Trade advice for all (1 Viewer)

[the moops]

I'll start. There is no way I cant do this trade, right? I asked the guy what he wanted for Crawford, thinking he would ask for something outrageous. He sent this back to me.

Crawford and Jurrgens for Sizemore and Hamels.

I can afford to lose Hamels. And I want to punch Sizemore in the head because of his suckiness.

 

[PIK95]

I'll start. There is no way I cant do this trade, right? I asked the guy what he wanted for Crawford, thinking he would ask for something outrageous. He sent this back to me.Crawford and Jurrgens for Sizemore and Hamels.I can afford to lose Hamels. And I want to punch Sizemore in the head because of his suckiness.

Its pretty fair imo. Unless it's Scott Sizemore.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

I think Sizemore and Hamels are overrated...but I'm not wild about Jair either. I'd make that deal if I were in your shoes.

Btw, great idea if we can actually get all the trade offers in one thread.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Not really a "trade" but an add/drop question. It's a two-parter.

Head-to-head league. P categories are W, SV, ER, K, WHIP, K/BB

Right now my RPs are Rivera, K-Rod, Wilson, Jenks, and the injured Fuentes.

My SPs are Romero, Beckett, Peavy, Oswalt, Burnett, Hudson (Atl), Kazmir.

Q1) Rodney is available in my league. Do I go ahead and grab him to cover the Angels closer situation all the way around? Do I cut Kazmir or do I cut Hudson to achieve this.

Q2) When Fuentes comes off DL (assuming nobody can come back on) do I go ahead and cut the other of Hudson/Kazmir? Or do I let the loser of the Rodney/Fuentes 'battle' go for now?

I only have 2 bench hitters right now. Both are OFs. My 5 OFs are Manny, Bay, Gutierrez, Stubbs, N Morgan.

Actually that brings question 3.

Q3) Instead of adding Rodney do I snag Uribe to cover my position needs (and go 3-deep on the bench)? Or do I let Stubbs go, which I'm loathe to do.

There's my dilemma Thanks!

-QG

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Hudson won't do much for your strikeout rates but he's pretty good everywhere else. I'd keep him and dump Kazmir. The Angels closer is always good for a slew of saves. When Fuentes comes back I'd dump whichever guy will no longer be the closer (Fuentes will likely get the job back).

As far as your of's, you think Stubbs is your #5 of? How often do you play him? If it's not a keeper I wouldn't hesitate to cut him if you need Uribe to fill a spot.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Hudson won't do much for your strikeout rates but he's pretty good everywhere else. I'd keep him and dump Kazmir. The Angels closer is always good for a slew of saves. When Fuentes comes back I'd dump whichever guy will no longer be the closer (Fuentes will likely get the job back).As far as your of's, you think Stubbs is your #5 of? How often do you play him? If it's not a keeper I wouldn't hesitate to cut him if you need Uribe to fill a spot.

Stubbs is indeed my #5 outfielder at this point. Gutierrez has played so well he has bumped Morgan to #4. Stubbs has potential but really hasn't done all that much yet.There is no utility spot for him to start as I have a ridiculous array of 1Bs on my team.Position players:C - Posada1B - Fielder, Cabrera, Morneau, with Reynolds eligible2B - Polanco (eligible at 3B now)SS - Alcides Escobar (hanging with him right now as I like his upside)3B - Reynolds is my only one.OF - Manny, Bay, Gutierrez. Morgan, Stubbs on the BenchUtil - There are 2 spots and Cabrera and Morneau obviously own these.So I have no backup at all right now a C, 2B, SS, or 3B. When those guys sit, I get zip. Uribe is eligible at 2B, SS, and 3B and thus gives me some needed flexibility.What you suggest is what I'm thinking of doing. Probably in this order:1) Dump Kazmir for Rodney 2) See what happens when Rodney/Fuentes are back together. I can carry Fuentes on the DL if I make no other roster moves (yahoo league).3) Dump the loser of Rodney/Fuentes.4) (really separately I guess) is the decision on Stubbs compared to Uribe.To dump Stubbs, I really want a multiple-position type of guy. Cristina Guzman, Ronny Cedeno, Ian Desmond and Jeff Keppinger are the only other even plausible alternatives out there.I should add that Alex Gonzalez and Edgar Renteria are out there at SS only. But I think it's soon to pull the plug on Escobar as he's in a good spot (especially if he moves up to #2 in that line-up)-QG

 

[Spartans Rule]

I'll start. There is no way I cant do this trade, right? I asked the guy what he wanted for Crawford, thinking he would ask for something outrageous. He sent this back to me.Crawford and Jurrgens for Sizemore and Hamels.I can afford to lose Hamels. And I want to punch Sizemore in the head because of his suckiness.

If it's standard 5x5, it's a pretty even deal, maybe a little in your favor. If you can spare Hamels and don't like Sizemore it's a no-brainer for you.In an OBP league I think Sizemore closes the gap enough on Crawford that it isn't worth it.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Hudson won't do much for your strikeout rates but he's pretty good everywhere else. I'd keep him and dump Kazmir. The Angels closer is always good for a slew of saves. When Fuentes comes back I'd dump whichever guy will no longer be the closer (Fuentes will likely get the job back).As far as your of's, you think Stubbs is your #5 of? How often do you play him? If it's not a keeper I wouldn't hesitate to cut him if you need Uribe to fill a spot.

Stubbs is indeed my #5 outfielder at this point. Gutierrez has played so well he has bumped Morgan to #4. Stubbs has potential but really hasn't done all that much yet.There is no utility spot for him to start as I have a ridiculous array of 1Bs on my team.Position players:C - Posada1B - Fielder, Cabrera, Morneau, with Reynolds eligible2B - Polanco (eligible at 3B now)SS - Alcides Escobar (hanging with him right now as I like his upside)3B - Reynolds is my only one.OF - Manny, Bay, Gutierrez. Morgan, Stubbs on the BenchUtil - There are 2 spots and Cabrera and Morneau obviously own these.So I have no backup at all right now a C, 2B, SS, or 3B. When those guys sit, I get zip. Uribe is eligible at 2B, SS, and 3B and thus gives me some needed flexibility.What you suggest is what I'm thinking of doing. Probably in this order:1) Dump Kazmir for Rodney 2) See what happens when Rodney/Fuentes are back together. I can carry Fuentes on the DL if I make no other roster moves (yahoo league).3) Dump the loser of Rodney/Fuentes.4) (really separately I guess) is the decision on Stubbs compared to Uribe.To dump Stubbs, I really want a multiple-position type of guy. Cristina Guzman, Ronny Cedeno, Ian Desmond and Jeff Keppinger are the only other even plausible alternatives out there.I should add that Alex Gonzalez and Edgar Renteria are out there at SS only. But I think it's soon to pull the plug on Escobar as he's in a good spot (especially if he moves up to #2 in that line-up)-QG

Forgot to mention that this is year-to-year league NOT a keeper league.I'm particularly sweating Stubbs vs Uribe right now.Thanks for any and all sage advice!-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Crap, Kazmir has just complicated things with a pretty good effort against the Tigers.

-QG

 

[the moops]

I am leading my league with saves by way too much. I have 22 saves, next in line has 11. A few teams have only 3, 4 or 5 saves. Rauch, Soriano, Capps, Morales, Rodney fill out my squad. Now, it is nice that I only used one somewhat high pick on a closer (Soriano in the 10th), so my team is decently constructed.

But what the hell do I do with all these extra saves?

I have been targeting the owner of Fuentes and the owner of Street, for Rodney and Morales seem the least likely to keep their job. But I dont want to just give them away. But the Street owner seems to be punting saves completely. And the Fuentes owner only has Utley and an underperforming Justin Upton that I would be interested in.

Anyway, this isn't really a "what deal should I make", it is more of a "what kind of deal should I make" question.

I will gladly give up anyone of Rauch/Soriano/Capps if it nets me anything.

What is a good closer worth? Should they be couple with an underperforming player (Grady Sizemore) to net an upgrade? Or should they be coupled with a very good player (Kendry Morales/Zimmerman, etc) to get a bigger upgrade? Or should they be sold off to the highest bidder alone?

My roster, just as an FYI

C - Suzuki

1B - Morales

2B - Uggla

3B - Zimm

SS - H Ram

OF - Sizemore

OF - Ichiro

OF - Abreu

UTIL - Laroche

UTIL - Headley

B - Gardner

DL - Beltran

SP - Hamels

SP - Nolasco

SP - Lackey

SP - Dempster

SP - Wolf

SP - Gio Gonzalez (waiver claim for Penny)

RP - Soriano

RP - Capps

RP - Rodney

RP - Rauch

RP - Morales

RP - Clippard

 

[Wrigley]

Looking for hitting in my 12 team 5X5 league

I offered up Cliff Lee at the beginning of the season, and got few offers

Now some are starting to come in

I've been offered B Abreu for either Lee or Beckett

What do you think?

 

[Eephus]

Looking for hitting in my 12 team 5X5 leagueI offered up Cliff Lee at the beginning of the season, and got few offersNow some are starting to come inI've been offered B Abreu for either Lee or BeckettWhat do you think?

How many OF and UT slots in your league?

 

[Wrigley]

Looking for hitting in my 12 team 5X5 leagueI offered up Cliff Lee at the beginning of the season, and got few offersNow some are starting to come inI've been offered B Abreu for either Lee or BeckettWhat do you think?

How many OF and UT slots in your league?

We play 4 OF 2 UTLCurrent OF/UTLN CruzJ WerthS VictorinoD SpanA JacksonJ Guillen(trying to move him)N Swisher

 

[Eephus]

Abreu isn't sexy but he's pretty consistent and an upgrade over some of the guys you have now.

I think it all depends on how much you believe in Lee. His value is down now because he's hurt. If he comes back and has a couple of strong starts, you could get better offers than Abreu. But if he sucks, you won't be able to move him at all.

 

[Wrigley]

Abreu isn't sexy but he's pretty consistent and an upgrade over some of the guys you have now.I think it all depends on how much you believe in Lee. His value is down now because he's hurt. If he comes back and has a couple of strong starts, you could get better offers than Abreu. But if he sucks, you won't be able to move him at all.

thing is, I believe in LeeI'll wait it out, and hope for the best.

 

[Men-in-Cleats]

Abreu isn't sexy but he's pretty consistent and an upgrade over some of the guys you have now.I think it all depends on how much you believe in Lee. His value is down now because he's hurt. If he comes back and has a couple of strong starts, you could get better offers than Abreu. But if he sucks, you won't be able to move him at all.

I'm in the same boat with Lee but now is a difficult time to trade him considering his value is down right now. Might be a bit more buzz surrounding him once he gets closer to coming off the DL. I also have Beckett like the Lee guy and he's a tough sell right now as well considering he just got shelled by Texas (not sure why they brought him out again in the 7th considering he hadn't exactly been cruising beforehand). I'd love to sell one of these guys to help boost my middle infield or my OF or UT spots (OF thin with Ellsbury out). I'll probably have to wait a while longer as the only other trade bait I have are some young pitchers that have pitched lights out in Braden and Romero but aren't worth very much yet. It's way too early to be getting overly impatient.

 

[the moops]

Team A gives John Rauch and John Lackey. Team B gets Adam Wainwright.

Which side fares better? A needs an ace and some ERA help. B needs saves. Offensively each team is set.

 

[Bobcat10]

Team A gives John Rauch and John Lackey. Team B gets Adam Wainwright.Which side fares better? A needs an ace and some ERA help. B needs saves. Offensively each team is set.

Team B imo. BUT, it's basically an even trade as both teams are filling needs. I'm also assuming team B won't take a big hit in saves and Lackey will somewhat turn things around.

 

[Bobcat10]

I'll play...

Team A gets Braun and G Beckham.

Team B gets D Wright and G Sizemore.

Who fares better?

Team B is in desperate need at 3B.

Team A can plug Tejada in at 3B and just had Cruz go to the DL (Grady didn't start this week...Bruce/Pence/Cruz did).

POINTS league.

Scoring for Batting Categories

1B - Singles 1 point

2B - Doubles 2 points

3B - Triples 3 points

BB - Walks (Batters) 1 point

HP - Hit by Pitch 1 point

HR - Home Runs 4 points

R - Runs 1 point

RBI - Runs Batted In 1 point

SB - Stolen Bases 1.5 points

 

[boom king]

I'll play...Team A gets Braun and G Beckham.Team B gets D Wright and G Sizemore.Who fares better?Team B is in desperate need at 3B.Team A can plug Tejada in at 3B and just had Cruz go to the DL (Grady didn't start this week...Bruce/Pence/Cruz did).POINTS league.Scoring for Batting Categories 1B - Singles 1 point 2B - Doubles 2 points 3B - Triples 3 points BB - Walks (Batters) 1 point HP - Hit by Pitch 1 point HR - Home Runs 4 points R - Runs 1 point RBI - Runs Batted In 1 point SB - Stolen Bases 1.5 points

team A

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Team A gives John Rauch and John Lackey. Team B gets Adam Wainwright.Which side fares better? A needs an ace and some ERA help. B needs saves. Offensively each team is set.

I prefer team B but it's a pretty even trade.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

I'll play...Team A gets Braun and G Beckham.Team B gets D Wright and G Sizemore.

I don't think Wright is as god as many think, nor do I believe Grady is going to have the monster years of 07 again. I still think they're going to be good for this year but Braun is an uber stud. I'll take Team A.

 

[the moops]

I just traded John Lackey for Denard Span.

 

[Guest]

I just traded John Lackey for Denard Span.

Yuk.No offense.

 

[the moops]

I just traded John Lackey for Denard Span.

Yuk.No offense.

I needed some steals and some runs. I didnt need John Lackey and his ugly face killing my ERA every 5 days.

 

[pollardsvision]

I just traded John Lackey for Denard Span.

Yuk.No offense.

I needed some steals and some runs. I didnt need John Lackey and his ugly face killing my ERA every 5 days.

Seems like a perfectly good trade to me, if it's filling needs.They were comparable players last year and that was before Lackey moved to the AL East.

 

[Billy Bats]

AL H2H points league, I have pedroia with cano as my utility. John buck as my C but santana in the wings, aybar a short, rauch at closer. buddy wants cano for alexei, posada and paps. obviously can use posada right now, paps is questionable and I hate alexei.

does it make sense to trade a stud for filler pieces? I'm believing I'm better of staying with cano and waiting for santana, but the immediate urgency has me thinking about this. somebody stop me. please.

 

[boom king]

AL H2H points league, I have pedroia with cano as my utility. John buck as my C but santana in the wings, aybar a short, rauch at closer. buddy wants cano for alexei, posada and paps. obviously can use posada right now, paps is questionable and I hate alexei. does it make sense to trade a stud for filler pieces? I'm believing I'm better of staying with cano and waiting for santana, but the immediate urgency has me thinking about this. somebody stop me. please.

tell him to pound sand. cano is a monster.

 

[pollardsvision]

AL H2H points league, I have pedroia with cano as my utility. John buck as my C but santana in the wings, aybar a short, rauch at closer. buddy wants cano for alexei, posada and paps. obviously can use posada right now, paps is questionable and I hate alexei. does it make sense to trade a stud for filler pieces? I'm believing I'm better of staying with cano and waiting for santana, but the immediate urgency has me thinking about this. somebody stop me. please.

tell him to pound sand. cano is a monster.

Yeah, I wouldn't do this deal. It's not a horrible deal, but you can do better for Cano right now (or just keep him and watch him win the MVP).

 

[Billy Bats]

AL H2H points league, I have pedroia with cano as my utility. John buck as my C but santana in the wings, aybar a short, rauch at closer. buddy wants cano for alexei, posada and paps. obviously can use posada right now, paps is questionable and I hate alexei. does it make sense to trade a stud for filler pieces? I'm believing I'm better of staying with cano and waiting for santana, but the immediate urgency has me thinking about this. somebody stop me. please.

tell him to pound sand. cano is a monster.

Yeah, I wouldn't do this deal. It's not a horrible deal, but you can do better for Cano right now (or just keep him and watch him win the MVP).

I should just delete my post. Two more HR's tonight, .407 8hrs in April, he's just making me look foolish for even thinking about it. He's not going anywhere. Interestingly enough he doesn't get any respect in my league. I tried hard to trade him in the offseason since I have Pedroia and couldn't even get a sniff. Seems like they'll all be wishing they tried to get him.

 

[the moops]

AL H2H points league, I have pedroia with cano as my utility. John buck as my C but santana in the wings, aybar a short, rauch at closer. buddy wants cano for alexei, posada and paps. obviously can use posada right now, paps is questionable and I hate alexei. does it make sense to trade a stud for filler pieces? I'm believing I'm better of staying with cano and waiting for santana, but the immediate urgency has me thinking about this. somebody stop me. please.

tell him to pound sand. cano is a monster.

Yeah, I wouldn't do this deal. It's not a horrible deal, but you can do better for Cano right now (or just keep him and watch him win the MVP).

I should just delete my post. Two more HR's tonight, .407 8hrs in April, he's just making me look foolish for even thinking about it. He's not going anywhere. Interestingly enough he doesn't get any respect in my league. I tried hard to trade him in the offseason since I have Pedroia and couldn't even get a sniff. Seems like they'll all be wishing they tried to get him.

Trade Pedroia then.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Who would you rather have at SS in a redraft league going forward?

Alcides Escobar or Alex Gonzalez?

Thx

-QG

 

[MAC_32]

Who would you rather have at SS in a redraft league going forward?Alcides Escobar or Alex Gonzalez?Thx -QG

I have a feeling Macha's anti stealing ways are why Alcides hasn't been running, so even if he does move up to the 2 hole like he should his value still may be limited. May want to get the hot hand Gonzalez until he cools off.

 

[Captain Hook]

Who would you rather have at SS in a redraft league going forward?Alcides Escobar or Alex Gonzalez?Thx -QG

short term = Gonzalezlonger view = Escobar

 

[QuizGuy66]

Who would you rather have at SS in a redraft league going forward?Alcides Escobar or Alex Gonzalez?Thx -QG

short term = Gonzalezlonger view = Escobar

Thx Um, so how long is the longer view. It's a redraft league -QG

 

[boom king]

this guy is basically offering me papelbon for marmol. seems too good to be true. but then i looked at marmols #s and i think i know why he wants him so bad...

cm

13.2ip

4sv

27k

0.66era

1.10whip

jp

15.0ip

8sv

11k

1.80era

1.20whip

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Marmol has been a BEAST since last year. And those strikeouts are otherworldly.

Still, I think the Red Sox will win more games than the Cubs and offer their respective closer more save opportunities. As nice as the k's are, I draft closers for the saves. I'd rather have Papelbon.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Marmol has been a BEAST since last year. And those strikeouts are otherworldly. Still, I think the Red Sox will win more games than the Cubs and offer their respective closer more save opportunities. As nice as the k's are, I draft closers for the saves. I'd rather have Papelbon.

Equating team wins to save opps is extremely flawed logic.

 

[ianfitzy]

It is an ESPN 12 team H2H points league. Standard scoring with -.5 for Ks. It is a first year keeper where we keep 4 players. My OF is Sizemore, BJ Upton and Markakis with Ludwick on the bench.

I would rather do Sizemore and Markakis for Justin Upton but he wants BJ. I think I should do it, especially since it is a first year keeper so I can definitely use Justin as a keeper. Any thoughts.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Marmol has been a BEAST since last year. And those strikeouts are otherworldly. Still, I think the Red Sox will win more games than the Cubs and offer their respective closer more save opportunities. As nice as the k's are, I draft closers for the saves. I'd rather have Papelbon.

Equating team wins to save opps is extremely flawed logic.

That's a fair point. That was a lazy post on my part. How about Marmol is going to come back to earth a bit? I'm really not going to make a big deal out of it. Personally, I'd rather have Papelbon. But I can't fault someone who disagrees.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Marmol has been a BEAST since last year. And those strikeouts are otherworldly. Still, I think the Red Sox will win more games than the Cubs and offer their respective closer more save opportunities. As nice as the k's are, I draft closers for the saves. I'd rather have Papelbon.

Equating team wins to save opps is extremely flawed logic.

That's a fair point. That was a lazy post on my part. How about Marmol is going to come back to earth a bit? I'm really not going to make a big deal out of it. Personally, I'd rather have Papelbon. But I can't fault someone who disagrees.

It's probably 6 of 1, half a dozen of the other, but I'd take Marmol for a couple of reasons.1 - Less wear and tear2 - Doesn't have to pitch vs AL East, let alone AL in genreal3 - K rate

 

[theToes]

I was just offered a deal and to be honest with you I'm such a rookie, first year in FB, I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not.

Here's the deal

Uribe / Oswalt for Zobrist / Wolf

I would get the Zobrist side.

we start 4 SP, 2 RP 1 P pithcers on my team are Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Blanton, Marcum, Garland, Ervin Santana, Livan Hernandez, K-Rod, Wagner for 5 pitching categories

Is this good, bad or a wash?

Opinions appreciated.

 

[boom king]

I was just offered a deal and to be honest with you I'm such a rookie, first year in FB, I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not.Here's the dealUribe / Oswalt for Zobrist / WolfI would get the Zobrist side. we start 4 SP, 2 RP 1 P pithcers on my team are Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Blanton, Marcum, Garland, Ervin Santana, Livan Hernandez, K-Rod, Wagner for 5 pitching categoriesIs this good, bad or a wash?Opinions appreciated.

with your staff i would take that deal. zobrist is good. he will turn it around.

 

[theToes]

I was just offered a deal and to be honest with you I'm such a rookie, first year in FB, I'm not sure if it's a good deal or not.Here's the dealUribe / Oswalt for Zobrist / WolfI would get the Zobrist side. we start 4 SP, 2 RP 1 P pithcers on my team are Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Blanton, Marcum, Garland, Ervin Santana, Livan Hernandez, K-Rod, Wagner for 5 pitching categoriesIs this good, bad or a wash?Opinions appreciated.

with your staff i would take that deal. zobrist is good. he will turn it around.

Thanks for the input. Anyone else have an opinion?

 

[Dr. Awesome]

I'm with boom king.

 

[Billy Bats]

AL only, H2H points league. Let's talk AL shortstops, and lack thereof. I currently have Aybar starting with Peralta on the bench. There isn't anything available off the WW, but I've been offered my choice of Asdrubal or Alexie for a late rd draft pick from a team who needs a roster spot. Considering how they all stink, or at least similiar in average ability, which guy, if any, is worth taking a flier on? Asdrubal or Alexie, or just stick with what I have?

 

[cheese]

AL only, H2H points league. Let's talk AL shortstops, and lack thereof. I currently have Aybar starting with Peralta on the bench. There isn't anything available off the WW, but I've been offered my choice of Asdrubal or Alexie for a late rd draft pick from a team who needs a roster spot. Considering how they all stink, or at least similiar in average ability, which guy, if any, is worth taking a flier on? Asdrubal or Alexie, or just stick with what I have?

I know people are dissapointed in him, but I'd still be happy to roster Alexei in an AL, H2H league especially when you have other options if he's struggling. He still has some decent upside which is more than I can say for Aybar, Peralta, etc.

 

[Billy Bats]

AL only, H2H points league. Let's talk AL shortstops, and lack thereof. I currently have Aybar starting with Peralta on the bench. There isn't anything available off the WW, but I've been offered my choice of Asdrubal or Alexie for a late rd draft pick from a team who needs a roster spot. Considering how they all stink, or at least similiar in average ability, which guy, if any, is worth taking a flier on? Asdrubal or Alexie, or just stick with what I have?

I know people are dissapointed in him, but I'd still be happy to roster Alexei in an AL, H2H league especially when you have other options if he's struggling. He still has some decent upside which is more than I can say for Aybar, Peralta, etc.

I've been thinking about takin a shot on Alexei for this reason, a pretty good buy low candidate. It will only cost me a 9th rounder, which equates to my third bench player drafted with that pick. So I'm not giving up much to take a flier on a disappointment and someone who usually cranks it up In the second half.

 

[pantagrapher]

Just offered up Adam Jones for Barry Zito—a deal agreed to in principle yesterday. My outfield is stacked and my pitching staff desperately needs help.

 

[Sweet Love]

In an 8 team (many newbie, including myself) 5x5 roto league (currently in 3rd, although on any given day fall between 3-5).

Pitching is good for me. No worries at all. Some issues with saves, but with Fuentes, Paps and Nunez, I am guessing that will sort itself out sooner rather than later.

With hitting, I am in a pich (ironic considering I waited more than anyone before securing my pitching staff).

Here is the trade:

I get BJ Upton and Grady Sizmore

Het gets Justin Upton and Denard Span

I am guessing this boils to BJ Upton for Span, with him hoping that Justin Upton emerges before Sizemore.

I am not sure what to think. I am tied for 1st in SB (I dropped R Davis and Morgan for better averages, and Span and Garner are the ones keeping me there...I guess i could always pick up Davis and stay in 1st in that category). I am 2nd in runs, 7th in HRs, tied for 4th in RBI and 6th in average. I am most worried about average as Span is defintely helping me there...but then again, if I am that bad, what do I have to lose?

Does this trade help me out at all? I don't think it does, but if Sizemore decides he wants to be a ball player, it could work out well...