Trading Thornton

[NKent]

League type: Yahoo head-to-head dynasty/franchise league
League settings/categories: Runs (R), Home Runs (HR), Runs Batted In (RBI), Stolen Bases (SB), Batting Average (AVG), On-base Percentage (OBP), Wins (W), Saves (SV), Strikeouts (K), Holds (HLD), Earned Run Average (ERA), (Walks + Hits)/ Innings Pitched (WHIP)
Roster: C Brian McCann, 1B Eric Hinske, 2B Mark Ellis, 3B Chris Johnson, SS Omar Infante OF Seth Smith OF Juan Rivera OF Jeff Francoeur C John Jaso OF Jeff Francoeur 3B Brooks Conrad SS J.J. Hardy, SS Tommy Manzella SP Roy Oswalt SP Brett Cecil SP Mitch Talbot,SP Jeremy Bonderman, SP Fernando Nieve, SP Bud Norris, RP Matt Thornton, RP Brad Lidge, RP Juan Gutierrez, RP Chad Cordero, RP Chris Sampson, OF Chris Denorfia

Positions: C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, Util, SP, SP, SP, SP, SP, RP, RP, RP, P, P, P, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN

Kind of a follow up from an earlier topic I made except now I'm just dealing Thornton.

Wondering what the trade value is for an expiring contract Matt Thornton. Basically looking to rebuild since my team is in last place this year so looking for prospects/long-term help. The offers I've been getting haven't really been that good, so would getting back a Nate Schierholtz or Justin Maxwell seem like enough value or should I ask for more?

[baegames]

I would wait a week and see if Jenks loses his job. Thornton's value isn't going down, but it may go up.

[NKent]

My league trade deadline is Saturday just like real life deadline, and the GM is offering me both Schierholtz and Maxwell now. Thoughts?

[MadDog36]

Not to high on Nater, never have been. maxwell is 26 years old and just can't seem to be anything more than a AAAA player.

I'd hang onto Thornton. He's just trying to trim his fat.

[chargersfan36]

Not sure either of those do much to help you, and since you count holds might as well keep Thornton.

Thanks for help on mine.

[NKent]

Ok, so have two deals on table, which is better one?

Thornton for Travis d'Arnaud, catching prospect.
Certainly best trade in terms of talent, but already have McCann, John Jaso, and Jason Castro, so kind of hesistant to get another catcher.

Thornton for Nate Schierholtz and Jeff Manship
Schierholtz has limited upside but fills roster spot for a couple years and Manship will probably become solid middle reliever.

Thoughts?