Ian Stewart for Ricky Nolasco?

[JoeMoney19]

I'd be giving up Stewart. Other guy just lost Roberts to the DL.

12-team H2H keeper league (we keep up to 8 players each season). I'm set at 2B and 3B with Utley and Wright, but I like Stewart a lot as a back up / utility guy. That being said, I could use another solid starter.

Fair / Good deal?

Roster:

C Geovany Soto, ChC C
1B Miguel Cabrera, Det 1B
2B Chase Utley, Phi 2B
3B David Wright, NYM 3B
SS Alexei Ramirez, CWS SS
LF Carlos Quentin, CWS LF
CF Matt Kemp, LAD CF
RF Adam Dunn, Was 1B, LF, RF
UTIL Grady Sizemore, Cle CF
UTIL Carlos Gonzalez, Col LF, CF DTD
Bench Ian Stewart, Col 2B, 3B
Bench Alex Rios, CWS CF, RF

P Jim Johnson, Bal RP
SP Tommy Hanson, Atl SP
SP Ubaldo Jimenez, Col SP
SP Kevin Slowey, Min SP
RP Octavio Dotel, Pit RP
RP Fernando Rodney, LAA RP
Bench James Shields, TB SP
Bench Ervin Santana, LAA SP

DL Miguel Montero*, Ari C DL15
DL Mike Gonzalez*, Bal RP DL15

[The Artful Dodger]

I'd say it's pretty fair value-wise. You seem to be set offensively and you could use another top SP option. I'd say yes.

[3FingersBrown]

I'd want Nolasco.

[JoeMoney19]

Thanks guys.

Any other thoughts? I like Stewart a lot, had him on my roster last season also. He's off to a hot start so this is a good time to sell but I'm wondering long-term if I'm selling him a little prematurely and if I might get better value trading either Utley or Wright, who have already probably reached the peak of their abilities.

What do you guys think?

[thejusman1]

I'd much rather deal Ian Stewart than Utley or Wright. Nolasco is a great return. Pull the trigger.

[JoeMoney19]

I'd much rather deal Ian Stewart than Utley or Wright. Nolasco is a great return. Pull the trigger.

Of course I'd rather have Utley or Wright, but I'm wondering if I might get a fairer return for them than I would for Stewart, who hasn't realized his potential yet.

[thejusman1]

I'd much rather deal Ian Stewart than Utley or Wright. Nolasco is a great return. Pull the trigger.

Of course I'd rather have Utley or Wright, but I'm wondering if I might get a fairer return for them than I would for Stewart, who hasn't realized his potential yet.

I wouldn't be moving Utley or Wright for pitching at all, unless you net some serious return (I'm thinking Hallday/Lince + another high upside no. 2 sp). It sounds like you don't know if Ian Stewart could net Nolasco, and you want to maybe up your offer to Utley/Wright and see what kind of pitching package you could get back. I warn you to be very careful in doing this, because if Ian Stewart doesn't perform up to your expectations, you will leave glaring holes in your lineup and get rid of one of your most solid bats. I agree with your original thought process in thinking small, and targeting a guy most of the Cafe is high on in Nolasco, especially with his first couple rough starts.

[JoeMoney19]

I'd much rather deal Ian Stewart than Utley or Wright. Nolasco is a great return. Pull the trigger.

Of course I'd rather have Utley or Wright, but I'm wondering if I might get a fairer return for them than I would for Stewart, who hasn't realized his potential yet.

I wouldn't be moving Utley or Wright for pitching at all, unless you net some serious return (I'm thinking Hallday/Lince + another high upside no. 2 sp). It sounds like you don't know if Ian Stewart could net Nolasco, and you want to maybe up your offer to Utley/Wright and see what kind of pitching package you could get back. I warn you to be very careful in doing this, because if Ian Stewart doesn't perform up to your expectations, you will leave glaring holes in your lineup and get rid of one of your most solid bats. I agree with your original thought process in thinking small, and targeting a guy most of the Cafe is high on in Nolasco, especially with his first couple rough starts.

Gotcha. I'm in agreement, I just like Stewart a lot. Thanks for the advice all.

[dagactor]

Go for Nolasco...Utley/Wright will do you fine

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