Trade Evaluation Please

[UMFan83]

OK, my team is in a huge pitching rut. My team ERA is over 5.00, a run higher than the second worst team. My team wins are 5, also way in last. My team WHIP is in last by a far amount as well.

 

This is my rotation:

D. Willis

Jered Weaver

G. Meche

K. Wells

D. Bush

J. Patterson

C. Carpenter (DL)

 

so basically, I am desperate for pitching. Who knows when Carp is going to be back right?

 

On the other hand, I have TONS of power. My lineup consists of McCann, Ortiz, C. Jones, Dunn, Vlad, G. Sizemore, LaRoche, F. Thomas, Bill Hall. So I was proposed this trade:

 

I give up:

Carpenter

Vlad

Sizemore

Meche

 

I get:

Hafner

Ibanez

Peavy

 

I know I am getting ripped off a bit, especially if Carp comes back and dominates...but I am in last place in the league, and need to make a move or else I'm in trouble. What do you guys think?

[tkenm356]

If you're hurt for pitching, giving up two of them, regardless if one of them is on the DL or not, is a bad move if you're only getting one pitcher in return. Especially since you're giving up Vlad and Sizemore, two of the best OF in fantasy.

 

I wouldn't do it. I'd definitely try and trade two of your power hitters for perhaps one above average pitcher and an average pitcher.

 

If not, check the waiver wire, not sure how many teams are in your league, and I'm assuming these guys are taken, but these guys have been solid or hot the past few weeks:

 

Ian Snell

Tom Gorzelanny

Ramon Ortiz

 

Also, he may be on someone's DL, but if not, you may want to see if Bartolo Colon is still available. I picked him up in one league the day after he came back, he pitched extremely well. Sure, he is a health risk, but while he's healthy he's likely to pitch much better than, say, Kip Wells.