Would you try to dump this guy?

ALambert14 · 07-13-2015, 07:08 PM

His development of late has scared me as he has dropped in GB% by 5% in a matter of a few months. He has amazing trade value as he is considered to be the most valuable piece in the league right now considering age, talent, contract, exc.

Would you bail to reap the rewards now? I haven't competed yet in the three years I have been in the league and I'm probably another year away (in off-season now)

Thanks!

ALambert14 · 07-13-2015, 07:11 PM

wanted to add the development history that has me concerned

ALambert14 · 08-02-2015, 09:40 PM

bump goes down in stuff overall

ALambert14 · 08-02-2015, 09:42 PM

but he did manage to go up to 9 stamina. I have placed him on a 110 pitch count to try to protect him a bit.

spider_monkey_b · 08-03-2015, 06:11 PM

I wouldn't dump him yet. The guy is an absolute stud at 25 years old.

His GB% is still very good also.

However, I would dump him if he starts to lose more stuff, control, and movement.

ALambert14 · 08-04-2015, 11:47 PM

Thanks!

I'll hang on to him but another downtrend sign and I think it's time to try to get the most I can for him hopefully he stays strong and even gets back to a 10 in stuff

Tram2Whitaker · 08-10-2015, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ALambert14

Thanks!

I'll hang on to him but another downtrend sign and I think it's time to try to get the most I can for him hopefully he stays strong and even gets back to a 10 in stuff

I don't pay much attention to player development reports. They will go up and down throughout the season.

MmmRocks · 08-15-2015, 10:33 AM

I'd shop him around and look for an offer you can't refuse. If you're a few seasons away from competing, you may be better off getting a few prospects who will likely be studs in a few years and will be cost controlled. I'd hold out for a really good return though, pitchers like this are hard to find and if you think you can keep him under contract, he could be your ace for the next 7 years.

I'd also keep in mind, that if you do go in to rebuilding mode, you increase your chances of being able to draft a pitcher like this and free up money to spend in IFA.

ALambert14 · 08-15-2015, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the advice. I haven't really gotten any offers worth pulling the trigger yet and he's been solid so far this year

We are currently 21-23 but only 1GB in the division and just a #2 away form being serious contenders... Still sorta riding the fence on him for now but he hasn't had any additional bumps so hopefully that has ended

RchW · 08-15-2015, 01:53 PM

If his movement drops further he is going to give up taters. Keep him but continue to shop. Identify players you would like to acquire via a dedicated shortlist and be prepared to take a little less for a player who meets a more critical need. If you find a shopped player right click on him and use the trade screen to configure a slightly better trade ie maybe a younger analogue of the shopped player. I find most of my trades happen that way as long as I'm willing to give value for value.

Do you have enough pitching to be without him?

ALambert14 · 08-15-2015, 09:03 PM

This is actually an online league and my biggest need right now would be SP so puts me in a bit of a pinch. I had two SP specs that failed to develop and look like busts right now.

07-13-2015, 07:08 PM	#1
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	Would you try to dump this guy? His development of late has scared me as he has dropped in GB% by 5% in a matter of a few months. He has amazing trade value as he is considered to be the most valuable piece in the league right now considering age, talent, contract, exc. Would you bail to reap the rewards now? I haven't competed yet in the three years I have been in the league and I'm probably another year away (in off-season now) Thanks! Attached Images

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MmmRocks Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 152 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	I'd shop him around and look for an offer you can't refuse. If you're a few seasons away from competing, you may be better off getting a few prospects who will likely be studs in a few years and will be cost controlled. I'd hold out for a really good return though, pitchers like this are hard to find and if you think you can keep him under contract, he could be your ace for the next 7 years. I'd also keep in mind, that if you do go in to rebuilding mode, you increase your chances of being able to draft a pitcher like this and free up money to spend in IFA. Last edited by MmmRocks; 08-15-2015 at 10:47 AM.

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07-13-2015, 07:11 PM	#2
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	wanted to add the development history that has me concerned Attached Images

08-02-2015, 09:40 PM	#3
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	bump goes down in stuff overall

08-02-2015, 09:42 PM	#4
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	but he did manage to go up to 9 stamina. I have placed him on a 110 pitch count to try to protect him a bit.

08-03-2015, 06:11 PM	#5
spider_monkey_b Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 279	I wouldn't dump him yet. The guy is an absolute stud at 25 years old. His GB% is still very good also. However, I would dump him if he starts to lose more stuff, control, and movement.

08-04-2015, 11:47 PM	#6
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	Thanks! I'll hang on to him but another downtrend sign and I think it's time to try to get the most I can for him hopefully he stays strong and even gets back to a 10 in stuff

08-15-2015, 01:31 PM	#9
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	Thanks for the advice. I haven't really gotten any offers worth pulling the trigger yet and he's been solid so far this year We are currently 21-23 but only 1GB in the division and just a #2 away form being serious contenders... Still sorta riding the fence on him for now but he hasn't had any additional bumps so hopefully that has ended

08-15-2015, 09:03 PM	#11
ALambert14 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 61	This is actually an online league and my biggest need right now would be SP so puts me in a bit of a pinch. I had two SP specs that failed to develop and look like busts right now.