Should I trade Torii Hunter for Nick Swisher inf Fantasy Baseball?

Hey everyone.





This is my current lineup:





C Victor Martinez (C,1B , CLE)


1B Albert Pujols (1B , STL)


2B Robinson Cano (2B , NYY)


3B Garrett Atkins (3B , COL)


SS Orlando Cabrera (SS , LAA)


OF Torii Hunter (OF , MIN)


OF Carlos Beltran (OF , NYM)


OF Adam Dunn (OF , CIN)





My bench is thin with my only extra player worth anything being





David DeJesus





Im in the MLB open league.





Let me know your opinions.





Thanks!

Should I trade Torii Hunter for Nick Swisher inf Fantasy Baseball?
Swisher moved up to second in the batting order on Wednesday, in an attempt to stimulate the A's slumping lineup. With this happening you can expect move at-bats from him and more opportunities. Right now, Hunter hasn't been producing as well as Swisher. Making Swisher the better player in the trade.
Reply:I'd take Swisher over Hunter at this point... Swisher is primed for a breakout year - look for somewhere around 30-35 HRs and about 100 RBIs from him... Hunter on the other hand is getting up there in age and is on the decline... he may get some more steals than Swisher but he should only hit 20-25 HRs with about 80-85 RBIs...
Reply:Comparison of '06 season:





Swisher: 106 runs, 35 homers, 95 RBIs, 1 steal, .254 AVG .372 OBP


27 yrs. old





Hunter: 86 runs 31 homers 98 RBIs 16 steals .278 AVG


.336 OBP


31 yrs. old





Swisher had more solid stats with the OBP, runs, rbi's, and homers. Hunter stole more, but just take a quick glance at age and you will see the difference. Swisher is in his prime. Hunter-4 years past his prime.





Take Swisher.