Trade Proposal Details
The Dang Kookaburra Polks ↔ John Rocker All-Stars
The Dang Kookaburra Polks Gives
Blake Snell
$46.0
SP | LAD | Age: 33
225.4 pts
430.5 pts
15.6 pts
Tim Hill
$7.0
RP | NYY | Age: 36
248.7 pts
165.0 pts
3.5 pts
The Dang Kookaburra Polks Receives
Ronald Acuna Jr.
$39.0
RF | ATL | Age: 28
420.2 pts
153.8 pts
9.8 pts
Tommy Edman
$16.0
2B | LAD | Age: 31
257.8 pts
119.0 pts
7.7 pts
Why This Trade Works
Why This Helps The Dang Kookaburra Polks
Acquires Ronald Acuna Jr. ($39) - a generational talent who is bouncing back with 420.2 FPTS and has 1140.4 FPTS upside from 2023. Tommy Edman ($16) provides 2B/3B/CF versatility. Sheds Snell's $46 contract which has been a major drag (225.4 FPTS in 2025). Nearly salary neutral.
Why John Rocker All-Stars Would Accept
John Rocker All-Stars are at $492 and need to be careful, but this is nearly even. They get Snell ($46) who has Cy Young upside (753 FPTS in 2023) and a 2.35 ERA in 2025 despite low counting stats - he could be their ace. Tim Hill ($7) is a reliable lefty reliever. They're loaded with OF and can afford to move Acuna.
Salary Impact & Risks
Salary Impact
The Dang Kookaburra Polks keeper salary before:
$443
The Dang Kookaburra Polks keeper salary after:
$445
Net change:
+$2
Risk Factors
Acuna post-ACL performance
Snell inconsistency
Edman ankle injury
Salary nearly identical for both
Positional Impact
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gains:
RF, 2B
The Dang Kookaburra Polks loses:
SP, RP
Alternative Proposals
If the main proposal is rejected, consider these alternatives:
Alternative #1
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gives:
Blake Snell
The Dang Kookaburra Polks receives:
Riley Greene, Tommy Edman
Alternative #2
The Dang Kookaburra Polks gives:
Blake Snell
The Dang Kookaburra Polks receives:
Ronald Acuna Jr.