Yeah ... I'm also kinda getting over this. I love the stats/technical bits, but they're making it way too mathematical to make it enjoyable.
If hybrids impact negatively ... it would put a big dent in the enjoyment factor which in turn relates to longevity ... or lack of.
The obvious alternative is say screw that ... spend 1.5-3.5k on chem styles cards & boost the crap out of your team
... and that's what you've said Eric