[EmpireWF]

I was proposed this trade, should I do it?

I trade: SP Jake Peavy
For: RP Huston Street and RP,SP J. Papelbon?

My rotation looks like this...

SP Glavine
SP Ervin Santana
SP Brett Myers
SP Mulder
SP Tim Hudson
SP (DL)Prior
RP Wickman
RP Dempster

[ThePundit]

Empire: Although your starting pitching is solid, I wouldn't trade Peavy for 2 closers. Peavy is a top line starter. Do you have any other needs? Like slugging % or anything? If I were you and you can spare a starter, I would look for who you want on other teams rosters and you propose a deal to someone. Just my 2 cents.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I was proposed this trade, should I do it?

I trade: SP Jake Peavy
For: RP Huston Street and RP,SP J. Papelbon?

My rotation looks like this...

SP Glavine
SP Ervin Santana
SP Brett Myers
SP Mulder
SP Tim Hudson
SP (DL)Prior
RP Wickman
RP Dempster

What kind of scoring system do you have?...its it a basic 5x5?

[MJHMarc]

Even though Jake Peavy may be off to a bad start, I think he will be able to turn it around.

You should keep onto Peavy because he should finish with at least 15 wins this season.

[Trashed]

In the league I was in closers usually got most of the points so I would jump at the trade despite Street's high ERA. It really depends on your scoring though. Analyze your system and make your best judgement. Me? Id do it.

[MJHMarc]

Here are some notes that you might want to take into consideration. First of all, closers appear in more games than starting pitchers do. But they play in less innings overall.

It is your choice if you want to pull the trigger.

Personally, I'd try to make a counter offer where he throws in a starting-pitcher.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Also depends on what is available on the wire..what kind of starter can you get off waivers?...

I usually look for the double trade...can you get a starter elsewhere in a trade?...

[MJHMarc]

I agree with Gotham Dark Knight.

I for one don't really encourage uneven trading procedures. Personally, I like having even trades because I feel like everyone is getting a fair deal.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

I agree with Gotham Dark Knight.

I for one don't really encourage uneven trading procedures. Personally, I like having even trades because I feel like everyone is getting a fair deal.

Now, now Marc I never used the word "fair"...they say there is a sucker born every minute, and who am I to deprive anyone of what they are after...I just meant look at a trade, as bait for a second deal ...I often take in a player I don't want as part of a deal, if I can send him off elsewhere as soon as I get him.

[MJHMarc]

I used the word "fair" in my opinion.

I see your point, Gotham Dark Knight. I would too try to get as much out of a deal as possible but in reason. If you ask for too much then they might reject it and close all discussions about the trade. That happened to me a few years ago.

It was a dark and stormy night in June of 2003. I was hooked on my computer like a zombie looking for someone to haunt. I clicked my mouse quietly to avoid making a sound that could disturb the deceased...alright, enough with the scary stories.

Anyway, I was offered Jimmy Rollins, Tino Martinez and Morgan Ensberg for Tom Glavine and Rocco Baldelli (in his rookie season). I was planning to go after his Albert Pujols but he told me that if I threw in one more player he would forget about the deal. I accepted the deal (of course) and traded away Tino Martinez immediatly for some future draft picks which I used on Kazuo Matsui.

Now when I look back at that deal, was it good that I accepted it?

[ThePundit]

Empire: I hope you didn't make the Peavy deal: 15K's the other night.

[MJHMarc]

Peavy is getting his act together this season. He was off to a bad start this year, but has been hot lately (1-2 record, 2.16 in last 25IP). His record is 3-5 this season. How many wins do you think he will finish with?