C: Wieters 1B: Konerko 2B: Kendrick 3B: Atkins SS: Aybar IF: Barton IF: Velez LF: Braun CF: Kemp RF: Rasmus OF: McCutchen Util: A. Jackson B: Fowler, Blanks, E. Young Jr.
SP: Jiminez, Gallardo, Garza, B. Myers, C. Wilson, Baker, B. Anderson RP: Capps, O'Day, Ziegler, Wood
I always hate giving up the best player in the deal, but I think this helps my team a lot... I get an upgrade at 1B/IF and a massive upgrade at 3B all while adding Kershaw who I love... Thoughts?
It's hard to say goodbye to your 1st rounder but I like that package- only downer will be the double 1B with Butler/Konerko but you have an U-spot for one of them. I'm a great Panda-fan and his 1B/3B eligibility is nice to have. Atkins will be the odd man out. Kershaw had an ugly outing but we all know he'll bounce back and I like his potential, very young pitcher with great stuff. hope he's not overdoing it.
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You are clearly giving up the best player and one of the best possible keepers that is out there, but this well instantly change the out look of your team imo. I think its pretty good value in return for Braun and it makes sense for you team so I would go for it.
While this trade is very serviceable, would you mind posting the other team's roster? If i'm giving away Braun, I'd want to know I'm getting the best return for my stud.
I think this is a strong deal, especially considering you other OFs (Kemp and Rasmus), and how much it helps your IF, which in my opinion is your weakest position. You will hae a more balanced team, as opposed to hoping your stud OFs carry you every night.