Another team is looking to get rid of one of his OF for some pitching. He has Ellsbury, Ethier, Adam Jones, Magglio Ordonez, Damon, Bourn, Coghlan. I was thinking Ethier would be a solid OF to target since he has been off to a slow start and should put up some good power numbers. I think he wants to do a 1 for 1. My OF isn't bad so I don't want to give away anything too crazy, but I'm not sure I would be able to get a trade off with him for anyone except for Carpenter or Hamels in a 1 for 1. I know he is hurting in SP and RP so I could try sending him one of my other pitchers along with a closer for Ethier. I'm never too worried with closers since they change so often. What do you guys think?
10 team,H2H,5x5 C-Montero 1B-A.Gonzalez 2B-Utley 3B-Longoria SS-Reyes 1B/3B-Morneau 2b/SS-K.Jonhson OF-J.Upton,CarGo,Pierre UTL-Rasmus P-Hamels,Nolasco,W.Rodriguez,Garza,Wagner,Aardsma BN-Span,Slowey,Liriano,E.Santana,Gregg, Pelfrey, Street DL-B. Anderson
I definitely like Ethier, I'd target him, unless you really need Ellsbury's steals.
But I also like Carpenter and Hamels and wouldn't be in a rush to trade away either of them. If pressed, I'd keep Hamels and move Carpenter based on age and injury history.
But I think your last idea is best -- try going with a lower rated pitcher and a closer and see if he'll go for it. If he won't, then you can give some ground and offer Carpenter and see if he'll sweeten the deal for you (maybe a 2 for 2 where you win a little on the additional players thrown in?).
The Artful Dodger wrote:You might be able to get Ethier a tad on the cheap side because of his ankle and knee problems early on. I'd try Garza for Ethier.
Thanks, sent that over to him. I don't think I want to give up Carpenter or Hamels for him unless I get a bit more in return.
10 team,H2H,5x5 C-Montero 1B-A.Gonzalez 2B-Utley 3B-Longoria SS-Reyes 1B/3B-Morneau 2b/SS-K.Jonhson OF-J.Upton,CarGo,Pierre UTL-Rasmus P-Hamels,Nolasco,W.Rodriguez,Garza,Wagner,Aardsma BN-Span,Slowey,Liriano,E.Santana,Gregg, Pelfrey, Street DL-B. Anderson
Meh.. I love Ethier, but your outfield does look solid. The worst guys are Pierre and Rasmus, and both have some nice upside. I'm reluctant to part with a good pitcher for a batter when I've got some promising upside batters already. Do you think he'd accept the trade if you dealt him riskier guys, like Ervin, Liriano, or Slowey?
thejusman1 wrote:Meh.. I love Ethier, but your outfield does look solid. The worst guys are Pierre and Rasmus, and both have some nice upside. I'm reluctant to part with a good pitcher for a batter when I've got some promising upside batters already. Do you think he'd accept the trade if you dealt him riskier guys, like Ervin, Liriano, or Slowey?
I know he is interested in Slowey. I don't think he would go for just him. I could try Slowey/Mike Gonzalez since he needs a closer too. Would love to have that head case off my team
10 team,H2H,5x5 C-Montero 1B-A.Gonzalez 2B-Utley 3B-Longoria SS-Reyes 1B/3B-Morneau 2b/SS-K.Jonhson OF-J.Upton,CarGo,Pierre UTL-Rasmus P-Hamels,Nolasco,W.Rodriguez,Garza,Wagner,Aardsma BN-Span,Slowey,Liriano,E.Santana,Gregg, Pelfrey, Street DL-B. Anderson
thejusman1 wrote:Meh.. I love Ethier, but your outfield does look solid. The worst guys are Pierre and Rasmus, and both have some nice upside. I'm reluctant to part with a good pitcher for a batter when I've got some promising upside batters already. Do you think he'd accept the trade if you dealt him riskier guys, like Ervin, Liriano, or Slowey?
I know he is interested in Slowey. I don't think he would go for just him. I could try Slowey/Mike Gonzalez since he needs a closer too. Would love to have that head case off my team
If you can pull that off, I like the deal for you. You might have an OF glut though, especially if Rasmus and Pierre keep doing well.
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by sadlyajetsfan » Fri Apr 09, 2010 5:07 pm 
