Trading Tuesday Fantasy Edition

In the future I may have more for fantasy info on Trading Tuesdays, but for this week that will mostly be left for Friday.

I do have some advice though. With the trade deadline looming you may be thinking it's now or never. And technically it is, but don't rush into a deal. You also don't want to overplay your hand. It's tough to find that balance but you can do it. Don't turn down a legit offer because you want to triple check you can't make more. But don't accept your first offer when there are 3 teams you see in the standings can use your spare saves/steals/power or what have you.

In one year leagues you should be looking to trade all young players for proven studs. Sure, Nolan Reimold may "break out" in the second half (wishful thinking- I own him), but if you have a title on the line do you really want to risk waiting to find out? I'd zone in on guys like Chipper Jones, the old Vets who will give you good numbers and aren't exciting to that 6th place team, you can get em cheap(er).

In Keeper Leagues you have to decide where you stand. If your team sucks then let yourself get ripped of slightly for draft picks or keepers, what do you have to lose? If your team is average and has a small chance of getting to the money then you at least owe it to your team to wait until the actual deadline to decide your fate. If you're 6 points behind the money, you don't want to trade Branyan and co. for a decent keeper only to find yourself regretting the decision a week or so later. Give your team a little more time just to be sure. If you have a chance to win then go for it goddammit. I'd trade potential keepers for massive amounts in quality. What's the difference between Johan Santana and Cliff Lee the rest of the way? Probably not much, and if Cliff Lee also nets you a closer, a better catcher and a good steals guy then why aren't you doing that deal?

I hope you follow my advice, and if you have any questions/comments don't be afraid to ask on this thread or email me, I promise a ridiculously quick response.