Chapman to Cubs. The Trade deadline Thread

[DOUGHBOYS]

As if it couldn't get worse for Rondon owners, he loses his job.
Saves is such a tough category.
We draft based on dominance, Chapman, Kimbrel, and Wade Davis being near the top in our minds.
BUT, we can't foresee the opportunities.
None of those dominant three are in the top 10 for Saves.
Rondon has had only 18 Saves.
Less than that of Dyson and Colome who didn't have Closer jobs cemented before the season.
Less than even Chapman who served a suspension.
Rondon is a victim of playing on a team who wins by a lot of runs.
Lessening Save ops.
Now, his Save ops dry up completely.
Rondon's line is terrific.
37 inn, 48 K's, 1.95 E.R.A., 0.73 WHIP
A good draft pick, gone so very wrong for his owners.

Edit- Changed subject so this can serve as the trade deadline thread....

[Bronx Yankees]

As if it couldn't get worse for Rondon owners, he loses his job.
Saves is such a tough category.
We draft based on dominance, Chapman, Kimbrel, and Wade Davis being near the top in our minds.
BUT, we can't foresee the opportunities.
None of those dominant three are in the top 10 for Saves.
Rondon has had only 18 Saves.
Less than that of Dyson and Colome who didn't have Closer jobs cemented before the season.
Less than even Chapman who served a suspension.
Rondon is a victim of playing on a team who wins by a lot of runs.
Lessening Save ops.
Now, his Save ops dry up completely.
Rondon's line is terrific.
37 inn, 48 K's, 1.95 E.R.A., 0.73 WHIP
A good draft pick, gone so very wrong for his owners.

Scariest time of the year for us fantasy owners. We spent weeks or months in the off-season preparing for drafts. We drafted our teams. We have managed our teams now for four months, setting innumerable lineups, and in many leagues, have spent countless hours dropping players and bidding on free agents in FAAB. We have reached Mile 18 in a marathon and are gearing up for the home stretch. Now, for the next week or so, the Baseball Gods will torment many of us, while rewarding (unjustly or not) others. The first shoe to drop - a boon (temporary?) for Andrew Miller owners, a harsh beating for Rondon owners (you have my sympathies), and perhaps a neutral move for Chapman owners (although, based on a save opportunities to date, this may be a slight negative). The next shoe probably will drop soon. Hang on, because it may be a bumpy ride until the deadline passes.

Mike

[Edwards Kings]

Dear Rick Hahn,

Robertson. PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE trade David Robertson.

Yours truly,

A Nate Jones Owner