At the end of this last week, I found myself battling it out with my opponent for the less "sexy" stats. They should have had this battle on Pay Per View. We were neck and neck for WHIP and OBP. I started to realize if I wanted to win this year, I need to upgrade on these stats and make sure I'm set for the rest of the year.
My advice for those who are buyers this time of year: yes you're going to want to get that big bat your lineup is missing. What's that going to cost you though? A first round pick in next year's draft? My experience is, it's not worth it. Find those guys who are going to get you the most bang for your buck. Maybe there's that middle reliever like Wade Davis who will help your ERA each week. Or maybe it's Gerardo Parra who will get you those few points in OBP you missed out on last week. Don't go out and buy high on Jose Bautista or Albert Pujols, they're going to cost you far too much for what you need. You can find the "sexy" stats in free agency, but the most important stats can be acquired through strategic deals.
Happy hunting!
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