A quick recap of my season - Thought I'd contend and still do - currently in 10th out of 14 but only 20 points back. I am dead last in steals and 12th in avg, 11th in runs, and 10th in rbi. I havent thrown in the towel yet. but also dont see the value in playing for 3rd or 4th when 5th gives me the first pick in the farm draft.
I was offered Morneau 24, Wallace 11/2yrs, and Trout (minors) for Crawford 44 and Konerko 9/x (cant be kept). This is not a deal I'm considering because I dont want Wallace's contract and Morneau is looking like he may not bounce back this year.
But I'm considering countering with the same two from my side + a lesser prospect like Alex Torres for Berkman 2, Morneau 24, Trout. Then I'd have to try to swing another deal for some steals, maybe even two basestealers, and also hope Morneau starts hitting.
This downgrades me but gives me a nice couple of keepers for next year. One reason I wouldnt want to do it is I'm already set to keep Rendon, Segura, Cole, Moore, Taillon, and Lamb (if still rookie eligible). Trading for Trout and not flipping someone like Taillon or Lamb for help this year would greatly diminish the upgrade value of getting Trout. Also I would have Trout for his rookie season + 3 more so likely 2012-2015, assuming he doesnt get 130+ ab this year.
Any thoughts on my possible counter? Am I even offering enough?
I was offered Morneau 24, Wallace 11/2yrs, and Trout (minors) for Crawford 44 and Konerko 9/x (cant be kept). This is not a deal I'm considering because I dont want Wallace's contract and Morneau is looking like he may not bounce back this year.
But I'm considering countering with the same two from my side + a lesser prospect like Alex Torres for Berkman 2, Morneau 24, Trout. Then I'd have to try to swing another deal for some steals, maybe even two basestealers, and also hope Morneau starts hitting.
This downgrades me but gives me a nice couple of keepers for next year. One reason I wouldnt want to do it is I'm already set to keep Rendon, Segura, Cole, Moore, Taillon, and Lamb (if still rookie eligible). Trading for Trout and not flipping someone like Taillon or Lamb for help this year would greatly diminish the upgrade value of getting Trout. Also I would have Trout for his rookie season + 3 more so likely 2012-2015, assuming he doesnt get 130+ ab this year.
Any thoughts on my possible counter? Am I even offering enough?
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