{"id":3850,"date":"2011-05-09T19:30:44","date_gmt":"2011-05-10T00:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegoldensombrero.com\/wordpress\/?p=3850"},"modified":"2011-05-09T20:05:52","modified_gmt":"2011-05-10T01:05:52","slug":"trade-bait-volume-1-issue-3-mccutchen-cargo-alexei-vlad-roberts-and-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thegoldensombrero.com\/wordpress\/archives\/3850","title":{"rendered":"Trade Bait: Volume 1, Issue 3 (McCutchen, CarGo, Alexei, Vlad, Roberts and Bay)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wow, what a week.\u00a0 We had two no-hitters and a few pitchers come up just short of a no-hitter.\u00a0 We also saw a couple streaks come to an end.\u00a0 Unfortunately, Andre Ethier<\/a><\/strong> was not able to record a hit for a 31st<\/sup> consecutive game, and Joey Votto<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s streak of reaching base safely ended at 33 games.\u00a0 Thankfully, both of these guys are on my team and helping me hold strong amongst the leaders in the Denslow Cup.\u00a0 These guys are obviously finding themselves at the top of the charts in fantasy leagues across the globe.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look today at some names that were expected to be big producers, but are nowhere to be found.\u00a0 Right now is a great time to turn one owner\u2019s regrets into your own small fortune.<\/p>\n

Again, I have no new trades to report in the Denslow Cup.\u00a0 One owner is searching for saves and looking to deal SP to get them.\u00a0 However, he did this via the Samurai Board (our message board).\u00a0 He has rejected every trade thrown his way and at least in dealing with me has never even tried to negotiate anything.\u00a0 This brings me to a point I want to make about trading: don\u2019t just throw up your trade wants on the league message board.\u00a0 Just looking at the standings and scoring will give owners an idea of what you need or don\u2019t need.\u00a0 Also, if you do not like a trade, reply with an email about what specifically you don\u2019t like about the proposal.\u00a0 It is never helpful to just say, \u201cNope.\u00a0 This trade sucks.\u201d\u00a0 It really makes it easier for you and other owners to find out just where you stand on different pieces in different trades.\u00a0 Now, on to guys I\u2019m getting and getting rid of.<\/p>\n

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Guys I\u2019m Getting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Andrew McCutchen<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

What a let down he\u2019s been.\u00a0 The 10th<\/sup> OF off the board as the 37th<\/sup> pick overall, it is obvious that guys that took him had high expectations.\u00a0 So far all they have to show for it is a .228 average, five stolen bases, and an OPS of just .726.\u00a0 With a BABIP that sits nearly 60 points below his career average and a walk rate at a career high, you can be sure that this trend will not continue.\u00a0 His contact rate sits just under 87%, the best of his career.\u00a0 McCutchen is just too good of a player.\u00a0 Get him now while the price is right.<\/p>\n

Carlos Gonzalez<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Was last year really a fluke?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Sure he might not be able to hit for that average again, but where did all his power go?\u00a0 I can\u2019t answer that question exactly, but I can tell you this.\u00a0 He is walking more than ever before.\u00a0 He is striking out less than ever before.\u00a0 The guy has never had an Isolated Power less than .240 since reaching Triple-A.\u00a0 Everyone loves to hit in Denver.\u00a0 Cargo has always been a better second half player.\u00a0 Hitting for almost 30 points more in average, and 100 more points in slugging percentage.\u00a0 The time is right to get this 1st<\/sup> round talent for much, much cheaper.<\/p>\n

Alexei Ramirez<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The guy has always been a slow starter in April and May.\u00a0 Look at these numbers: BA sits around .240-.250 on average, SLG is about .350 for those months, on average.\u00a0 Now look at his slash line for June and July.\u00a0 June: .305\/.347\/.474\u00a0 July:\u00a0 .331\/.362\/.498.\u00a0 The difference there is remarkable.\u00a0 If you have Alexei and have weathered the storm, hold on to him.\u00a0 If you are in the market for a SS this is a guy to go get.<\/p>\n

Guys I\u2019m Getting Rid Of<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vladimir Guerrero<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The dude is old.\u00a0 He has had a decreasing walk rate since 2007, which now sits at an all time low of a putrid 3%.\u00a0 This is not helped by the fact that he is still striking out in 12% of his at-bats.\u00a0 His power has been on the decline since 2004.\u00a0 It has dropped steadily each year except for his resurgence last year in Arlington\u2019s hitter friendly ballpark.\u00a0 Not to mention his ISO power sits at an all-time low.\u00a0 Match those numbers up with the fact that he is hitting more ground balls and fewer line drives and see that it is time to cut ties with Vlad.<\/p>\n

Ryan Roberts<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Homeboy is playing so far above his head right now that it is time to capitalize if you are a Ryan Roberts owner.\u00a0 Here are his career slash stats: .258\/.344\/.414.\u00a0 Consider that his slash stats thus far are .287\/.392\/.529.\u00a0 See the difference?\u00a0 Also make note of the fact that in June Roberts is a career .109 hitter.\u00a0 In July it gets better, but still he is just a .242 career hitter.\u00a0 Get what you can for Ryan Roberts and sell, sell, sell while his value is at an all time high.<\/p>\n

Jason Bay<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

I will be blunt\u2026I do not think Jason Bay will ever be what he once was.\u00a0 This year he is striking out almost 32% of the time he goes to the plate.\u00a0 His BABIP is actually above league average and he is still only hitting .241.\u00a0 He is hitting fewer line drives and fly balls than earlier in his career, despite the fact that his plate discipline is a good or better than it was in 2007-2009.\u00a0 It is a sad truth to realize, since I know so many people had high hopes for Bay when he was finally freed from the one-time dungeon known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.\u00a0 Goodbye, Jason Bay.\u00a0 I am getting rid of you.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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