Who should I drop in order to pick up Javier Vazquez?

Question

So far my pitchers are:

Roy Halladay

Rich Harden

Edinson Volquez

John Maine

Joba Chamberlain

Ian Snell

Billy Wagner

BJ Ryan

Johnathan Broxton

Many people would probably suggest Snell, but he's had two straight good starts and seems to be coming around. Not sure if I'm ready to give up on him. I'm leaning more towards Broxton.

Answer 1

I'd drop Chamberlain or Snell.  You shouldn't hold onto a pitcher based on potential when you have a proven strikeout machine like Vazquez available on the wire. Broxton could step in and be a dominant closer at any time, and it looks like you're pretty weak at reliever with the way Wanger is playing.  Joba would be a nobody if he weren't wearing pinstripes.  Don't let the biased east-coast media convince you that he's anywhere near as valuable as Vazquez for your fantasy team.  Let another owner wait for Joba to become the amazing player that ESPN has already proclaimed him to be.

Answer 2

Snell

Answer 3

I'm not sure how valuable relievers are in your league, but I'd drop Broxton. Snell has been inconsistent this season, but has pitched well his last two starts. Also, he strikes out a lot of batters. Broxton is a decent reliever who strikes out a lot of batters as well, but he's not going to get you wins and/or saves. I'd say you're leaning the right way. Good luck!