Blockbuster Options -- Keeper League -- Advice please!

[jhawkinson3]

Hey guys.
5x5 Roto League - 7 Keepers (unlimited years) - Standard lineup (MI, CI, 5 OFer/10 Pitchers)

Current keeper options:

2B: Robinson Cano
SS: Troy Tulowitzki
MI: Starlin Castro
OF: Mike Trout
OF: Jacoby Ellsbury
OF: Adam Jones
P: Kris Medlen

I also have RA Dickey who Im leaning towards letting go to the draft and keeping Medlen.

I have many trade options right now - Id like advice on which route you'd take this team:

1) Edwin Encarnacion for Troy Tulowitzki -- I like EE but not sure I believe in him that much

2) Prince Fielder and Elvis Andrus for Jacoby Ellsbury, Starlin Castro and RA Dickey - -I feel this is a bit much but Im not keeping and could use the power from 1st base which I currently dont have.

3) Gio Gonzalez for Adam Jones - -Im very high on Gio Gonzalez but hard to give up a 5 tool type player in Adam Jones for him.

4) Miguel Cabrera for Mike Trout -- Scary. Miggy is amazing...Do you dare deal Trout at this point? Miggie at 3rd base fills a hole

5) Prince Fielder for Jacoby Ellsbury and RA Dickey - -I like this deal but the other owner isnt sold on it yet

6) 3 team deal: Id trade Ellsbury, Castro and Dickey for Fielder and Edwin Encarnacion -- Things to work out here but theres potential.

SORRY for the length and I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read this and offer up their 2 to 4 cents worth. Thanks guys!

[Beeblebrox]

I wouldn't make any of those trades. Stick with the 7 you have.

Also....definitely keep Dickey instead of Medlen.

[hochunk5]

I agree that i would keep Dickey over Medlen. Medline helps in 1 category (SV) with a minor boost to ERA and relievers are easier to replace.

Here are my opinions of each option:

1) Edwin Encarnacion for Troy Tulowitzki -- I don't trust Encarnacion who was pretty average until last year plus Tulowitzki when health it top 2 at the position

2) Prince Fielder and Elvis Andrus for Jacoby Ellsbury, Starlin Castro and RA Dickey - -I like this deal. You have a lot of spead players and Fielder would give you 35- 40 HR potiential in a good year Dickey is old Castro and Andrus do about the same for your team and Ellsbury is replaceable. OF is the easiest position to find a sleeper in.

3) Gio Gonzalez for Adam Jones - - i always take hitting over pitching. I'd rather have jones

4) Miguel Cabrera for Mike Trout -- Even though Cabrera is proven and Trout has only proved himself in one season you can trade trout strait up when you can keep a player indefinetly.

5) Prince Fielder for Jacoby Ellsbury and RA Dickey - -This is the best deal for you. If he isnt sold on this one, i'd try option 2

6) 3 team deal: Id trade Ellsbury, Castro and Dickey for Fielder and Edwin Encarnacion -- I don't like losing Castro without getting a SS back

[jhawkinson3]

Medlen will be starting for the Braves...I dont think he'll be closing over Kimbrel

In terms of Fielder and EE for Ellsbury, Castro and Dickey....I would have Tulo to replace Castro at SS

[Nuclear29]

#5 if you can swing it, #2 if not.

[jhawkinson3]

New offer in...I've been offered Prince Fielder and David Wright forJacoby Ellsbury Starlin Castro and RA Dickey

That would leave me with:

1B: Fielder
2B: Cano
SS: Tulo
3B: Wright
OF: Trout
OF: Adam Jones

P: Medlen

Thoughts?

[MaudDib]

New offer in...I've been offered Prince Fielder and David Wright forJacoby Ellsbury Starlin Castro and RA Dickey

That would leave me with:

1B: Fielder
2B: Cano
SS: Tulo
3B: Wright
OF: Trout
OF: Adam Jones

P: Medlen

Thoughts?

I think I take that deal. I don't love dealing Castro but you could use the other players more.

[Frenchiegangsta9]

New offer in...I've been offered Prince Fielder and David Wright forJacoby Ellsbury Starlin Castro and RA Dickey

That would leave me with:

1B: Fielder
2B: Cano
SS: Tulo
3B: Wright
OF: Trout
OF: Adam Jones

P: Medlen

Thoughts?

Hit accept immediately.

[ensanimal]

New offer in...I've been offered Prince Fielder and David Wright forJacoby Ellsbury Starlin Castro and RA Dickey

That would leave me with:

1B: Fielder
2B: Cano
SS: Tulo
3B: Wright
OF: Trout
OF: Adam Jones

P: Medlen

Thoughts?

Yup,I'd take this deal. Crazy infield, excellent start to your OF. Depending on who's available maybe start by going for an ace type SP in the draft.

[Nuclear29]

I dont think you could have a better set of keepers with that deal.