Trade Analysis Run #5 The Dang Kookaburra Polks Proposal

Trade Proposal Details

The Dang Kookaburra Polks ↔ The Hamate's Tale

55% Confidence

The Dang Kookaburra Polks Gives

Brendan Donovan

$29.0
2B | SEA | Age: 29
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 390.9 pts
2024: 476.8 pts
Proj: 8.0 pts

Emilio Pagan

$10.0
RP | CIN | Age: 35
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 438.9 pts
2024: 115.7 pts
Proj: 6.3 pts

The Dang Kookaburra Polks Receives (from The Hamate's Tale)

Jordan Westburg

$9.0
3B | BAL | Age: 27
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 276.5 pts
2024: 371.5 pts

Dennis Santana

$6.0
RP | PIT | Age: 30
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 415.4 pts
2024: 277.1 pts
Proj: 5.7 pts

Why This Trade Works

Why This Helps The Dang Kookaburra Polks

Sheds Donovan's $29 salary. Gets Jordan Westburg (27yo, 2B/3B eligible, $9) who fills the 3B gap and has proven production (371.5 FPTS in 2024). Dennis Santana ($6 RP, 415 FPTS) replaces Pagan's RP slot with better production. Saves $25 in salary.

Why The Hamate's Tale Would Accept

Hamate's Tale gets Donovan who is a versatile 2B/LF with a .417 AVG early in 2025 and 476 FPTS in 2024. He's an upgrade over their current 2B options. Pagan ($10) adds RP depth. They need offensive help and Donovan's multi-position eligibility is valuable.

Salary Impact & Risks

Salary Impact

The Dang Kookaburra Polks keeper salary before: $443
The Dang Kookaburra Polks keeper salary after: $419
Net change: $-24

Risk Factors

Donovan groin injury
Westburg 2025 down year so far (276 FPTS)
Partner salary goes to $495

Positional Impact

The Dang Kookaburra Polks gains: 3B, RP
The Dang Kookaburra Polks loses: 2B/LF, RP

Alternative Proposals

If the main proposal is rejected, consider these alternatives:

Alternative #1 44% confidence
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gives: Brendan Donovan, Emilio Pagan
The Dang Kookaburra Polks receives: Brandon Lowe, Dennis Santana
Alternative #2 44% confidence
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gives: Brendan Donovan
The Dang Kookaburra Polks receives: Jordan Westburg