Lester for Youky? WHIR!

[Hawkeye1]

I'm in a 15 team roto keeper league. We can keep up to 7 players in exchange for the draft pick they were selected with last year.

Our categories are: Doubles + Triples, HRs, KOs, On Base %, Runs, RBIs - HRs, Stolen Bases - Caught Stealing, Slugging %, WHIP, Wins - Loses, Net Saves, Ks, HRs Allowed, Holds, ERA, and Complete Games/Shut Outs/No Hitters.

Our positions: 2 Cs, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, Middle Infielder, Corner Infielder, 5 OFs, DH and any 9 pitchers. There are also 9 bench spots.

Here are the guys I'm considering plus their draft round. I've also included players that I think may have some trade value. Obviously, I'll be looking to package some of these guys for upgrades. I've put asterix by the guys I'm likely keeping. I'd be giving up Lester as a 22nd rounder for Youky as an 17th, Thoughts?
A-Rod - 1*
Derrek Lee - 2
Ryan Zimmerman - 3*
Joe Nathan - 4
Carlos Zambrano - 5
Chad Billingsley - 10*
Hideki Matsui - 12
Ryan Doumit - 19
BJ Upton - 20*
Carlos Quentin - 21*
Jon Lester - 22*
Cliff Lee - 29*

[Rhinochasers]

Thanks for answering mine. I agree with the guys you picked. Also I love Lester for only a 22nd but I think you have to make that trade, take Youk.

[fcnick]

Well, you will have 3 third basemen if you complete this trade. I would also consider possibly trading ARod for a stud at a lower round position.

[Hawkeye1]

He is still eligible at 1B in our league for this year.

[fcnick]

He is still eligible at 1B in our league for this year.

Regardless, he will be 3B eligible as well. I'm just saying that if you traded Arod, you would gain the ability to have a first round pick...who might be out there? 3B is a VERY strong spot for your team...just something to consider.

[Hawkeye1]

Any other thoughts?

[raiders_umpire]

Keep Lester as a 22nd rounder.

A-Rod - 1*
Ryan Zimmerman - 3*
Chad Billingsley - 10*
BJ Upton - 20*
Carlos Quentin - 21*
Jon Lester - 22*
Cliff Lee - 29*

Very nice set of keepers.