Teams really are pulling their starters earlier than ever before this post-season. The tactic seems to have worked to suppress offense in the payoffs more than in the recent past.
These trends mean that dominant relievers should gain value this winter. I’m not the only one who thinks this will happen. The recent flood of inquiries received by the Kansas City Royals about Wade Davis pretty much confirms this conclusion.
On one hand, Davis’ trade value is likely to peak this winter. If you’re going to trade him, dealing him before the season starts should yield a rich haul.