The Trade Talks from H E Double Hockey Sticks

[jmcampbe11]

Baseball Prospectus pegs Morrow's "Collapse Rate" at 69%; a frightfully high number. Not sure this trade is the slam dunk that everyone seems to think it is.

Any idea if that evaluation is based on him being a starting pitcher or reliever? I think part of the rationale with moving him to the pen was to minimize his injury risk and help control his diabetes.

How does everyone rank Adam Jones and Elijah Dukes. Who would you rather own in 2009?

[dave knight]

So you like him more then Adam Jones for the season?

In 334 PA (cut short by injury) Dukes had 13 HR/13 SB. In 514, Jones had 9/10. Both are good for 20/20 potential, but the Dukes ceiling is tastier.

[Maris09]

How does everyone rank Adam Jones and Elijah Dukes. Who would you rather own in 2009?

Dude one question at a time. First go accept that no brainer trade...then figure out who's better for this year between Dukes and Jones.
(I vote Jones due to guaranteed playing time and spot in the batting order)

[KoopaTroopa211]

Any idea if that evaluation is based on him being a starting pitcher or reliever? I think part of the rationale with moving him to the pen was to minimize his injury risk and help control his diabetes.

It makes no explicit statement one way or the other in the short capsule, but his projected season line is 72 innings in 41 games, so I think they're operating under the assumption he'll be working out of the pen.

[jmcampbe11]

Thank you all for your feedback and insight. I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Even if Dukes fails I think I'll be able to replace Bradley's bat with a Randy Winn type from the FA poo.

[dave knight]

Any idea if that evaluation is based on him being a starting pitcher or reliever? I think part of the rationale with moving him to the pen was to minimize his injury risk and help control his diabetes.

It makes no explicit statement one way or the other in the short capsule, but his projected season line is 72 innings in 41 games, so I think they're operating under the assumption he'll be working out of the pen.

It doesn't make sense from here. Morrow clearly isn't one of the best closers, but I'd more or less ignore that forecast unless you can find an explanation.

[Maris09]

In a 10 team league, you won't even notice not having Milton Bradley. I say do it and do it quick.
Then drop Rafael Soriano for whatever OF bat you want. (Hey, You weren't asking about Adam Jones because he's available were you? I'd take him in a heartbeat and not miss Bradley at all)