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while its technically not cheating, its certainly a bit of a slimy move. Be that as it ma...

while its technically not cheating, its certainly a bit of a slimy move. Be that as it may, other players in the league can technically do the same thing if they so choose - so its not necessarily an unfair advantage.

On the other hand, if someone - like in my league - maxes out their allowed innings pitched, and then decides to cycle all of the probable starting pitchers for the next couple of days in order to prevent other teams access to the waiver wire, that's REALLY slimy.

It is a well known, commonly used strategy. If it is a public league, expect it. Otherwise...

It is a well known, commonly used strategy.
If it is a public league, expect it.
Otherwise commission a league and establish rules to prevent it.

It's a legitimate tactic that's within the rules. Streaming that many starters at ...

It's a legitimate tactic that's within the rules. Streaming that many starters at the end can always blow up your ERA and WHIP, so its still a calculated risk.

Absolutely NOT cheating and within the rules. It is very clear in the rules that you can b...

Absolutely NOT cheating and within the rules. It is very clear in the rules that you can bypass the limit not only at IP, but at the OF and Util positions too (standard scoring).

Solid Tactic

Solid Tactic