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by **Da'Markus Russell** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:05 pm

I'm in a 12 team league that drafted yesterday. A lot of people were reaching on pitchers early (8 went in the Top 28) so I kind of got left behind there. I've been offered 2 trades from the same guy for pitching upgrades. Which one should I take (if any)
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Trade 1:
I give: Gallardo, Billy Butler
I get: Felix Hernandez

Trade 2:
I give: Billy Butler
I get: Matt Latos

I'm leaning towards Trade 2 because I think Gallardo will have a breakout year. What are your thoughts on this? Also, this is my team:

C: Yadier Molina
1B: Votto
2B: Ricky Weeks
3B: Sandoval
SS: Andrus
OF: C. Gonzalez
OF: Michael Bourn
OF: Jason Heyward
UTL: Billy Butler
UTL: Nick Markakis
UTL: Willingham
Bench: Bonifacio
Bench: Gamel
Bench: Valencia

SP: Gallardo
SP: Bumgarner
SP: Beachy
SP: Chris Carpenter (DL)
SP: Gavin Floyd
SP: Liriano
RP: Bailey (DL)
RP: Luebke (sp and rp eligible)
RP: Matt Thornton

Thanks!

by **MaudDib** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:09 pm

i like deal 2. Deal 1 is ok but I think Gallardo is closer to Felix than most think.

by **rich101682** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:43 pm

I actually like your starting staff as-is. But since you have Votto at 1B and Bonifacio rotting on your bench as things stand now, trade Butler for Latos.

by **Da'Markus Russell** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:11 pm

Also, it's worth mentioning that both Assists and Double Plays Turned are both counted as stats. This probably devalues Butler as a utility player a little bit.