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Question by Henry T.: Yankees fans: Trading for Curtis Granderson — you like the move?
I hate it! I don’t mind Granderson joining our team. He’s a fantastic defensive centerfielder, can hit for power and take advantage of the short porch in right, and he’ll allow Brett Gardner to keep his valuable role as a reserve. But Granderson has major holes, like hitting lefties. (Hopefully a Matsui re-signing can lessen the blow there.)

But I hate the fact we gave up Austin Jackson AND Phil Coke. I hope it works, but I hate giving up hot-shot prospects. I can’t help but think of the Mariano Rivera-for-Felix Fermin or Phil Hughes/Joba Chamberlain/Robinson Cano-for-Johan Santana trades that were NOT made!
Kevin A: Phil Coke led our team in pitching appearances last year. He did have a home run problem, but he was counted on to get all the big lefty outs when Marte was injured/sucking. He did a pretty darn good job, and he’s still young and can get better. Granderson has problems hitting lefties and strikes out too much. We already have power hitters like Teixeira and Rodriguez. We need guys to get on base and move runners up in front of them, and I’m not sure Granderson is someone who can do that. Maybe we move Melky to the 2 hole and Granderson to the fifth spot, but that would be a huge downgrade from Matsui, who is incredibly clutch and can hit lefties and righties. I hope we re-sign Matsui to part-time DH, part-time play outfield.

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Answer by mrc_wbr
No Austin Jackson’s potential is a lot greater than Granderson’s

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Question by fantasy noob: what do you think of trading Brett Favre (QB) and Chris Cooley (TE) for Brandon Marshall (WR)?
Any opinions? My current team:

Orton, Kyle QB DEN
Forte, Matt RB CHI
Collie, Austin WR IND
Moss, Randy WR NE
Murphy, Louis WR OAK
Davis, Vernon TE SF
Kaeding, Nate K SD
Packers DST

Favre, Brett QB MIN
Bush, Reggie RB NO
Williams, DeAngelo RB CAR
Smith, Steve WR NYG
Cooley, Chris TE WAS

To me, it seems Brett is no longer going to play like the Brett we know, but I may be able to take advantage of some hopes that he will come back, like every other season with a slow start.

Any other suggestions for a trade so that I can get Brandon Marshall? Who should I give away for him?
The guy possibly trading Marshall is looking for QBs and RBs, but we also use 2 flex spots – so cooley could essentially fill that role.

BTW – before yelling at me that im just asking others to do my job, I only ask for advice with trades, not with starting players – I just don’t have enough experience yet in football let alone fantasy football to really think trades through properly. Thanks for the help in advance!

Also, someone is offering Matt Ryan (QB) in exchange for a decent WR (and with brett playing the way he is – I could really use a good QB, and have Orton as a byeweek/backup QB)

Okay, I think thats already asking for too much if I ask any more questions in a row. Let me know what you think my best bet would be with trading.

THANKS!

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Answer by Bret
I would do it. Favre’s numbers are going to take a major hit this year and you have Vernon Davis to replace Cooley so I say go for it.

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Question by richardw: Is trading Miles Austin, Felix Jones, and Chiefs Defense for Hakeem Nicks, Donald Driver,Steelers a good trade?
I think he has the advantage with austin, i think jones for driver is even, and i think i get advantage with steelers….. is it a good trade?

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Answer by Hugh
yes tha is an amazing trade, nicks is ridiculously good-better then austin… driver is a bit better then felix jones, they have very similar point totals, and the steelers D are miles better then the chiefs, i dont care if the cheifs are 3-1 or whatever

great trade, as long as you get ncks, driver, and the steelers d

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