I've begun to think velocity is pretty important.  That being said, would you trade A for B?  I'm in the hunt and have plenty of good pitching (he'd likely be my #5 starter) 

A (my guy):   Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Nap Reynolds


For B:  Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Posiedon Rivers

My team has plenty of high quality for low PC guys.  Poseidon seems like he could become a quality inning eater.  I don't have a ton of SP prospects so giving up Nap would hut long term.  Also- Poseidon seems like another version of:
 Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Miguel Suarez

Who has been disappointing.

Suarez has low pitch ratings and the GB/FB rating is low too.  I would take the trade in a heart beat.

just to clarify - you would trade away Nap for Posiedon?

Without hesitation.

This trade isn't a slamdunk, although Mike and kevin are correct that Rivers is a better pitcher (maybe about 0.4 of ERA better, plus he'll pitch more innings).  You have a ridiculously good rotation-- either of these guys really is your SP5.  Thus, you're giving up 11 seasons of control of a solid young SP3-4-type to upgrade from one guy who isn't going to start for you in the playoffs to another, which I don't get.  

If one of your other SP is going to be an FA at the end of this season and won't re-sign with you, then take this trade.  Otherwise I'd look to trade Reynolds for a major position player upgrade.

I think it's a slamdunk.    Nap is closer to a 5/LR while PR is a solid 3 on most staffs.    No telling where someone pitches in the playoffs due to fatigue/injury but I want my best options to actually be options.

I like PR over Burke and Suarez in your rotation. Nap splits dont do it for me plus low pitch ratings. I dont have a specific formula or an expert at this by any means. But to me Rivers is a significant upgrade over 2 of your SP's now. slam dunk. take the trade.