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By: Keith Giordano

Keith Giordano — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:48:37 +0000

dont get me wrong. its better to aim too high than too low, so i agree with howard about trying to get a guy about that value. but if the guy you are trying to trade with is as smart and shrewd as you are, he may be frustrated by such an offer.

By: howard

howard — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:21:20 +0000

Yeah, maybe I’m shooting a little too high with Hunter. Hawpe, I think still may be within reach, especially if Bourn to continues to perform throughout the first half — a speed for power move. But in looking at Hunter’s numbers again, I’ll agree with Keith in that Hunter might be a bit of a reach there.

By: Keith Giordano

Keith Giordano — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:46:02 +0000

I gotta disagree here a little bit. If you CAN get tori hunter or brad hawpe, then obviously you should do it. it will depend on how astute your league members are. however, asking for a 4-5 tool guy like hunter for a guy that we all suspect (even those guys who need sbs) will decline shortly seems to be a lot.

i think you are better off setting your sights a little lower. if you want to ask for a guy that is about hunter’s value, then i suggest looking for someone who is not off to as good a start as hunter or hawpe. maybe a pat burrell type. he has his own issues, and the batting average will not be as big a deal.

By: Drew

Drew — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:00:21 +0000

Very wise of you to LET your wife do the driving!

By: howard

howard — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:17:03 +0000

I’ve been wondering that exact same thing. I’ve really been enjoying the batting BA/OBP increases this year, but I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. While Bourn has always been a basestealer, he’s never been a consistent .300 hitter. I feel like a big slump is looming.

I’d say I’d be shooting for an everyday OF with some pop in his bat, maybe like a Torii Hunter or even a Brad Hawpe. Or maybe like a decent 2nd or 3rd tier pitcher if you can — his line last night hurt, but I’m thinking someone of a John Danks caliber; real talent, great upside, but not anyone’s ace by any means.

And when they haggle with you and complain about the potential batting average issue, remind them that 40+ stolen bases are still coming their way. Not many players will produce that and come this cheap.

By: malcolm e.

malcolm e. — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:53:31 +0000

I followed your lead this year and also drafted Michael Bourn. So far he’s looking pretty good. What can I realistically expect to get in return for him in a deal?

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