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Old 03-14-2008, 10:08 AM   #5
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Re: Rules Suggestion

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Originally Posted by mlbfan30 View Post
Actually "pitch and ditch" is used by some of the best fantasy players in tout wars. It's a very good and successful strategy if used correctly. Looking at matchups and being able to predict good starts by "bad" pitchers based on who they face, batter matchups, ballpark, etc. But if someone just picks up anyone at random hoping for more wins, then they will likely hurt themselves in ERA and WHIP. By limiting the supply of pitchers by capping starts, wouldn't that making teams be less selective because they have less options?
With fewer options, you would have to be more selective. For example, if you've only got 1 start left, do you start Chris Young at Colorado, or do you go with Derek Lowe at home vs. the Mets?
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