Lance -
It seems like you're in the "let's hope we get hit with the luck stick camp" Arguing against that camp is fruitless.
"Cool! Burnett's last start is CANCELLED. Look's like my opponent is screwed. He should have sat his ace. He should have known the Yanks would sweep TB to wrap up the wild card ! Sucka ! Now I'll win the league !" :rolleyes:
Thankfully I've never had to live through this specific scenario. But I've had to spend many many hours figuring out a lineup the last Monday to carry me through the next 7 days. It's not easy and frustrating. It's probably what I dislike most about the high stakes leagues I'm in. A little reform here wouldn't hurt.
Carry on Lance, I've said my piece.
Nice start by the way, keep it up !

So...



...in this scenario you mentioned..."Hey Lance! Last week of the season. Yankees are battling for playoff spot. You're battling tooth and nail for Wins and K's. AJ Burnett is scheduled to throw friday. Yanks clinch Thursday, Burnett's start is pushed to 1st round of playoffs. You have 2 starters on your reserve also pitching friday. You're standing there holding your HOTDOG and ahh soda. Gee you say wouldn't it be nice to swap out Burnett for a live body the LAST WEEKEND of the season. Damn, sure enough with another 3 K's you would have held onto 1st !! hoo ha. Happy days"
...if you can switch out AJ for a bench SP that final weeks Thursday...but MY SP on the final Saturday or Sunday ends up being benched the same way...I guess I had less skill.