MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

[AC]

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Actually, the Marlins might.

[Gagnon39]

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Not a player trade question here but a managerial one. I know you can't actually trade for managers in the game (at least not that I know of) but what about if one gets fired. Does he go into the pool of available managers?

I play as the Cubs and since Rick Renteria isn't actually in the game, and I'm not a big fan of his anyway, I'd really like to get Ryne Sandberg as my manager. I have 30-team control so I could fire him from the Phillies if need be and then pick him up as the Cubs. Is this doable?

On a secondary note, I wonder if there's any way he'd wear his number 23 once he became manager. That would be so awesome but I bet the game won't give it to him since it's retired.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Thanks Totte. The timing/location of the trade is more symbolic than strategic. I do like the Angels suggestion, going to put some thought into that. While the Dodgers are logical, Kemp isn't the answer for me. Pap and Ruiz for prospects at the break is probably going to be our dance.

Good call. Not to mention that Hamels is a flyball pitcher so Coors Field would be bad news. One of those SoCal teams with Giant parks and humid ocean air like Totte mentioned would be ideal. The Padres, Giants, and Dodgers all make sense although San Fran would have a hard time meeting the asking price (plus they may see Hamels as Zito all over again).

Im playing with the mets (2nd .5 gb) a week before all star break and im intrested in 3 players that are on the block. I am looking to be fair and realistic.

Brett Cecil with a 2.68 era the jays are in 4th 9.5 gb
Andre Ethier .244 avg the dodgers are in 2nd 6 gb
Jp Arencibia .184 avg the rangers are 2nd 2.5 gb

Also at the moment im looking to trade John niese whos 3-4 with a 4.37 era Chris young (who has been a complete bust in game and IRL) with a .217 avg 9 hr 27 rbi also Moises Sierra who i picked up on waviers .269 avg 4 hr and 30 rbi.

All 3 of those guys are gettable realistically and you are willing to part with plenty.

Niese to the Dodgers for Ethier.

Young + Sierra to the Rangers for Arencibia.

Lagares or Wilmer Flores to TOR for Cecil + one of Drabek/Pillar/Rasmussen/Rogers.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Actually, the Marlins might.

Not unless you pay ALL of his salary, which is not an option in the game. No chance they take A Rod and pay a dime in the process.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Not a player trade question here but a managerial one. I know you can't actually trade for managers in the game (at least not that I know of) but what about if one gets fired. Does he go into the pool of available managers?

I play as the Cubs and since Rick Renteria isn't actually in the game, and I'm not a big fan of his anyway, I'd really like to get Ryne Sandberg as my manager. I have 30-team control so I could fire him from the Phillies if need be and then pick him up as the Cubs. Is this doable?

On a secondary note, I wonder if there's any way he'd wear his number 23 once he became manager. That would be so awesome but I bet the game won't give it to him since it's retired.

Yes, this should work just fine if you make RAJ fire Ryno and then scoop him up. It's still weird that some teams have fake coaching staffs (Cubs, Tigers, Mariners) but most have real coaches.

EDIT: TRIPLE POST!!!

[jdiaz891]

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All 3 of those guys are gettable realistically and you are willing to part with plenty.

Niese to the Dodgers for Ethier.

Young + Sierra to the Rangers for Arencibia.

Lagares or Wilmer Flores to TOR for Cecil + one of Drabek/Pillar/Rasmussen/Rogers.

Thanks for your input i like what i see . Does anyone agree or would change it in anyway ?

[DarthRambo]

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I just hit July 1st of my 30 team control chise and am looking at trade ideas. I wrote down my buyers and sellers...then placed guys in the trade block I felt I could trade and get value back from playoff push teams.

I have 12 "buyers", and from those 12 I used random number generator app to select five who would be first to get a trade to improve.

I am looking to trade Derek Jeter to the Pirates right now. I know it would never happen but in my season it can. Yankees are 38-45, 10.5gb in the East and 9gb in the wild card. Jeter was hurt the beginning of the year but has played well since coming back. The Pirates are 45-38, leading the Central by only one game over the Brewers, and 2.5 over the Reds. They are batting .252 and need help desperately on offense and Jeter would be perfect to help at SS and Mercer can play 2b against lefties.

What would be a fair deal? Do I have to matched contracts in the mlb?

[AC]

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Niese to the Dodgers for Ethier.

Young + Sierra to the Rangers for Arencibia.

I think these two are overpays. Arencibia is waiver wire fodder, he's not even a starter in AAA right now. Niese is a valuable starter with an incredible contract, and Ethier is a platoon starter with a big contract.

For Ethier, I think Mejia is fine, and for Arencibia.. anyone, really.

[Gagnon39]

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Yes, this should work just fine if you make RAJ fire Ryno and then scoop him up. It's still weird that some teams have fake coaching staffs (Cubs, Tigers, Mariners) but most have real coaches.

EDIT: TRIPLE POST!!!

Oh, but will he wear his #23? That, is the question...

[bwoodring9]

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Interesting CPU trade just went down in my franchise. Important to note that it is only April 11, 2015.

Nats Trade:
Tyler Clippard - 30 years old, B POT 5.0 IP 2-0 0.00 ERA 6 K's .60 WHIP
Lucas Giolito - 20 year old SP HIGH A POT, 72 OVR, no stats in AAA thus far

Boston Trades:
Jon Lester - On 2 year $28 million deal, 31 year old 88 ovr, 2-0 15 IP 3.00 ERA 16 K's 1.40 WHIP
Andrew Miller - 0-0 4.0 IP 6.75 ERA 5 K's 1.75 WHIP, 29 year old 72 ovr RP

Some things that might affect why this was made:

Boston signed Cueto in the offseason to a 3 year deal and Henry Owens is in the MLB rotation

Nats now have rotation of Strasburg, Zimmerman, Lester, Gio, and Fister.... Scary

What do you guys think? This was a CPU trade that I was just alerted with. Is it too early in the season for this? We haven't even played 10 games. Is it a fair and realistic deal based on the circumstances? Is there equal value on both sides? Also, should I undo this deal and then maybe have it done later in the year? Thanks guys!

[DarthRambo]

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What's a good way to get Paul Konerko to the Nationals??

[JMUNoosty]

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Hey guys, I'm in the July of my 2014 season and have been making a few trades to fill needs that I see one teams in my 30 team control 'chise. I did what was fair in my mind but if I messed any up really bad let me know:

-Cubs trade Samardzjia to the Blue Jays for Roberto Osuna, D.J. Davis, and Tyler Ybarra.

-Rangers trade Derek Holland to the Phillies for John Mayberry JR. and Hector Neris.

-Indians trade Asdrubal Cabrera (to make way for Lindor) to the Reds for Mike Leake and Rey Navarro.

Now I'm trying to trade Miguel Gonzalez of the Orioles (the team I'm playing as) probably for some bullpen help but I'm open to anything. Any ideas?

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Oh, but will he wear his #23? That, is the question...

Try it out? I don't really know, but I would speculate that the game would not let him wear a retired # even if it's his own.

I think these two are overpays. Arencibia is waiver wire fodder, he's not even a starter in AAA right now. Niese is a valuable starter with an incredible contract, and Ethier is a platoon starter with a big contract.

For Ethier, I think Mejia is fine, and for Arencibia.. anyone, really.

Within the context of who the OP would've liked to trade, I think Niese/Ethier and possibly just Young (who's hitting .217) for JPA would be good. Niese has a 4+ ERA in his chise also and the contracts are not as pronounced in game.

Hey guys, I'm in the July of my 2014 season and have been making a few trades to fill needs that I see one teams in my 30 team control 'chise. I did what was fair in my mind but if I messed any up really bad let me know:

-Cubs trade Samardzjia to the Blue Jays for Roberto Osuna, D.J. Davis, and Tyler Ybarra.

-Rangers trade Derek Holland to the Phillies for John Mayberry JR. and Hector Neris.

-Indians trade Asdrubal Cabrera (to make way for Lindor) to the Reds for Mike Leake and Rey Navarro.

Now I'm trying to trade Miguel Gonzalez of the Orioles (the team I'm playing as) probably for some bullpen help but I'm open to anything. Any ideas?

The Cubs would've preferred more advanced prospects than Osuna and Davis who are both very raw. Sanchez, Nolin, or Norris would've worked better as the P and not really sure the Cubs would have any interest in Davis. All in all not a horrible deal though.

The Rangers did not get enough for Holland.

Why are the Reds trading a useful SP for a useful SS? Prospects for vets is the usual route. Why are the Indians getting a vet back for A-Cab?

As for your own trade, it would help if you could provide details such as which teams are in the race and what type of RP you want (prospect? LHP? closer?).

[AC]

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Agree with everything in your post except that if the Jays give up Norris for Samardzija I'll burn down the Rogers Center.

[ILLICIT206]

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I'm a month into my Mariners franchise and see the Rays have Zobrist on the trading block. They're looking for RP, CP and C. I'm thinking of offering Brad Miller and Montero, maybe Wilhelmsen. Any ideas on fair compensation?