Official MLB 20 the Show Trade Discussion Thread

[SouthernWarrior]

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I'll tell you this in the nicest way possible, this thread is for people who are looking for realistic equal trades, we dont care what the game accepts. It is your franchise do as you please, but even in the trade value simulator, the Yankees are getting back 80 in value and the Mets are getting 120. It's not even close to fair or realistic

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Oh well.

[BlueJays09]

Official MLB 20 the Show Trade Discussion Thread

I agree that Pearson gets it done as the centerpiece for Lindor but I also question why the Jays would be willing to part with him. They have a super young and super controllable infield and Bo Bichette looks like a future star at short. Pearson is by far their best pitching prospect and the closest to the majors.



“ If Pearson shows he can handle a starter's workload, he can be a frontline arm with potential to be a No. 1 or 2 starter. He's probably headed back to Triple-A to begin 2020, but he's one of the Blue Jays' five best starting pitchers right now and should be in Toronto by midseason.”



(From Baseball America)



If I’m the Jays that guy is untouchable. IMO he’s the key to them competing in that very tough division.

Others can chip in if they disagree, but I think Pearson and one lower level prospect should get it done. Pearson is near MLB and has all of his service time so he covers the vast majority of the value. The question you need to ask yourself is whether its worth it long term for the Jays when the left side of their IF is already quite strong.

Yea, I think I’ll wait and see how Pearson fares when he gets called up. If I get close to the all star game and I’m desperate I’ll pull the trigger for Lindor (and of the Indians are falling behind of course). I think my best option so far is to send Groshans + Alford for Merrifield.


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[UNDERTAKER1215]

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What is a realistic package to get for J.D. Martinez? He’s hitting .349 with 8 HR and 27 RBI and is second in MLB in doubles through mid-May.

I know it’s early but my pitching is struggling so I’d like to be prepared for a small rebuild.

Also, anything for Matt Barnes or Brandon Workman? Both have been lights out so far.


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[MightyMaxxx13]

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What is a realistic package to get for J.D. Martinez? He’s hitting .349 with 8 HR and 27 RBI and is second in MLB in doubles through mid-May.

I know it’s early but my pitching is struggling so I’d like to be prepared for a small rebuild.

Also, anything for Matt Barnes or Brandon Workman? Both have been lights out so far.


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I could see the Cardinals taking JD. They are a contender with pretty much everything in place on the roster aside from a guy with game-changing power, which JD would bring. Poor defense and the contract hurt his value though.

I would have to think a guy like Genesis Cabrera or Alex Reyes would be a suitable chip. Both are controllable and both have big time arms. They’re both probably future closers but with how thin the Sox pitching depth is, you’d have a chance to give them a shot in the rotation if you wanted to.

You might be able to get a little more if you take the Brett Cecil contract off their hands.

[UNDERTAKER1215]

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I could see the Cardinals taking JD. They are a contender with pretty much everything in place on the roster aside from a guy with game-changing power, which JD would bring. Poor defense and the contract hurt his value though.



I would have to think a guy like Genesis Cabrera or Alex Reyes would be a suitable chip. Both are controllable and both have big time arms. They’re both probably future closers but with how thin the Sox pitching depth is, you’d have a chance to give them a shot in the rotation if you wanted to.



You might be able to get a little more if you take the Brett Cecil contract off their hands.

Surprisingly though, the Cards are bottom feeders right now, their best hitter has been Yadi and their pitching has been horrible, so I doubt they go after JD at this point.

Most of the AL Central and West teams are contending as of right now minus the Mariners so that might help as far as JD’s defensive limitations go.


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[GamecocksLaw17]

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Surprisingly though, the Cards are bottom feeders right now, their best hitter has been Yadi and their pitching has been horrible, so I doubt they go after JD at this point.

Most of the AL Central and West teams are contending as of right now minus the Mariners so that might help as far as JD’s defensive limitations go.


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He's older and more expensive, but look at the trade from Detroit to Arizona. No matter how much of an offensive threat he is, his inability to even fake it in the field will reduce his value in a trade.

[UNDERTAKER1215]

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He's older and more expensive, but look at the trade from Detroit to Arizona. No matter how much of an offensive threat he is, his inability to even fake it in the field will reduce his value in a trade.

I looked through the teams that could employ him at DH, and it's between the Indians, Angels, and Rangers.

I'm not sure how realistic those spots are given the money but here's who they currently have there.

The Indians are using Delino DeShields Jr. at DH in order to get his speed in the lineup, but could also swap him out with Franmil Reyes and Jake Bauers.

The Angels are basically using the DH spot as a way of getting a fourth outfielder in the lineup as they swap between Brian Goodwin and Justin Upton. They could still keep Goodwin in the lineup as Michael Hermosillo is currently the starter in RF.

The Rangers don't have a real DH in place as they are basically just using the best bench bat they have which falls to Matt Duffy.

As far as what I like from those teams goes...

Indians: Dalbert Siri, Bobby Bradley, Tyler Freeman, Domingo Santana, Bradley Zimmer

Angels: Jaime Barria, Jared Walsh, Luis Rengifo, Jahmai Jones

Rangers: Ariel Jurado, Taylor Hearn, Kolby Allard, Eli White

The Indians to me have the most appealing options, and I'd also be willing to include someone like Matt Barnes to get a little more in return. The Indians bullpen has struggled outside of Dominic Leone, Phil Maton, and Adam Cimber.

Also, would Collin McHugh (4-2, 2.91 ERA, 59 K, 0.87 WHIP, 58.2 IP) return much at the deadline? He has been huge as the #2 in the rotation behind Chris Sale with a better ERA. Obviously I wouldn't be looking for a top prospect but I would think he could get a decent return.

[MountUrCastle]

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I looked through the teams that could employ him at DH, and it's between the Indians, Angels, and Rangers.

I'm not sure how realistic those spots are given the money but here's who they currently have there.

The Indians are using Delino DeShields Jr. at DH in order to get his speed in the lineup, but could also swap him out with Franmil Reyes and Jake Bauers.

The Angels are basically using the DH spot as a way of getting a fourth outfielder in the lineup as they swap between Brian Goodwin and Justin Upton. They could still keep Goodwin in the lineup as Michael Hermosillo is currently the starter in RF.

The Rangers don't have a real DH in place as they are basically just using the best bench bat they have which falls to Matt Duffy.

As far as what I like from those teams goes...

Indians: Dalbert Siri, Bobby Bradley, Tyler Freeman, Domingo Santana, Bradley Zimmer

Angels: Jaime Barria, Jared Walsh, Luis Rengifo, Jahmai Jones

Rangers: Ariel Jurado, Taylor Hearn, Kolby Allard, Eli White

The Indians to me have the most appealing options, and I'd also be willing to include someone like Matt Barnes to get a little more in return. The Indians bullpen has struggled outside of Dominic Leone, Phil Maton, and Adam Cimber.

Also, would Collin McHugh (4-2, 2.91 ERA, 59 K, 0.87 WHIP, 58.2 IP) return much at the deadline? He has been huge as the #2 in the rotation behind Chris Sale with a better ERA. Obviously I wouldn't be looking for a top prospect but I would think he could get a decent return.

What has McHugh's WAR been? If his WAR is around 1-2 that's a back-end rotation starter, so probably a lower end starting pitcher/middle infielder prospect. From the A's, if they are contending

[MightyMaxxx13]

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I looked through the teams that could employ him at DH, and it's between the Indians, Angels, and Rangers.

I'm not sure how realistic those spots are given the money but here's who they currently have there.

The Indians are using Delino DeShields Jr. at DH in order to get his speed in the lineup, but could also swap him out with Franmil Reyes and Jake Bauers.

The Angels are basically using the DH spot as a way of getting a fourth outfielder in the lineup as they swap between Brian Goodwin and Justin Upton. They could still keep Goodwin in the lineup as Michael Hermosillo is currently the starter in RF.

The Rangers don't have a real DH in place as they are basically just using the best bench bat they have which falls to Matt Duffy.

As far as what I like from those teams goes...

Indians: Dalbert Siri, Bobby Bradley, Tyler Freeman, Domingo Santana, Bradley Zimmer

Angels: Jaime Barria, Jared Walsh, Luis Rengifo, Jahmai Jones

Rangers: Ariel Jurado, Taylor Hearn, Kolby Allard, Eli White

The Indians to me have the most appealing options, and I'd also be willing to include someone like Matt Barnes to get a little more in return. The Indians bullpen has struggled outside of Dominic Leone, Phil Maton, and Adam Cimber.

Also, would Collin McHugh (4-2, 2.91 ERA, 59 K, 0.87 WHIP, 58.2 IP) return much at the deadline? He has been huge as the #2 in the rotation behind Chris Sale with a better ERA. Obviously I wouldn't be looking for a top prospect but I would think he could get a decent return.

Are the Angels keeping Jo Adell in the minors, also not using Ohtani to DH? They have a lot of DH types between Upton, Pujols, Matt Thaiss, LaStella etc .... can’t see them going after JD but I can see them for sure looking for Barnes or Workman if they are in the race. Their pitching is rough.

If the Indians are selling out for one final playoff push before the impending rebuild, the value simulator makes Sam Hentges + Ethan Hankins at the approximate value of JD. If I was Boston and looking to move JD anyway, I’d take that package.

[UNDERTAKER1215]

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Are the Angels keeping Jo Adell in the minors, also not using Ohtani to DH? They have a lot of DH types between Upton, Pujols, Matt Thaiss, LaStella etc .... can’t see them going after JD but I can see them for sure looking for Barnes or Workman if they are in the race. Their pitching is rough.

If the Indians are selling out for one final playoff push before the impending rebuild, the value simulator makes Sam Hentges + Ethan Hankins at the approximate value of JD. If I was Boston and looking to move JD anyway, I’d take that package.

As of right now they are but they’ve been playing Pujols at first and for some reason Thaiss only has 4 at-bats, Upton has been the main left fielder and LaStella at third. Also, David Fletcher has barely played I think and Ohtani has only been a pitcher so far.

What do you think Barnes or Workman would get from the Angels?


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[MightyMaxxx13]

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As of right now they are but they’ve been playing Pujols at first and for some reason Thaiss only has 4 at-bats, Upton has been the main left fielder and LaStella at third. Also, David Fletcher has barely played I think and Ohtani has only been a pitcher so far.

What do you think Barnes or Workman would get from the Angels?


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The trade value simulator says you can get all 4 of the guys you listed for Barnes alone. Thats quite a haul, seems a bit much to me lol. Maybe someone else can chime in as well.

[Rocket32]

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Not far enough in yet so this is just to get a idea for later to think about.

Is there any way the Yankees could land Nolan Arenado? Preferably without giving up Clarke Schmidt or Jasson Dominguez? If it matters Arenado is injured in my franchise right now for 1-2 months.

[MightyMaxxx13]

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Not far enough in yet so this is just to get a idea for later to think about.

Is there any way the Yankees could land Nolan Arenado? Preferably without giving up Clarke Schmidt or Jasson Dominguez? If it matters Arenado is injured in my franchise right now for 1-2 months.

The game won’t let him be traded while injured just FYI ...... but also the only prospect outside of Schmidt and Dominguez that approaches top tier is Deivi Garcia and if I’m Colorado he alone doesn’t get it done. The trade value sim puts Arenado and Garcia at about the same value but .... I’m not sold on him being obtained so easily.

Arenado is the face of that franchise and probably headed to Cooperstown in a Rockies cap with a few more good years. If I’m them I want Dominguez and more

[jdiaz891]

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Giants looking to trade Watson (3.43 ERA) and Pence (.272 Avg). Both are playing well on team going no where fast (34-64). I was thinking Angels since they need some help in that BP and Pence could help that lineup in the DH spot (They have Pujols playing 1st base pretty much every game) who only has Trout Upton and Rendon actually hitting the ball well.

Not looking for a big return here just tryin to get something back realistic with years of control.

[jfen31]

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30-team control franchise. Jays off to a hot start (24-13) on May 8th, but getting absolutely nothing from Brandon Drury (.460 OPS in 72 PAs). Travis Shaw has been very solid, but isn't really equipped to handle LHP, which leaves a hole in the lineup against southpaws.

Meanwhile, the Orioles are predictably woeful as the rebuild continues apace. I brought up Mountcastle this week and he'll play every day, rotating between 1B/3B/DH. His ascension made Renato Nunez somewhat expendable as a 1B/DH type with low OBP and big power. Nunez is under team control through 2024, but with Mountcastle, Mancini, Hays, and Santander, there's really no need for him. There is, however, a dire need for young arms.

Thus, a rare intra-division trade was born. Murphy is generally slotted between #15 and #20 on Jays' prospect lists and projects as a back-end starter or multi-inning bullpen arm.

BAL receives: RHP Patrick Murphy
TOR receives: 1B/DH Renato Nunez