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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby jlm53089 » Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:27 pm

Do it if he is down for it.
Hamel has way more value than Markakis.
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby nurmal22 » Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:49 pm

I'm glad I got some agreement on that. Hamels will be in about the top 8 pitchers definately top 10 in my book in h2h leagues especially.
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby Yoda » Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:26 am

I am probably alone in this but I just worry about Hamels' durability.

I think he is more valuable than Markakis but given that you already have Felix and Haren, I may hang onto them along with Markakis.
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby jonance » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:57 pm

Is it H2H or Roto? If it is H2H i'd keep the 6 bats and 2 arms...roto values arms a bit more and I think i would do a Markakis for Hamels swap ;-D

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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby Neato Torpedo » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:44 pm

If it's H2H, do this trade then try to move Haren for a midlevel OF of equal value and you'll wind up with a net gain, as Hamels is going to be a top 3 pitcher with Johan and Lince IMO. K's, ERA, WHIP, wins, he can do anything a starting pitcher can. And you don't have to worry about what position to trade Haren for since you spread your talent very well. ;-D And if it's roto, just do this trade and forget about starting pitching for the next 5 years. ;-D
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby Dan Charette » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:10 pm

I'd keep Markakis. He's getting better and he contributes in 5 categories. I agree with the post that said they'd rather keep 6 batters and 2 pitchers. Starting pitching is pretty deep this year.
If you must have 3 sp's to keep, then I would shop Atkins around. I think Hart will rebound in 2009, and that would give you 3 outfielders who will help in 5 cats.
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby RunReyesRun » Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:26 pm

I like Markakis here as well. He's very stable already at such a young age, and has shown skill improvement year to year, especially on such a bad team in Baltimore
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby The Artful Dodger » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:29 pm

Pretty even, but I'd rather shop Hart and Atkins around in a 2-for-1 upgrade. Hamels' value is naturally inflated because of his stellar World Series run, but I think they're of similar value and I'd give the edge to the up-and-coming hitter normally.
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby raiders_umpire » Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:33 am

The Artful Dodger wrote:Pretty even, but I'd rather shop Hart and Atkins around in a 2-for-1 upgrade. Hamels' value is naturally inflated because of his stellar World Series run, but I think they're of similar value and I'd give the edge to the up-and-coming hitter normally.




Agreed. If 3 pitchers is something you are set on, then shop Atkins around and see who bites.
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Re: Hamels for Markakis, WHIR

Postby jeffmerk » Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:35 am

One healthy season notwithstanding, Hamels remains a big injury risk so Markakis is probably a safer bet.
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