text: should i trade a-rod for vladdimir?   do not trade a-rod for vlad.  a-rod is just heating up.  also, a-rod plays 3b, a much thinner position than of.  if you have a great backup 3b and a serious need for an of, then maybe you should do it, but you should be able to get a little bit better of a deal (maybe an extra player that can contribute).