Big Verlander/Votto Trade! WHIR!

[Bravos of Steel]

I've been offered Joey Votto, Brett Gardner, and Mike Leake for my Justin Verlander, Stephen Drew, and Nick Markakis. It's a REALLY tempting deal because I really like Votto, but I also have Teixeira. Granted, we can start a utility spot. What should I do? Leave a link, I ALWAYS help. Standard yahoo 12 team H2H, 3 man keeper league.

C- Brian McCann
1B - Mark Teixeira
2B - Kelly Johnson
3B - Ryan Zimmerman
SS - Jose Reyes
OF - Matt Holliday
OF - Nick Markakis
OF - Julio Borbon
Util. - Alex Rios
SP - Justin Verlander
SP - Mike Pelfrey
SP - Colby Lewis
RP - Francisco Rodriguez
RP - Huston Street
P - Brad Lidge
P - Jered Weaver
Bench - Stephen Drew
Bench - Neil Walker
Bench - Justin Smoak
Bench - Geovany Soto
Bench (DL) - Jason Heyward
Bench (P) - Mat Latos
Bench (P) - Tom Gorzelanny
Bench (P) - Derek Holland
Bench (P) - Jeremy Bonderman
Bench (P) - Dallas Braden

[Whosyomamma]

As much as I love Votto, I think the loss of Verlander to your team is a bit much to swallow. I'd pass on that deal! Try to trade Soto, no need for 2 catchers and in 12-team I'm sure someone has a shitty catcher.

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[HueyntheNews]

I love votto and am using him in my util behind howard at 1st, but verlander is such a commodity. I wouldnt, especially cause Leake is fuckin Done for.

[sfgaintsfan1983]

I know it is tempting, but Verlander is a boss and Markakis has it in him to be a top 10 OF. Don't do it. Leake is on a pitch count anyways.

[Bjorne Greece]

I'm not as big a fan of Markakis but Verlander is top notch. Leake will be fading. I wouldn't do that although I love Votto and think he's the best overall player in the deal. I'd hate to rely on Pelfrey as the ace of the staff with Verlander gone