Poll - Which of these 3 offers should I accept?

[jacktowner]

I have a ton of speed, so naturally the offers are coming in for those lacking in the SB department. Right now, I have these 3 offers on the table:
Fielder for Braun
Zimmerman for Crawford
Ibanez for Bourn

I'm currently in 8th/11 place, mainly due to my poor infield performance so far. I'm like to trade away some speed to gain some better hitting. Which of these three makes the most sense overall? I'm interested in reliability, durability, and strength of lineup. Thanks




11 Team Rotisserie
Max Games Played: 162
Max Innings Pitched: 1500

29 Players + 2 DL Players/Team

Runs (R), Home Runs (HR), Runs Batted In (RBI), Stolen Bases (SB), Batting Average (AVG), On-base + Slugging Percentage (OPS), Wins (W), Saves (SV), Strikeouts (K), Holds (HLD), Earned Run Average (ERA), (Walks + Hits)/ Innings Pitched (WHIP)

C - Geovany Soto
1B - Billy Butler
2B - Chone Figgins
3B - Scott Rolen
SS - Yunel Escobar
CI - Jose Lopez
MI - Erick Aybar
IF - Alexei Ramirez
LF - Ryan Braun
CF - Grady Sizemore
RF - Jayson Werth
OF - Carl Crawford
OF - Michael Bourn
Util - Drew Stubbs
Util - Dexter Fowler
SP - CC Sabathia
SP - Ubaldo Jimenez
SP - James Shields
RP - Jonathan Papelbon
RP - Chad Qualls
P - John Danks
P - Bobby Jenks
P - Rafael Betancourt
BN - Casey Kotchman
BN - Mark Teahen
BN - Casey Kotchman
BN - Brad Lidge
BN - Will Venable
BN - Kevin Slowey
DL - Brian Roberts
DL - Brett Anderson

[Juiceman612]

I have to be honest, I don't like anything you're getting in return on those trades. I wouldn't do any of the three you listed. You're giving up too much, IMO.

[jacktowner]

Thanks for the response.

If I were in the top 3, I wouldn't have to make any sacrifices, but given that I'm in 9th place with a team hitting .255 with an OPS of .729, I don't have that luxury. Of the 3, I'm leaning towards Zimmerman for Crawford - which should get me a few more runs, a lot more homers, and a lot more ribbies. Crawford is good, but a large chunk of his value comes from his stolen bases. I already have 50 stolen bases this season, so I'm willing to trade away some speed.

[Dragonz]

This is zimmerman's first full game in a week due to hamstring. Ibanez is in Manuels doghouse. Fielder is slumping. None at the moment will help out your current situation. I wouldn't take any of those offers.

[jacktowner]

Do you doubt that Zimmerman will be in the top 50 at the end of the year?

[Juiceman612]

I have Zimmerman and have no doubt that when healthy he'll be in the top 50 and maybe better. But hamstring injuries can be nagging and he has now had both hamstrings hurting this year. He's DTD and hasn't really played at all this week besides a pinch hit. So, at this moment I wouldn't do it. I definitely wouldn't trade Braun...in any one-for-one trade really. Dude is just too valuable. Bourn for Ibanez I see no point. I understand you need to make a move, but these 3 options are not the route to take.

[Dragonz]

I have Zimmerman and have no doubt that when healthy he'll be in the top 50 and maybe better. But hamstring injuries can be nagging and he has now had both hamstrings hurting this year. He's DTD and hasn't really played at all this week besides a pinch hit. So, at this moment I wouldn't do it. I definitely wouldn't trade Braun...in any one-for-one trade really. Dude is just too valuable. Bourn for Ibanez I see no point. I understand you need to make a move, but these 3 options are not the route to take.

I agree with you Juice.