MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

[Mattchu12]

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I think this trade says a lot about the market for no defense sluggers, along with the lack of interest for similar guys during the off season. It looks like teams are shifting away from those types of players.

I know I was the surprised guy, but I do agree that this probably was a big reason why he didn't get more. Defense is being super valued these days, I thought his bat was big enough to make teams ignore that aspect.

[Pirates0515]

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so how bout Rutherford, Clarkin and one more prospect going to the ChiSox for Frazier, Robertson, Kahnle

[hampshirestags]

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Martinez was the best bat on the market, I thought between the teams that would be in on him, I think he'd bring back a haul that we'd say "Damn" on. I know his defense is bad, but he's going to be a huge offensive addition.

The Tigers got a couple of middle IF ball players for an expensive thumper that they invested practically nothing in. The offseason showed us (and I think the trading deadline will re-affirm) these slow pitch softball guys have taken a hit to their value.

Side note: is 'that' how I'm supposed to use reaffirm? I'm not sure whether or not to use the hyphen.

[Mattchu12]

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so how bout Rutherford, Clarkin and one more prospect going to the ChiSox for Frazier, Robertson, Kahnle

Bummed about Rutherford, but next to Mateo, he was the guy I was most ok with trading at the deadline. Wanted to keep Frazier/Torres/Sheffield/Kaprelian. I think it seems pretty fair, but I'm expecting Chicago to pay some money too.

[GamecocksLaw17]

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Bummed about Rutherford, but next to Mateo, he was the guy I was most ok with trading at the deadline. Wanted to keep Frazier/Torres/Sheffield/Kaprelian. I think it seems pretty fair, but I'm expecting Chicago to pay some money too.

CWS isn't paying it down. But they are taking back Clippard to help with a bit of salary. I've seen it reported as 4 players from NYY. So its Rutherford + Clarkin + Clippard + ??? for Frazier + Robertson + Kahnle

[Mattchu12]

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CWS isn't paying it down. But they are taking back Clippard to help with a bit of salary. I've seen it reported as 4 players from NYY. So its Rutherford + Clarkin + Clippard + ??? for Frazier + Robertson + Kahnle

That's what I'm seeing too. There goes my plans to use Rutherford to try and get a starter, I'll have to work something around Mateo + Adams + Andujar.

[TGov]

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Looking for a little advice on slumping star players, this is my situation...

Xander Bogaerts... He's been batting around .212 all year(now closing out July), doesn't hit for power but gives me solid defense. He will be a FA by season's end...
What do I do with him?
I have no real replacement, not much is changing in terms of production.
Would you trade him?
Resign him and hope for better next year?
IRL, he's one of our staples but he's far from it in my game.
Just looking for some direction on what you guys would do in this predicament.

Thanks.

[Danpagnepapi]

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What kind of package would Zack Greinke command at this point of his career if the D-Backs are non-contenders in franchise mode?

[kenp86]

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What kind of package would Zack Greinke command at this point of his career if the D-Backs are non-contenders in franchise mode?

In mine, he had average numbers and backs were way out of it. Traded greinke to yanks for ellsbury, tate and mateo

[Danpagnepapi]

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In mine, he had average numbers and backs were way out of it. Traded greinke to yanks for ellsbury, tate and mateo

In mine he went like 13-9 with 200+ innings and like a 3.05 era so he had a decent season. If i tried to at Andrew Chafin who had a great year for them (Definitely need another lefty in the pen) would Mateo, Andujar and maybe Kaprilian sufice? Or would it be over paying? I tried offering it and the game likes it so i'm curious

[GR5Noles]

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CWS isn't paying it down. But they are taking back Clippard to help with a bit of salary. I've seen it reported as 4 players from NYY. So its Rutherford + Clarkin + Clippard + ??? for Frazier + Robertson + Kahnle

the fourth was Tito Polo. So another outfielder who wasn't going to make it to the big club anytime soon.

[rjackson]

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I am not a fan of the return that the ChiSox got back - I know Rutherford is loved by some scouts but I see a taxi squad LF there. I don't see Clarkin getting more than a cup of coffee or two. But, the return has value. I know the most realistic thing to do would be to replicate the trade so here comes my question that I'd like opinion on Yankees fan.


If Hahn would have insisted on Mateo + Tate instead, would that have likely fallen through?

[rfox21]

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Anybody know any cheesey trade chips that you can get a lot back for?


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[Trent Booty]

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Anybody know any cheesey trade chips that you can get a lot back for?


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[BennyXavier]

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Okay, CPU trade time. Want to see if I should let this one stand. My standards for letting it stand are as follows: "does this make sense and seem somewhat plausible?" I'm not concerned about moves being made early in the season, IF it makes sense for both organizations. Let me know what you think of this one.

Orioles are four games back in the East after one month. They get SP Patrick Corbin (82 OVR, 2.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 9.34 K/9, one year left of ARB) from ARI. He becomes the ace immediately. ARI left with one solid starting pitcher in Greinke and a bunch of question marks.

Zona, 9-21 and not looking at stellar comeback odds, gets 2B Jonathan Schoop (79 OVR, .303/.354/.526, 5 HR, two years left of ARB) from BAL. Arizona's second baseman before, Brandon Drury, is hitting on the interstate, and this move will almost certainly push him to a backup role. Schoop has an extra year of team control, and they may decide to cash in this summer and flip him for prospects if the season turns ugly. Baltimore's rookie second baseman Sean Coyle (72 OVR, .250 with 3 HR in 32 ABs) becomes the starter.

So two major pieces of overperformance are swapping places here, patching up weaknesses but creating new ones. Is it realistic for Baltimore to give up Schoop to go get an arm? Is the probably-out-of-it Zona willing to sacrifice a big piece of their rotation to get an effective bat that they may be flipping later? This is a tough call for me. I'm not concerned about the timing of the deal. I just want to know if you think this is a deal I can safely let slide from a commissioner's perspective.


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