Which side do you like? Dynatsy Trade w/Utley

[Chief Noc-A-Homa]

Chase Utey, Gil Meche for Robinson Cano, Brett Anderson and Mat Gamel?

Which side would you rather have in a 24 team dynasty and any thoughts on Gamel would be appreciated.

[ensanimal]

Utley is so much better than Cano that it makes up the difference between Meche and Anderson.

[Johnny Tuttle]

I was thinking what ensanimal said, but seeing it in "print" made me pause.

This is very close to a yes for me in a league so deep in which two or three B+s might outweigh an A or an A+, but I'm thinking no still.

Gamel's maybe not a B+; that's the clincher for me. The bat looks decent, but being blocked and going to tougher positions don't. This time last year, I was convinced he could rake from any position; now, I'm not so sure.

If he bowls you over with another player in this deal or a better third than Gamel, then you'd likely have to take it.

[napes22]

Just remember that Gamel is one of the worst major league 3rd basemen since Braun manned the position. I'm not sure how long they'll keep him at the position - I've heard things about either OF or 1B.

[MaudDib]

I agree, I think I need someone just a bit better than Gammel here. It is a very close deal though as I like Anderson a lot and Cano should be a solid 2B.

[Chief Noc-A-Homa]

What if I counter with Jesus Montero instead of Gamel?

[Johnny Tuttle]

Now, you're getting somewhere. That's a much better deal. I'd wait to see if someone else likes it, too, before doing it, but I could see doing it now. In a 24-teamer, you'd still have a strong 2B option (top 5), and the pitching upgrade and great prospect will matter in a league so deep. Is there a beneficial way to add something else to the offer, something slight but again a benefit to you? A lesser prospect you believe in? An extra prospect pick? A useful but cheap veteran like an Adam LaRoche? If he's getting his Utley, he might be willing to sweeten the pot.