#TRADE# *WHIR*

[michaelyoung4prez]

My Aviles and Niese for Gio Gonzalez. I like Aviles' versatility, but got Howie at second, Tulo at short and Freese at third. I want to upgrade a mediocre staff outside Verlander...Thoughts?

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C
Alex Avila
(Det - C) Player notes
1B
Carlos Pena
(TB - 1B) Player notes
2B
Mike Aviles
(Bos - 2B,3B,SS) Player notes
3B
David Freese
(StL - 3B) Player notes
SS
Troy Tulowitzki
(Col - SS) This player is a keeper. Player notes
OF
Josh Hamilton
(Tex - OF) This player is a keeper. Player notes
OF
Alejandro De Aza
(CWS - OF) Player notes
OF
Cameron Maybin
(SD - OF) Player notes
Util
Andrew McCutchen
(Pit - OF) This player is a keeper. Player notes
SP
Justin Verlander
(Det - SP) This player is a keeper. Player notes
SP
Jonathon Niese
(NYM - SP) Player notes
SP
Jake Arrieta
(Bal - SP) Player notes
RP
Lance Lynn
(StL - SP,RP) Player notes
BN
Howie Kendrick
(LAA - 1B,2B,OF) New player notes
BN
Gavin Floyd
(CWS - SP) No new player Notes
BN
Bartolo Colon
(Oak - SP) Player notes
BN
Brandon McCarthy
(Oak - SP)
DL
Daniel Hudson
(Ari - SP)
DL
Ryan Dempster
(ChC - SP)

[RyeWhiskey]

I'd make that trade. Gio has a better track record and Aviles could lose playing time as the season progresses.

[dominicfaiola]

Really like Gio this year. Do it.

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[wazzeus]

Pretty even deal, but I think Niese's value isn't terribly far off from Gio's -- a hair or two behind. Niese has looked great this year, and he was terribly unlucky last year, resulting in highly inflated stats. I like Aviles as long he's leading off. Really just depends on your infield depth, I suppose.

[michaelyoung4prez]

Thanks for the replies. I countered with Aviles, Bartolo and McCarthy for basically Gio (he has 2 streamed pitchers he can drop in a 3 for 1) I know he likes Bartolo and McCarthy had a solid away start last night for a change. Think it's enough or should I just give in and send Niese and Aviles for Gio? Trying to avoid trading Niese

Thoughts?...

[wazzeus]

Thanks for the replies. I countered with Aviles, Bartolo and McCarthy for basically Gio (he has 2 streamed pitchers he can drop in a 3 for 1) I know he likes Bartolo and McCarthy had a solid away start last night for a change. Think it's enough or should I just give in and send Niese and Aviles for Gio? Trying to avoid trading Niese

Thoughts?...

That's more like it. Bartolo and McCarthy are guys I'd feel comfortable starting only if they're in Oakland. I do think Aviles will take a significant step forward this year, though.

[michaelyoung4prez]

He countered with Romero for Aviles and Colon. I took it.

New question:

Drop McCarthy for Bud Norris (2 home starts this week and looking at schedule solid outings for most of May)

McCarthy has to go to Fenway on Wednesday, wont be using him for that one...

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