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I've been getting beat down in most of my leagues while running the kind of teams that I used to run in ATGI. So, I've had to venture out of my comfort zone a bit. I've listed what my goals where and some of the problems I'm looking at addressing during the waivers. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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[b:37fd20f5e0][u:37fd20f5e0]Players to be released[/u:37fd20f5e0][/b:37fd20f5e0]
Lown
Russel
Covington

[b:37fd20f5e0][u:37fd20f5e0]Team Goals[/u:37fd20f5e0][/b:37fd20f5e0]
High OBP
Good base stealing
Good base running
Plenty of quality RP
Have some Homerun power

[b:37fd20f5e0][u:37fd20f5e0]To do list[/u:37fd20f5e0][/b:37fd20f5e0]
Pick up two relievers to replace Lown and Russel
Pick up 3B to replace Covington (Tried for J. Robinson but missed out)
Possibly upgrade Bush

Covington for a 3rd baseman makes good sense . You need one badly . I like the possible line up your going to have . Your starting pitching is the thing I think needs to be addressed . I'm not a big fan of any of them . I have found playing about 10 FW 46 teams that LHP gets beat up there . Morris can be good @ 46 . He's one of 2 things there . Good and ok . Hardly ever bad . Boyd , Demaree , and Bell are relatively cheap SP with * that can be doable .

Interesting team. I like the offense, you'll score plenty of runs, and the defense is solid all around. You don't need a pricey 3b given what you've got. My first thought would be to look for Jimmy Collins or Buck Weaver. Unlikely they're still there, but those are two cheapies I like to use. If not, maybe Steinfeldt or Rose?

The few bullpen oriented teams I've tried haven't worked. I usually go with one closer, a lefty and a righty set up man, and cheap the rest of the way. I like to spend around 6m total on the closer and set up men.

I don't typically use the starters you have. I've had bad luck with Winter. Clancy has always tempted me but I haven't tried him yet. Never used Dobson or Dravecky, although Dravecky beat me in Dunn in game 7 of the finals once and I haven't forgiven him yet. Wiltse is solid, but not an ace.

I'd consider looking for at least one ace. Keeps the losing streaks to a minimum and you need it in the playoffs where you're sure to see Mr. Alexander or Mr. Koufax, or Mr. Camnitz, or Mr. Adams, or Mr. Brown (or all of them).

All this being said, in the neutral park, you want the neutral team. I'd say you're well on your way to doing so.