April 7, 200521 yr Tough choice. AJ is better than Schmidt, if healthy. But Jason is reliable. I personally think AJ is going to have a huge year but if you are the one giving up Schmidt ask for more besides AJ and see if you can get a package to address other needs. In that case, it should be worth it.
April 7, 200521 yr Come on man. A.J is a good pitcher with a lot of potential. There is no way he's better than Jason Schmidt. There is no stat in the world that would support that. I think you're basing accomplishments vs potential here.. Even then, I wouldn't say Burnett is better.
April 7, 200521 yr Schmidt is a proven CY Young contender the past few years. Im very ignorant when it comes to keeper leagues and how they work, like I have no clue what 17th round keeper means. I do know that Schmidt is better than Burnett at this moment. I dont see Schmidt slowing down anytime soon either. Burnett has had too many arm problems to aquire him for Schmidt.
April 8, 200521 yr Author yea i know id take schmidt but since this league will be going for years to come, id be comforting to know i'd have AJ for a 17th round pick next year, a 15th round pick the year after, a 13th round pick the year after that, etc etc. But I'm in the 'win now' mode so I'm definitely leaning towards no.. although the Giants offense, now without Alou and Barry, isn't exactly looking outstanding to give him support at the moment.
April 8, 200521 yr Schmidt is 32 years old. You have a good point in that you get AJ for a 17th round pick. Like you said you are here to win now. AJ had a good outing yesterday, if it wasnt for some goofs on defense he only gives up one run maybe two. Its a tough choice, because you have future implications. Try to get more out of the guy, have him throw something else in the mix.
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