Watch Out for the Overly Cautious
Here's something you should take notice of when it comes to setting your lineup in leagues that allow daily lineup changes...and it's something I noticed last year due to owning too many White Sox...
I'll try and find the rest, because I'm sure there are more out there, but be on the lookout for an overly cautious manager like Ozzie Guillen.
Last season, as a way to limit injuries before going into the playoffs, Guillen rested all of his starters for more than just the average amount of rest time for position players. I saw Tadahito Iguchi sit atleast 2, sometimes 3 games a week in order to keep him well rested. This can be a nightmare if your players are losing at bats just when you need them the most. You'd see Iguchi go on a 4 game hitting streak with multiple HR and RBI and then watch him sit on a Sunday so he could come back on Tuesday after 2 days off. He would then follow it up with a pair of 0 for 5's the next two games as his momentum was gone.
Guillen will probably do it again once the playoff scenario becomes a little clearer. Regulars like Iguchi, Paul Konerko, Jim Thome and Jermaine Dye should all see some "quality R & R" if the Sox pull ahead of the Tigers or stretch out a big wild card lead. And other managers will follow suit. I mean, really...can you blame them? I wouldn't be surprised to see Willie Randolph do it with the Mets if they clinch early enough.
This should become a little clearer as we move closer to September when the contenders contend and the pretenders fade, but it's just good info to keep in the back of your mind; especially while you're still making trades.
Good luck out there.
I'll try and find the rest, because I'm sure there are more out there, but be on the lookout for an overly cautious manager like Ozzie Guillen.
Last season, as a way to limit injuries before going into the playoffs, Guillen rested all of his starters for more than just the average amount of rest time for position players. I saw Tadahito Iguchi sit atleast 2, sometimes 3 games a week in order to keep him well rested. This can be a nightmare if your players are losing at bats just when you need them the most. You'd see Iguchi go on a 4 game hitting streak with multiple HR and RBI and then watch him sit on a Sunday so he could come back on Tuesday after 2 days off. He would then follow it up with a pair of 0 for 5's the next two games as his momentum was gone.
Guillen will probably do it again once the playoff scenario becomes a little clearer. Regulars like Iguchi, Paul Konerko, Jim Thome and Jermaine Dye should all see some "quality R & R" if the Sox pull ahead of the Tigers or stretch out a big wild card lead. And other managers will follow suit. I mean, really...can you blame them? I wouldn't be surprised to see Willie Randolph do it with the Mets if they clinch early enough.
This should become a little clearer as we move closer to September when the contenders contend and the pretenders fade, but it's just good info to keep in the back of your mind; especially while you're still making trades.
Good luck out there.
posted by Howard Bender at
12:47 AM
