[USML Announce] Saves + Holds Redux

[Jeffrey Winick]

I think it’s a great idea.  As MLB managers start to finally recognize that the last three outs aren’t necessarily the most important, bullpens are starting to be used quite differently.  Add to that the fact that there are very few guys that qualify as lock-down closers and I think it’s time that USML adjust.

I would definitely vote in favor of Andy’s proposal.

Jeff

From: Announce [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] On Behalf Of Andy Klein
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 3:26 PM
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Subject: [USML Announce] Saves + Holds Redux

I proposed this last spring and received a distinctly unenthusiastic response.  But I am re-proposing that we move to Saves + Holds as a category instead of just Saves.  That better reflects the reality of MLB pitching value today.  It also would end what is, IMHO, an inordinate focus on playing the "closer carousel" in our league.

I would be up for doing this immediately -- and I say that as someone who will otherwise retain a closer.  But I suppose the typical way of doing this would be to make it effective next season.

Last year, we agreed to implement the change if we voted to do so by mid-season.  But the proposal died for lack of interest.

Thoughts?

-Andy
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