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by **handyman01** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:41 am

H2H 20 team, 25 keepers. 6x6 h2h. Extra cats are OPS, QS and SVHD.

C: C. Santana
1B: A. LaRoche
2B: D. Espinosa
3B: R. Zimmerman
SS: E. Andrus
OF: M. Kemp
OF: C. Gonzalez
OF: M. Holliday
Util: M. Morse
Util: P. Sandoval
Bench: C. Gomez
Bench: A. Lind
Bench: X. Bogaerts
DL: E. Young Jr.

SP: C. Kershaw
SP: S. Strasburg
SP: A. Miller
RP: D. Storen
RP: J. Hanrahan
RP: M. Adams
P: J.Nathan
P: J. Henderson
P: B. League
Bench: C. Lee
Bench: H. Kuroda
Bench: B. Norris
Bench: J. Zimmermann
Bench: B. Morrow
Bench: H. Bailey
Bench: S. Casilla
Bench: M. Rogers
DL: T. Lilly
DL: J. Santana

Currently sitting in 2nd placa, and looking to shore up my roster for the playoffs. Should I move Xander Bogaerts for Ryan Howard? I love Bogaerts, but I think Howard could provide a nice power boost. Also, are there any other areas you see that I need to address?

by **sigriffey** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:30 am

Howard seems familiar with NL east arms and will face his share of them down the stretch, good upgrade.

by **handyman01** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:35 am

Anyone else? Trade deadline's in a couple hours.

by **dcmove2003** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:41 am

Thanks for helping with mine.

Really depends what categories could propel you to first place. Howard will give you some power and RBIs, but he will hurt your average. He strikes out a ton! Personally, watching Howard every night as a Phillies fan, I think Howard is overrated and a mediocre hitter at best.

That said, I don't know a thing about Bogarts or your keeper rules (dynasty league?), so really hard to say. If you're looking to win now and you need power, probably worth making the move. However, as I look at your team, and given the QS category on top of ERA, WHIP, wins, and Ks for SPs, I could see you pushing for another SP since Strasburg won't complete the year instead. Really depends where you need help.

by **RedHopeful** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:28 pm

I'm not sure. Howard isn't doing all that much this season (and may never be that player he once was) + your lineup is already adequately full. If you're really high on Bog's (I admit I like him too), you might just be better off keeping that future piece.

by **MadDog36** » Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:02 am

You have Morse who can play 1b and Rochy will hit about the same in BA (maybe a few pts higher with similar BA/RBI the rest of the way) there is no reason.