Re: MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

[MrSerendipity]

Re: MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

So...that's what...500+ words on a D. Norris trade? See Mr. Serendipity, you're not the only "wordy" fella around!

Haha! Died when I read that.

On topic though, LAA has been in contention in all three of my franchises. Definitely a more competitive team than some like to credit. Which pains me to say as a Ranger fan.


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[HolyStroke3]

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What would it take to bring Rusney Castillo to Oakland? A few weeks into the season he's hitting .308/.341/.410, 0 HR, 5 RBI in AAA

[Tdoyle2021]

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Looking to ship Adam Conley out of Miami. In year 2 of my franchise and signed Cashner and Nate Karns to short term deals in FA. Have Otani ready after a full year in the minors, so I have no use for Conley and his rating is suffering in the minors. His OVR is 72 with C potential and a ton of team control left. Would be looking for lower end MLB ready bullpen pieces or future pen pieces. Any good ideas?

[Bard]

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A little background info first... After preaching on my soapbox about how the Angels are not as bad as they seem at first glance, I decided to tackle them instead of the A's (I'll get to the A's later as I'm a Gator and want to develop Puk into the Ace form he deserves). So I loaded up a OSFM 40 man roster (this is important later), signed Pap for the bullpen (and Otani with the self imposed restriction to leave him in AAA for '17) and off to play ball I went. Through 18 games we're playing fine baseball and in 2nd place in the AL West, 2 games out of 1st with 18 games played in total (this puts the calendar at 4/22). However, I have a glaring hole at C. Perez is hitting a crispy 143/192/163 in 15g with 49AB. Maldonado is faring much better at 357/400/500 but that is a 15AB sample size and he has a 35 contract R (which means he only plays vs. lefties with a 47 contact L). Those numbers will certainly come back down to earth.

I would very much like to bring D. Norris (TB) back to the AL West as he knows the division, has a much better fielding rating than Maldonado (54 vs. 67) and will hit lefties very well (71 contact L...45 contact R). He has 1 year of ARB left but his current line is 200/200/400 with 15AB through 18 games (again, not enough sample to get a decent value). The reason the 40 man OSFM roster is important is because it made Ramos healthy and he is starting for the Rays. They carry 3 catchers with Casali being the 3rd (no AB's at this point of the season).

I made a mistake with the roster but will not put in the extra couple of hours to start a franchise on a 25 man roster until the Hybrid team releases a roster (not a negative to OSFM as they are beautiful and very well done, I just sim more with a franchise I will get "lost" in and Hybrid numbers have given me better results in the past in that scenario).

All this being said, as I would normally do a smaller"ish" trade like this on my own, D. Norris (with a contact L like that) will be a player I recommend to others as the season drags on and would like to get a consensus on his value, albeit with a minor sample size. If I wait until mid-late May as I usually would, it may be too late with a this type of team.

I have a plethora of fine C POT SP's on the farm, would 2 of them be enough to entice TB to give me their backup C? I'm willing to pay full price as my current sample size does nothing to indicate value but would like it to be fair so when I recommend D. Norris to a franchise owner, I can do it with a good value rather than what I did to help myself.

So...that's what...500+ words on a D. Norris trade? See Mr. Serendipity, you're not the only "wordy" fella around!

Large post gets short response!

Norris was dealt for a 20 year old lotto pitcher...Then was DFA'd after Wieters signed (stupid)...So I think a young lottery type (C potential) will easily get it done.

Looking to ship Adam Conley out of Miami. In year 2 of my franchise and signed Cashner and Nate Karns to short term deals in FA. Have Otani ready after a full year in the minors, so I have no use for Conley and his rating is suffering in the minors. His OVR is 72 with C potential and a ton of team control left. Would be looking for lower end MLB ready bullpen pieces or future pen pieces. Any good ideas?

He is in the minors, and you have zero use for him...Why would anyone else? Just due to him having team control you might get a C or two low end minor Leaguers back. Nothing special with his value at an all-time low.

What would it take to bring Rusney Castillo to Oakland? A few weeks into the season he's hitting .308/.341/.410, 0 HR, 5 RBI in AAA

Due to his contract the Red Sox would love for you to have him. He is not on the 40-man due to not wanting him to count towards luxury tax, so if the Sox did somehow find a taker they would take a lotto (at best) prospect. So a mid 20's "prospect" D potential, if you're feeling generous a low C.

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[pickle2002]

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Hey all I'm with the blue jays in my franchise and like most I'm looking for a everyday left fielder who preferably bats left handed. Currently in mid May. Here are some guys that I like-

Nick Markakis
Corey Dickerson
Adam Duvall
Juan Lagares
Joc Pederson
Kyle Schwarber

I know that the last two on the list are probably extremely hard to get with the jays farm but it could be possible.
Pederson- .210 AVG 7 HR 16 RBI
Schwarber- .274 AVG 3 HR 9 RBI


Nick Markakis is a guy that I actually like. He bats left, makes contact, doesn't strikeout a lot and is a great defender. He just seems like a good fit that wouldn't cost that much because of his contract. Stats- .319 AVG 6 HR 21 RBI

Adam Duvall and Corey Dickerson both interest me because of their power. They aren't the greatest fielders but their offence would be the most important.
Duvall- .238 AVG 9 HR 23 RBI
Dickerson- .270 AVG 6 HR 24 RBI

Juan lagares probably wouldn't cost that much and the mets have a ton of outfielders. He got decent speed, good hitting and amazing defending.
Stats- .263 AVG 2 HR 8 RBI in 24 games

So I guess I would just like to know the prices of the guys that I listed above. If they are any other guys I should take a peek at let me know as well.

Thank you!

[Bard]

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Hey all I'm with the blue jays in my franchise and like most I'm looking for a everyday left fielder who preferably bats left handed. Currently in mid May. Here are some guys that I like-

Nick Markakis
Corey Dickerson
Adam Duvall
Juan Lagares
Joc Pederson
Kyle Schwarber

I know that the last two on the list are probably extremely hard to get with the jays farm but it could be possible.
Pederson- .210 AVG 7 HR 16 RBI
Schwarber- .274 AVG 3 HR 9 RBI


Nick Markakis is a guy that I actually like. He bats left, makes contact, doesn't strikeout a lot and is a great defender. He just seems like a good fit that wouldn't cost that much because of his contract. Stats- .319 AVG 6 HR 21 RBI

Adam Duvall and Corey Dickerson both interest me because of their power. They aren't the greatest fielders but their offence would be the most important.
Duvall- .238 AVG 9 HR 23 RBI
Dickerson- .270 AVG 6 HR 24 RBI

Juan lagares probably wouldn't cost that much and the mets have a ton of outfielders. He got decent speed, good hitting and amazing defending.
Stats- .263 AVG 2 HR 8 RBI in 24 games

So I guess I would just like to know the prices of the guys that I listed above. If they are any other guys I should take a peek at let me know as well.

Thank you!

Nick Markakis is roughly -18 million in value..So he wouldn't cost much of anything at all.

Corey Dickerson will cost an in-division fee. Though, his surplus isn't all that high either. It would take probably two C's that are young.

Duvall would likely cost a B, he is a bit harder to gauge, but the Reds would likely just keep him if they couldn't get that...If not more...He isn't worth it.

Juan Lagares is really only defense, and would cost as much as Markakis, about nothing.



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[HolyStroke3]

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Due to his contract the Red Sox would love for you to have him. He is not on the 40-man due to not wanting him to count towards luxury tax, so if the Sox did somehow find a taker they would take a lotto (at best) prospect. So a mid 20's "prospect" D potential, if you're feeling generous a low C.

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Let's pretend Boston is going to pay part of his contract, so what's fair value for Castillo + cash?

Edit: I DFA'd Axford when he came off the DL (no room in the pen), Boston could use him (currently have 3 relievers with lower OVR on MLB roster)

Is Axford+ mid C prospect for Castillo + (hypothetical) cash a fair deal?

[Bard]

Re: MLB 17 Trade Discussion Thread

Let's pretend Boston is going to pay part of his contract, so what's fair value for Castillo + cash?

Edit: I DFA'd Axford when he came off the DL (no room in the pen), Boston could use him (currently have 3 relievers with lower OVR on MLB roster)

Is Axford+ mid C prospect for Castillo + (hypothetical) cash a fair deal?

Honestly, if the Sox need him in your game, Axford for Castillo straight works. I can't in good mind say add a spec as well.



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[HozAndMoose]

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At the All Star break in my Royals franchise. Currently sitting 20 games under .500 and ready to finally blow it all up. Looking to trade

Hosmer (.277/.323/.467 with 14 HR)
Cain (.283/.332/.421 with 9 HR)
Escobar (.271/.316/.371)
Ian Kennedy (4-4 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 103 SO in 102 IP)
Travis Wood (4-4 with a 2.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 57 SO in 57.2 IP)

Contending teams Hosmer would fit with - Astros, Blue Jays and Nationals

Spoiler

Astros - 1 game behind the Angels for 1st and leading the AL wild card. Yulieski Gurriel is hitting .256/.297/.421 with 11 HR as the everyday guy at 1st. Beltran is splitting time between RF and DH. Hitting .249/.312/.386 with 8 HR. Marwin Gonzalez is at DH when Beltran is in RF. He is hitting .243/.273/.362 with 4 HR. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in getting Tony Kemp, Kyle Tucker, David Paulino, Forrest Whitley
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Blue Jays - 6 games back of the Red Sox for 1st. Tied with the Tigers for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Kendrys Morales is out for the season. Steve Pearce is starting 1B and doing well. But Darwin Barney is starting at DH when Bautista plays RF and hitting just .245/.294/.311 with 1 HR. Hosmer could start at 1st with either Pearce or Bautista in RF full time and the other at DH. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in getting Rowdy Tellez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr
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Nationals - Lead the NL East by 7.5 games. Not really all that sure about this one. They currently have Lind and Zimmerman at 1st. Both are hitting horribly. Lind .215/.308/.309 with 3 HR. Zimmerman .215/.298/.323 with 3 HR. I guess they could cut lind but not sure how they would handle Zimmerman since they owe him so much money. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in Drew Ward, Wilmer Difo, Juan Soto
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Contending teams Cain would fit with Giants, Mets, Dodgers, Rangers

Spoiler

Giants - 8 games back of the Dodgers for 1st. Leading the Wild Card. Melvin Upton is the everyday LF. Hitting .211/.323/.313. Cain could take over there or Denard Span could move to LF and Cain could play CF.

Would be in Christian Arroyo, Bryan Reynolds, Tyler Beede

Mets - Not sure if they would be buying. Under .500 but only 3.5 games out of the 2nd Wild Card spot. Conforto is starting in RF. Hitting .197/.260/.314. Jay Bruce is on the bench hitting .202/.277/.321. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in Dominic Smith, Gavin Cecchini, Robert Gsellman, Justin Dunn
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Dodgers - Lead the NL West by half a game. Andrew Toles starts in LF against RHP. Hitting .225/.279/.325. When he sits Franklin Guttierez starts in CF. He is hitting .243/.329/.405 with 8 HR.

Would be interested in Willie Calhoun, Alex Verdugo, Yusniel Diaz, Gavin Lux, Walker Buehler, Jordan Sheffield
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Rangers - 8 games behind the Angels for 1st. 4 games back of the 2nd Wild Card spot. Carlos Gomez is hitting .223/.274/.342 with 6 HR as the every day CF. Ryan Rua is hitting .250/.332/.401 with 7 HR as the every day LF. Nomar Mazara starts in RF against RHP. Hitting .238/.340/.383 with 7 HR. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in Ronald Guzman, Profar, DeShields, Matt Smoral, Cole Ragans, Ariel Jurado, Alex Speas
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Contending teams Alcides Escobar would fit with Diamondbacks, Rockies.

Spoiler

Diamondbacks 8 games behind the Dodgers for 1st. Tied with the Pirates for the 2nd Wild Card. - Brandon Drury is the everyday 2B. Currently hitting .213/.273/.275. Ketel Marte is the every day SS. Currently hitting .200/.243/.252. They could also use Travis Young.

Would be interested in Jaime Westbrook, Jasrado Chisholm, Domingo Leyba, Cody Reed, Alex Young
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Rockies - Another team under .500 but within reach of the WC only 5 games back. Alex Amarista is the everyday 2B. Hitting .175/.223/.268. DJ LeMahieu is hurt. Out until at least mid September. Potentially the rest of the year.

Would be interested in Correlle Prime, Forrest Wall, Tyler Nevin, Ryan Castellani
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Contending teams Ian Kennedy would fit with Angels, Blue Jays, Rangers, Orioles, Cardinals, Rockies

Spoiler

Angels - Lead the AL West by 1 game. Alex Meyer is the 5th starter right now. Only has 4 IP (6.75 ERA). They just sent Jesse Chavez down to AAA. 4.64 ERA in 77.2 IP. (Heany and Tropeano both out for the season).

Would be interested in Matt Thaiss, Robert Baldoquin, Jahmao Jone, Brandon Marsh
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Blue Jays - JA Happ has a 5.20 ERA in 83 IP. Could move Kennedy and Hosmer as a package deal.

Would be interested in getting Rowdy Tellez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr
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Rangers - Tyson Ross, Andrew Cashner and Martin Perez all have an ERA north of 4.68. Could move Kennedy and Cain as a package deal.

Would be interested in Ronald Guzman, Profar, DeShields, Matt Smoral, Cole Ragans, Ariel Jurado, Alex Speas
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Orioles - Wade Miley has an ERA of 4.48 in 94.1 IP. And Ubaldo Jimenez has an ERA of 5.33 in 77.2 IP. Kevin Gausman has been hurt but will be back shortly after the break.

Would be interested in Chance Sisco, Sean Coyle, Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Santander, D.J. Stewart.
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Cardinals - Lance Lynn has an ERA of 5.25 in 85.2 IP.

Would be interested in Eliezer Alvarez, Delvin Perez, Dylan Carlson, SAndy Alcantra
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Rockies - Jon Gray and Jeff Hoffman both have an ERA of 5.40. Tyler Anderson has an ERA of 4.05 And Tyler Chatwood is out for the season. Could move Kennedy and Escobar as a package deal.

Would be interested in Correlle Prime, Forrest Wall, Tyler Nevin, Ryan Castellani
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Travis Wood could be added to a deal with just about all of those teams.

Basically just want to know how much you guys think they are worth.

[BlueJays09]

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Hey all I'm with the blue jays in my franchise and like most I'm looking for a everyday left fielder who preferably bats left handed. Currently in mid May. Here are some guys that I like-



Nick Markakis

Corey Dickerson

Adam Duvall

Juan Lagares

Joc Pederson

Kyle Schwarber



I know that the last two on the list are probably extremely hard to get with the jays farm but it could be possible.

Pederson- .210 AVG 7 HR 16 RBI

Schwarber- .274 AVG 3 HR 9 RBI





Nick Markakis is a guy that I actually like. He bats left, makes contact, doesn't strikeout a lot and is a great defender. He just seems like a good fit that wouldn't cost that much because of his contract. Stats- .319 AVG 6 HR 21 RBI



Adam Duvall and Corey Dickerson both interest me because of their power. They aren't the greatest fielders but their offence would be the most important.

Duvall- .238 AVG 9 HR 23 RBI

Dickerson- .270 AVG 6 HR 24 RBI



Juan lagares probably wouldn't cost that much and the mets have a ton of outfielders. He got decent speed, good hitting and amazing defending.

Stats- .263 AVG 2 HR 8 RBI in 24 games



So I guess I would just like to know the prices of the guys that I listed above. If they are any other guys I should take a peek at let me know as well.



Thank you!

I'm gonna add Markakis and Lagares to my list of not costly starters that include Corey Spangeberg and Henan Perez.

What would it cost for Spengeberg or Perez?


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[hampshirestags]

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Nick Markakis is roughly -18 million in value..So he wouldn't cost much of anything at all.

Corey Dickerson will cost an in-division fee. Though, his surplus isn't all that high either. It would take probably two C's that are young.

Duvall would likely cost a B, he is a bit harder to gauge, but the Reds would likely just keep him if they couldn't get that...If not more...He isn't worth it.

Juan Lagares is really only defense, and would cost as much as Markakis, about nothing.


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Agree Markakis could be had for a vat of the finest pin tar and Duvall is one of those players that the Reds will most likely hang on to if not for anything else other than to try and build more value (though I could also see him playing there for a long time too).

I'm a little higher on Dickerson. We're not guessing on him anymore, he's shown he can play in the Show (no pun intended) in the NL or AL. While he did have a down year last year, he changed leagues and that BABIP of .285 will come up. I have him in the B/C+/C+ range and simply fitting those values into the buying club farm system. We came up with D. Deshields/J. Palumbo/M. Deleon from the Ranger system the other day and that felt right. Trying to keep in mind what a value would have been on J. McGee if he wasn't swapped in the original deal.
This also comes from someone that makes 15-20 TB games a year and has gotten a couple of handshakes outside the park from Dickerson. The guys arms are as big as my legs, physical specimen that can rake. I could have a little bias.

[hampshirestags]

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Honestly, if the Sox need him in your game, Axford for Castillo straight works. I can't in good mind say add a spec as well.



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Agreed. As much as I'd like to stay away from Castillo, I think he's going to be a popular ask this year. The only way he moves is with a huge check from the Red Sox which gets them a return of "that guy" and a PTBNL. Given the current Marlins situation, if he can hit just a little bit, they need to sell some tickets and given his ethnicity, would be a good fit in that market.

[hampshirestags]

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At the All Star break in my Royals franchise. Currently sitting 20 games under .500 and ready to finally blow it all up. Looking to trade

Hosmer (.277/.323/.467 with 14 HR)
Cain (.283/.332/.421 with 9 HR)
Escobar (.271/.316/.371)
Ian Kennedy (4-4 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 103 SO in 102 IP)
Travis Wood (4-4 with a 2.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 57 SO in 57.2 IP)

Contending teams Hosmer would fit with - Astros, Blue Jays and Nationals

Spoiler

Astros - 1 game behind the Angels for 1st and leading the AL wild card. Yulieski Gurriel is hitting .256/.297/.421 with 11 HR as the everyday guy at 1st. Beltran is splitting time between RF and DH. Hitting .249/.312/.386 with 8 HR. Marwin Gonzalez is at DH when Beltran is in RF. He is hitting .243/.273/.362 with 4 HR. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in getting Tony Kemp, Kyle Tucker, David Paulino, Forrest Whitley
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Blue Jays - 6 games back of the Red Sox for 1st. Tied with the Tigers for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Kendrys Morales is out for the season. Steve Pearce is starting 1B and doing well. But Darwin Barney is starting at DH when Bautista plays RF and hitting just .245/.294/.311 with 1 HR. Hosmer could start at 1st with either Pearce or Bautista in RF full time and the other at DH. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in getting Rowdy Tellez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Nationals - Lead the NL East by 7.5 games. Not really all that sure about this one. They currently have Lind and Zimmerman at 1st. Both are hitting horribly. Lind .215/.308/.309 with 3 HR. Zimmerman .215/.298/.323 with 3 HR. I guess they could cut lind but not sure how they would handle Zimmerman since they owe him so much money. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in Drew Ward, Wilmer Difo, Juan Soto
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Contending teams Cain would fit with Giants, Mets, Dodgers, Rangers

Spoiler

Giants - 8 games back of the Dodgers for 1st. Leading the Wild Card. Melvin Upton is the everyday LF. Hitting .211/.323/.313. Cain could take over there or Denard Span could move to LF and Cain could play CF.

Would be in Christian Arroyo, Bryan Reynolds, Tyler Beede

Mets - Not sure if they would be buying. Under .500 but only 3.5 games out of the 2nd Wild Card spot. Conforto is starting in RF. Hitting .197/.260/.314. Jay Bruce is on the bench hitting .202/.277/.321. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in Dominic Smith, Gavin Cecchini, Robert Gsellman, Justin Dunn
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Dodgers - Lead the NL West by half a game. Andrew Toles starts in LF against RHP. Hitting .225/.279/.325. When he sits Franklin Guttierez starts in CF. He is hitting .243/.329/.405 with 8 HR.

Would be interested in Willie Calhoun, Alex Verdugo, Yusniel Diaz, Gavin Lux, Walker Buehler, Jordan Sheffield
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Rangers - 8 games behind the Angels for 1st. 4 games back of the 2nd Wild Card spot. Carlos Gomez is hitting .223/.274/.342 with 6 HR as the every day CF. Ryan Rua is hitting .250/.332/.401 with 7 HR as the every day LF. Nomar Mazara starts in RF against RHP. Hitting .238/.340/.383 with 7 HR. They could also use Travis Wood.

Would be interested in Ronald Guzman, Profar, DeShields, Matt Smoral, Cole Ragans, Ariel Jurado, Alex Speas
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Contending teams Alcides Escobar would fit with Diamondbacks, Rockies.

Spoiler

Diamondbacks 8 games behind the Dodgers for 1st. Tied with the Pirates for the 2nd Wild Card. - Brandon Drury is the everyday 2B. Currently hitting .213/.273/.275. Ketel Marte is the every day SS. Currently hitting .200/.243/.252. They could also use Travis Young.

Would be interested in Jaime Westbrook, Jasrado Chisholm, Domingo Leyba, Cody Reed, Alex Young
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Rockies - Another team under .500 but within reach of the WC only 5 games back. Alex Amarista is the everyday 2B. Hitting .175/.223/.268. DJ LeMahieu is hurt. Out until at least mid September. Potentially the rest of the year.

Would be interested in Correlle Prime, Forrest Wall, Tyler Nevin, Ryan Castellani
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Contending teams Ian Kennedy would fit with Angels, Blue Jays, Rangers, Orioles, Cardinals, Rockies

Spoiler

Angels - Lead the AL West by 1 game. Alex Meyer is the 5th starter right now. Only has 4 IP (6.75 ERA). They just sent Jesse Chavez down to AAA. 4.64 ERA in 77.2 IP. (Heany and Tropeano both out for the season).

Would be interested in Matt Thaiss, Robert Baldoquin, Jahmao Jone, Brandon Marsh
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Blue Jays - JA Happ has a 5.20 ERA in 83 IP. Could move Kennedy and Hosmer as a package deal.

Would be interested in getting Rowdy Tellez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Rangers - Tyson Ross, Andrew Cashner and Martin Perez all have an ERA north of 4.68. Could move Kennedy and Cain as a package deal.

Would be interested in Ronald Guzman, Profar, DeShields, Matt Smoral, Cole Ragans, Ariel Jurado, Alex Speas
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Orioles - Wade Miley has an ERA of 4.48 in 94.1 IP. And Ubaldo Jimenez has an ERA of 5.33 in 77.2 IP. Kevin Gausman has been hurt but will be back shortly after the break.

Would be interested in Chance Sisco, Sean Coyle, Ryan Mountcastle, Anthony Santander, D.J. Stewart.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Cardinals - Lance Lynn has an ERA of 5.25 in 85.2 IP.

Would be interested in Eliezer Alvarez, Delvin Perez, Dylan Carlson, SAndy Alcantra
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Rockies - Jon Gray and Jeff Hoffman both have an ERA of 5.40. Tyler Anderson has an ERA of 4.05 And Tyler Chatwood is out for the season. Could move Kennedy and Escobar as a package deal.

Would be interested in Correlle Prime, Forrest Wall, Tyler Nevin, Ryan Castellani
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________

Travis Wood could be added to a deal with just about all of those teams.

Basically just want to know how much you guys think they are worth.

Last but not least! I remember you and your Royals franchises from years past and one has to admire a true fan coming back year after year (as a lifelong O's fan, I empathize). Let's talk about what you have this year...

Hosmer - HOU has AJ Reed beating down the door, I just don't see them in the Hosmer market. WAS is in a similar position though sit at the other side of the spectrum with Zimmerman. That leaves TOR and with Tulo and Donaldson along with what it will cost to get Hosmer (and then resign as why would they spend that capital and not reinvest?), I don't see it.
We did a deal with the Rangers for J.Profar/R.Guzman/M.Smoral the other day and I think that deal is a win for both teams. Sounds like it may fit in your franchise as well.

Escobar - Again, with the teams you've given, I don't see a fit. On top of that, are you really (I mean really) sure you want to part with him? He will be afforadable for the Royals next year and watching Mondesi play the other day, that's a middle IF combination you can pencil in every day next year. Otherwise, he's a gold glove type SS that is a rental. I think his best value is with the Royals. We can kick it around some more once we settle out these other deals.

Kennedy - I think you've got his value a little too high with the names you're interested in. This may be a good time to talk about a T. Wood throw in but unless you're going to take the mound personally, haven't you run out of arms that fans would pay to see play? ATL got away with it because they were building for a new ball park, what is KC doing?
He can be traded and you will get a piece for him but he's got to run 2+ WAR for that contract to make sense (and KC is not giving any money to go with him) so lowing the target range makes sense here.
I'll give you a personal offer though. T. Mancini (BAL) straight up. BAL needs rotation help and has U. Jimenez coming off the books next year. Mancini doesn't have a home and can play 1B tomorrow if you trade Hosmer.

Cain - requires more research than I had time between cups of coffee. If nobody gets back to you by lunch today, I'll chime back in and see if we can work something out.

Good luck sir...you're gonna need it!

[hampshirestags]

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Last but not least! I remember you and your Royals franchises from years past and one has to admire a true fan coming back year after year (as a lifelong O's fan, I empathize). Let's talk about what you have this year...

Cain - requires more research than I had time between cups of coffee. If nobody gets back to you by lunch today, I'll chime back in and see if we can work something out.

Good luck sir...you're gonna need it!

On Cain...how does everyone feel about T. Beede + S. Duggar? Cain comes with lots of positives but is beginning to show injury concerns as he passes 30. SF will never have much of a farm because they are competitive almost every year. They can pay Cain next year and not have to worry about CF for 2-3 years (provided he doesn't break down).

[franch1se]

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In my franchise the Phillies traded Micky Moniak to the Cubs for Addison Russell. Should I reverse it or let it play out?

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