Trade Proposal Details
The Dang Kookaburra Polks ↔ The Hamate's Tale
The Dang Kookaburra Polks Gives
Sean Manaea
$33.0
SP | NYM | Age: 34
79.5 pts
592.3 pts
12.8 pts
Brendan Donovan
$29.0
2B | SEA | Age: 29
390.9 pts
476.8 pts
8.0 pts
The Dang Kookaburra Polks Receives
Jordan Westburg
$9.0
3B | BAL | Age: 27
276.5 pts
371.5 pts
Sal Frelick
$9.0
RF | MIL | Age: 26
480.1 pts
278.3 pts
9.5 pts
Why This Trade Works
Why This Helps The Dang Kookaburra Polks
Sheds $33+$29=$62 in salary for underperformers and receives Jordan Westburg ($9) who fills the critical 3B need, plus Sal Frelick ($9) who provides solid CF/RF production at 480.1 FPTS. Net salary savings of $44 opens huge cap flexibility while improving the lineup.
Why The Hamate's Tale Would Accept
The Hamate's Tale gets Manaea, a proven SP who had 592.3 FPTS in 2024 and projects for 12.84/week - a buy-low opportunity. Donovan provides 2B/LF versatility at a premium but with .417 AVG early in 2025. They have room in their budget and need SP depth beyond their injured Burnes and Rodon.
Salary Impact & Risks
Salary Impact
The Dang Kookaburra Polks keeper salary before:
$443
The Dang Kookaburra Polks keeper salary after:
$399
Net change:
$-44
Risk Factors
Manaea 2025 struggles
Donovan groin injury
Westburg slow 2025 start
Positional Impact
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gains:
3B, RF
The Dang Kookaburra Polks loses:
SP, 2B
Alternative Proposals
If the main proposal is rejected, consider these alternatives:
Alternative #1
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gives:
Sean Manaea
The Dang Kookaburra Polks receives:
Jordan Westburg, Sal Frelick
Alternative #2
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gives:
Sean Manaea
The Dang Kookaburra Polks receives:
Jordan Westburg