Keeper League Trade

[ChiCubsFan]

I have Miguel Tejada, Stephen Drew, and Jhonny Peralta in one of my dynasty leagues. I was offered Adam Wainwright for Stephen Drew. I need some pitching help and Drew is my 3rd best shortstop currently, but his upside is so big. Would you do it?

[NCCubFan]

I might if I felt like I'm in contention for this year. I probably would not if I'm building for the future. That's one issue you have in keeper leagues that you don't in regular leagues.

[Post Count Padder]

I might if I felt like I'm in contention for this year. I probably would not if I'm building for the future. That's one issue you have in keeper leagues that you don't in regular leagues.

Agreed. Quite frankly, I think Drew is better than Peralta.

[ChiCubsFan]

I might if I felt like I'm in contention for this year. I probably would not if I'm building for the future. That's one issue you have in keeper leagues that you don't in regular leagues.

Agreed. Quite frankly, I think Drew is better than Peralta.

 

I said currently because I feel that Peralta is currently a better hitter than Drew. That may not last long. They both have a lot of potential though. However, they are both currently bench players and compete with Josh Hamilton and Sosa for the Util and Joe Crede for the INF slot. I don't think my team is good enough to win this year. I'm looking more towards having a strong team to compete next year. I have Gallardo , Volstad, Gallagher, and Lincecum coming up so would I be better off holding on to Drew and not trading for a starter like Wainwright? Would it be smart to try and deal Tejada for pitching help? It's an 18 team league so there isn't much pitching to pick up.

[SouthSideRyan]

I love Peralta and currently hate Drew based on his performance this year. I'd do it if I were you.

[ChiCubsFan]

After today's game, I'm happy I didn't trade for Wainwright. I did, however, trade Drew (along with Geoff Jenkins) for Nick Swisher.