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Postby kaiser » Mon May 10, 2010 9:43 am

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I give John Rauch.

I get Nick Markakis.

I'm doing well with saves... question is, could I use Markakis. I'm pretty set in OF, but I like his bat anyway... Help!

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P Chad Billingsley, LAD SP
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P Chad Qualls, Ari RP
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Re: Need quick answer:Markakis for Jon Rauch? ALL HELP RETURNED

Postby gogogadget » Mon May 10, 2010 11:44 am

My gut says no. Like you said, your OF is pretty set, and rauch is one of (if not) the best closers you have on the team. The others may implode by seasons end you never know. Gonzalez, and Qualls have already been awful and perez may not hold on to his job with wood back. Rauch seems to be a stable source of saves, and a nice guy to have on a team for the entire season.

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Postby Chicago 2 » Mon May 10, 2010 11:46 am

Keep Rauch.

Looks like a very deep league, in which case saves will be hard to come by. How much do you really think you can rely on Wood, Gregg and Qualls, all can be shaky.

Your hitting is fine and you really don't need Markakis.

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Postby Alexs » Mon May 10, 2010 11:49 am

looks a great deal, but your team is hurt more by doing so.... hold onto rauch

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Re: Need quick answer:Markakis for Jon Rauch? ALL HELP RETURNED

Postby kaiser » Mon May 10, 2010 11:59 am

I'm trying it with Wood instead of Rauch. If he doesn't go for it, I may try Qualls. If that's a no go, I'm dropping out.
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Postby Guzman24 » Mon May 10, 2010 12:05 pm

Ya on paper it seems great but your team looks like it needs Rauch more than Markakis at this point. I'd sit tight. Maybe if Thornton takes over the closer job you'll have a bit more flexibility to deal a closer.

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Postby whoryder » Mon May 10, 2010 1:59 pm

Keep Rauch. Please see mine.
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Postby thejusman1 » Mon May 10, 2010 2:13 pm

Like others have stated, your bullpen is too shaky without Rauch. I would hold onto him for now. I doubt he'd go for Wood, but it's worth a try.
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Postby NikeTxGuy » Mon May 10, 2010 2:16 pm

Heck, I would do it anyway... Even if your closing pitching takes a hit. Go for it.

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Postby toobitter » Mon May 10, 2010 2:29 pm

i agree the consensus. it would be a great deal if you were hurting at OF and had better depth at closer.



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