Fantasy Baseball: Adam Jones Trade Offer

by Jason Hunt on Jun 14, 2010 5:40 PM EDT

In my 14 team keeper league, I received a trade offer for my recently acquired Adam Jones.

5x5 roto league, keep everyone on the roster

I give: Adam Jones

I receive: Jonny Gomes and the rights to Lars Anderson

Now, I am already in rebuilding mode, so Anderson would be a nice prospect to have.

My current 1B: Derrek Lee, Ike Davis

My current OF: Adam Lind, Michael Bourn, Adam Jones, Will Venable, Nate McLouth (DL)

Minor leaguers who have been playing these positions: Ryan Westmoreland, Michael Taylor

To me, this trade seems like a bad idea, but knowing that I just acquired Jones I may be overvaluing him.

Would you do this trade, or am I right that it's not enough in return for the struggling Jones?

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Should I do this trade?

Yes

20 votes

No

74 votes

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Don’t think it’s enough in return, despite the struggles of Jones this season. Ike Davis should hold down your 1st base fort just fine.

by brewerm on Jun 14, 2010 5:10 AM EDT reply actions

Id keep Jones. I think the potential is there. At least for a year or two more before you give up on him.

by Jesse Taylor on Jun 14, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

+2

I’d sit on Jones. Since you’re not contending, your main goal is upside. I’d rather have Jones.

by ILLZ on Jun 14, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

I agree. Jones is the guy you want to keep. Gomes is having a good year, but the Reds have an abundance of outfielders in the minors. One of their better prospects, Yonder Alonso, is playing LF at AAA Louisville currently, so he could have a shot at the LF job in 2010. But, based on his performance to date, not likely, unless his power returns. He did have a wrist injury last year, so he could be taking longer to regain his power stroke.

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Jun 14, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I would not want Anderson

if you want to put your future in the hands that hits like Doug Mienkiewitz, then be my guest, but I’d hold onto Jones.

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by Hyatt on Jun 15, 2010 1:51 PM EDT reply actions