: worst hitter likely to start in ATG II and his 1-12 running rating.
His strengths are decent OBP and defense for a great price.

I stay away from him with small ball or neutral parks. But he could bat second behind a not great basestealing but still* leadoff hitter, just check bunt more.

[danielz]

Every time I use Bishop, my teams seem to win. Your team is winning. Bishop gets on base and plays good "D". He helps you win. Gantner will hit a little more, but will get on base less. Stick with Bishop.