Fantasy Football Trade Strategies (1 Viewer)

[whaleofatime]

I am relatively new to fantasy football, last year was my first year. I have never proposed a trade that was accepted. However, I have accepted trades that were didn't pan out to well later. I would like to learn a little from the veterans on this forum. What are some good trade strategies? What is the most common thing newbies mess up when trading?

Thanks ahead for your replies.

 

[AmosMoses]

read the first post in wiscaltmia's "Buy Low Theory" thread and then do the opposite.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

First step is to look at what the other team needs. Sounds simple -- but isn't so much to many.

I've found adding a handcuff (that the other team needs) is always helpful to put a deal over the top.

 

[whaleofatime]

read the first post in wiscaltmia's "Buy Low Theory" thread and then do the opposite.

Where can I find this post?

 

[Donsmith753]

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=589086&st=0&p=13062084&hl=theory&fromsearch=1entry13062084

 

[Banger]

don't fall for the quantity over quality game. It's hard to give you a blanket rule on how to trade as it involves a ton of factors but it all starts with understanding the value of players.

 

[glong989]

First analyze your roster. What are you after and what can you afford to give up? I usually don't trade just make a transaction or trade RB for RB, I try to deal from a strength and shore a weakness up. This means if you have 3 WRs who are killing it but only 1 RB that is a must start you can probably deal one of those WRs away. Look for someone in your opposite situation: Strong at RB but weak at WR. You are more likely to get the deal done if both teams perceive themselves getting stronger. Midway through the season I change by targeting people who are in the bottom third of the league since they probably will be more inclined to make moves to shake their team up. They may be willing to part with a top guy more so than the dude in 2nd place.

Another aspect is your bench. If you drafted well and waited on a QB/TE then you may have several guys on your bench that could be starters for other owners. If you constantly have guys having solid games that can't crack your starting lineup at W/R but you are weak at QB/TE or just want to upgrade your WR/RB then deal some of them. Usually you will need to wait a few weeks at least for this to materialize, but you can deal off some bench guys to make your starting lineup better. The reason I say wait is because a few weeks of seeing their starters lag will be frustrating. Sure their top QB and WR1/RB1 may be doing well but they are starting a RB 3 or 4 as their #2. They may be inclined to deal their elite guys for multiple mid to upper level guys on your bench/starting line up. The flip side is also true here - look for owners with deep benches. A guy that has two great QBs or TEs will be more likely to trade one away under their value.

 

[wikkidpissah]

First step is to look at what the other team needs. Sounds simple -- but isn't so much to many. I've found adding a handcuff (that the other team needs) is always helpful to put a deal over the top.

pretty much all u need to know - for now, anyway - right here. noobs offer too little, then end up taking too little in frustration - you're not alone there. remember that no one will be a trading partner to help you - they'll be doing it to help themselves. make all offers at least appear to have an upside & the best way to do that is to understand that teams needs. like convincing your wife on summin.