Who wins this trade and why B.J. Upton Ryan Ludwick Miguel Tejada Matt Garza for dice k and Ian Kinsler?

Question

Who wins this trade and why B.J. Upton Ryan Ludwick Miguel Tejada Matt Garza for dice k and Ian Kinsler?

Answer 1

Pretty even trade, but I'd say the one getting Dice K and Kinsler. Kinsler is potentially a 25-25 guy and Dice K can strikeout guys, win games, and he has a low ERA. On the other hand, Garza's good, but not consistent. Upton has lost power and can only steal bases now. Ludwick and Tejada are both powerful hitters, but unlike Kinsler, they don't have high batting averages and don't steal as much bases.

Answer 2

Upton group wins for sure. You're getting 4 starters versus two. Ian Kinsler does not equal Upton, Ludwick and Tejada...not even close. Dice K walks way to many batters and that's gonna hurt him later in the season. Garza's no Dice K but his a good pick up.