Mauer or Avila? WHIR

[JJGBPD]

It's almost playoff time and Mauer just isn't showing power and is still in pain. Avila has been solid all year. Should I pick up and play Avila and bench Mauer or ride out Mauer? Thanks!

[fierro33]

if u have someone to drop yes i would pick up and start avila over mauer until mauer can show he will outdproduce avila


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[jeffkoz12]

I'd take Avila over Mauer, no question.

Seems a shame to ditch Mauer if you have lesser talents on your roster though -- who else do you have that's underperforming or less valuable?


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[JJGBPD]

I won't drop Mauer, I would only bench him and play Avila. I have an extra roster spot because my league allows streaming, so I picked up Avila to start at C and let Mauer ride the pine for now. Just looking for thoughts on which one to start?

[sigriffey]

Don't drop Mauer, but bench him for Avila for the time being.

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[Slapweasel]

This one is pretty unanimous. Ride Avila because he is an excellent option to have.

[baegames]

I have to disagree. Love Avila, but you don't take Mauer for the power. Gotta go with Mauer, but I wouldn't object to playing Avila when the matchup is right.

[cmcdonal2001]

Definitely slot in Avila for now (he's been INSANE so far this month), but putting Mauer on the bench seems like a shame. Either slot him into a Util/DH slot if you can, or else try to get a trade in to shore up any other weaknesses before the deadline if you can.

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