I rarely ask for Trade Help...But...

[Hornsby]

I'm kind of in an interesting position here...points league with position specific requirements, and only 1 DH slot. The key is position specific...and it's a dynasty league with no salaries, keep a guy forever.

I have Bruce, Puig, and now Polanco in RF....so I can play one in RF, one at DH and have to sit one. I guess one solution is to wait and see if Polanco can get some time in CF if McCutcheon gets dinged up, but he's a pretty durable fella, and that's a longshot.

So I dangle Polanco out there and got some decent offers, but nothing that would make me jump. But one that makes me think is this one: Kris Bryant for Polanco, straight up. I have Machado at 3rd already, so it's not ideal, but...give me some thought, wise members of the 'pen. I appreciate it.

[Mithrandir]

I would trade Bruce.

[Hornsby]

I would trade Bruce.

He gets the worst offers...nothing that would allow me an upgrade at any position.

[Mithrandir]

He gets the worst offers...nothing that would allow me an upgrade at any position.

OK. I wouldn't take Bryant for Polanco at this time. If you can get a significant upgrade for Polanco then maybe trade him.

I am no big fan of Machado, but I would prefer Machado/Polanco over Bryant/Bruce.

[Hammer]

I am not trading polanco for Bryant.

[fuhrdog]

I am not trading polanco for Bryant.

Agreed...and Bryant will probably be a RF before long. Polanco is already up and playing well. I'd want more.

[overkill94]

Kind of a nice position to be in, but still tough. I'd just sit Bruce for now and hope he heats up so you could get a better offer. I'd rather take a somewhat lowball offer for him than trade one of the other two.

[Hornsby]

Agreed...and Bryant will probably be a RF before long. Polanco is already up and playing well. I'd want more.

But the Cubs already have Soler playing in RF...I could see Bryant in LF, Baez at 3rd, Alcantara at 2nd, and Almora in CF. Does that sound about right?

[cardboardbox]

But the Cubs already have Soler playing in RF...I could see Bryant in LF, Baez at 3rd, Alcantara at 2nd, and Almora in CF. Does that sound about right?

At his current rate of production, Bryant will beat Baez to the majors. Alcantara isnt a sure thing. I've heard that Bryant would go to RF if he cant handle 3B, presumably because he has a good arm and is reasonably athletic at this stage of his career.

Upton, Gordon, Gardner, Cespedes are LF'er? Maybe can get one of them?

[fuhrdog]

I've heard that Bryant would go to RF if he cant handle 3B, presumably because he has a good arm and is reasonably athletic at this stage of his career.

Pretty much what I have read also.

[Hornsby]

Just got offered Morse and Wisler for Bruce...anything I should entertain?

[Hornsby]

At his current rate of production, Bryant will beat Baez to the majors. Alcantara isnt a sure thing. I've heard that Bryant would go to RF if he cant handle 3B, presumably because he has a good arm and is reasonably athletic at this stage of his career.

Upton, Gordon, Gardner, Cespedes are LF'er? Maybe can get one of them?

Cespedes is a possibility...not sold on Gardner or Gordon in this format.

[Sour Masher]

I love Bryant. I think he is going to be one of the top five power hitters in the league. I am greedy though, so I'd want him and I'd want to keep Polanco. I'd try to trade a Bruce package to get Bryant, if possible. Obviously, it would take a good bit more, but maybe you can identify other needs or other prospects he likes that might land Bryant.

Everyone here seems to prefer Polanco to Bryant, mostly because of the speed. I get that. But I'd wager you don't end up regretting that deal if you do it. Of course, I also think there is a decent chance Bryant can hack it at 3b for awhile, and that makes a big difference in your situation. If you don't think he can stick, it is a harder deal to justify.

[Sour Masher]

Just got offered Morse and Wisler for Bruce...anything I should entertain?

I like Wisler, and Morse is having a great year, but you'd be selling low on Bruce with this deal. But it may be a start to something. Play up that Wisler has sucked in PCL this year and maybe he will give a third piece good enough to make this deal doable for you.

If you don't want to do Polanco for Bryant, which, again, I don't see as a bad deal, you sort of have to try to get as much as possible for Bruce, eventually. But it may be best to wait for Bruce to heat up first.

[The Dane]

I like Wisler, and Morse is having a great year, but you'd be selling low on Bruce with this deal. But it may be a start to something. Play up that Wisler has sucked in PCL this year and maybe he will give a third piece good enough to make this deal doable for you.

Yeah, Wisler's value this year all came from the outside chance that he looked to be up soon and contributing in a fantastic pitcher's park. No way now. He's getting murdered and won't be up this year barring a miracle turnaround, or a tidal wave that kills about 25 SD pitchers. So, while you'd be selling low on Bruce, he is doing the same for Wisler (on a smaller scale, of course). I think you can expect more of the same from Morse, if he stays healthy, and a slight uptick -but not a full rebound- from Bruce, which puts them about even here on out.

If you could get more, do it, but I'd take Wisler and Morse for Bruce.

Don't waste one moment trying to decide who you like better between Polanco and Bryant. Both are projectable as studs, and both are extremely likely to fail. It's a crapshoot, honestly. I'd happily take either and never regret my decision.