**All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

[Claymaker52]

Re: **All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

Would any of you trade Felix Hernandez for Albert Pujols straight up? I'm torn on what to do? I alreadyhave Justin Smoak at 1B, but I was thinking I could move Pujols to 3B. Then my only concern would be resigning him. But I really don't want to give up King Felix though. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place here.

[RyanLeaf16]

Re: **All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

Would any of you trade Felix Hernandez for Albert Pujols straight up? I'm torn on what to do? I alreadyhave Justin Smoak at 1B, but I was thinking I could move Pujols to 3B. Then my only concern would be resigning him. But I really don't want to give up King Felix though. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place here.

I don't really see the dilemma. You have a ACE in Hernandez who could bring you a nice package of prospects and MLB-ready players...if you decided to move him. On the other hand, you have a unsigned, soon-to-be FA, Albert Pujols who will likely be the biggest FA since ARod hit the open-market about a decade ago. Why would you even question whether or not to do the trade? It's a poor move if you do it. Plain and simple. You could get soooo much more for Hernandez and you would control those guys for a longer term than you would Pujols.

[jcabler24]

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Gonna start a 'chise with the Royals.

Dont know too much about KC, but its obvious i need bullpen help. Is it realistic to get above-average pen help using Melky,Lucas May or Francouer? Just trying to keep it realistic as possible.

Any suggestions?

[Claymaker52]

Re: **All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

I don't really see the dilemma. You have a ACE in Hernandez who could bring you a nice package of prospects and MLB-ready players...if you decided to move him. On the other hand, you have a unsigned, soon-to-be FA, Albert Pujols who will likely be the biggest FA since ARod hit the open-market about a decade ago. Why would you even question whether or not to do the trade? It's a poor move if you do it. Plain and simple. You could get soooo much more for Hernandez and you would control those guys for a longer term than you would Pujols.

Well how about Felix to the Cubs for Starlin Castro, Matt Garza, and Tyler Colvin? All three would fill positions of need. But I still don't know if I want to part with him though.

[Scott]

Re: **All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

Would any of you trade Felix Hernandez for Albert Pujols straight up? I'm torn on what to do? I alreadyhave Justin Smoak at 1B, but I was thinking I could move Pujols to 3B. Then my only concern would be resigning him. But I really don't want to give up King Felix though. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place here.

Do you really want to give the Cards a pitching staff with 2 aces though?

[brett the jet favre]

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That's far too much imo...Morales AND Pineda? No thanks.

Morales is a perfectly suitable at first base. And though his defense isn't nearly as good as Gonzalez, he's not far behind offensively. And there's no way I'd give up Pineda, he'd be an untouchable for me as an M's fan

agreed .

[brett the jet favre]

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Well how about Felix to the Cubs for Starlin Castro, Matt Garza, and Tyler Colvin? All three would fill positions of need. But I still don't know if I want to part with him though.

Why would you give up the best pitcher in baseball, hell hes only 24 and getting better, you can sign posistion players in the off season, right now the M's are rebuilding and are centering the team around Felix.

[Ike Slider2]

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Gonna start a 'chise with the Royals.

Dont know too much about KC, but its obvious i need bullpen help. Is it realistic to get above-average pen help using Melky,Lucas May or Francouer? Just trying to keep it realistic as possible.

Any suggestions?

I traded Hochevar or Gordon (can't remember which) to Boston for Beckett and Jenks. Francouer has some value May has almost none and Melky is A pot as a B so has great value

[RyanLeaf16]

Re: **All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

Well how about Felix to the Cubs for Starlin Castro, Matt Garza, and Tyler Colvin? All three would fill positions of need. But I still don't know if I want to part with him though.

Seems to me that you just want to make a trade to make a trade. It is not unheard of for a team to trade it's best player to acquire a boatload of prospects in return. I just think you are going about it the wrong way.

I would load up on "A" potential pitching prospects (ask for two) and then ask for a ML-ready position player and another "A-B" position prospect. I would focus on the middle infield and CF as those are the defensive positions where you want to be the strongest.

[Claymaker52]

Re: **All Trades Discussion Thread** 2011 Edition

Seems to me that you just want to make a trade to make a trade. It is not unheard of for a team to trade it's best player to acquire a boatload of prospects in return. I just think you are going about it the wrong way.

I would load up on "A" potential pitching prospects (ask for two) and then ask for a ML-ready position player and another "A-B" position prospect. I would focus on the middle infield and CF as those are the defensive positions where you want to be the strongest.

I've fecided not to trade Felix, I can't really get tru value for him. I could really use an upgrade at SS and 2B though. And I'm fine in CF for now, I have gold glover Gutierrez there with Lorenzo Cain backing him up.

[Jxd969]

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hey, im new here and to the show. I have two questions. Did I post this right? and Im the Braves, is a Jair Jurrjens, and a 2 prospects for Justin Upton sound fair?

[Ike Slider2]

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Is it 2 A prospects or 2 prospects because Jurrjens and 2 B prospects or even 1 A 1 B worth it hugely. If it is two A potentials then slight gain but who would you replace Jurrjens with in the rotation? Plus you have a pretty good outfield in Prado McLouth Heyward where would you put Upton? I guess in left but then all you got was a medium upgrade in the lineup and defensiveley plus good bench but you lose medium on future and rotation. So I'd say yes but see if you can get a C overall/C potential pitcher from the D-Backs too to take Jurrjens place for a while while you develop Tehran or some one.

[bbking26]

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hey, im new here and to the show. I have two questions. Did I post this right? and Im the Braves, is a Jair Jurrjens, and a 2 prospects for Justin Upton sound fair?

Looks like your saying 2 A pot prospects, if thats true I'd say no trade. SP's are too valuable. Now if you could get a A or B pot sp prospect then yes do it. Ike is right your OF is good already. I think Upton might give you more speed. I would try to get Stephen Drew. I wish Castro was around for the 2003 NLCS Game 6. Stupid Bartman and Gonzo.

[Jxd969]

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i pulled the trade, Jurrjens with an RF Ramirez and a C pot prospect.. i tried before opening day and i didn't go, but i tried again because Heyward broke his arm and it went through.. i did it because when Chipper retires, i plan on moving Prado to 3rd and in game J. Upton has a better contract

[ootherocoo]

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I'm in my franchise with the Mets, and I need some TRUE power.

I'm willing to part with Bay, and prospects. Any suggestions on a good fit?