08-29-2009, 12:07 AM
<!--quoteo(post=60675:date=Aug 28 2009, 09:46 PM:name=Kid)-->QUOTE (Kid @ Aug 28 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=60673:date=Aug 28 2009, 10:31 PM:name=Brock)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brock @ Aug 28 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It's never a very good idea to spend a lot of money on middle relief.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
People say that and then bitch endlessly when unproven pitchers play like shit. I'm not saying that the bullpen should be nothing but high price veterans, but it's worth having a few proven relievers.
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But is it worth overpaying for mediocrity? Is it worth forgoing an upgrade at say, SS, to throw money at a John Grabow type who may not do any better than a young guy making the league minimum?
People say that and then bitch endlessly when unproven pitchers play like shit. I'm not saying that the bullpen should be nothing but high price veterans, but it's worth having a few proven relievers.
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But is it worth overpaying for mediocrity? Is it worth forgoing an upgrade at say, SS, to throw money at a John Grabow type who may not do any better than a young guy making the league minimum?