what do you think of this trade?

Question

My team is in need of starting pitching, as my 3 starters are Arroyo, Wang, and Erv Santana
do you think its too much to give up
Derek Lee
for
Dan Haren
Lyle Overbay
Adam Loewen?

Answer 1

Go for Haren.

Answer 2

In terms of expected production, this isn't all that bad of a trade. Lee is very unlikely to replicate his 2005 numbers. I am high on Orioles pitching, and Haren should be very reliable.

That said, Lee's trade value is extremely high, and I don't think most owners would know what they have in the three players you mentioned. Try to pull Haren and Loewen away on the cheap, and use Lee to grab a superstar OF.

Answer 3

Yes, too much to give up. While all of those players are solid, Lee could get you more. By trading Lee you could someone like Felix Hernandez (and someone else), Oswalt, or Carpenter (many owners were disappointed with his first start). Try to see what the highest value for Lee is. If no one else bites, then do the trade. Your starters are quite putrid.

Answer 4

I really have mixed reactions with this one, it's a tough choice. I think with the offense Derrek Lee is in with Soriano and Aramis they will score a ton of runs. Haren is good, as well as Overbay, but Loewen I don't know.

Answer 5

If you've got another good 1B, i don't see why not to do the trade. As long as you have one of the following.. Pujols, Howard, Ortiz, Berkman, Morneau, V. Martinez, Delgado, Sheffield, Helton, Fielder. Because Haren is what you need, more or less, and Overbay is great Utility help on any fantasy team.

Hope this helps...

Answer 6

i would keep lee in that situation. i think you can get more for lee than that. lee is about a 3-4 round pick so i would say aim for a pitcher like oswalt (if lucky) or peavy or felix

Answer 7

Derek Lee for all three would be alright.

Answer 8

no way that would be a rip off

Answer 9

good trade