[Boner_18]

So I missed my draft last night, just spaced out. I ended up pulling a decent offensive roster but am lacking some pitching (head-to-head league). I logged on this morning to find a trade being offered to me and am thinking of biting but I want some input.

Im giving up:
A-rod

Im getting:
Mark Reynolds
Ryan Franklin

Now, I really need some relief and I think in general Arod is "over valued" though there is always the possibility he breaks out. I know Reynolds is not great and I can counter for Soria or Cordero (he probably wont go for this) or Street or Aardsma (Aardsma more desirable for me b/c my starters have high ERAs already and Street gets beat up sometimes).

Thoughts?

[Bob Loblaw]

No!

There will be closers available on the waiver wire all year and closers to be had for cheap in trades. If healthy all year, A-rod could make a run at #1 overall player.

[Boner_18]

Thanks bob. Im looking at Reynolds strike outs too and not sure if I can absorb that (while losing a near .300 avg). I still might fire back with one of those top closers, why not. But am leaning towards not settling for Aardsma...

Anyone else?

[crackerjack]

Never trade a prime player for a reliever. A-Rod will get you points in many categories, while a reliever is good for saves only (and maybe WHIP).

[rob11234]

Sorry, but that's a horrible, horrible trade. You'll be able to pick up players of the caliber you're receiving via free agency or waivers. If you're trading a premium player, you should be receiving a premium player. And not a closer, either.

[MexicanStallion]

Terrible trade. Closers will come and go during the season, so there will be good options later on if you need saves.

[DennisGreen]

No! There will be closers available on the waiver wire all year and closers to be had for cheap in trades. If healthy all year, A-rod could make a run at #1 overall player.

Exactly. Definitely do not do this trade, half a dozen closers either lose their job or are hurt for the year and lots of free agent jems pop up. A Rod is still a stud, you can get way more for him.

[DrStale]

Everyone else pretty much covered the reasons for staying the hell away from this one. Pitching fluctuates a lot through a Fantasy season, consistent hitting for power is golden.

[Andy117]

Just be aggressive on the waiver wire. Hitting is more important than pitching in head to head leagues.

[EXhoosier10]

I don't like franklin at all. he had a really lucky season last year and I'd guess that he loses the job at some point this year.