What is K-Rod\'s current value?

[EpicJoe]

I have been trying to evaluate what K-Rod is actually worth, and I cannot seem to figure it out. I\'m thinking it may be a good time to deal him because his value is at an all time high.

With that being said, what caliber of starting pitcher should I expect in return? Would asking for a player like Felix Hernandez be too much?

What do you guys think K-Rod is worth right now?

[Dutchman]

Depends on your league format.. 5x5? Keeper? If keeper, also depends on your own keeper situation and who the rest of the league has protected.

In a 1 yr league (4x4 especially, but even 5x5) I\'d take K-Rod, I like what his K/9 did in the second half and have confidence he returns to the 90 K mark if the ankle is sound.

In a keeper league, it\'s never a bad idea to kick the tires on King Felix. Incredible that he\'ll only be 23 this year.

[Snydes]

Last year the Angels had 89 save opportunities (SvO), 16 more than any other team. Between 2002-2007, the team that lead in SvO had between 72-77. K-Rod will still give you great numbers (K, ERA, WHIP), but I don\'t think he\'ll come anywhere near 62 again.

I would try to deal him for a starter+closer combo. Maybe a starter who hopes to rebound in 2009, be it from injury or just a bad year (Verlander, Gallardo top that list in my mind) packaged with a Matt Capps or BJ Ryan type.

[EpicJoe]

Snuder wrote:

Last year the Angels had 89 save opportunities (SvO), 16 more than any other team. Between 2002-2007, the team that lead in SvO had between 72-77. K-Rod will still give you great numbers (K, ERA, WHIP), but I don\'t think he\'ll come anywhere near 62 again.

I would try to deal him for a starter+closer combo. Maybe a starter who hopes to rebound in 2009, be it from injury or just a bad year (Verlander, Gallardo top that list in my mind) packaged with a Matt Capps or BJ Ryan type.

It\'s funny that you used those names in your packages, because I have Verlander, Gallardo and Capps!

[rdegen2000]

Well I think K-Rod gave everyone his best season he\'ll ever give us last year, he\'ll still get 40 saves which is still awesome, so Im not putting him down, but I just personally feel ( and its my opinion) any player that will give you 60 innings a season isnt as valuable as a SP that will give you 200 innings. I know in roto, saves are definately important but there are alot of guys to choose from, such as a Broxton, or Marmol and move K-Rod for a King Felix type SP..


To answer your question, I would take King Felix for K-Rod and find quality closer elsewhere...