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Number4 · 05-31-2016, 02:52 AM

Depends on how I've got my bases covered on the position player bench. In a normal situation, I want a backup catcher, well-hitting 1B/DH/PH, a infielder, and a outfielder. One of the latter 2 a solid bat as well, different handed from the 1B, and one of them able to pinch-run.

That usually forces 7 relievers. But, if I can somehow shave a roster spot off, it's 8 RP - my favorite way of doing this is axing the backup catcher, who usually is a waste of a roster spot, except that you cannot go without one, because your starting catcher has to rest quite often.

How do I like to do it? By getting one of those good bat, bad defense catchers, who were moved to 1B, where they usually are plus defenders. Now on my starting catchers rest days, I have a well-hitting catcher with slight defensive drawbacks, which can be mitigated by letting him catch with appropriate pitchers (bad C ability want good control, bad C arm want pitchers able to hold runners. Or your ace with a low WHIP.). However, he's usually by miles a overall better player than a backup catcher, and you can slot in your best bench hitter at 1B. And to boot, a roster spot is free for another pitcher. What's not to like?

05-31-2016, 02:52 AM	#2
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	Depends on how I've got my bases covered on the position player bench. In a normal situation, I want a backup catcher, well-hitting 1B/DH/PH, a infielder, and a outfielder. One of the latter 2 a solid bat as well, different handed from the 1B, and one of them able to pinch-run. That usually forces 7 relievers. But, if I can somehow shave a roster spot off, it's 8 RP - my favorite way of doing this is axing the backup catcher, who usually is a waste of a roster spot, except that you cannot go without one, because your starting catcher has to rest quite often. How do I like to do it? By getting one of those good bat, bad defense catchers, who were moved to 1B, where they usually are plus defenders. Now on my starting catchers rest days, I have a well-hitting catcher with slight defensive drawbacks, which can be mitigated by letting him catch with appropriate pitchers (bad C ability want good control, bad C arm want pitchers able to hold runners. Or your ace with a low WHIP.). However, he's usually by miles a overall better player than a backup catcher, and you can slot in your best bench hitter at 1B. And to boot, a roster spot is free for another pitcher. What's not to like? __________________ "Odor is now 2 for 5 today" (Commentator, after Rougned Odor, up to then 1 for 4, punched Jose Bautista square in the face.)