Was thinking about this earlier... Obviously a pitcher only goes every 5 games, but they have a greater effect in that game. Whereas a hitter goes every game, but has less of an effect on each individual game.

I think I would choose a pitcher, one individual hitter can only do so much especially if their team sucks (Trout).

What good is 1 great hitter if your pitching will just give up the lead. Like previously stated, only 1 hitter can do so much.

Everytime someone goes out on the mound for us right now who isn't named Cole Hamels, I cringe because I know we're going to have to score A LOT of runs to win. Even Yu is struggling since coming back.

This post was edited by txO4 on Jul 28 2016 03:31pm

Hitter.

Awesome position players sometimes have a WAR around 9.

You rarely if ever will see a pitcher with a WAR that high.

Basically a really good position player is worth more wins than a really good pitcher.

Since it is a long term deal i will take a hitter like Trout over a pitcher like Jofer. TJ scares me. This is the same reason i choose a bat over sp in keeper leagues. I have burnt by Jofer, Waino etc. 1 or 2 years and id prefer the ace...

This post was edited by Ianarky on Jul 28 2016 03:45pm

pitcher for sure ..

Pitcher

Pitcher

I also feel like pitchers usually have shorter primes and are more injury prone.

No criticism, just a question. Do you think the Angels would be a playoff contender with Kershaw (healthy) rather than Trout?

Seems like the failure-rate on those big FA pitchers is a little higher than big-time hitters. I guess it would depend on age, since the prime for a pitcher is usually shorter (they're more prone to injury), whereas a good hitter can be steady until his mid-30s. If you're getting the player's best years and not paying for past production, then it's a good deal.

Like, you've got Arrieta sucking after being a Cy Young winner, Kershaw injured, Price was the big FA pitcher last offseason and he's a disappointment so far. (not saying these as FA signings, just looking at how fragile the position is)

This post was edited by Terps on Jul 28 2016 04:41pm