Arod Trade WHIR

[eviljoshing]

12 team roto, I'm in 6th:

Arod+Lidge+Huff for Wainright+Strasburg+Gardner (or Victorino). Who wins?

[OneLoveBoomer]

I would say the ARod side wins by a strong margin.

[eviljoshing]

Thanks. I was thinking that too but two friends I talk to about this seem to feel it's an even trade. I think it's because they both have no faith in Huff. Still I feel Arod, even with his current average, is worth more then that.... do you think something like Upton in place of arod would even the trade?

[Jacksonvillezo]

I would have to see the rest of your team. I always have a hard time trading a everyday hitter for pitchers because of pitching injuries are more typical. That being said a deal for Wainwright, Strasburg, and Victorino are really appealing for Arod. Huff and Lidge are not much in the deal. I do not trust Lidge for ERA and WHIP. Huff had a good 1st half, but not sure he can repeat it in the 2nd half. At the end of the day I would need to get a better hitter than Victorino for Arod. What is the staff look like that would be getting Wainwright and Strasburg?

[eviljoshing]

Oh sorry guys. My roster is:

C: Suzuki
1b: A gon, B Butler
2B: R Weeks, Prado
3B: Arod, Reynolds
SS: Hanley, Barmes
Of: Upton, Huff, Patterson, Bourn, Kubel

We do start 2 Util who is normally Butler and Prado

SP: Lester, Liriano, Sanchez, Nolasco, Price, Hammel, Jurrgens, Marcum
RP: None

I had to abandon Saves as all my relievers bombed this season and none were traded for an even near fair price. I'm about 200 innings behind the max right now.

[eviljoshing]

max pace that is

[Fantasy GM]

Strasburg will help you get to the playoffs, but not in the playoffs because his inning limit is 160 (he's at 98 now). I do not like Lidge. Huff has been very good, but it's tough to imagine him keeping this pace up in the 2nd half. A-Rod is the best player in the trade while Wainwright is the ace. Victorino/Gardner will help your OF.

I think this trade comes down to your confidence in Mark Reynolds. If you think he bounces back in the 2nd half, trade A-Rod since Reynolds hits for plenty of power. If you are iffy on Reynolds bumping his average into the .250's, keep A-Rod. Your pitching is not bad.

Which 3 SP do you like most? viewtopic.php?t=416598

[Jacksonvillezo]

I would keep what you have. Your pitching is good enough as it is adding Wainwright and Strasburgh would be great, but not necessary. Lester, Price, Nolasco, Jurrjens, and Liriano is a nice top 5 SPs.

[rasto21585]

I say stay pat.

[dagactor]

I agree...I think you have strong pitching now and the OF help isn't enough...Huff and Kubel should have good second halves. Thanks for the help on mine.