MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

[Tmizzle]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

Looking to trade Steve Pearce over to a contender. So far from what I can see he would make sense for the Cleaveland Indians where he can play almost anywhere besides Catcher, pitcher or short stop.

In season Carlos Santana is down with an dislocated ankle for the foreseeable future (2-3 months) and Jose Ramires is due back in 1-2 weeks from a broken arm but the Indians are 52-51 which is good for 2nd place in the AL central only 3 games out of first.

Stats on the year as of July 31st in game for Steve Pearce what is his value

AB 387 HR 16 RBI 50 SB 0 AVG .251

Would the Indians even think about giving up Brady Aiken (#4 prospect in system #98 in top 100) Or Justus Sheffield (#6 prospect in system #99 in top 100) and Francisco Mejia (#11 prospect in system but not rated in top 100) for Pearce or am I getting laughed off the phone ?!?

Steve isn't worth anything. I am a Oriole fan and he was a career journey man until his time here. It is the reason why we didn't sign him back. He was basically a career minor league player.

[CBoller1331]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

Looking to trade Steve Pearce over to a contender. So far from what I can see he would make sense for the Cleaveland Indians where he can play almost anywhere besides Catcher, pitcher or short stop.

In season Carlos Santana is down with an dislocated ankle for the foreseeable future (2-3 months) and Jose Ramires is due back in 1-2 weeks from a broken arm but the Indians are 52-51 which is good for 2nd place in the AL central only 3 games out of first.

Stats on the year as of July 31st in game for Steve Pearce what is his value

AB 387 HR 16 RBI 50 SB 0 AVG .251

Would the Indians even think about giving up Brady Aiken (#4 prospect in system #98 in top 100) Or Justus Sheffield (#6 prospect in system #99 in top 100) and Francisco Mejia (#11 prospect in system but not rated in top 100) for Pearce or am I getting laughed off the phone ?!?

Pearce isn't worth a top 100 guy. I don't really know enough about the indians system to know if Mejia is an overpay...MLB.com had him sandwiched between Clevinger and Naquin and I know the indians are pretty high on both them, so he still might be a little high.... Pearce's value is definitely in his versatility. Maybe look back on some trades from previous years for platoon/multi-positional guys to get an idea of what they got back.

[SwedishTouch76]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

I'm doing a Twins franchise and looking to deal Brian Dozier for pitching help and/or a better defensive LF. Any thoughts on what he's worth. The cpu keeps offering 3 deals. J Teheran and Inciarte from Atlanta. Cole Calhoun and either Shoemaker or G Richards. Cardinals offered me Carlos Martinez and Siegrist.

I like Calhoun but why would LA trade what little pitching they have. The Atlanta deal seems like a ripoff in my favour. Cardinals deal I like but again not sure if it's fair. Their other offer was Wong and Martinez if I threw in a 76 ovr C lvl SP.

Thoughts/ suggestions? I'm all for dealing Dozier for pitching prospects but don't follow the game as closely as most of you and only really know top few prospects in each farm system.

[Tmizzle]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

I'm doing a Twins franchise and looking to deal Brian Dozier for pitching help and/or a better defensive LF. Any thoughts on what he's worth. The cpu keeps offering 3 deals. J Teheran and Inciarte from Atlanta. Cole Calhoun and either Shoemaker or G Richards. Cardinals offered me Carlos Martinez and Siegrist.

I like Calhoun but why would LA trade what little pitching they have. The Atlanta deal seems like a ripoff in my favour. Cardinals deal I like but again not sure if it's fair. Their other offer was Wing and Martinez if I threw in a 76 ovr C lvl SP.

Thoughts/ suggestions? I'm all for dealing Dozier for pitching prospects but don't follow the game as closely as lost of you and only really know top few prospects in each farm system.

I am doing a Twins franchise and I post on Operation SPorts Dynasty page.I would keep Dozier.

[Dirty_D_]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

Pearce isn't worth a top 100 guy. I don't really know enough about the indians system to know if Mejia is an overpay...MLB.com had him sandwiched between Clevinger and Naquin and I know the indians are pretty high on both them, so he still might be a little high.... Pearce's value is definitely in his versatility. Maybe look back on some trades from previous years for platoon/multi-positional guys to get an idea of what they got back.

Like a Neil Walker for Niese deal ( without bias to what he's doing this year) ? Ben Zobrist for Aaron Brooks + Sean Manaea deal ?!?

Walker + Zobrist > Pearce


His versatility is key as you mention but he does have some pop with the stick that can help a team. But like mention before he got 10 years in and never really played over 70 games a year in the bigs until he caught on with Baltimore

[SwedishTouch76]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

I am doing a Twins franchise and I post on Operation SPorts Dynasty page.I would keep Dozier.

I can't hit with him. His D has let me down too. I like him but I need pitching and I'm stuck with the bloated contracts of Nolasco and Santana.

[Tmizzle]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

I can't hit with him. His D has let me down too. I like him but I need pitching and I'm stuck with the bloated contracts of Nolasco and Santana.

My rotation is Hughes, Santana, Gibson, Nolasco and Berrios. Duffy got hurt in ST so that is why Berrios is there.

[SwedishTouch76]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

My rotation is Hughes, Santana, Gibson, Nolasco and Berrios. Duffy got hurt in ST so that is why Berrios is there.

Ya I haven't called Berrios up. I assume Berrios is the best pitching prospect in the organization? I'd love to be rid of the Nolasco contract but no one realistically will take that. Do you ever add stubs to bump up your budget? I added 4 million but don't want the budget too high.

I notied the Twins have a tonne of guys in the last yr of their deals.

[k_mac]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

I'm doing a Twins franchise and looking to deal Brian Dozier for pitching help and/or a better defensive LF. Any thoughts on what he's worth. The cpu keeps offering 3 deals. J Teheran and Inciarte from Atlanta. Cole Calhoun and either Shoemaker or G Richards. Cardinals offered me Carlos Martinez and Siegrist.

I like Calhoun but why would LA trade what little pitching they have. The Atlanta deal seems like a ripoff in my favour. Cardinals deal I like but again not sure if it's fair. Their other offer was Wong and Martinez if I threw in a 76 ovr C lvl SP.

Thoughts/ suggestions? I'm all for dealing Dozier for pitching prospects but don't follow the game as closely as most of you and only really know top few prospects in each farm system.

I'd suggest not using the trade finder if you're interesting in making realistic and/or fair deals. The trade logic is still broken, but to a lesser extent than in past years.

All three of those deals are pretty bad.

Cardinals: wouldn't give up Martinez for Dozier, especially not with Wong there just signing an extension. If Wong is playing poorly, and they're desperate for 2B help, then maybe..

Wong + Pitching Prospect (Luke Weaver maybe?) for Dozier

Braves: aren't contending, would want prospects back for those guys, not Dozier. Non-factor in the Dozier market.

Angels: Richards/Shoemaker + Calhoun is an overpay for Dozier, just like the above deals. There's a fit there, but not at the expense of giving up major league talent like those two. There's not much there in terms of minor league talent. They're in a bad spot, and my gut tells me they won't be contending and will stick with Giovatella

If you want to be adventurous trade him to the Royals. I know the trading within a division "rule" is relevant for some reason (if you're getting a good return who cares), but there's a very obvious fit there.

[Tmizzle]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

Ya I haven't called Berrios up. I assume Berrios is the best pitching prospect in the organization? I'd love to be rid of the Nolasco contract but no one realistically will take that. Do you ever add stubs to bump up your budget? I added 4 million but don't want the budget too high.

I notied the Twins have a tonne of guys in the last yr of their deals.

Berrios is their best pitching prospect with Jay close second. Jay is a lefty though.

[MindBeats]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

What is Pommeranz worth?
And James Paxton?

[SwedishTouch76]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

I'd suggest not using the trade finder if you're interesting in making realistic and/or fair deals. The trade logic is still broken, but to a lesser extent than in past years.

All three of those deals are pretty bad.

Cardinals: wouldn't give up Martinez for Dozier, especially not with Wong there just signing an extension. If Wong is playing poorly, and they're desperate for 2B help, then maybe..

Wong + Pitching Prospect (Luke Weaver maybe?) for Dozier

Braves: aren't contending, would want prospects back for those guys, not Dozier. Non-factor in the Dozier market.

Angels: Richards/Shoemaker + Calhoun is an overpay for Dozier, just like the above deals. There's a fit there, but not at the expense of giving up major league talent like those two. There's not much there in terms of minor league talent. They're in a bad spot, and my gut tells me they won't be contending and will stick with Giovatella

If you want to be adventurous trade him to the Royals. I know the trading within a division "rule" is relevant for some reason (if you're getting a good return who cares), but there's a very obvious fit there.

If not familiar with the Royals farm at all. Agree the trade finder is still pretty broke. I was offered Yordano Ventura. Still overpayment? What names should I look at?

[Tmizzle]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

If not familiar with the Royals farm at all. Agree the trade finder is still pretty broke. I was offered Yordano Ventura. Still overpayment? What names should I look at?

I would wait until around the trade deadline and look for a team who could use an upgrade at 2B.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

About to start a Padres franchise and will be looking for a big bat to supplement all of my 2nd division regulars/vets. Preferably this bat would be able to play 1B or LF at a decently high level (no DH only guys) with Wil Myers getting pushed to the other position. Would prefer a left-handed bat--the Padres are very unbalanced with righty batters.

One name I thought about was Freddie Freeman, but I think the realism of getting him is questionable. Any names you guys can think of that fits these criteria (lefty batter, decent on defense at 1B or LF, not necessarily superstar level but can balance out a lineup and hit for power, realistic) ??

[Tmizzle]

Re: MLB 16 Trade Discussion Thread

About to start a Padres franchise and will be looking for a big bat to supplement all of my 2nd division regulars/vets. Preferably this bat would be able to play 1B or LF at a decently high level (no DH only guys) with Wil Myers getting pushed to the other position. Would prefer a left-handed bat--the Padres are very unbalanced with righty batters.

One name I thought about was Freddie Freeman, but I think the realism of getting him is questionable. Any names you guys can think of that fits these criteria (lefty batter, decent on defense at 1B or LF, not necessarily superstar level but can balance out a lineup and hit for power, realistic) ??

That is hard to find in a player man. Ruff from Phillies could be an option.