Should I make a trade to replace Pujols? Got Kotchman. WHIR

[lefthandedforlife]

I've already asked a team if they were willing to deal one of their 1B. He's willing to deal A. Lind or T. Helton. Do I even need to make a trade or should I stay put?

HTH Points Daily Changes
These are my players, not necessarily my lineup.

C A. Avila
1B C. Kotchman
2B N. Walker
3B A. Rodriguez
SS J. Reyes
OF A. Either
OF C. Rasmus
OF M. Stanton
OF B. Gardner
DH V. Martinez
Util A. Casilla

BN Bobby Abreu, Howie Kendrick, Justin Turner, Charlie Blackmon, Ben Zobrist

DL A. Pujols

SP J. Chacin, J. Lester, J Weaver, M. Garza, H. Kuroda, J. Garcia
RP J. Walden, B. Wilson, K. Farnsworth
(NOTE: 6SP, 3 RP MAX)

Singles-1, Doubles-2, Triples-3, Home Runes-5, Walks-1, Runs Scored-1, RBI’s-2, Stolen Bases-2, K’s- -2, Hits-1, Hit by Pitch-1, Sacrifices-2, Game Winning RBI-4, Caught Stealing--2, Ground into Double Play--1, Hitting for Cycle-20, Grand Slam-7, Outfield Assist-1, Errors-1

IP-3, Wins-10, Saves 7, K’s-1, Walks--1, Hit Batsmen--1, Wild Pitch--1, Pick Off-1, Complete Game-5, No Hitter-10, Earned Runs--1, Loss--5, Blown Save--4, Hit Allowed--1, Shutout-10, HR Allowed--1, Balk--1, Hold-2, Quality Starts-3, Perfect Game-20

[ahcryky]

Are you trading Pujols? I don't think I would want to rely on Kotchman through August. Lind, I'm thinking won't come cheap. If you were trading Pujols for Lind, I would ask for a pitcher to help out your staff too.

[Phattferd]

Are you trading Pujols? I don't think I would want to rely on Kotchman through August. Lind, I'm thinking won't come cheap. If you were trading Pujols for Lind, I would ask for a pitcher to help out your staff too.

I pretty much agree with this, but I don't see why someone would want to take on Pujols right now? Unless someone has 2 stud or above average 1B and can fill him in until Pujols comes back and he just found a way to get the best player on his team during the playoff push.

[Seanyfever]

Zobrist may work if he gets on one of his streaks.... Kotchman scares the bejesus out of me.... You need to look at options.

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[chibears814]

I wouldnt rely on kotchman while pujols is out, that is gonna be a huge blow. Trade one of your bench batters for a middle tier guy until he gets back.