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Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
I think I'd take it down. As nasty as Kershaw has been, Marcum has been incredible himself.I don't see why not.
bucs4life_99
Footballguy
I think Marcum > Shields personally, but Kershaw is much better than both of them. It's close and I think it depends on the rest of your staff, but I think I'd rather hold on to Kershaw, especially if you can keep him for another few years, because he's one of the best and only going to get better.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Really?Was expecting to get told I'm crazy for offering that. I'd be the one offering Cargo and Stanton.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
The difference between Castro and Reyes seems a lot greater than Marcum to Kershaw in my opinion though.Who else you have at SP shady?
shadyridr
Footballguy
Halladay is on another level as far as pitchers go and is equivalent to most hitters except for the top 3 or 4. Id be nervous giving up Stanton but Brown may fill a large part of that gap.
shadyridr
Footballguy
My SP is: Kershaw, Grienke, Scherzer, Ogando, Pineda, Nolasco, Humber, Wood. We can start 6 a week. Im among the leaders in pitching.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
I hate to sound so open ended but I kinda feel like I'd still do it although it would basically take away your only proven ace. Tough spot. I believe Reyes is for real though, late first round talent this season and I rarely pass that up.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Yeah my only hesitance is both Marcum & Reyes are injury prone. But if they both stay healthy then I basically have two first rd picks as keepers next year (in Miggy & Reyes) as opposed to one because as good as Kershaw is hes not a 1st rounder.My 5 keepers currently would be Miggy, ARod, Kershaw, Grienke, and either Pineda or Nelson CruzIf I do the deal my 5 keepers would be Miggy, Reyes, Arod, Grienke and either Pineda or Cruz
Captain Hook
Footballguy
Agreed the reliability of Halladay more than offsets the slight Brown risk and Cruz is the best hitter in the deal (as long as he stays healthy)
Nigel
Footballguy
12 team 5x5 roto, in first by a slim margin with 87 points: 57 batting & 30 pitching. Yesterday morning I sent Scherzer and Pence to the 5th place team in the opposite boat (good pitching, bad bats) for Kershaw and Markakis.
My other 4 SPs are Shields, D. Hudson, Cain and Ervin Santana. Hated to lose Pence but I had Moreland on the bench to slide in and I love the pitching upgrade.
What's done is done, but thoughts on how I did?
My other 4 SPs are Shields, D. Hudson, Cain and Ervin Santana. Hated to lose Pence but I had Moreland on the bench to slide in and I love the pitching upgrade.
What's done is done, but thoughts on how I did?
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Owner renegged on the offer anyway.
I ended up sending Mike Stanton for Roy Halladay (he offered me that, I couldn't pass it up although I'm now starting John Jay at an OF slot). I actually debated NOT doing this deal because I'm set at pitching and really could use some power but on paper, I couldn't pass it up.
and turned around and traded Granderson/Nolasco for Josh Hamilton.
Somehow in a redraft league I end up with Sabathia/Halladay/Hanson/Price on my pitching staff.
I ended up sending Mike Stanton for Roy Halladay (he offered me that, I couldn't pass it up although I'm now starting John Jay at an OF slot). I actually debated NOT doing this deal because I'm set at pitching and really could use some power but on paper, I couldn't pass it up.
and turned around and traded Granderson/Nolasco for Josh Hamilton.
Somehow in a redraft league I end up with Sabathia/Halladay/Hanson/Price on my pitching staff.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Longoria and Rauch, not even a question IMO
Is Rauch still closing in Toronto?
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Clean 9th tonight vs KC for the save
shadyridr
Footballguy
Im not sure if Granderson is a sell high.
theToes
Footballguy
I was just offered Scott baker for Coghlan and I'm not sure if this is a good deal for me or not
14 team 7x5 H2H
my pitchers
Grienke, Sherzer, D. Hudson, Anibal, Hellickson, Ogando, Stauffer, Capps, Balfour (statrt 4 sp 2 rp 1P)
of
Joyce, Granderson, Cruz, Crisp bench Fukudome, Coglan, Bloomquist Start lf,cf,rf,of
I was thinking of dropping bloomquist and picking up lillibridge
and possibly making the deal for baker
does this deal help me at all?
14 team 7x5 H2H
my pitchers
Grienke, Sherzer, D. Hudson, Anibal, Hellickson, Ogando, Stauffer, Capps, Balfour (statrt 4 sp 2 rp 1P)
of
Joyce, Granderson, Cruz, Crisp bench Fukudome, Coglan, Bloomquist Start lf,cf,rf,of
I was thinking of dropping bloomquist and picking up lillibridge
and possibly making the deal for baker
does this deal help me at all?
Captain Hook
Footballguy
I don't see how this helps you at all Baker is not as good as his numbers suggest and can be much worse
WHY would you consider this?
WHY would you consider this?
Rizzo plays at Petco so he will be limited by that. But Matusz plays in AL East and for a bad team. I could go either way.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Didnt seem to affect him in the 2nd half last yr and I can bench him vs NY & BOS if necessary
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Yeah, basically half this team ####### died this week. #### baseball.eh...basically that trade is Holliday for Bruce (unless Ortiz is 1B eligible in your league). You need a 1B more than Bruce IMO.14 team H2H with OBP. 6 make the playoffs, I'm currently in 10th and rising after a bad start, but I've hit injuries recently which threaten to stall my progress. C: Avila1B: Morneau2B: Espinosa3B: BautistaSS: EscobarOF: WerthOF: ChooOF: R. Roberts (3B/OF)DH: CrispDH: CraigBN: MirandaDL: HollidayDL: HafnerMy potential partner is in first and has 3 weak teams coming up, I have a pretty tough schedule. The offer we're both discussing is Holliday, Hafner and Roberts for Bruce and Ortiz. Thots?
Football Critic
Footballguy
In a Redraft league, just got offered Hanley Ramierez for Carlos Beltran and Jed Lowrie.
C-McCann,
1B-Pujols,
2B-Pedroia
3B-1B-Sandoval (startin nxt week when he comes off DL)
SS-Reyes
OF-Hamilton
OF-3B-Bautista
OF-Beltran
UTL-Hosmer
My Bench is OF-Bourn, OF-Sizemore, OF-Boesch, OF-Abreu, and 2B,3B,SS-Lowrie.
I can offord to lose an outfielder with the depth I have but will be with out a backup 2B in Lowrie...but will get Hanley.
Hanley has been underperforming so its just the hopes that he can burst again that I take the deal...thoughts?
C-McCann,
1B-Pujols,
2B-Pedroia
3B-1B-Sandoval (startin nxt week when he comes off DL)
SS-Reyes
OF-Hamilton
OF-3B-Bautista
OF-Beltran
UTL-Hosmer
My Bench is OF-Bourn, OF-Sizemore, OF-Boesch, OF-Abreu, and 2B,3B,SS-Lowrie.
I can offord to lose an outfielder with the depth I have but will be with out a backup 2B in Lowrie...but will get Hanley.
Hanley has been underperforming so its just the hopes that he can burst again that I take the deal...thoughts?
Captain Hook
Footballguy
I don't like it on several counts1) Why do you think he is selling? We still have no work on when Hanley will be back and whether this injury will recur and cause him to lose more time2) Even if he was playing he wasn't anywhere close to what anyone expects from Hanley - and I see nothing to give me hope he gets back to that point - or even close3) You would have TWO quality (at least you are hoping Hanley is quality) shortstops - not a good use of your utility positon4) YOU own Pedroia - thus you NEED LowrieJust say NO to drugs......and bad trades
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
Agree 100% You already have Reyes - there's no reason to trade for a SS when you have the 2nd best one in the league right now.
Reginald Cornsilks
Footballguy
I'm hurting at Catcher with Napoli to the DL.
Catching is thin on our waiver wire. Here are my options of pick ups - any suggestions?
Yorvit Torreabla
Kurt Suzuki
Salty
John Buck
Pierzynski
Posada
Ramon Hernandez
Am I better off just leaving it open?
Catching is thin on our waiver wire. Here are my options of pick ups - any suggestions?
Yorvit Torreabla
Kurt Suzuki
Salty
John Buck
Pierzynski
Posada
Ramon Hernandez
Am I better off just leaving it open?
Football Critic
Footballguy
Well I made the move...even against what people said, we worked a different kind of deal....I gave up Boesch and Lowrie for Damon And Hanley Ram.I had Sandoval on DL...he is back I need to cut someone....and my team is pretty good so I my cut guys were Lowrie or Boesch.Figured I trade either for HRam staright up, so since I was dropping one, I traded both to get the monsterous upside of HRam, and then cut Damon.To be honest with my circumstances, I dont see how people would disagree to get a top elite talent for guys I got off the WW.
Well if you had told us you could get Hanley Ramirez for Boesch and Lowrie I think everybody would have said do it. But before it was Beltran and Lowrie. I think it was a good move, and I think I'll offer something similar.
Football Critic
Footballguy
Yeah, he sent me the offer, I said yup! lolI countered with some off the wall offer, and he countered with that, so I didnt need to ask for advice...it was a no brainer.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Just got offered Ryan Howard straight up for Paul Konerko. I'd have to be nuts not to do this, right? Not a keeper league, so it's only through the end of the season. FWIW, on the year (stats only for our scoring categories) :
Konerko : .322 BA 16 HR, 52 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB
Howard : .247 BA, 13 HR, 53 RBI, 32 R, 0 SB
Konerko : .322 BA 16 HR, 52 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB
Howard : .247 BA, 13 HR, 53 RBI, 32 R, 0 SB
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
I keep Konerko
shadyridr
Footballguy
Even with Beltran it was a no-brainer
Football Critic
Footballguy
Thats what I thought, but opinions vary I guess.
brewer
Footballguy
This isn't as much of a slam dunk as you might think, but I would be inclined to take the deal. I expect Konerko to cool off a bit and Howard to hit a streak at some point. That being said, I have made a ton of bad trades over the years!
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
It's really just a matter of whether or not Konerko does cool off, he's been great all year. Maybe I should counter-offer and see if I can upgrade another position at the same time.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
You DON'T leave it open and take zeroes when you can get a perfectly acceptable fill in (shallow league or only one catcher I presume)I think Ramon Hernandez is the best option but Torrealba with more AB and an improving BA or solid but not exciting AJ or Suzuki would also be fine
bigmarc27
Footballguy
Not really a buy low but...
Are Ryan Howard and Rickie Weeks enough to give for Jose Bautista?
His 2nd baseman is Orlando Cabrera - Howard would be a utility upgrade.
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I'm still new to fantasy baseball and while I know who is good and who is not, my trade evaluation skills are poor.
Are Ryan Howard and Rickie Weeks enough to give for Jose Bautista?
His 2nd baseman is Orlando Cabrera - Howard would be a utility upgrade.
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I'm still new to fantasy baseball and while I know who is good and who is not, my trade evaluation skills are poor.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I countered and offered 2 duds I drafted high that haven't performed. Offered Konerko, Shin-Soo Choo, and Jayson Werth for Howard, Lance Berkman, and Ryan Ludwick.
So I have both Phillips and Kinsler. I would love to move Kinsler for SS help (Jeter 
), but so far I haven't been able to do anything.
What about trading Kinsler for Scherzer, Ian Kennedy, or Casey Hart? I wouldn't be getting full value for Kinsler, but he isn't starting for me. And considering I traded Morneau for him and Valverde I have no qualms for not getting full value.
), but so far I haven't been able to do anything.What about trading Kinsler for Scherzer, Ian Kennedy, or Casey Hart? I wouldn't be getting full value for Kinsler, but he isn't starting for me. And considering I traded Morneau for him and Valverde I have no qualms for not getting full value.
I wouldn't take that if I was him, but that would be good for you IMO. Berkman scares me with his injuries, but he is enfuego thus far.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
He rejected it. I thought he might sell high on Berkman and buy low on Werth and Choo.
Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I missed the big opportunity to trade Starlin Castro, and he's hitting .280-something over the past couple of weeks so now may be a good time to flip him.
My team is ranked 6/11 overall and I'm ranked 9th in each of Runs, RBI, and SBs. I'm behind by 20 in each of those categories to the 5th ranked team in each respective category...I know this is a wide gap for SBs, but it's not too wide for RBIs or Runs, right? Im middle of the pack in ERA/WHIP, leading Ks/Saves and everyone is close in Ws. I'm pretty happy with how my team looks, so I'm not sure where to target a trade...
There's really only one guy who would probably trade for Castro. It's an 11-team league, standard 5x5 except we use OBP instead of AVG.
Me -
Offense: LuCroy, Votto, Utley, Moustakas, Tulo, Holliday, Stanton, Pagan, Butler (util)
P: Haren, Shields, Billingsley, Scherzer, Gallardo, Axford, Cordero, Walden
Bench: Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Castro
Him (big Yanks fan obviously, made some questionable trades) -
Offense: Yadier Molina, Tex, Cano, Arod, Erick Aybar, Crisp, Pence, Quentin, Helton (util)
P: Verlander, CC, Marcum, Pineda, Jiminez, Heath Bell, Rivera, Chris Perez
Bench: Morse, Collmenter, Gee (Soriano on DL)
My major concerns are 3B and Choo. A trade for ARod won't work and I'm not too crazy about Pence (.380 BABIP and potentially unsustainable RBI production) or Quentin (SLG is 100 points above where it's usually at), so while I'd like to upgrade at offense through this trade, it seems unlikely.
That leaves me looking at Marcum, CC, Pineda, and any closer because I could flip the closer (or an SP) to another team. While CC would obviously be preferable, this dude is a huge Yankees fan. I don't know if Pineda will be on an innings limit or if he will wear down, but I do like Marcum.
I'm thinking about Castro for Marcum straight up. Maybe Castro for Bell (I may be able to package an RP+SP for Lee, Lester, or Garcia). Do either of those two trades seem like fair value? Do you think I should target one of his offensive players?
Thanks for any help....If I finish in the bottom 4 at the end of June I need to put $100 into a pot, so I'm trying to make moves now so that I'm positioned nicely
My team is ranked 6/11 overall and I'm ranked 9th in each of Runs, RBI, and SBs. I'm behind by 20 in each of those categories to the 5th ranked team in each respective category...I know this is a wide gap for SBs, but it's not too wide for RBIs or Runs, right? Im middle of the pack in ERA/WHIP, leading Ks/Saves and everyone is close in Ws. I'm pretty happy with how my team looks, so I'm not sure where to target a trade...
There's really only one guy who would probably trade for Castro. It's an 11-team league, standard 5x5 except we use OBP instead of AVG.
Me -
Offense: LuCroy, Votto, Utley, Moustakas, Tulo, Holliday, Stanton, Pagan, Butler (util)
P: Haren, Shields, Billingsley, Scherzer, Gallardo, Axford, Cordero, Walden
Bench: Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Castro
Him (big Yanks fan obviously, made some questionable trades) -
Offense: Yadier Molina, Tex, Cano, Arod, Erick Aybar, Crisp, Pence, Quentin, Helton (util)
P: Verlander, CC, Marcum, Pineda, Jiminez, Heath Bell, Rivera, Chris Perez
Bench: Morse, Collmenter, Gee (Soriano on DL)
My major concerns are 3B and Choo. A trade for ARod won't work and I'm not too crazy about Pence (.380 BABIP and potentially unsustainable RBI production) or Quentin (SLG is 100 points above where it's usually at), so while I'd like to upgrade at offense through this trade, it seems unlikely.
That leaves me looking at Marcum, CC, Pineda, and any closer because I could flip the closer (or an SP) to another team. While CC would obviously be preferable, this dude is a huge Yankees fan. I don't know if Pineda will be on an innings limit or if he will wear down, but I do like Marcum.
I'm thinking about Castro for Marcum straight up. Maybe Castro for Bell (I may be able to package an RP+SP for Lee, Lester, or Garcia). Do either of those two trades seem like fair value? Do you think I should target one of his offensive players?
Thanks for any help....If I finish in the bottom 4 at the end of June I need to put $100 into a pot, so I'm trying to make moves now so that I'm positioned nicely
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Hey,I'm fairly new to fantasy baseball as well. While it's not perfect, check out tradebashers.com. I've found it to be useful sometimes.I think it's a fair trade. Whether it's a good trade depends on how the rosters are changing...
Captain Hook
Footballguy
Well you need to evaluate the trade on what happens to your lineup...so your lineup is trading Howard and Weeks for Bautista and ? (who fills in for Weeks on your team)In my opinion this is NOT a good trade for you - I think Bautista and X will be worth less than Howard and Weeks but if you think Bautista will go back to the out of his mind version (he has not been as good for the last month) and X is good enough then maybe...or YOU just want to root for Bautista for the rest of the year
Captain Hook
Footballguy
Why trade him low? He is a streak hitter - wait for a good streak and then either get him in your lineup or get more in a tradeSo I have both Phillips and Kinsler. I would love to move Kinsler for SS help (Jeter
Captain Hook
Footballguy
IF you can get Marcum for Castro - get the hell out of here and make the trade! Now!Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I missed the big opportunity to trade Starlin Castro, and he's hitting .280-something over the past couple of weeks so now may be a good time to flip him.
My team is ranked 6/11 overall and I'm ranked 9th in each of Runs, RBI, and SBs. I'm behind by 20 in each of those categories to the 5th ranked team in each respective category...I know this is a wide gap for SBs, but it's not too wide for RBIs or Runs, right? Im middle of the pack in ERA/WHIP, leading Ks/Saves and everyone is close in Ws. I'm pretty happy with how my team looks, so I'm not sure where to target a trade...
There's really only one guy who would probably trade for Castro. It's an 11-team league, standard 5x5 except we use OBP instead of AVG.
Me -
Offense: LuCroy, Votto, Utley, Moustakas, Tulo, Holliday, Stanton, Pagan, Butler (util)
P: Haren, Shields, Billingsley, Scherzer, Gallardo, Axford, Cordero, Walden
Bench: Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Castro
Him (big Yanks fan obviously, made some questionable trades) -
Offense: Yadier Molina, Tex, Cano, Arod, Erick Aybar, Crisp, Pence, Quentin, Helton (util)
P: Verlander, CC, Marcum, Pineda, Jiminez, Heath Bell, Rivera, Chris Perez
Bench: Morse, Collmenter, Gee (Soriano on DL)
My major concerns are 3B and Choo. A trade for ARod won't work and I'm not too crazy about Pence (.380 BABIP and potentially unsustainable RBI production) or Quentin (SLG is 100 points above where it's usually at), so while I'd like to upgrade at offense through this trade, it seems unlikely.
That leaves me looking at Marcum, CC, Pineda, and any closer because I could flip the closer (or an SP) to another team. While CC would obviously be preferable, this dude is a huge Yankees fan. I don't know if Pineda will be on an innings limit or if he will wear down, but I do like Marcum.
I'm thinking about Castro for Marcum straight up. Maybe Castro for Bell (I may be able to package an RP+SP for Lee, Lester, or Garcia). Do either of those two trades seem like fair value? Do you think I should target one of his offensive players?
Thanks for any help....If I finish in the bottom 4 at the end of June I need to put $100 into a pot, so I'm trying to make moves now so that I'm positioned nicely
Would you give up Jurrjens and Hanrahan for Wandy Rodriguez and Ryan Dempster?
My pitching staff:
Shields, Bedard, Garza, Billingsley, Cahill, Jurrjens, Zimmerman, Jimenez
Rivera, Valverde, Hanrahan, Gregg, Melancon
I'd prefer to give up Gregg or Melancon, but I doubt he would do it (he needs closer help).
I'm currently tied for first place in a 12 team h2h league.
My pitching staff:
Shields, Bedard, Garza, Billingsley, Cahill, Jurrjens, Zimmerman, Jimenez
Rivera, Valverde, Hanrahan, Gregg, Melancon
I'd prefer to give up Gregg or Melancon, but I doubt he would do it (he needs closer help).
I'm currently tied for first place in a 12 team h2h league.
