MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

[bestbrother]

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Who is a realistic home for Adrian Gonzalez and who is a viable replacement for him?

[Hinkleyyy]

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Who is a realistic home for Adrian Gonzalez and who is a viable replacement for him?

Maybe a return to the Padres? Though you realisticly wont get much back for him any where he goes.

[tariq071]

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What sort of value do you put on Joey Votto? The guy is great, but his contract is a bit of a millstone around the Reds neck for the foreseeable future and looks risky given the length. Are we talking about a hug haul including a top prospect or two, or more like young major league talent with controllable years?

He doesn't want to wave his NTC IRL, but let's say if he does , who would realistically need him so badly to part ways with 2-3 A & B prospects?

Most of contender teams are set on 1B and/or DH so not sure what haul would you get IRL and from who or they already have hefty salaries. Red Sox maybe? Texas? Toronto? Rockies?Mets? (last 3 are kinda stretch).

Mets, Astros or Nats could be realistic destination , if you take one of their underachieving (or aging) high contracts in addition of 2 prospects.(ex Conforto, Smith(or Rosario) & some contract like Duda/Edgin/Harvey)

Teams with real need at 1B are mostly ones that don't trade for player of his age and salary (Oakland/maybe TB).

[bestbrother]

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Maybe a return to the Padres? Though you realisticly wont get much back for him any where he goes.

Will have to hope he gets out of his .116 hitting funk in April then

[hampshirestags]

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Playing as the Red Sox, really looking to move Stephen wright somewhere and fill his spot with another reliever who I could get some years out of. Not sure where to start as I haven't kept up on baseball in years and finally had the time to get the show this year.

My question is, who are some good options to trade wright for that would have decent age and I could get 2-3 solid years out of? Don't need prospects for the RP position.


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Wright is 'just a guy' that can throw a knuckeball. He doesn't have a lot of trade value in that if he repeats last year, you're going to have to pay him in arbitration (a repeat could mean a 5-6mm payday). If he struggles (ignore his current line, it's still cold and the knuckle always dances better in the summer) then his market dries up and he may be looking at an instructional job in the minors instead of an arbitration hearing next year. You guys have squeezed almost all the value out of him at this point and I don't think he brings you anything better than what you already have. It'll be tough to move him for anything without adding something sparkly to the deal.

A guy I like in the FA list is P.Rodriquez. Young'ish' lefty with decent ratings you can sign to a 2 yr deal with a 3rd team option. He should fit your needs and all he'll cost is a little money (600k /yr?).

[brandonholmes]

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Will have to hope he gets out of his .116 hitting funk in April then

Good news is you have an internal replacement in Bellinger. If A-Gon is struggling, you could always bring him up, not like another dead money contract would kill the Dodgers of all teams

[BigOscar]

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He doesn't want to wave his NTC IRL, but let's say if he does , who would realistically need him so badly to part ways with 2-3 A & B prospects?

Most of contender teams are set on 1B and/or DH so not sure what haul would you get IRL and from who or they already have hefty salaries. Red Sox maybe? Texas? Toronto? Rockies?Mets? (last 3 are kinda stretch).

Mets, Astros or Nats could be realistic destination , if you take one of their underachieving (or aging) high contracts in addition of 2 prospects.(ex Conforto, Smith(or Rosario) & some contract like Duda/Edgin/Harvey)

Teams with real need at 1B are mostly ones that don't trade for player of his age and salary (Oakland/maybe TB).

To be honest, I was thinking about the Angels next year, with that Josh Hamilton money finally coming off the payroll. I figured having him batting ahead of Trout would be pretty terrifying, but they'd struggle to come up with the prospects to make the deal happen, unless they trade away someone first or draft very well.

It would leave them with a slightly comical amount of money owed to first basemen over the next 5 years, but I just thought Votto would perfectly compliment Trout and his contract might make him just a bit cheaper to get than anyone else of his calibre? I figured he'd still be out of their price range prospect wise, but figured I'd ask.

[kenp86]

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To be honest, I was thinking about the Angels next year, with that Josh Hamilton money finally coming off the payroll. I figured having him batting ahead of Trout would be pretty terrifying, but they'd struggle to come up with the prospects to make the deal happen, unless they trade away someone first or draft very well.

It would leave them with a slightly comical amount of money owed to first basemen over the next 5 years, but I just thought Votto would perfectly compliment Trout and his contract might make him just a bit cheaper to get than anyone else of his calibre? I figured he'd still be out of their price range prospect wise, but figured I'd ask.

If oakland is contending, i could see a move there. Maybe barreto and puk to start. Texas, Toronto, Houston other possibilities

[jmcole33]

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Hey guys - so the Mets are approaching the all star break in 2018 and I'm currently 2.0 GB of the Marlins. Record is 47-28. I'm definitely "all in" this year after losing in the wildcard game last year. My bullpen is super shaky and I'm looking to add an arm.

I'm thinking Trevor Rosenthal of the Cardinals, who currently sit at 33-43 and 12.5 out of first and 9.5 out of the wildcard. They signed Kenley Jansen last offseason and Rosenthal is in their 8th inning role for a team that's not looking to make the playoffs.

His 2018 Stats - 30.0 IP | 2-0 | 12 BB | 35 SO | 2.70 ERA | 1.10 WHIP

In return, I'm thinking of giving up:

1B Dominic Smith: 72 ovr | B Potential | 22 Years old | AAA | ETA 2018
2017 MLB Stats: 247 AB | .275|.320|.462 | 12 HR | 40 RBI | 17 BB | 41 SO
2018 AAA Stats: 130 AB | .262|.359|.346 | 2 HR | 12 RBI | 20 BB | 26 SO

Dominic Smith is the #1 prospect within the Mets organization (according to me as objectively as possible. I'll admit I'm far from an expert). He was a big part of our wild card push during his September call up and earned himself a playoff spot. He was poised to be my starting first baseman this year, but we signed Eric Hosmer to a five year deal. With Hosmer blocking him, he's a prime candidate to be traded. Smith is a gap to gap hitter and has an excellent glove at first base. He projects as a gold glove winner and potential future all star.

3B/1B Jhoan Urena: 71 ovr | B Potential | 23 years old | AAA | ETA 2020
2018 AAA Stats: 288 AB | .253|.299|.427 | 11 HR | 34 RBI | 7 SB | 19 BB | 73 SO

Jhoan Urena is the #5 prospect within the Mets organization. He's a switch hitting third baseman, but can also play first in a bind. He bats better from the left side. He's got a good glove and a good arm from the hot corner. His ceiling is an every day third baseman who will get you 20 HR and bat .280, but I can see him turning into a utility infielder.

RF Steven Hendrickson: 67 ovr | B Potential | 20 Years old | AAA | 2021
2018 AAA Stats: 258 AB | .260|.332|.360 | 5 HR | 22 RBI | 19 SB | 26 BB | 60 SO

Steven Hendrickson is the #9 prospect within the Mets organization. He's got plus speed and has a gun for an arm, but needs to improve his ball tracking in the outfield. He lacks the ability to drive the ball but being only 20 he'll hopefully fill out with age. He projects as an every day leadoff hitter, but needs to see his defense and discipline at the plate improve before he gets to the majors.

What do you guys think? Do I need to throw something else in there to make the deal better? In my eyes, the Cardinals get back a potential future all star and two potential every day players, but again I'm not an expert so any thoughts are welcome

Has anyone had a chance to take a look at this? I hate to be the guy who bumps his own post but I wanted to get a little more feedback before I pulled the trigger. Thanks, fellas.

[bestbrother]

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Good news is you have an internal replacement in Bellinger. If A-Gon is struggling, you could always bring him up, not like another dead money contract would kill the Dodgers of all teams

Well Bellinger has been called up as Puig and Gutierrez both went down with fractured fingers. Sadly in the time that Bellinger has played (platooning at 1B and OF) he has 1 hit.... its rough

[hampshirestags]

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Has anyone had a chance to take a look at this? I hate to be the guy who bumps his own post but I wanted to get a little more feedback before I pulled the trigger. Thanks, fellas.

Assuming I haven't screwed up my service time again, Rosenthal should be a FA at the end of the year which will classify him as a rental. The package you have listed is fair value as is a good deal for both teams.

I have a couple questions for curiosity sake though... Did Urena actually make the OSFM roster or is he your creation? To be rated as a B POT when he's still in A ball this year (though I looked him up and he's raking early) and a fringe top 20 in the NYM farm this year...just surprised to see it. Also, I'm going to assume Hendrickson is your 1st/2nd round draft pick from '17? Never heard of him and couldn't find him when I went looking.

Regardless, at the end of the day, good deal.

[jmcole33]

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Assuming I haven't screwed up my service time again, Rosenthal should be a FA at the end of the year which will classify him as a rental. The package you have listed is fair value as is a good deal for both teams.

I have a couple questions for curiosity sake though... Did Urena actually make the OSFM roster or is he your creation? To be rated as a B POT when he's still in A ball this year (though I looked him up and he's raking early) and a fringe top 20 in the NYM farm this year...just surprised to see it. Also, I'm going to assume Hendrickson is your 1st/2nd round draft pick from '17? Never heard of him and couldn't find him when I went looking.

Regardless, at the end of the day, good deal.

You are correct about Rosenthal being a FA. I am not using the OSFM rosters but another roster that was out at the beginning of last year with suitable minors for my liking. So Urena is a product of that as well as having a big year in the minors last year (in my franchise). You're also correct about Hendrickson.

I appreciate the response

[ItsColdOutside]

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What's would I have to give up value wise to get Kevin gausman? I'm a month in and he's got a 3.94 era on a sub 500 orioles team. For some reason I pitch amazing with him and was looking to pick him up.

Thanks

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[GamecocksLaw17]

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What's would I have to give up value wise to get Kevin gausman? I'm a month in and he's got a 3.94 era on a sub 500 orioles team. For some reason I pitch amazing with him and was looking to pick him up.

Thanks

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Gausman is really important to the Orioles. He's one of the few starters they have. I think it would take a ton to get him. It would help if you told us who you are playing as

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[ItsColdOutside]

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Ha wow sorry super into the draft can't believe I forgot to put that, I'm playing as the brewers.

Perez and broxton aren't getting a lot of playing time and I can't pitch at all with Davies or Nelson if that helps at all.

I guess I'm going more for fair trade value as opposed to realism just for the simple fact that I really like pitching with him.

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