MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

[RyanMan82]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Just use force trades and do whatever you want since you are making trades and aren't fair or real. The game is not a good indicator of what's fair. This thread really doesn't service your goals.

Sounds good.

[AC]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'm trying to grab a utility guy and I've narrowed it down to Rutledge or Alex Castellanos. Which route do you guys think is most realistic?

Send Happ to the Rockies for Rutledge; play Rutledge at 3B, SS, 2B, OF
Send Rogers to the Padres for Castellanos; play Cast at OF, 3B, 2B

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Yeah I was trying to play without 30 team this season, but I think I'm going to restart with it on, and maybe the hybrid rosters.

There's a middle ground option also.

You can play a profile with cpu trades on just during the month of July to help cut back on the volume of cpu ridiculousness but this still gives them the ability to make some deadline deals. And then just veto any that are ridiculous. This will allow you to not waste time overseeing deals in APR-JUN.

A common cpu deal I've been seeing is an April deal of Javier Baez for Tyler Clippard, lol. Guess the Cubs were fed up with Javy's slump...............

I'm trying to grab a utility guy and I've narrowed it down to Rutledge or Alex Castellanos. Which route do you guys think is most realistic?

Send Happ to the Rockies for Rutledge; play Rutledge at 3B, SS, 2B, OF
Send Rogers to the Padres for Castellanos; play Cast at OF, 3B, 2B

Of those 2 options, I like #2 better.

[mgcst5]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'm trying to grab a utility guy and I've narrowed it down to Rutledge or Alex Castellanos. Which route do you guys think is most realistic?



Send Happ to the Rockies for Rutledge; play Rutledge at 3B, SS, 2B, OF

Send Rogers to the Padres for Castellanos; play Cast at OF, 3B, 2B

Both are solid options. Rutledge is probably the better player. Cast has more versatility. Its really personal preference since both deals are fair

[eF 5ive]

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What do I (Yankees) have to give up for Murphy (Mets)? I'm in game but will post stat line in a bit.

I was playing with trades and they seem to want my SP's and RP's who are relatively young. I'm guess I will have to deal in two trades.

This probably won't be an immediate trade, I don't do 30 team and want to check next month to see if some other players I targeted if their teams are more willing to give them up.

Thanks.

ND, how much were those Krabby Patties you ate for lunch? Jk <3

[Friar Fanatic]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'm trying to grab a utility guy and I've narrowed it down to Rutledge or Alex Castellanos. Which route do you guys think is most realistic?

Send Happ to the Rockies for Rutledge; play Rutledge at 3B, SS, 2B, OF
Send Rogers to the Padres for Castellanos; play Cast at OF, 3B, 2B

The second one sounds better as he is pretty useless so you can get him for next to nothing

[bwoodring9]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Here is a nice list of players who could be moving at the trade deadline. Take a look at these and see if you want to move any of them.

Masterson, Alex Gordon, Gardner, Eithier, Crawford, Kemp, Headley, Josh Johnson, Price, Samardzija, Chris Carter, Sandoval, Pence, Granderson, Hamels, Papelbon, Lee, (maybe Rollins/Howard), Street, Aramis Ramirez, Jim Henderson, maybe Braun, Francisco Liriano, Aaron Hill, Alexi Ramirez, and under certain circumstances maybe even CarGo.


As far as Samardzija and Price go, here are two options.

Samardzija for Sanchez + Hutchison

I can't come up with an option for Price. I don't think the Rangers have the pieces for him. If I HAD to come up with one, this is it.

Price for Sardinas, Odor, Choice, Martin Perez, Leonys Martin and Luke Jackson.

Wow! Thanks for the thorough list man! The Samardzija deal is what I was thinking. What team do you think would want Price if the Rangers wouldn't?

[Friar Fanatic]

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Wow! Thanks for the thorough list man! The Samardzija deal is what I was thinking. What team do you think would want Price if the Rangers wouldn't?

Anyone in contention that has a big budget. Think Rangers, Angels, Red Sox, Yankees. I would say Dodgers but unless Ryu and Greinke are hurt or something then they are a no go.

[bwoodring9]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Anyone in contention that has a big budget. Think Rangers, Angels, Red Sox, Yankees. I would say Dodgers but unless Ryu and Greinke are hurt or something then they are a no go.

Yeah I actually already sent Cliff Lee to the Dodgers (Which I hope was realistic) so I don't think they'd want Price. I'll continue to look at the Rangers and keep your proposed deal in mind. I'll also check out the Angels I suppose, although I'm not sure they have enough to make the deal. Thanks for the help!

[Friar Fanatic]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Yeah I actually already sent Cliff Lee to the Dodgers (Which I hope was realistic) so I don't think they'd want Price. I'll continue to look at the Rangers and keep your proposed deal in mind. I'll also check out the Angels I suppose, although I'm not sure they have enough to make the deal. Thanks for the help!

BOS is probably the best bet if they are doing good

[B Easy]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

What do I (Yankees) have to give up for Murphy (Mets)? I'm in game but will post stat line in a bit.

I was playing with trades and they seem to want my SP's and RP's who are relatively young. I'm guess I will have to deal in two trades.

This probably won't be an immediate trade, I don't do 30 team and want to check next month to see if some other players I targeted if their teams are more willing to give them up.

Thanks.

ND, how much were those Krabby Patties you ate for lunch? Jk <3

The Mets are chalk full of young starting pitching, and are void of any bats throughout the organization, so I would start with either Mason Williams, Slade Heathcott or Tyler Austin? I don't have the grades or rosters in front of me, but that's just my suggestion!

[Eastin44]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

I would call Baez up in the time frame mentioned and give him starts at SS, 2B, and 3B, and see where he fits best, and go from there.

If you like him at SS (and he plays well), then I would think about dealing Castro. The haul from Castro should be pretty big. If you like him at 3B, then maybe think about shifting Bryant to a corner outfield spot. If you like him at 2B, then nothing too drastic changes, outside of having a quality MIF backup in Alcantara.

How good is Alcantara playing? You could always call him up at the same time, and see how he plays at 2B. Him playing well, could raise the purpose to deal Castro.

I like the idea of bringing Baez up and giving him spot starts around the infield initially, hadn't considered that. Alcantara, last I checked was hitting around .270 I think. I also like the idea of giving Baez a chance at 3rd, and maybe moving Bryant to OF if I don't trade Castro. Thanks for the response, it gave me some new ideas.

[Mikeyo918]

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Just downloaded the new hybrid rosters and started a franchise with the Astros. I simmed it to today's date, and Surprisingly we are 28-30. 8.5 games behind Oakland in the AL west but only 1 GB in the wild card. I know the season is still young but I want a chance to catch up to Oakland. Browsing the trade block I noticed ATL placed Alex Wood on there, he is 4-5 with a 2.92 ERA, and I happen to be a team listed as interested. ATL is 30-27, 1.5 GB in the NL East and 3.0 GB in the wildcard. ATL is looking for RP, CP, 1B, 3B, and CF. I'm looking to offer CP Josh Fields (B pot), CF Delino Deshields Jr. (B pot), and Travis Ballew (C pot) for Wood. What do you guys think?

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Just downloaded the new hybrid rosters and started a franchise with the Astros. I simmed it to today's date, and Surprisingly we are 28-30. 8.5 games behind Oakland in the AL west but only 1 GB in the wild card. I know the season is still young but I want a chance to catch up to Oakland. Browsing the trade block I noticed ATL placed Alex Wood on there, he is 4-5 with a 2.92 ERA, and I happen to be a team listed as interested. ATL is 30-27, 1.5 GB in the NL East and 3.0 GB in the wildcard. ATL is looking for RP, CP, 1B, 3B, and CF. I'm looking to offer CP Josh Fields (B pot), CF Delino Deshields Jr. (B pot), and Travis Ballew (C pot) for Wood. What do you guys think?

I think you would be overpaying. Honestly, DeShields holds a little more value than Wood imo. The only thing is that Wood is putting up decent stats. Definitely don't give them Josh Fields--he should be a nice piece in the pen going forward.

ATL could use DeShields to play some 2nd and platoon with La Stella. They could also use him in the OF if they ever decide to cut bait on B.J. Upton.

DeShields + Ballew for Wood would be ok.

[InTheoWeTrust]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Hey guys.. at the deadline with the Cubs here. I''m looking to move any of the following guys. What are some potential targets I could get for

Nate Schierholtz: .276/.318/.487 15 HRs 45 RBIs
Justin Ruggiano: .294/.366/.509 12 HRs 48 RBIs
Luis Valbuena: .347/.402/.574 6 HRs 19 RBIs

James Russell: 0-1 2.48 ERA
Wesley Wright: 1-2 2.38 ERA
Jose Veras: 3-1 4.18 ERA 25 saves

Teams in contention are:
Cardinals, Brewers, Reds, Giants, D-Backs, Dodgers, Nationals, Braves, Rangers, Tigers, Royals, Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Rays

Also, what would the Cubs need to do to get Allen Craig? I've always played well with him in the game and would like having him.

Allen Craig: .300/.365/.439 10 HRs 40 RBIs