MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

[babybombers]

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Not a trade but with Otani being on the OSFM roster, what are some teams that realistically he could be added to for a franchise? I know a few teams (Cubs, Red Sox, Padres, etc) are unable to sign him unless he takes way less, which he won't. So big market teams that could be a fit?

I obviously am hoping for the yankees but will any team use him as a pitcher and hitter?

[deadlocked]

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Swanson back home to the Dbacks with OSFM. What would be the cost?


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[kenp86]

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I obviously am hoping for the yankees but will any team use him as a pitcher and hitter?

Im thinking with his abilities on both sides, he has to go to a NL team. Wondering if a team like Colorado, SF, Atl would be good fits for him

[kenp86]

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Swanson back home to the Dbacks with OSFM. What would be the cost?


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Nothing outside of Goldy which they dont need.

[brandonholmes]

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Im thinking with his abilities on both sides, he has to go to a NL team. Wondering if a team like Colorado, SF, Atl would be good fits for him

I think an AL team that agreed to use him as a DH on occasion could field just as competitive an offer. I even think my Blue Jays could, realistically pay for him and appeal to him as a major world city, especially when you consider the Red Sox might be wary (huge Price contract already on the books) and the Dodgers have no real need. I could see the Cubs, Yankees, Jays being real good fits. San Fran is another one, especially if Cueto opts out. Atlanta could be a darkhorse.

[Skillet05]

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Im thinking with his anilities on both sides, he has to go to a NL team. Wondering if a team like Colorado, SF, Atl would be good fits for him

Sorry but you're somewhat wrong on this front as NL teams won't allow Otani to play outfield and most NL teams have 1st base occupied so even if he does go to a NL team he most likely won't be able to hit. If he went to he AL he would be much better suited. Plus Otani can't be signed for more than $6 million due to the fact he is under 25 years old

[Skillet05]

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I think an AL team that agreed to use him as a DH on occasion could field just as competitive an offer. I even think my Blue Jays could, realistically pay for him and appeal to him as a major world city, especially when you consider the Red Sox might be wary (huge Price contract already on the books) and the Dodgers have no real need. I could see the Cubs, Yankees, Jays being real good fits. San Fran is another one, especially if Cueto opts out. Atlanta could be a darkhorse.

The Cubs, San Francisco, and LA are a few teams that can't sign Otani. The Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Yankees could all be fits since Otani is under 25 years old so he falls under the new rules implemented for the international signings that are going into affect for the 17-18 signing period that was agreed upon with the new CBA

[Tdoyle2021]

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Sorry but you're somewhat wrong on this front as NL teams won't allow Otani to play outfield and most NL teams have 1st base occupied so even if he does go to a NL team he most likely won't be able to hit. If he went to he AL he would be much better suited. Plus Otani can't be signed for more than $6 million due to the fact he is under 25 years old

Yep that makes sense. And since he wouldn't be able to be used as a DH unless you pinch hit him during the game, I would lean to want him on a NL team. My thoughts were either Miami or Philly. Thoughts?

[BennyXavier]

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Does anybody know how to use Otani as a DH in-game? I assume you'd put him as a pinch hitter at the beginning of the game, right?

[kenp86]

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Sorry but you're somewhat wrong on this front as NL teams won't allow Otani to play outfield and most NL teams have 1st base occupied so even if he does go to a NL team he most likely won't be able to hit. If he went to he AL he would be much better suited. Plus Otani can't be signed for more than $6 million due to the fact he is under 25 years old

Where did i ever say anything about him playing outfield?? No where. I said NL team more likely since pitcher can, you know, hit regularly there.

[Tdoyle2021]

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Does anybody know how to use Otani as a DH in-game? I assume you'd put him as a pinch hitter at the beginning of the game, right?

You'd probably have to pinch hit for him prior to the first AB.

[kenp86]

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Still like an NL team for him. Colorado, Atlanta, Philly, Miami would be my picks

[volsman]

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I am sure this has been asked but I can not figure out how to search on the app and for some reason the webpage view keeps giving me an error. Here is my question. What type of trade market is there for Carlos Gonzalez at the beginning of spring training? I can not see him getting resign and more importantly I can not hit with him for some reason.


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[Skillet05]

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Where did i ever say anything about him playing outfield?? No where. I said NL team more likely since pitcher can, you know, hit regularly there.

Thats the only spot that would work for Otani. No one really needs a first baseman that would sign him other than Philly

[Skillet05]

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Yep that makes sense. And since he wouldn't be able to be used as a DH unless you pinch hit him during the game, I would lean to want him on a NL team. My thoughts were either Miami or Philly. Thoughts?

In my opinion Otani would go to a place where he can win a championship or where other Japanese players have had success. If he went to an NL team I could see Philly as other teams have commitments to players at first. He would be better going to an AL team in my opinion as he could DH and pitch. The best fits for him would be the Red Sox, Mariners, Yankees, and maybe the Angels. Surprise teams could be Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Mets, and maybe the Brewers as these teams are weak at first, need pitching, or need both