Who Here Would Trade A-Rod? POLL ONLY

[gdn]

There are plenty of A-Rod threads, so this is NOT meant as another thread for discussion. Unfortunately, none of the A-Rod threads have a poll, so I wanted to take the pulse of the board.

Who would trade A-Rod right now?


EDIT: It is a GIVEN that the underlying assumption is that it would be a trade of just about equal or slightly lesser value. The thrust of the question is the desire to keep the PLAYER A-Rod on this team now.

[YankeePride1967]

realistically, no, but if St. Louis offered Pujols or Minnesota offered Santana or Lirano, yes, but that won't happen. There is no REALISTIC trade that I would do.

[In Mo I Trust]

Anyways, my vote is NO WAY.

[JeterRodriguezSheff]

Well it depends on the quality we are getting back. You have to specify if we are getting anything worthwhile back.

[gdn]

The poll is up.

The thread comes up before the poll, unfortunately.

[In Mo I Trust]

Thanks, got it.

[TMS]

Not unless we're getting a young stud ace pitcher like Liriano, or another 1st ballot HOFer in his prime like a Pujols.

[YankeePride1967]

You should have added a fourth "if we are blown away" or "for the right offer".

[gdn]

Well it depends on the quality we are getting back. You have to specify if we are getting anything worthwhile back.

Please assume realistic deals.

[In Mo I Trust]

Please assume realistic deals.

If Arod is traded during the worst stretch of his career, there is no way the Yankees get anything close to equal value. Sure, everyone would trade him for Liriano and Santana or something absurd like that. Not happening.

[NyyNjnNyg]

Nope.

[gdn]

If Arod is traded during the worst stretch of his career, there is no way the Yankees get anything close to equal value. Sure, everyone would trade him for Liriano and Santana or something absurd like that. Not happening.

Yeah, that's why I edited the first post here.

[jimmykey2]

NO WAY...

you couldn't get the proper value back regardless of how well or poorly he's playing. His bad season still finds him AL top 15 in runs, RBIs, HRs, BBs, and OPS. I do believe with 100% certainty that A-Rod would've been traded after this season if he didn't win the MVP last season. That showed he's capable of playing big time baseball here, so why would the Yanks entertain trading him? Maybe he reverts to 2005 MVP performance level in 2007.

[TMS]

If Arod is traded during the worst stretch of his career, there is no way the Yankees get anything close to equal value. Sure, everyone would trade him for Liriano and Santana or something absurd like that. Not happening.

Precisely, but that doesn't mean we have to trade him for lesser talent either. I'm saying if I don't get elite talent like Liriano or Pujols back in return, I'm not dealing ARod, period.

[BBombers85]

Hes not gonna be this way all year. He was awesome in May (player of the month). June stunk. July wasnt all that bad until recently, but offensively he's still good. Hes hitting even without the glove. He'll be fine. Everyone makes a big deal outta nothing only because he makes 25 mil a year.

[metalboy15]

NO FREAKING WAY!!! Here´s to A-Rod hitting his 450th HR and 2000 Hit tonight

[ShaneTravis]

NO FREAKING WAY!!! Here´s to A-Rod hitting his 450th HR and 2000 Hit tonight

I'm with this guy!

Trading him is so Steve Phillipish....

[parkerstrong]

I would trade anyone for the right price....Mets offer Reyes, Wright, Pedro and Beltran I'd give up Jeter and A-Rod....but that isnt going to happen. In my book anyone is tradeable....but to trade A-Rod now is insane. We wont get enough back....no thanks.

[Kluivert4Ever]

Soley depends on what we get back.
But unlike players such as Mariano Rivera I would listen very hard to offers concerning A-Rod.

[parkerstrong]

Latest rumor is for Abreu, Burrell, Bell, and Gordon. We also include Melky and a PTBNL. No thanks....still not enough.

[jughead]

Sure I would. I'd trade A-Rod for David Wright straight up. C'mon Mets, make the offer.

[Nashwan]

No, thanks very much.

[Soriambi]

The results of the poll are encouraging to me. I guess that the people who dislike A-rod or think he's bad are just far more vocal than the majority. As of the time I'm writing this only seven people have said that they would trade A-rod "in a heartbeat." (Well, nine, but two of them are Red Sox fans. I don't blame them for wanting us to trade A-rod, but they really don't count in a poll like this. ) 85% of people who have responded (including the Sox fans who voted "in a heartbeat") have said absolutely not or "I don't want to, but it seems inevitable," which I take as moore of a no than a yes, with the vast majority of those saying no way.

[BRNXBMRS]

NO, everyone is crazy.

[Snatch Catch]

My option isn't up there. I would trade A-Rod in a heartbeat if it meant getting back considerable young, cheap, high-ceiling talent.

I'd also trade Jeter and even Mo if it meant the same thing.

[gdn]

The results of the poll are encouraging to me. I guess that the people who dislike A-rod or think he's bad are just far more vocal than the majority. As of the time I'm writing this only seven people have said that they would trade A-rod "in a heartbeat." (Well, nine, but two of them are Red Sox fans. I don't blame them for wanting us to trade A-rod, but they really don't count in a poll like this. ) 85% of people who have responded (including the Sox fans who voted "in a heartbeat") have said absolutely not or "I don't want to, but it seems inevitable," which I take as moore of a no than a yes, with the vast majority of those saying no way.

It is now down to 81.82%

[Sam18]

You said that we'd be getting equal value right? In that case I'd trade him in a heartbeat because this whole thing imo has become a distraction to the team and its not fair for A-rod either. IF, again IF we're getting fair value then I trade him in a heart beat.

[DontHateOnNumber2]

I voted No Way, but I am absolutely shocked at how many "In a heartbeat" votes there were. I can only hope and assume they were from fans of teams other than the Yankees.

[JeterRodriguezSheff]

You said that we'd be getting equal value right? In that case I'd trade him in a heartbeat because this whole thing imo has become a distraction to the team and its not fair for A-rod either. IF, again IF we're getting fair value then I trade him in a heart beat.

EXACTLY, it is becoming a fricking soap oprah.

[Tifoso]

Oh wait, you're serious.

Nope

[DontHateOnNumber2]

You said that we'd be getting equal value right? In that case I'd trade him in a heartbeat because this whole thing imo has become a distraction to the team and its not fair for A-rod either. IF, again IF we're getting fair value then I trade him in a heart beat.

I get what you mean Sam, because equal value for A-Rod would mean an abundance of young talent IMO seeing as how there aren't many like him in the league. Out of curiousity what would you deem equal value for Alex? I honestly can't put together one singular star player or a sensible package of young guys/veterans that would make sense in any imaginary trade involving Alex.

[Sam18]

Everyone knows what I think of A-rod but why wouldn't you trade a guy the fans hate if you're getting equal vaule?

[JeterRodriguezSheff]

I get what you mean Sam, because equal value for A-Rod would mean an abundance of young talent IMO seeing as how there aren't many like him in the league. Out of curiousity what would you deem equal value for Alex? I honestly can't put together one singular star player or a sensible package of young guys/veterans that would make sense in any imaginary trade involving Alex.

Jered Weaver, Bradon Wood and Scott Shields. Young pitcher with Ace upside. Very promising bat in Brandon Wood, and a very valuable bullpen guy.

[gdn]

Here's how you can look at it:

As Cashman, do you look at the reaction A-Rod's been getting and say "shoot, this will never stop, let's see what I can get for A-Rod and start shipping him" or do you say "This is absurd, this guy is one of the best hitters and we desperately need him. He's not going anywhere."

[LuckyLopez]

The results of the poll are encouraging to me. I guess that the people who dislike A-rod or think he's bad are just far more vocal than the majority. As of the time I'm writing this only seven people have said that they would trade A-rod "in a heartbeat." (Well, nine, but two of them are Red Sox fans. I don't blame them for wanting us to trade A-rod, but they really don't count in a poll like this. ) 85% of people who have responded (including the Sox fans who voted "in a heartbeat") have said absolutely not or "I don't want to, but it seems inevitable," which I take as moore of a no than a yes, with the vast majority of those saying no way.

Actually I think the highly uneven results probably has a lot to do with the options. A few people have already said that their option isn't up there. Mine isn't either. Those are extreme options. "In a heartbeat" suggests you want him gone. "Its inevitable" is an idea that a lot of people don't hold. And "no way" is the other end. There's no calm middle ground for this poll. A "If the right deal came along."

So I think the extreme A-Rod supportors sometimes overrate his value. I think all of the "I'd never trade him for anything" or "only for Santana or Pujols" stuff is irrational. There are many, MANY hypothetical trades that would be fair or even in favor of the Yanks when you consider age, salary, and the fact that trades don't have to be 1:1 (whether they would happen is another story). But I also don't think that a trade is inevitable or necessary. So I simply don't have a place to vote. None of the options come close to my emotions on the matter. I could vote for the "in a heartbeat" option considering that the premise is that its a fair deal, but that's just not representative of my sentiment. And it doesn't seem like I'm alone.

[Sam18]

I get what you mean Sam, because equal value for A-Rod would mean an abundance of young talent IMO seeing as how there aren't many like him in the league. Out of curiousity what would you deem equal value for Alex? I honestly can't put together one singular star player or a sensible package of young guys/veterans that would make sense in any imaginary trade involving Alex.

See that's the thing, there's never gonna be a real trade in which we'd get equal value. But say some GM sniffs some glue and decides to trade their young ace and another young allstar hitter while eating some of the A-rod money then why wouldn't you do it? In reality I don't trade A-rod because we'd never get a fair trade but since gdn said what if we're getting a fair trade then absolutely you'd have to do it.

[gdn]

Jered Weaver, Bradon Wood, Scott Shields.

You're kidding, right?

[jimmykey2]

Jered Weaver, Bradon Wood and Scott Shields. Young pitcher with Ace upside. Very promising bat in Brandon Wood, and a very valuable bullpen guy.

I don't even think the Angels would do that trade.

However, good job on coming up with something somewhat reasonable.

[Hitman23]

Everyone knows what I think of A-rod but why wouldn't you trade a guy the fans hate if you're getting equal vaule?

I looked at the results and I'm actually pleasantly suprised with how many (so far) are backing him. I've been disgusted with Yankee fans for a while now, today it's been worse.

Anyway, this does tie into answering your question because it's not the entire fanbase that hates him. Just a percentage who happen to be very loud right now.

[gdn]

Actually I think the highly uneven results probably has a lot to do with the options. A few people have already said that their option isn't up there. Mine isn't either. Those are extreme options. "In a heartbeat" suggests you want him gone. "Its inevitable" is an idea that a lot of people don't hold. And "no way" is the other end. There's no calm middle ground for this poll. A "If the right deal came along."

So I think the A-Rod supportors overrate his value. I think all of the "I'd never trade him for anything" or "only for Santana or Pujols" stuff is irrational. There are many, MANY hypothetical trades that would be fair or even in favor of the Yanks when you consider age, salary, and the fact that trades don't have to be 1:1 (whether they would happen is another story). But I also don't think that a trade is inevitable or necessary. So I simply don't have a place to vote. None of the options come close to my emotions on the matter. And it doesn't seem like I'm alone.

The reason that I didn't put the "if the right trade comes along" option up there is because EVERYONE should be traded for the right deal.

I'd trade A-Rod for Pujols.

That's not the point. The point was to see how people perceive A-Rod at this juncture and what his value to the team is. A lot of the other A-Rod threads have people bemoaning his lack of performance and his mental lapses and inability to handle the media and fans and so on. So, having said all of that, do they want him gone?

Would they prefer another personality in place of A-Rod? Or is A-Rod just too valuable to this team regardless of his sensitivity?

[Babe Rules]

Not a chance.

[Soriambi]

I voted No Way, but I am absolutely shocked at how many "In a heartbeat" votes there were. I can only hope and assume they were from fans of teams other than the Yankees.

I think that different people are having different interpretations of the meaning of the poll options. For instance, some are taking "in a heartbeat" to mean "would you trade A-rod for players who are = to his value or better than him?", while I took it more as "Do you want to trade A-rod?" (and, based on what gdn said two posts above, that seems to be more of what he was asking) I said no way because gdn said that it's assuming that the trade is realistic, and I can't imagine many "realistic" trades that other teams would actually make that would be equal or greater than A-rod's value.

[Sam18]

A-rod for Pujols is not a fair deal. I mean I'd trade half the Yankee team to get Pujols.

[Sam18]

I think that different people are having different interpretations of the meaning of the poll options. For instance, some are taking "in a heartbeat" to mean "would you trade A-rod for players who are = to his value or better than him?", while I took it more as "Do you want to trade A-rod?" (and, based on what gdn said two posts above, that seems to be more of what he was asking) I said no way because gdn said that it's assuming that the trade is realistic, and I can't imagine many "realistic" trades that other teams would actually make that would be equal to A-rod's value.

I agree. gdn messed up big time.

[SeanM]

Here's how you can look at it:

As Cashman, do you look at the reaction A-Rod's been getting and say "shoot, this will never stop, let's see what I can get for A-Rod and start shipping him" or do you say "This is absurd, this guy is one of the best hitters and we desperately need him. He's not going anywhere."

Thats how i read the question. If you're willing to listen to offers, you're willing to at least think of trading him, right?

[gdn]

I agree. gdn messed up big time.

[JeterRodriguezSheff]

You're kidding, right?

I think you overrate A-rod, if you wouldnt take a young Ace, a very promising prospect, and possibly the most valuable relief pitcher in baseball(excluding closers), as the basic foundation of the deal.

[gdn]

Thats how i read the question. If you're willing to listen to offers, you're willing to at least think of trading him, right?

Exactly.

At this point, I wouldn't even listen to offers.

[just-blaze]

Negative X 2.

I think Steve Phillips isnt a GM for a reason. That's why its funny to see his trade ideas.

[gdn]

I think you overrate A-rod, if you wouldnt take a young Ace, a very promising prospect, and possibly the most valuable relief pitcher in baseball(excluding closers), as the basic foundation of the deal.

Young ace? Let's see him do it for more than a month before you label him that..

Also, A-Rod is going to hit for another 7-8 years. I'm not trading him for... possibilities.