Do you think I should do this trade?

Question

I give up Mark Teixera and Jason Giambi for Carlos Lee, I have Albert Pujols and Nomar so Im set a first base. Intead of purposing that trade for Carlos Lee should I propase it for either Carl Crawford, or Vlad Geurro

Answer 1

I'd go for Crawford. You got enough power, maybe what you need is some speed.

Answer 2

Having Nomar does not constitute "being set" at 1B. Pujols is very durable and is not an injury risk, he did sit out for about 2 weeks last year with an oblique injury. But you can't count on Nomar as a back up - if your strategy is to have Nomar as your back up, then I would fly without a net at 1B and drop Nomar and use the bench spot for another position.

I would package Nomar with Giambi for this deal instead.

As for the trade, what stat is it that you wish to fill? If you need an OF and need SB's then trade for Crawford. If you just need an OF that can make up for some power you will lose by trading Teixera and Giambi then get Vlad, who will also increase your batting avg.

Just out of curiosity, who will be your Util player?

You do know that you are giving another player in your league 70 HR's, 220+ RBI's and 200 Runs, right? That's about 25% of a first place fantasy finish in 3 stats.

Answer 3

Of Crawford, Lee, and Guerrero; Crawford would be the best trade. Guerrero and Lee are similar as they both have power and decent SB potential but Lee will probably hit a few more HR playing in Houston whole Vlad will hit for a better AVG. I would definately try to pull off a trade though because you are loaded with firstbasemen.

Don't think you need to throw Giambi into the trade. Texeira on his own is a top 10 pick so you should be able to get one of these guys straight up.

Answer 4

Teixeria is better than Lee alone. I *might* go for the Crawford one. The thing is, I think Teixeria will return to his 2005 form, just look at his 2nd half stats. I definatly wouldnt trade for Vlad. He decided against getting surgery in the offseason, so he is going to get injured atleast once this year, plus, his numbers weren't all that impressive last year, and they have been declining for the past couple of years. Right now, Crawford is going into his prime, but in my opinion, I would put Teixera at Utility, and then move Nomar and Giambi for a solid player.

Answer 5

Carl Crawford will hit about 85-95 RBI 50 stolen bases
Vlad 110 RBI score 100R .300 ave

I would trade for Carl Crawford because steals are hard to get and he will score over 100 runs plus he is the youngest.
If you can't get Crawford try for Vlad. However I would trade Tex straight up for them otherwise you are over paying.
Nomar is a good back up because by the end of the year he might be third base eligible. The Dodgers have said they might use him at 3rd this year for some games.

Answer 6

Trade Teixeira for Crawford.

Answer 7

I'd definetly change the proposal to Soriano if you want the best guy, but I doubt the other owner would take the trade then. You might be able to get Guerrero from him, though. If not, don't accept or propose the trade as is (for Lee).

Answer 8

Tex and Giambi for Lee is way overpaying, tex straight up for lee would be a better deal.

Answer 9

i would like doing teixera alone for crawford because it seems you have some power and could go for speed.

Answer 10

If you could get that for Vladdy and you already have pujols, then that seems like an ok deal although over paying.