J.Cueto for J.Chacin (WHIR)

[BUCCOFAN]

I am in a deep 15 team (Fantasy Point) Auction Keeper League, (DEEP ROSTERS) we start 2 players at every position around the diamond, 6 Outfielders and 8 Pitchers, weekly. I am currently in 1st place ahead of the pack, by 500 points. So its comfortable.......but always looking to build and re-tool. Players also have 3 year contracts, then become free agents. Our league obviously is won on solid pitching lots of points there for guys that can pitch......

I GET:
SP - J.Cueto $1 (3) (free agent at seasons end)
- has been really tough of late, is innings pitched a concern, or is this a good rental for me, to target for Chacin? problem is Cueto has won 10 already, what else does he have left in the tank???

I TRADE:
SP - J.Chacin $4 (1) (eligible to be kept for 2 more years @ that price)
- currently in the minors had his cup of coffee, looked good at times, I got high hopes for him but might not be tell next year?

MY CURRENT ROTATION:
P - A.Wainwright $18 (2) (one year left) (STUD)
P - J. Johnson $1 (3) (free agent) (STUD)
P - C.Lee $3 (3) (free agent) (STUD)
P - C.Carpenter $34 (1) (two years left) (SOLID)
P - T.Hudson $3 (2) (one year left) (BEEN SOLID)
P - J.Jurrjens $5 (3) (free agent at seasons end) (GOOD SECOND HALF?)
P - E.Volquez $1 (1) (two years left) (STRUGGLING OF LATE)
P - J.Hammel $6 (1) (two years left) (GOOD DEPTH)

BENCH:
P - D.Bard $1 (1) (looking forward to the offseason and if Papelbon gets moved)

[yoda87]

Keep Chacin, I got him in a Dynasty League, Colorado likes him... Cueto is eh for me, never really made me too excited... Good Luck

[kidsilk]

I actually like Cueto here. Remember he was highly touted when he came up a couple of years ago and he is really coming into his own this year. I think Chacin is a couple of years away actually and Cueto will help you more this year. I think he has a lot more to offer the rest of the year.

thanks for your help with mine

[Ars3nal]

This is tough, because I think Cueto would certainly give you a boost over Chacin from here on out and solidify your championship. Chacin isn't quite ready yet, but everything points to him being the future #2 behind Ubaldo. Considering your lead in the league, as well as a potential call-up for Chacin here before too long - I say hold onto Chacin and enjoy his production in a year or so.

Help answer my trade question? Thanks.
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[MassYankee]

I'd probably go with Cueto.

[ABA316]

Cueto..love to see you keep Chacin but win it this year..god forbid you get an injury to your pitching after you pass on this.

Thanks for mine!

[cs3]

I really like Chacin. He has a presence on the mound that not many young pitchers have.
Cueto is definitely more valuable RIGHT NOW, but you seem to have this season well under control, and a slight upgrade to 1/8th of your pitching staff isn't going to make or break your championship run.
however once Chacin gets his BBs under control he has a chance to develop into a great pitcher over the next 2 years, long after Cueto is a distant memory for you. He has already proven that he can miss bats and strikeout big league hitters.


btw thanks for your feedback on my Ubaldo trade

[HighHeater]

I like chain potential more but this gives you a better chance to win now and most likely the next season, cueto isnt old at all either and still has potential

[BUCCOFAN]

UPDATE!!!

Some has stepped up and offered me J.Sanchez (SF)$3 (2) (has a keeper year left over Cueto?

But really I might already have better keeper options left on my roster, so I am wondering who has the better second half (Sanchez or Cueto?)

Thanks

[LARS929]

I would go for Cueto for two reasons. One is that I just don't believe Chacin will be a great pitcher down the road, he may be alright, but not a guy who will win or lose a season. Second is that you are winning this year, keep pushing and go after Cueto who will help you win this season.