Chipper/Beckett for J.Nathan/Halladay?

[stcardinal]

How's this for a trade? I give up my chipper/beckett for his nathan/halladay. My closers are B.Willison and H.Bell, so nothing that great.

[dave knight]

You're giving up the two best players, so I'm not thrilled by it.

[ayebatter]

I like the Halladay for Beckett part of the trade, my only concern would be who takes over for you at 3rd, 'cause even though Chipper is as injury prone as a closer is job loss prone, a mid season closer is easier to find than a mid season stud 3rd baseman.

[stcardinal]

I like the Halladay for Beckett part of the trade, my only concern would be who takes over for you at 3rd, 'cause even though Chipper is as injury prone as a closer is job loss prone, a mid season closer is easier to find than a mid season stud 3rd baseman.

Right now I'm planning on moving Miggy to 3rd, and 1st will be Helton/Sandoval

I know a closer isn't normally valued high, but in a head-2-head I figured the CG/SHO from Halladay would be worth the loss of Chipper.

[crod8712]

I like the deal. I think Halladay is a nice improvement on Beckett and I'd take Nathan over Chipper, easily.

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[DTChiefs]

You're getting the lesser of the deal, but not ripped off. As was said before, I like the SP swap. But if you don't have a solid option at 3rd I'd stand pat.

[ayebatter]

I like the Halladay for Beckett part of the trade, my only concern would be who takes over for you at 3rd, 'cause even though Chipper is as injury prone as a closer is job loss prone, a mid season closer is easier to find than a mid season stud 3rd baseman.

Right now I'm planning on moving Miggy to 3rd, and 1st will be Helton/Sandoval

I know a closer isn't normally valued high, but in a head-2-head I figured the CG/SHO from Halladay would be worth the loss of Chipper.

Having Cabrera to move to 3rd does make it more palatable, although now you're tossing more question marks into the equation, Helton/Sandoval. Cross you fingers and make the deal

[stcardinal]

I like the Halladay for Beckett part of the trade, my only concern would be who takes over for you at 3rd, 'cause even though Chipper is as injury prone as a closer is job loss prone, a mid season closer is easier to find than a mid season stud 3rd baseman.

Right now I'm planning on moving Miggy to 3rd, and 1st will be Helton/Sandoval

I know a closer isn't normally valued high, but in a head-2-head I figured the CG/SHO from Halladay would be worth the loss of Chipper.

Having Cabrera to move to 3rd does make it more palatable, although now you're tossing more question marks into the equation, Helton/Sandoval. Cross you fingers and make the deal

I have high hopes (maybe foolish dreams) for Sandoval, and Helton has been sharp in spring training. I figured with Chipper being injury prone and missing 100+ starts, he's about the same as Helton.

[happyturtle]

I like this deal alot. Chipper is great but the injuries are frustrating, and he is getting to an age where a very real regression or major injury could happen any year.

Halladay and Becket are close, but I like Halladay better.

Everyone is all about "not paying for saves" but when you have a stud Closer it gives you a nice edge over your opponent. and I have found that people will pay for saves near the trading block everytime.

Do it !