Originally Posted by
gfhyde
League in sig. A guy just took over the team that was in dead last and has Butler on the block. Seeing as how my first base position is filled by old (Konerko) and possibly useless (Smoak) players, I inquired. The offer is:
My: Harvey/Walker/Castellanos/Tallon
His: Butler
I can probably get an early pick out of him too, but that's it.
I love Butler but his 1B eligibility scares the hell outta me. He played 20 games at 1B last year, which is the exact number required for maintaining that eligibility. If he plays 19 this year then next year he'll only be a DH until he plays 5 games at 1B and gets the eligibility back for the remainder of the year. Blahhhhh.
So - please tell me I'm not crazy by rejecting this and waiting it out. Maybe Smoak is good....right? Or maybe I can try and get another 1B for a lot less.
Butler was the 4th best 1B last year in our league.
I like Harvey and will probably need him. I don't trust my Lincecum or Hanson anymore :\
On one hand, KC has no real amazing 1B prospects. On the other hand, they have Hosmer, who played all but 3 games last year at 1st. I'd say it was more due to luck that Butler kept his 1B eligibility. I don't think the risk is worth it, it's a big gamble. And apparently Smoak is looking a little better this year? Who knows. I'd target someone else, personally, because you don't look lie your team could run a guy with a DH eligibility only, and losing guys like harvey and walker(Taijuan?) isn't worth it for a 1 year rental unless you think ou can grab the championship this year.
And honestly, cut Hanson. He's ruined.
Last edited by lockedge; March 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM.
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