My 5x5 league is heading into its second year and I’m in the midst of a rebuilding project after selling the farm to make a title push last year.
Based on some of the players that I’ve traded away that are expected to be kept (Betts $57, Rizzo $50 and Goldie $69), some owners are choosing to overpay for stars and move forward with bloated rosters, while other teams are taking a more conservative approach and rostering 26-30 and keeping $60-$100 in cap space. The current estimated inflation rate is 37%.
I’m planning to keep 21 players that account for a total of $156.
The following players I’ve yet to decide on as their prices are on par with expected inflation values:
- Jon Lester - $35.00
- Christopher Archer - $32.00
- Xander Bogaerts - $30.00
- Adam Jones - $29.00
- Dellin Betances - $16.00
- Arodys Vizcaino - $10.00
- Leonys Martin - $5.00
One strategy that I’m considering is keeping a light 21 man roster and heading into the draft with a war chest $244) and hope to get my fringe players and stud FAs (Harper, Stanton, Cutch) at a discount.
On the other hand, inflation may drive the price up on my fringe players and I may have to overpay for quality free agents.
Questions:
- Which strategy above would you suggest that I pursue?
- Which of the players listed above would you suggest I definitely keep?
- Any thoughts on successful strategies that I’m not currently considering?
Thanks