trade advise

[tinitoys]

who would end up getting the better deal?

team 1 receives miguel montero, $1

team 2 receives kimbrel $3 and beachy $5

12 team, nl-only, keeper

[Hammer]

I like Kimbrel at 3 better than Montero at 1.

[willthethrill]

I like Kimbrel at 3 better than Montero at 1.

Agreed.

[The Dane]

I like Kimbrel at 3 better than Montero at 1.

I suppose I agree, but it's close. Kimbrel is a flamethrower and has serious upside, but there is no guarantee that he will close this year, and even if he does, he is completely unproven in that job. Will a new manager who is stepping into the shoes of a Hall of Famer give a young closer a long leash if he hits a rough patch -which is nearly guaranteed given the track record of young pitchers? I'm not too sure, especially given that the ATL pen is pretty loaded and Venters is the more poised -if not more talented- pitcher. I wouldn't be surprised if Kimbrel gets less than five saves in 2011. Of course, I also wouldn't be surprised if he gets 35, but it isn't a sure thing by any means. On the other hand, Montero is a starting catcher for a team that plays in a hitting park and for only a buck, you can't really lose. Montero also has an inconsistent track record and a spotty injury history, so he isn't a McCann or anything, but he's money for a buck.

So, if you are sure Kimbrel is going to close, he's worth more than Montero. If you aren't sure, I think Montero is the safer bet.

[Gregg]

Catcher is so thin, I keep the $1 Montero at this point.

[tinitoys]

im looking at the available catchers in my draft which are mccann, soto, buck n only iannetta

[Gregg]

im looking at the available catchers in my draft which are mccann, soto, buck n only iannetta

In our 12 team NL only Iannetta will be kept at $7, Soto at $17, and the jury is out on the $30 McCann.

I wouldn't keep McCann at that price, but I am sure he would go for at least 25 in our auction.