My AL 5x5 team hit the skids early this year, thanks to a combination of injuries and ineffectiveness. So after a few months, I made a series of dump deals.
Since I'm now in the cellar, I am mostly planning for next year. We keep only 7 (plus minor leaguers, who can't be traded in-season). I have more than 7 candidates and may be able to swing another deal or two before the deadline. Would really appreciate your feedback on these keepers so I can better evaluate trades.
Which are your top 7? Individual player comments also greatly appreciated. Thanks!
All players year 1 in 2016 unless noted.
Tim Anderson $8
Mark Trumbo $22
AJ Reed $15
Dae Ho Lee $10
Kendrys Morales $11 (option year in 2017 - Thoughts on keeping a DH? I found it very limiting at auction.)
Jackie Bradley Jr. $11 (option year in 2017 - Extend? To $16/2 years?)
Geovany Soto $1
JD Martinez $20 (contract through 2018, must be kept unless I trade him)
Alex Colome $9
Danny Salazar $5 (option year in 2017)
Blake Snell $8
Marcus Stroman $7 (option year in 2017)
Another owner indicated willingness to deal Mookie Betts $18 (contract through 2018) for Bradley, Colome, Morales. Is he asking too much? Is the difference between Bradley and Betts worth Colome (good price for a closer) and Morales?
Since I'm now in the cellar, I am mostly planning for next year. We keep only 7 (plus minor leaguers, who can't be traded in-season). I have more than 7 candidates and may be able to swing another deal or two before the deadline. Would really appreciate your feedback on these keepers so I can better evaluate trades.
Which are your top 7? Individual player comments also greatly appreciated. Thanks!
All players year 1 in 2016 unless noted.
Tim Anderson $8
Mark Trumbo $22
AJ Reed $15
Dae Ho Lee $10
Kendrys Morales $11 (option year in 2017 - Thoughts on keeping a DH? I found it very limiting at auction.)
Jackie Bradley Jr. $11 (option year in 2017 - Extend? To $16/2 years?)
Geovany Soto $1
JD Martinez $20 (contract through 2018, must be kept unless I trade him)
Alex Colome $9
Danny Salazar $5 (option year in 2017)
Blake Snell $8
Marcus Stroman $7 (option year in 2017)
Another owner indicated willingness to deal Mookie Betts $18 (contract through 2018) for Bradley, Colome, Morales. Is he asking too much? Is the difference between Bradley and Betts worth Colome (good price for a closer) and Morales?
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