Should I make this trade offer?

by The Congo Hammer on Feb 21, 2012 5:13 AM EST

So I'm in an AL-only auction keeper roto league ($50 salary cap for 23 players), and am looking to make a deal... I would trade:

Two years of Ian Kinsler at $4.75 with an option for a third year at $5.75, two years of Jarrod Saltalamacchia at $1.75, and two years of Brandon McCarthy at $0.25 with an option for a third year at $1.25

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Four years of Carlos Santana at $4.00, two years of Ryan Raburn at $0.25, and two years of David Price at $3.50.

I'm thinking of doing this deal mostly because my league doesn't have a huge emphasis on stolen bases (1 of 9 offensive categories), and I'd be getting Santana for a longer deal than I'd have Kinsler. Raburn does have some playing time concerns, but Salty's job isn't exactly secure, and while I like McCarthy, especially with that contract, I'd rather have the sure thing in Price.

What are your thoughts? Would you still like this deal even if Price/McCarthy was taken out of the deal?

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Should I make this trade offer?

Yes, even if McCarthy/Price was taken out of it

10 votes

Yes, but not if McCarthy/Price was taken out of it

16 votes

No, regardless of whether McCarthy/Price was in it

4 votes

No, only if McCarthy/Price was taken out of it (maybe you really like McCarthy at that salary)

0 votes

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I’d go for it. You’re getting Santana for cheaper and longer than Kinsler, Raburn and Salty have the same potential issues – both could find their playing time seriously reduced in the near future – and Price is a major upgrade over McCarthy, regardless of contract.

by pooptallica on Feb 21, 2012 10:43 AM EST reply actions