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Originally Posted by Orcin
The Colonels are off to a good start at 17-12. The pitching staff leads the way as usual (2nd in runs allowed, 2nd in all pitching categories), and the offense is a respectable 7th in runs scored.
I have a shot at buying that fifth starter now, although it is not a bargain price but a reasonable one. However, Adam Wainwright is killing it again as the fifth starter (2.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP). He won 19 games each of his first two seasons in perfect and then had a horrible third year (last season). That's when I decided that his first two seasons were the flukes, but I have to wonder about that now given his resurgence. He is an extreme GB pitcher and my infield defense is outstanding. Maybe he could fill the role permanently with Reuschel as an option for the occasional bad year. If so, that would leave some points to upgrade the offense.
My weak links on offense are Freddie Freeman at 1B and Anthony Rendon at third. I am struggling to find offensive upgrades for them that will not weaken my infield defense. My best ideas are perfect Wade Boggs at 1B and perfect Jackie Robinson at 3B. I can afford both of those if I stand pat on the pitching staff.
Decisions, decisions... would appreciate any feedback that you have. I realize this is a first-world problem.  |
How high a 1B rating do you require? I've got Lajoie (97 OVR) at 1B (82 DEF) and he's great offensively in perfect, but maybe he's not good enough defensively for your team?
Edit: OK, I just saw 100 Boggs and I guess he would be better.