Which fantasy pitcher would you rather keep?

Question

So some background...we're in a 6X6 league (with CG being the extra pitching stat). We can keep players twice before they drop back into the pool automatically.

So I am trying to work a trade and will be including either Lackey or Lincecum as one of the players. I can't decide who I would rather hold on to as a keeper, though.

So the question is...which of the two will be worth a higher draft pick next year in your opinion? Lackey or Lincecum?

Answer 1

Definitely keep Lincecum.  He will always have an extremely low ERA and is 2nd in the NL this year in K's.  He wins nearly every start, his only losses are when the Giants can't score a few runs.  Lincecum is the much better pitcher, and will probably be a future Cy Young winner. Lackey is good too, but not like Lincecum.

Answer 2

hold on to lackey...he's more experienced and therefore less likely to hit a slump. also, the angels get more run support than the giants.

Answer 3

hold on too lincecum

Answer 4

Unless Lincecum gets traded, Lackey would be my choice.

Answer 5

Lackey, because he typically goes deeper into games than lincecum & he actually gets run support

Answer 6

I'm in a league where we count 15 categories each for both hitting and pitching, one of which is CG's and I have Lackey.  He doesn't walk as many batters as Lincecum, is on a better team, with a better bullpen who won't blow his leads.  

Who would you rather have trying to help you get a win, K-Rod or Brian Wilson?  Pretty easy choice IMO.

Although, to answer your question Lincecum will probably be the higher pick but I don't think that should factor into your decision.