Reyes for Alexei Ramirez and Manny Ramirez whir

[cstorms]

Someone in my league keeps trying to sell me Reyes for Alexei Ramirez and Manny Ramirez. Should I do this? I know Reyes is a top 5 player, but would I be giving up too much for him? Manny has already started belting homers, and it seems like Alexei might be coming around..at some point. What do you guys recommend? I am in a 10 person h2h league. A. Hill was just dropped and is on waivers, i have #6 priority. WHIR!


C Geovany Soto (ChC - C)
1B Mark Teixeira (NYY - 1B)
2B Alexei Ramírez (CWS - 2B,SS,OF)
3B Aramis Ramírez (ChC - 3B)
SS Stephen Drew (Ari - SS)
OF Manny Ramírez (LAD - OF)
OF Johnny Damon (NYY - OF)
OF Nelson Cruz (Tex - OF)
Util Adrián González (SD - 1B)
Util Travis Hafner (Cle - Util)
SP Gil Meche (KC - SP)
SP Roy Halladay (Tor - SP)
SP Dan Meyer (Fla - SP,RP)
RP Joakim Soria (KC - RP)
RP Francisco Cordero (Cin - RP)
P Frank Francisco (Tex - RP)
BN Pat Burrell (TB - OF)
BN Josh Johnson (Fla - SP)
BN A.J. Burnett (NYY - SP)
BN Chad Billingsley (LAD - SP)
BN Scott Baker (Min - SP)
DL Kelvim Escobar (LAA - SP)DL

[MsFan24]

It's a tempting offer for sure, but I probably wouldn't do it if I were you.

Stephen Drew is on the verge of breaking out and you don't have a servicable backup to Alexei.

Reyes is nice, but you don't really have a need for him and you'd lose a decent option at a tough to fill position.

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[cstorms]

What if he threw in DeRosa? And also, the owner of Utley told me he may be interested in a trade for Reyes if i get him..

[MsFan24]

Unless you have a deal already worked out, I'd be careful of "Another owner is willing to trade". A lot of times people say that, but they really aren't looking to trade, or at least they aren't looking to make a fair trade. You don't want to make the trade and get stuck with a guy you don't need because someone else changed their mind or had unrealistic expectations.

If he threw in DeRosa that makes it a bit more interesting. Honestly, I'd probably take it then. Truth be told, I actually like DeRosa more than Alexei. I'm not a big A-Ram fan at all and you're getting a top of the line SS. You can then move Cruz into your outfield and put Drew in one of the Utility spots. I like that.

[cstorms]

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[cstorms]

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[wyld stallions]

Thanks for the help on mine.

This is a tough one. I do not love A Ramirez this year, but I also feel that DeRosa's numbers are not going to be the same as last. I love Reyes and feel he will beat out Hanley for the top spot at SS, but your OF is very weak.

That being said, I would make the trade. I would also grab Hill ASAP (I would drop Meyer or Hafner for him). He is going to/ and IS having a breakout year. If you can get DeRosa in the deal do it. He is not going to hurt your team.

[cstorms]

Would you use a number 5 waiver spot on Hill?

[cstorms]

He has Tori Hunter in his OF too.... should I try and substitute Hunter for De Rosa?

[wyld stallions]

I would use the #5 on hill and sub out DeRosa for Hunter. that would keep you OF decent and upgrade your 2nd alot. I think Hill is better than DeRosa and Ramirez.