by blsmith7 » Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:37 pm
It's called integrity of the game. Let's say everyone does it who is not involved in a pennant race themselves. They are affecting the outcome of games for teams that are involved, and that is not in the "best interests of the game". But lets just say that your division is wrapped up. Perhaps your "roster dumping" has no bearing on your division. But I am in a division that is competitive, though I might be out of it. By not fielding my best team, I am affecting the outcome of games. Is that fair to the teams in the thick of a race? I don't think so. And by not dumping, I may be costing myself a prime draft slot because someone is basically "throwing games". The ironic thing here is that the baseball gods may be punishing you for your actions be allowing you to win series. I hope that is the case.
But, hey, I'd love to hear the rest of you guys give an opinion on the matter, because, if I am in the minority here, I've got some serious "dumping" to do. (Of course, the way my team has performed, I don't need to do much :cry: )