Trade offer

by The Congo Hammer on Jan 19, 2012 2:56 AM EST

In an AL-only league (14 Hitters (2 Catchers) and 9 pitchers) I was just offered Mark Reynolds, Robinson Cano, Joe Mauer, and Sergio Santos for Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and Joe Nathan. Let's assume I can't keep any of these players in the future.

In my league, the offensive categories are Home Runs, Batting Avg., Runs Produced (Runs + RBI - HR), Total Bases + walks, and Stolen bases as a half category (5 points instead of 10). Pitching categories are ERA, Net Wins, WHIP, and Saves as a half category.

It's a tough choice because I love Miggy buy I'm nervous about Salty's future playing time and Peralta having a down season... then again Mauer's health, while currently reported at 100%, could swing the offer. I consider the closer thing to be basically a wash, maybe a slight favorite to Santos but it's not my main focus, I care more about the offense. What are your thoughts here?

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Which package of players is better for my team (non-keeper)?

Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Joe Nathan

16 votes

Mark Reynolds, Robinson Cano, Joe Mauer, Sergio Santos

44 votes

60 votes | Poll has closed

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Pleasantly surprised by the votes so far

I thought people would yell at me for dealing the #1 potential overall pick.

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by The Congo Hammer on Jan 19, 2012 2:52 PM EST reply actions

I'll play devil's advocate.

I say keep what you have. Mauer is such a huge injury risk, you may not get much return for him. Better to gamble with Salty, and if he loses time, go get Lavarnway or Shoppach, whoever replaces him.

Sergio Santos looked amazing, but let’s not forget that closer roles (and therefore fantasy value) fluctuates a lot, and often. TOR has used a committee approach in the past.

Robinson Cano is what makes this trade close. Obviously 1B is the deepest position, and getting arguably the top 2B in the game would be nice. But my god, do you really want Reynolds out there negating any BA benefit that Cano and Mauer would give you? I also see Reynolds as a potential trade candidate this year, so if he leaves the AL, it’ll hurt you, whereas Miggy isn’t going anywhere.

by varrys on Jan 19, 2012 4:10 PM EST reply actions