Elvis Andrus

[ZoomVT]

I have this guy in my league who really wants Elvis, and im willing to stick it out with Ramirez. So should I trade? whats fair?
His last offer was chipper and hafner.

He has a couple of blue chips he wont trade. Gordon is out and his pitching staff is out. I dont need pitching really

He has:

C: Posey, Posada, Hundley
I have Victor Martinez and C. Avila (DET).

1B: Posey, Konerko
I have Morneau, Berkman, Martinez, Lind

2B: Cano, Neil Walker
I got Rickie Weeks, Polanco

SS: Jeter
I have Ramirez, Elvis Andrus

3B: Gordon, Chipper Jones
I have Polanco

OF: Gordon, Wells, Ibanez, Pence
I have Berkman, Damon, Murphy, Sizemore, Francoeur, BJ Upton, Crawford, Lind

Util: Hafner

[bigsportsguy2006]

get posey or posada

[ZoomVT]

that was my thinking.

Is Chipper worth anything? He could be a serviceable 3B if polanco hits the skids

I think I can get 2 for 1. Posada and Chipper for Andrus

[Cubbiefan16]

I'd say go for Neil Walker and Posada if he'll go for it. Neil should have 2B/3B eligibility

[ZoomVT]

I really like walker. Dont know if he will keep up the pace. playing for a shitty team doesnt help.

[Cubbiefan16]

Pittsburgh will be a lot better this year...could be close to around .500 And with Tabata and McCutchen setting the table (if he continues to bat cleanup), Overbay mixed in for protection, I think he could have a breakout year. Just my opinion.

[ZoomVT]

I agree with you. We'll see if he bites. It could be an upgrade to depth at catcher and 2B/3B

[TheHippieRipper]

Dude you should have taken Chipper and Hafner

Chipper is back batting well over .300, he looks like the 2008 Chipper who won the batting title

Hafner is still a ? but DHing only will help him stay healthy.

Elvis Andrus is good for what... SBs? Does defense count in this league? If not then I don't know why you wouldn't take (almost) any two players for a guy who is valuable in 1 category. (and especially when you have lots of SB players in your OF)

[westcoastO]

picked up chipper on waivers, starting him fairly consistently.

i have andrus and couldnt be more disappointed to this point. stephen drew is a god send.

[ZoomVT]

thats why i want to unload Andrus while there is still interest. Otherwise i'll just end up dropping him for some weak FA.

[westcoastO]

IMO his value will probably only increase as the season goes on, it's probably at its lowest point right now (he's been in a hell of a slump)

either way though i think the jones and hafner for elvis trade works in your favor. if he's balls to the wall about the andrus, see if you can hold him off for a week or so and let andrus start hitting again

[Quiksilver]

Originally Posted by westcoastO

IMO his value will probably only increase as the season goes on, it's probably at its lowest point right now (he's been in a hell of a slump)

either way though i think the jones and hafner for elvis trade works in your favor. if he's balls to the wall about the andrus, see if you can hold him off for a week or so and let andrus start hitting again

Agreed...I've never been high on Andrus. One guy had him as a keepr this past year (we get to keep 6) which totally baffles me. Asides from steals (and maybe runs) I don't think he contributes a whole lot.

Bottom line...if this guy wants him bad let him have him and get something that is completely in your favor.

[ZoomVT]

ended up with Chipper and Posada.

I think I can flip Posada to one of the yankee homers in the league.

[westcoastO]

i have posada backing up soto, seems like anytime i actually play him it's 1 for 4 with a solo HR

[ZoomVT]

this as timely now that victor martinez is hurt. I do like his backup Avila, but i think it is a wash with Posada.