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by **sinicalypse** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 2:02 pm

obviously, right now this closer's stock is very high. before the great crash of may (or at least a return to earth), would you consider dishing him off for someone who's a little more guaranteed to bring in #s all year long?

i think macdougal is quality, a veritable lock for 35 saves barring a mental breakdown or some arm problems, or the royals going 3-22 in their next 25 games... but still, say you've got 5 closers and are currently up 5 saves on 2nd place in your league, do you think dumping him for an rbi guy like hideki matsui is a good move... or do you try and covet macdougal as '03's gagne?

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by **Super GM** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 2:07 pm

I wouldn't trade him. I have the feeling he's gonna be just like Mike Williams of the Pirates. They both play on crappy teams, that are sizzling right now. Hang on to him.

by **jdh** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 2:41 pm

If you have 5 closers already and are going to win the saves category anyway, it doesn't matter whether you win it by 1 save or 100. You should trade some of the closers to strengthen other categories. I also have MacDougal, and have found most people aren't willing to give much in a trade because he is still relatively unproven over a whole season and they think KC will drop to earth real fast. Another thing to consider is trading one of your more established closers and hang on to MacDougal. I was able to get Eric Chavez and Benitez for Smoltz.

by **Amnorix** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 3:08 pm

What he said... (pointing to JDH).

by **The Jury** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 4:08 pm

Trade him. His value can only decrease from where it is now, and Kansas City won't play only Cleveland and Detroit all year like they have so far.

by **Wolf Howl** » Tue Apr 15, 2003 9:15 pm

I got out while the getting was good! I had McDougal and he has helped me in the saves category but I desparetly needed some stolen bases so I traded him for Johnny Damon. I still have Mantei, Foulke and Mariano Riveria as my closers so hopefullly I will be ok.

by **Guest** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 11:18 am

Well, I have marrero and someonne jsut offfered me Piazza for MacDougal... Would you all take that? I also have Julio,Jimenez,and Nen.

by **jdh** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 11:40 am

If someone is stupid enough to give you Piazza for MacDougal, take it and run. He is the best catcher in baseball.

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