MLB 14 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

[Bull_Market]

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Hey guys, here's the situation. I'm Milwaukee, 4 days prior to the deadline. I lead the central by 9.5 games. Boston (last in al east) made a bold offer to me that I'm split on. What are your thoughts?

Milwaukee gets:
Xander Bogaerts 82 OVR
Jackie Bradley Jr 82 OVR
Allen Webster 81 OVR

Boston gets:
Ryan Braun

Just off standings logistics this would never happen.

[Bull_Market]

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No way the Sox give up Bogaerts for Braun.




then what do you think a good enough sample size thru the month of July is?

EDIT: In case if confusion, I'm talking about for this year's production.

Certainly more than 300 ABs before we can even begin to have an educated discussion on what he will or won't be.

[Paradingwolves]

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In my Franchise year 2 the Phillies are out of it and sent me a trade proposal. I'm the Jays.

I get: Cole Hamels

Phillies get: my 1st round pick last year (starting pitcher, 18 year old 59 ovr A potential
my 2nd round pick (19 year old SS with 69 ovr A potential)
and Roberto Osuna one of my best pitching prospects.

what are your takes on this deal, part of me says yes but I hate trading away drafted studs even though I'm 1 game out in late June and my bats definitely give me a shot at making noise in the post season.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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If I'm the Royals is it even possible to trade for Giancarlo Stanton without giving up Ventura and Zimmer?

It's worth mentioning this just once. No, it is not possible for any team in baseball to get Stanton without giving up 2 or 3 of your most valuable pieces/best prospects. This goes for every team out there...you just can't barter like this getting a generational power hitter for second tier specs.

Hey guys, here's the situation. I'm Milwaukee, 4 days prior to the deadline. I lead the central by 9.5 games. Boston (last in al east) made a bold offer to me that I'm split on. What are your thoughts?

Milwaukee gets:
Xander Bogaerts 82 OVR
Jackie Bradley Jr 82 OVR
Allen Webster 81 OVR

Boston gets:
Ryan Braun

Don't like it. For one, why deal a key cog when you're running away with the division? Secondly, the Red Sox aren't moving Bogaerts. Why deal away young talent from their AL East basement seat? Deal doesn't make sense.

Hahn and Smith are both injured, so I won't be trading Colon to SD. Can't seem to find Mejia anywhere either but I like the Twins as a fit.

Could I do Colon for Darin Mastroianni straight up?

Considering the Twins DFAd the Maestro already and he's in the Blue Jays minor league org, I'd say you could have Mastroianni for a pack of Big League Chew and hold onto Mejia.

In my Franchise year 2 the Phillies are out of it and sent me a trade proposal. I'm the Jays.

I get: Cole Hamels

Phillies get: my 1st round pick last year (starting pitcher, 18 year old 59 ovr A potential
my 2nd round pick (19 year old SS with 69 ovr A potential)
and Roberto Osuna one of my best pitching prospects.

what are your takes on this deal, part of me says yes but I hate trading away drafted studs even though I'm 1 game out in late June and my bats definitely give me a shot at making noise in the post season.

What does the Phillies are out of it actually mean? How deep into the season and what is their record/deficit? Out of it to you and me doesn't mean the same to Amaro, who sees 60 GB in mid-September as maybe not being able to make the playoffs.

[ShowTyme15]

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Seattle Mariners franchise.
Looking for a LF. Dustin Ackley has been a complete mess for me. he commits 2-3 errors a game in LF. Time for an alternitave. Any ideas? I want to keep Taijuan Walker if possible.

[Paradingwolves]

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What does the Phillies are out of it actually mean? How deep into the season and what is their record/deficit? Out of it to you and me doesn't mean the same to Amaro, who sees 60 GB in mid-September as maybe not being able to make the playoffs.[/quote]

We are in mid June Phillies are bottom of their division 12 games out of even a wild card spot. Amaro's bad at math in real life but in the game he seems to be able to do the math lol.

[CameRoN0407]

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Certainly more than 300 ABs before we can even begin to have an educated discussion on what he will or won't be.

Again I adding in his production this season with his production from his years in the minors, which adds up to well over 300 AB.

Seattle Mariners franchise.
Looking for a LF. Dustin Ackley has been a complete mess for me. he commits 2-3 errors a game in LF. Time for an alternitave. Any ideas? I want to keep Taijuan Walker if possible.

Well in Ackley's defense, he's not a natural OFer.

Well what type of outfielder are you looking for? Middle-of-the-order, Top of the order, big name guy, etc.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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We are in mid June Phillies are bottom of their division 12 games out of even a wild card spot. Amaro's bad at math in real life but in the game he seems to be able to do the math lol.

Go for it. That's, what, 3 As including Osuna? That's a reasonable haul for the Phillies.

[Gagnon39]

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I need some help/advice on moving a couple players.

I'm currently two games away from the All-Star break after stringing some wins together lately I'm two games away from getting back to .500, which is quite an accomplishment for me as the Cubs.

As a team I'm hitting just .227 which is the lowest in the Majors. My worst hitter is, without question Darwin Barney. He's hitting just .162 in 130 at-bats. Ryan Sweeney is almost equally bad as he's hitting just .181 in 149 at-bats. My other poor performers include Welington Castillo's not-so-stellar .205 and Starlin Castro, who for some reason I cannot get hits with, batting an abysmal .210.

I'm not interested in moving Castro and to be honest I'm not really interested in moving Castillo either. However, I am desperately wanting to bring up a couple players from my Triple-A team and I need to part ways with Barney and Sweeney. I could option Barney but I'm just done with him.

I figure he has the most value and appeal to another team, despite his terrible average. Don't get me wrong here, I'm not looking to steal some great prospect from a team, but I am looking to get maybe a pitching prospect or two for these players.

Another player I'd like to move is Jose Veras. He's closed for me most of the year and has done a decent job. His ERA is a little inflated at 4.04 but his K/9 is 8.58. I figure a team that is in playoff contention and needs a closer might take a chance on him.

Again, I'm looking for some pitching in return.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Looks like your sliders could use tweaking.

No one is giving anything up, not even a C prospect, when Barney is hitting .160 and Sweeney is hitting .180. Release them..send them to the minors, but you're not realistically going to find any takers.

Veras could get you a high C from the right team.

[Deuce2223]

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Seattle Mariners franchise.
Looking for a LF. Dustin Ackley has been a complete mess for me. he commits 2-3 errors a game in LF. Time for an alternitave. Any ideas? I want to keep Taijuan Walker if possible.

Same question as CameRon had. What type of OF are you looking for..

I am going a M's Franchise as well and added guy's like J. Willingham and T. Plouffe to my team dealing away Elias and A. Fernandez along with T. Wilhelmsen.

Also added E Bonifacio from the Cubs in another deal along with their LHP RP J. Russell dealing away Beavan and L. Gohara..

Only reason to trade Walker is if you were going to try and target someone like Stanton.

I am curious, how is Saunders and Romero doing in your Franchise because neither hit well enough to be a everyday LF for me and Jones and Almonte flamed out in CF which is why I went after Boni.

Corey Hart on the other hand has locked down RF and was a All-Star for me leading the team in HR's.

[Deuce2223]

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Blue Jays are currently dominating the AL East with baseballs best record (63-39).

They could however use a upgrade at 2B and a bench OF.

I went ahead and made the Reimold signing but was thinking about a deal with the Cubs for D. Barney and either R. Sweeney or N. Schierholtz.

Stats for all 3 players are back about 3 pages when I posted possible moves for these players to the Redsox, but for those to lazy to look Barney is hitting mid .260's, same with Sweeny and Schierholtz but Schierholtz does have 10 HR's.

Obviously I am thinking C type prospects, but just curious with all the Blue jay fans who might be good players to deal away.

[ShowTyme15]

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Same question as CameRon had. What type of OF are you looking for..

I am going a M's Franchise as well and added guy's like J. Willingham and T. Plouffe to my team dealing away Elias and A. Fernandez along with T. Wilhelmsen.

Also added E Bonifacio from the Cubs in another deal along with their LHP RP J. Russell dealing away Beavan and L. Gohara..

Only reason to trade Walker is if you were going to try and target someone like Stanton.

I am curious, how is Saunders and Romero doing in your Franchise because neither hit well enough to be a everyday LF for me and Jones and Almonte flamed out in CF which is why I went after Boni.

Corey Hart on the other hand has locked down RF and was a All-Star for me leading the team in HR's.

Saunders has been OK I recently moved him to CF everyday. James Jones and Ackley have been garbage in the field. Jones has been hitting well Ackley has not. .177............ I lost Romero in spring training for the year with a herniated disk. I think I might try to target guys like Alex Gordon, Junior Lake, Starling Marte, Josh Reddick, Scott Van Slyke, Matt Joyce, Jon Mayberry Jr.

[HuskerPower3]

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Heys guys. Been a while since I have asked for advice on this thread, but now it is trade season in my Yankee franchise, and I have a couple players I am looking to deal.

Currently the Bombers are sitting dead last in the East, and 16 under .500, so naturally I am looking to sell. I would like to trade:

David Robertson- 2.50 ERA in 15 saves with a 11.0 K/9 and a .89 DIPS

Alfonso Soriano- .281/ .325/ .506 with 15 HRs and 46 RBI

Hiroki Kuroda- 6-7, 4.00 ERA in 114.2 IP, and a 1.34 WHIP

Contenders: BAL, BOS, TOR, KC, DET, LAA, TEX, OAK, WAS, ATL, NYM, CIN, MIL, STL, COL, SF, LAD

As you can see, there are plenty of contenders.

NOTES:

I am not afraid of trading within division.
I understand Kuroda and Soriano won't bring too much value, but I am mainly looking to deal Robertson for a nice piece.

Thanks in advance

EDIT: Do you think it would reasonable to snag Rougned Odor for David Robertson? Soria has been garbage for Texas and with Odor blocked, I thought it makes sense. Spreadsheet says Mid B + High C for him.

[Gagnon39]

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Looks like your sliders could use tweaking.

No one is giving anything up, not even a C prospect, when Barney is hitting .160 and Sweeney is hitting .180. Release them..send them to the minors, but you're not realistically going to find any takers.

Veras could get you a high C from the right team.

I think 90% of the problem is user input. I just don't hit well with certain players for some reason. If I was going to bump anything up, slider-wise, I guess it should be contact though.

As far as the trade, I think I have to agree with you. Other than maybe a team that would take Barney as a defensive specialist late in games. I'll look at the teams in contention and see if they're in need of a closer and I'll see what I can come up with.