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by kgrady » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:37 am
Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:
quote:Originally posted by kgrady:
I have no choice but to hold onto him for a while. In my case, Pierre has some company. I'm stuck (for a while) holding onto Bobby Howry and Carlos Marmol as I wait for Kerry Wood to go on the DL or cough up the closer job.
i hear ya. it's tough holding onto players, esp when you have 3 or more of them. it's not just holding on to them and not getting any immediate production that stings. it's also the opportunity cost. imagine if didn't bid on braun, gallardo, lincecum, etc... last year because you were "holding on" to many players. more realistic examples would be missing out on 2 start pitchers. good luck! [/QUOTE]Gordon,
Fortunately, Carlos Marmol is a good enough pitcher that I can justify having him active even if he is not the Cubs' closer. That alleviates the clogging of my reserve spots to some extent, but your point is still quite valid. If I get hit with an injury or two, I may be compelled to release possible closer-in-waiting Bobby Howry.
Kevin
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