MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

[Worldserieswinner28]

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Like i mentioned previously when i gave surplus values Schwarber is more valuable than Tanaka. Tanaka is a very expensive pitcher and teams don't love to take on close to $100 million for a pitcher they didn't sign themselves. The Cubs also have to save some money for signing all their young guys. The Yankees don't have what the Cubs would want for Schwarber

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What would be some alternative options to schwarber to play DH with alot of pop in his bat.

[GamecocksLaw17]

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What would be some alternative options to schwarber to play DH with alot of pop in his bat.

Braves would probably give you Matt Kemp

Scott Schebler or Adam Duvall

Avisail Garcia

I'm sure there are others

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[hampshirestags]

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Braves would probably give you Matt Kemp

Scott Schebler or Adam Duvall

Avisail Garcia

I'm sure there are others

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I like Garcia & Schebler. You could also look at C.Cron (LAA) or even J.Martinez (DET).

As mentioned previously though, you're going to have to decide on a different trade piece, none of these teams would look to take on Tanaka.

[BigOscar]

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What value would you put on a fit again Wilson Ramos, with a year and a half left on his contract at a pretty reasonable price? Not a whole lot of quality hitting catchers out there and not much of a risk with that contract, but no real use to me as a rebuilding Rays

[rjackson]

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Look for a pitcher who is just missing out on the Top 50 list or a hitter who would be like 76-100 if it extended out that far. He seems to average about 1.5 WAR. So, probably a mid/low B (and a mid/low C if the B is a pitcher) depending on the roster. That would be my opinion.

[jseward92]

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The Yankees don't have what the Cubs would want for Schwarber

What would be some alternative options to schwarber to play DH with alot of pop in his bat.

I think the Cubs would have interest in Severino. Not sure if they would trade Schwarber right now for him or the Yankees would do the deal. I'm sure the Cubs would rather have a more proven pitcher with team control than Severino. But IMO I think if you would part with him you could get a deal done. Not sure if a swap 1-1 would work value wise.

[Mattchu12]

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I think the Cubs would have interest in Severino. Not sure if they would trade Schwarber right now for him or the Yankees would do the deal. I'm sure the Cubs would rather have a more proven pitcher with team control than Severino. But IMO I think if you would part with him you could get a deal done. Not sure if a swap 1-1 would work value wise.

I know there is a lot of love for Schwarber out there, but if the Yankees trade our only chance at a homegrown ace for a platoon DH, we are burning Yankee Stadium to the ground.

[GamecocksLaw17]

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I know there is a lot of love for Schwarber out there, but if the Yankees trade our only chance at a homegrown ace for a platoon DH, we are burning Yankee Stadium to the ground.

Severino isn't an ace. 10 times out of 10 I'd take the position player when given the option of two young prospects.

Cubs fans could say:

"I know there is a lot of love for Severino out there, but if the Cubs trade our chance at a homegrown left handed hitting slugger for a pitcher likely to end up in the bullpen, we are burning Wrigley to the ground"

[Mattchu12]

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Severino isn't an ace. 10 times out of 10 I'd take the position player when given the option of two young prospects.

Cubs fans could say:

"I know there is a lot of love for Severino out there, but if the Cubs trade our chance at a homegrown left handed hitting slugger for a pitcher likely to end up in the bullpen, we are burning Wrigley to the ground"

I don't think Severino an ace, I think he's a bullpen guy long-term, but he's probably the best bet amongst home grown pitchers that the Yankees have. Part of trades is how the other team views their player, and the Yankees have to view Severino as their best in-house option for a top of the rotation pitcher. Kaprielian is already under the knife, Sheffield is undersized and you have to wonder about that, Adams is a converted reliever that can't keep the ball on the ground, and the rest of the guys are mid-rotation at best types.

I fully expect the Chicago fans to same the same thing as what you said, but I'm just not seeing the Yankees moving Severino for Schwarber.

[GamecocksLaw17]

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I don't think Severino an ace, I think he's a bullpen guy long-term, but he's probably the best bet amongst home grown pitchers that the Yankees have. Part of trades is how the other team views their player, and the Yankees have to view Severino as their best in-house option for a top of the rotation pitcher. Kaprielian is already under the knife, Sheffield is undersized and you have to wonder about that, Adams is a converted reliever that can't keep the ball on the ground, and the rest of the guys are mid-rotation at best types.

I fully expect the Chicago fans to same the same thing as what you said, but I'm just not seeing the Yankees moving Severino for Schwarber.

Which means that unless the Cubs think they messed up last year and decide to trade Schwarber for Bettances which I don't see happening, then Schwarber isnt wearing pinstripes any time soon

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[Mattchu12]

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Which means that unless the Cubs think they messed up last year and decide to trade Schwarber for Bettances which I don't see happening, then Schwarber isnt wearing pinstripes any time soon

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Agreed. Cubs value Schwarber really, really high, and I don't think he's going anywhere.

[jamesrichy]

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What pieces could I get in return for McCutchen and possibly Ivan Nova?

[Bard]

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What pieces could I get in return for McCutchen and possibly Ivan Nova?

Two things:

Stats and who is in and who is out?

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[BigOscar]

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The Phillies are implausibly only 1 game out o the wild card race coming up to the deadline, with Rupp hitting .200 and Knapp hitting .170, with 5 homers between them. Thinking of sending Wilson Ramos there, maybe for Nick Williams? Or should I be aiming a bit lower with either Roman Quinn or Dylan Cozens? I figure he'd bridge the gap to Alfaro over the next year and a half and they have plenty of outfield prospects

[UNDERTAKER1215]

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As the Red Sox, I'm in the market mainly for a catcher and third baseman, but could also use a utility guy as Josh Rutledge and Brock Holt have both hit very poorly, though Matt Dominguez has provided a spark lately (.421, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 9 G). I scouted a handful of players from a select few teams.

White Sox: Central - 9.0 GB/Wild Card - 0.5 GB
C Geovany Soto - 173 AB, 24 R, 8 HR, 26 RBI, 0 SB, .283
3B Todd Frazier - 234 AB, 33 R, 15 HR, 38 RBI, 5 SB, .252 AVG

Phillies: East - 4.5 GB/Wild Card - 2.0 GB
3B Maikel Franco - 243 AB, 36 R, 14 HR, 42 RBI, 0 SB, .255 AVG

Reds: Central - 9.5 GB/Wild Card - 9.5 GB
C Devin Mesoraco - 169 AB, 18 R, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 0 SB, .207 AVG
2B/3B Scooter Gennett - 202 AB, 26 R, 7 HR, 23 RBI, 3 SB, .267 AVG
SS Zack Cosart - 142 AB, 14 R, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 1 SB, .275 AVG
LF Adam Duvall - 236 AB, 27 R, 12 HR, 33 RBI, 0 SB, .220 AVG

Pirates: Central - 1.0 GB/Wild Card - 1.0 GB
2B/3B Josh Harrison - 246 AB, 25 R, 6 HR, 25 RBI, 3 SB, .240 AVG

Diamondbacks: West - 17.5 GB/Wild Card - 5.5 GB
3B Jake Lamb - 228 AB, 27 R, 12 HR, 35 RBI, 1 SB, .224 AVG
2B/3B Brandon Drury - 210 AB, 24 R, 7 HR, 18 RBI, 0 SB, .252 AVG

Padres: West - 22.0 GB/Wild Card - 10.0 GB
2B/3B Yangervis Solarte - 217 AB, 22 R, 7 HR, 20 RBI, 0 SB, .244 AVG
UTIL Cory Spangenberg - 159 AB, 14 R, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 2 SB, .245 AVG

Giants: West - 11.0 GB/Wild Card - Tied with Nationals for 1st
C Nick Hundley - 64 AB, 13 R, 6 HR, 12 RBI, 0 SB, .344 AVG

Now for a few of the players, their main position doesn't fall into C or 3B, but they've played it in the past or have been considered for it.

Gennett would be more a backup to any of the other 3B options, but would be a nice get I think.

Cosart is one of the big fish in this, as some have talked about his ability to play third. If people think he could make the transition, I would love to go after him, and be willing to consider Devers as a return if needed.

The Other big fish, at least for me anyways, is Jake Lamb. He's having a down year, but he's also on a losing team which doesn't help matters.

Duvall has only played four games as third in the majors, but did come up through the minors as a 3B, so I figure the transition back wouldn't be difficult, it would just be a matter of... does he have the range and ability to do it.

The Reds are my preferred trade partner if it makes sense. If it makes sense for both, I would love to get Mesoraco and Cosart, I know it would cost a bunch, but depending on who's in the return package, I would do it.

The Pirates are still in the thick of things so they're less likely, but I wasn't sure where Harrison has struggled, and Alen Hanson has hit well, granted in a limited sample size, whether they would consider moving Harrison to open up playing time for Hanson.

Notable pieces I'd be willing to give up are...

SP Eduardo Rodriguez - 2-6, 64.2 IP, 3 BB, 44 K, 5.01 ERA, 1.30 WHIP
C Blake Swihart
C Christian Vazquez - 72 AB, 6 R, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB, .222 AVG
C Sandy Leon - 129 AB, 11 R, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 0 SB, .233 AVG
3B Rafael Devers
CF Jackie Bradley Jr. - 240 AB, 25 R, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 18 SB, .275 AVG

E-Rod started the season on fire with a sub-2.75 ERA, but hit a rut in his last few starts, being hammered around. I know Leon doesn't have a ton of trade value, but he does provide an OK bat with two more seasons of control. Swihart has fallen off a bit, but still does have some upside. If I did have to give up Bradley to the Reds, I would need to look for another everyday left fielder as Beni would shift back to center, which could I suppose, turn into Duvall.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I try not to bump, but anything for this?