ROTISSERIE: The Crisis in Wins
Feb 14 2018
You may have heard: Starters aren’t going long any more. In 2017, for the third year in a row, innings pitched per games started in MLB declined; now to less that 5 2/3 innings each. And the trend became even more pronounced in the post-season.
As a result, starting pitchers (SP) generally earn both fewer wins and fewer Ks as they encounter innings limits or managers quickly to go to the pen. So what’s a Roto GM to do?
For those in 4x4 leagues with no strikeout category, a LIMA strategy becomes even more of a viable option, with more emphasis on relief pitchers (RP). Team owners projected to be near the top in the qualitative categories and saves can punt wins if necessary. But owners in 5x5 leagues or those with stringent minimum...
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