Please evaluate these 2 trades (getting Berkman/Braun) WHIR

[Sportsmonkey]

12 team 5x5 roto money league non-keeper.

I'm in first place, but lacking in power a bit.

Trade #1
I give Loney and Orlando Hudson, I get Berkman

I accepted this deal, I think its worth the risk seeing as I'm not giving up a whole lot.

Trade #2
I give Lincecum, I get Braun

This one is tough. I'm loving having a dominant pitching staff, but looks like I've lost Hamilton for a couple months and Braun would be a nice replacement.

Current Roster:
SP - Lincecum, Halladay, King Felix, Jared Weaver, Joba, R Johnson
RP - Hoffman, Soria, Valverde

C - V Martinez
1B - Loney
2B - Hill
SS - Furcal
3B - Longoria
MI - Hudson
CI - Lowell
OF - Hamilton, Wells, Pierre, Dejesus, Crisp
DH - WIllingham
Bench - Ross, Podsednik, Lugo, Byrd (I pick up and drop a lot)

Thanks!
Bench -

[bobloblaw4]

That first trade is money! Well done. I agree that the second trade is much more difficult to pull the trigger on but I would do it. Given your depth at pitching and your shaky OF with Hamilton on the shelf I think it makes sense. It's nice to have a dominant staff but remember that in roto it doesn't matter if you are first in wins by 1 or 100, you still can only get 12 points max.

Here's mine:
viewtopic.php?t=388291

[mikebal9]

In roto, I probably do this deal. Head to head, I probably wouldn't. I agree with the poster above. The dropoff without Hamilton is too severe. Braun's bat is a huge addition.

[BillyHallDisciple]

I like both deals for you... first one is a real coup. Second one, hurts to give up Lincey but Braun is definitely worth it.

[richiro]

Agreed with above. Both trades completely upgrade and fit the needs of your team. The dominate pitching you have will be able to absorb the Lincecum loss. Braun will be a great addition. GL

mine: http://www.fantasybaseballcafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=388328

[saemick]

I like both deals for you... first one is a real coup. Second one, hurts to give up Lincey but Braun is definitely worth it.

I agree 100%. I like both for you

thanks for helping with mine

[clarkw267]

These are both very good trades for you.. there's a reason Braun went before Lincecum in nearly every draft this year...

Help please
http://www.fantasybaseballcafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=388374

[MadDog36]

Trade #1 is complete robbery, your under arrest.
Trade #2 is solid.

Post FAs please.

Thanks for the detailed post/roster.