We've got 5 weeks left in the season and a very tight playoff race between 3/4 of the league. The top 6 teams have a legit shot at a first round bye in the playoffs, while the top 9 have a shot at the playoffs in general. I have updated the playoff standings document to show where teams sit as well as significant tiebreakers. There are a lot of teams who are in fighting for a playoff spot that still have to play one more time, so these tie breakers can change.
As in Major League Baseball playoff runs are accompanied by blockbuster trades, and fantasy baseball is no different. With the playoff landscape taking shape and the trade deadline fast approaching (7/5 @ 11AM CST), teams will assuredly be making moves to improve their championship odds. Thor's Hammer and Well Played Mauer have publicly announced they are building for the future, while the same can be assumed for Mookie Monster. Are you willing to give up 2018 draft picks for 2017 success? In my opinion, the top 6 are in a position to sell draft picks and buy players that can lead them to a "chip" while teams 7, 8, and 9 are on the outside looking in and could go either way. In Pence, I Trust has made a couple moves for a playoff push but isn't willing to give up draft picks at this time. Minnesota Twins haven't said anything publicly and hasn't made a trade all year, so my guess is that they are standing pat. On the other hand, **JP** has announced he is looking for starting pitching but will assuredly need to give up a draft pick to acquire the high end player he is looking for.
Good luck to everyone in the home stretch!
With Love,
Commish
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