Should I pick up Casey Kotchman(LAA) for Alex Gordon(KC)...???

Question

Gordons in a terrible slump but if you look at their numbers theres not much difference except the avg. Kotchman .312 and Gordon .265

Answer 1

It really depends on who your 3B and 1B are.

That said, Kotchman is a pretty safe pick. He has always hit above .300, and this year seems to have more pop than before. He also gets a decent amount of doubles.

Gordon will probably be a star at some point, but it might not be soon. Plus, the offense around him is the worst in the American League. I routinely pick up pitchers for one start who are facing The Royals. Gordon will get little protection from the guys around him.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Id pick up Kotchman, hes having a breakout year.  And like the guy said above, hes got a lot better players around him to help pick up RBI's and runs scored, although Vlad has been struggling.  In my league Gordon is a free agent and Kotchman is taken...by me.  haha.

Answer 3

I think that you should do it personally.  I do think that Gordon will be a more productive major leaguer in the long run, however you have to take a look at who Kotchman has around in the line-up:  He is going to help accumulate nore runs as opposed to Gordon who is on the Royals, a team that isn't quite as successful as the all of suden alive Angels.  

Best of luck!

JW

Answer 4

I think you could be fine with Gordon. Depends on who you have on 3b as well. Since Gordon has the eligibility to play on 3rd. I think as the season goes on he will break out of the slump and produce more runs. Although in the other hand. If you are looking for a "rent-a-player" you SHOULD pick up Kotchman. (Have him on my team as well)