Archer/Ortiz/Frazier for Stanton/Davis/Sano

[oilspill23]

I am close to closing a deal involving my Archer/Ortiz/Frazier for Stanton/Davis/Sano... But he's not budging. I think this will be a complete steal for me but i need to sweeten the pot a little so that he wants to take it.

We have discussed throwing in Chapman (from me) in return for Casilla but i am hesitant. That would leave me with Street/Miller (NYY)/Casilla as my RPs. Is this worth it for the batters id be getting?

[JAMZ]

I like the offensive upgrade for you, and am less concerned about losing Archer and Chapman. In an 8-team league with only 8 pitchers per roster, there will be plenty of opportunity to identify a breakout star or a bounceback year from the waiver wire. There always seems to be a substantial group of pitchers each year who come out of nowhere and have great numbers. It's a much smaller group that comes out of obscurity to deliver top end production as a hitter.

The relief pitching world is probably the MOST fluid in terms of performance, and I am certain that you'll be able to pick up a closer for a top 10 MLB team following an injury or blown save by the incumbent.

[Eskimo Brother]

Agree with the above. In a league like this I would be okay with taking that hit to make the deal. That is a wonderful power upgrade for you.