Is this a fair trade?

[sporrer17]

Pujols, Volstad, Dye

 

for

 

Adrian Gonzalez, Halladay, Victorino

 

 

I need help in the pitching department. I know the drop off from Pujols to Gonzalez will be big, but Halladay is the best pitcher in the game right now. I could also use Victorino for some speed, since I'm last in steals.

 

I just can't decide if it's worth giving up Pujols. I'm trying to explore my other options before I make this, but I may have to do it if I want a good pitcher.

[Clem Fandango]

Is it fair? Yeah, I think so... The right trade? I don't think it is. Victorino is not going to help you in steals. He's only got 9 so far and he's battling a nagging hip injury right now. He;s not going to put you over the top. Personally I think steals is an overrated department. Stolen base specialist are good at usually one thing... stealing bases. Often they are good at making contat and hitting for modest averages, but that's about it. Not many HR or RBI production. Victorino isn't bad, but he's not a difference maker. Gonzzlez would be nice but Pujols is superior in every way. Volstad is a nice pitcher but he's nothing special. Dye is swinging the bat well. It's a tough call, but...

 

Pujols > Gonzalez

Volstad <<<< Halladay

Dye >> Victorino

 

I say no. Halladay will pitch one, sometimes two times a week. He could be lights out both times but if the rest of your staff is crap it's not really gonna matter. Pujols plays every day and is a huge difference maker for your offense. I gotta say no to it.

 

Who else is on your team though that could be expendable and/or replaceable? Also who is available in the FA pool?

[sporrer17]

FA pool = awful. 15 team league, fairly deep rosters. The best available hitter is Laynce Nix.

 

 

C Mauer

1b Pujols

2b Kennedy (I just traded for Freddy Sanchez, hasn't processed yet)

3b Figgins

SS Hardy

OF Ibanez

OF Dye

OF Scott

UTIL Andy LaRoche

UTIL Scott Podsednik

 

Bench: Milton Bradley, Aramis Ramirez :( , Ben Francisco (just traded him for Freddy)

 

It's a Rotisserie league, I'm 1st in HR, RBI, OPS, R, and 3rd in AVG...last in SB (I just recently got Figgins and Pods)

 

The real problem I'm running into is the fact that only 5-6 teams are willing to deal, and the 2-3 that match up well trade wise just aren't real reasonable.

[Clem Fandango]

Laynce Nix, ewww.

 

Well since you have Ibanez and assuming Scott will continue to be moderately decent at hitting homers Dye probably is expendable for you. Adding Victorino could help for SB's and put you a little over the top each week since Figgins is also in there. Not sure what your pitching looks like, but since Dye isn't your best outfielder and he's only a little better than your 3rd best outfielder I'd say the trade looks like it makes more sense. I'm assuming your pitching isn't the greatest which is why you're willing to make this trade.

 

Still, losing Pujols is a big downer. I'd say it's a decent trade to make assuming your pitching needs serious help, but deciding whether or not to trade Pujols away is the big question, but it seems like getting Gonzalez in return won't hurt your team that bad with Ibanez on there. I don't know, ultimately it's your decision, but in my unprofessional opinion I'd be somewhat satisfied if I made that trade. Your offense will still be solid enough that you won't dread the loss of Pujols it seems, but like I said losing Pujols is big no matter what

 

Jyst out of curiosity, is Nolan Reimold still available? I know I have a Reimold mancrush right now, but he's mashing the ball and he's an OF'er. If he's still available I'd say do the trade and lock him up after