Trade thoughts?

Troy and I got into a discussion yesterday centering on who should be traded from the Sounders FC and the reasons why.

I will not speak for Troy, as he has the ability to add a comment to this particular thread and is more than able to elaborate on his thoughts there. However, I will say the conversation started when Troy suggested we trade Brad Evans as we could get something for him. This didn't just fall from the ether, Troy let me know that Dwayne De Rosario was traded to Toronto FC for Julius James, who has now been traded from Houston to DC United for a third round draft pick in 2012. So essentially Toronto got De Rosario for nothing. I however, found Julius James to be a solid defender and worth significantly more than Houston does. I made this point to Troy at the match vs. Houston at Qwest and again at Starfire. I thought Julius James was underrated and apparently Houston thought quite little of him.

This led to Troy's suggestion of trading Evans. I didn't outright disagree but thought perhaps we should have someone on the field with the speed of Zakuani on the right wing, who could perhaps keep up with Stevie Z and be in the area for crosses originating from the left. Oh wait, said I, we already have Sanna Nyassi. Troy countered with Nyassi's poor crossing to date to which I put forth, perhaps if Sanna was allowed to get more experience in match situations, his touch would become better.

We both agreed, on the ongoing thought we should trade Montero for a forward who has a better work rate. Yes, Montero has scored ten goals this season and for that we are grateful (and humbled). However, when 9 of the 11 men on the Sounders run and fight for the ball on almost every play, it is certainly the one that doesn't who sticks out. (Who is number 10 you ask? Well, depending on the week, Keller could be number 10.)

I say, start Nyassi on the right side, tuck Ljungberg under Jaqua up front and try to get Nyassi ready for next year. Le Toux can sub for Zak, Nyassi or Evans depending on who is getting gassed around the 60 - 65 minute mark.

What say you Tribe on the thoughts of trades?