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  • yount19
    Rookie
    • Jan 2008
    • 327

    #166
    Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

    To: Angels GM
    From: Milwaukee Brewers
    RE: Response to Kendrys Morales trade

    Morgan hit over .300 last season, can steal bases, and can play all 3 outfield positions. I will tell you that he does struggle with lefthanded pitching.

    Kottaras can hit right handed pitching with power and is a solid defensive catcher. He does struggle against lefthanders but we all know that there are more righthanded pitchers than lefthanded pitchers anyway. (I figure that you could play Conger against lefties and Kottaras against righties for a nice platoon.) Kottaras' average has been a little low the past couple of seasons but that will climb with more plate appearances. He just has not received much playing time due to the emergence of Jonathan Lucroy.

    Hope that helps fellas!
    Last edited by yount19; 05-26-2012, 11:52 PM. Reason: addition

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    • authentic
      All Star
      • Jul 2009
      • 5812

      #167
      Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

      Originally posted by derelictojama
      TO: Detroit Tigers Representatives!
      FROM: Chicago Cubs Organization!

      RE: Negotiations involving Ryan Dempster and other players

      June 3, 2012

      As we enter June, let me first say, congratulations on your big lead in the AL Central! Too early to say anything for sure, but it looks like the best Cleveland can do is shoot for the wildcard, unless they make some big changes fast. But I notice that you've had some injuries to your pitching staff (shame about losing Smyly for a couple of months--he was throwing well!), the back end of your rotation really hasn't been getting the job done, and it looks like you may be trying to trade Scherzer. As you know, we've had a bit of a tough year, and playing at a .333 clip isn't getting us anywhere. So we've made the difficult decision to start looking toward the future, and deciding who fits with our plans and who doesn't. I will forward you more information shortly, I just wanted to get the ball rolling by gauging your general interest in Ryan Dempster, as we've decided to give Travis Wood a shot at the rotation. Ryan hasn't had the best year so far (2-5, 4.85 ERA in 10/11 starts), but as a veteran pitcher who has been through a few battles, could certainly help you in your playoff run. Our needs are mainly for younger players, so a straight Dempster-for-prospect deal would be fine (our main needs are C & 2b, and SP & OF to a lesser extent), but we would also be interested in augmenting your already impressive lineup with another veteran or two--Geovanny Soto might make a nice, dependable backup catcher for you, and Alfonso Soriano could fit into your plans as a DH/right handed power bat (we could certainly talk about eating some of his salary), Reed Johnson and David DeJesus could be discussed--or one of our veteran relief pitchers--Carlos Marmol, since being removed from the closer's role, has pitched well in middle relief. We could also discuss one or two of our younger prospects, like RP Tony Zych or CF Matthew Szcur, if you wanted to talk about a larger deal involving two or three prospects on your end. Let me know if you are interested in discussing this matter further.

      Derek Oja, Special Assistant to Theo Epstein & Jed Hoyer (They would have contacted you themselves, but they're off partying on a yacht on the Lake...)

      ---------------------------------------------------------

      Ok, I know you Tigers guys need more specifics (records, player performances, ask for specific prospects, etc) but I'm away from my ps3 for the evening and am stuck at the point where I really need to start rebuilding these Cubbies, and I figured I'd see what kind of interest there might be. I'll throw in more specifics later, but basically, Verlander is great, 2 of your other guys are great (can't remember which), but everyone else the Tigers have trotted out in the 4 or 5 spot has either gotten killed or hurt. Scherzer is on the Trading Block (I'm doing 30 team, they haven't tried to trade him yet), Smyly (and one of the other younger pitchers) got big time hurt, and the Tigers in my franchise are the ONLY team in early June that lists "SP" as a need. So, I will throw more specifics at you when I can, but basically, what, if any, kind of deal can you see the Tigers making for Dempster? Soto and Soriano are yours to be had if you want them, and any of the other players I mentioned, too. I'll try to analyze whether the Tigers in my universe need them or not--I did add VMart to the 40 man at some point, but I left it up to them to promote him or not, don't know who else has been hurt, etc. I know Prince & Miggy are tearing it up. More specifics to come.
      Can derelictojama and myself team up sort of like Jed and Theo? I know the Cubs organization inside and out from AAA to Low A ball and some players even deeper than that.
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      • NYYankees42
        Rookie
        • Feb 2010
        • 439

        #168
        Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

        Originally posted by authentic
        Can derelictojama and myself team up sort of like Jed and Theo? I know the Cubs organization inside and out from AAA to Low A ball and some players even deeper than that.
        I think PokerPlaya said that there CAN be multiple representatives for one team.

        Let's say derelictojama is not in the forum when someone wants to make a trade with the Cubs, you can reply to their request, being that you are also a Cubs representative. Or maybe you don't agree on a decision made by derelict you guys can both work together to make an adequate offer.

        So when PokerPlaya sees your post he'll probably add you to the list .
        BIG BLUE ALL IN!!!

        OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012 - GM of the New York Yankees

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        • pokerplaya
          MVP
          • Nov 2004
          • 1275

          #169
          Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

          Originally posted by NYYankees42
          I think PokerPlaya said that there CAN be multiple representatives for one team.

          Let's say derelictojama is not in the forum when someone wants to make a trade with the Cubs, you can reply to their request, being that you are also a Cubs representative. Or maybe you don't agree on a decision made by derelict you guys can both work together to make an adequate offer.

          So when PokerPlaya sees your post he'll probably add you to the list .
          Yes, he can - and can start immediately. Worked all weekend, leaving to work a double today. Will do updates tonight and respond to the TIgers post. Around 10PM EST... absolutely multiple reps for each team.
          I'm just an old guy sports gamer...

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          • authentic
            All Star
            • Jul 2009
            • 5812

            #170
            Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

            Originally posted by pokerplaya
            Yes, he can - and can start immediately. Worked all weekend, leaving to work a double today. Will do updates tonight and respond to the TIgers post. Around 10PM EST... absolutely multiple reps for each team.
            Awesome! On vacation right now, but in 3 days, I'll be all over this thread.
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            • NYYankees42
              Rookie
              • Feb 2010
              • 439

              #171
              Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

              To: Detroit Tigers GM and Assistant GM
              From: Houston Astros
              Topic: Wandy Rodriguez


              We are initializing conversations with your team because you are one of the teams that expressed interest when we placed Wandy Rodriguez on the trading block.

              So far you guys have not had a great season. Currently you guys stand at 22-25. Lucky for you, everyone in your division has struggled, and as of May 27th you guys are only one game behind the first place KC Royals.

              As you might imagine, your problem has not been the offense. Your pitching staff is currently one of the worst in the majors.
              All these ranks are out of 30 MLB teams:
              - 29th in ERA
              - 19th in hits allowed
              - 26th in runs allowed
              - 28th in earned runs
              - 22nd in Base on Balls
              As you can see this is a big problem.
              These are some of your pitcher's stats:
              - Verlander: 4-5/4.48 ERA/64.1 IP
              - Fister: 1-4/4.22 ERA/64.0 IP
              - Scherzer (on trading block): 4-4/4.55 ERA/59.1 IP
              - Porcello: 5-2/4.85 ERA/55.2 IP
              - Smyly: 2-5/4.50 ERA/54.0 IP
              - Benoit: 5.19 ERA
              - Albaquerque: 6.35 ERA
              - Schlereth: 9.22 ERA

              Being that your only 1 game back we think that we can work out a deal that will benefit both sides. Unfortunately for our organization, we are currently in 4th place in our division, 8.5 games behind the first place Cardinals who seem like they'll be running away with division. This has led us to opt in moving our most valuable assets at the time and focusing on our future.

              We believe Wandy could really help your team and be a strong point in your rotation.
              Wandy's current statistics are: 3-3/3.53 ERA/71.1 IP. As you can see he is a true workhorse, innings eater who can really step up in big games. This year he has already beat pitchers like Kershaw and Darvish. Also an extra incentive is that he still has 2 years left in his contract so he wont only help you this year but he will be there for you next year too.

              So our offer goes as follows:
              ASTROS GIVE

              - SP Wandy Rodriguez
              - RP Bandon Lyon (3-2/3.10 ERA/20.1 IP)

              TIGERS SEND

              - SP Brenny Paulino (19 yo/5th best pitching prospect/B potential/ we like his physical make-up and think we can develop him)
              - OF Daniel Fields (21 yo/ B potential/we love his athletic ability and believe he can help us in the near future)
              - 3B Audy Ciriaco (24 yo/ C potential/ we think that he just needs an opportunity to prove himself which he hasn't been able to do in your organization b/c of your depth at the spot with Cabrera and Castellanos)

              So this is our offer to you. A deal that in our opinion is very fair and fits your win now mentality and our build for the future mentality.

              Hopefully we can hear back from you soon,

              ~Astros Organization.
              BIG BLUE ALL IN!!!

              OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012 - GM of the New York Yankees

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              • derelictojama
                Rookie
                • May 2012
                • 163

                #172
                Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                Originally posted by authentic
                Can derelictojama and myself team up sort of like Jed and Theo? I know the Cubs organization inside and out from AAA to Low A ball and some players even deeper than that.
                I have absolutely no problem with that, authentic, you are the man, your Cubs roster is fantastic! I'm mainly repping the Cubs b/c when I jumped in there was already a Braves rep--the team I know best--and I had been doing a franchise with the Cubs, so I got slotted there to make sure we were covering every team. If you go back to the post where I jumped in, I referred to throwing my hat three feet in any direction around here and hitting somebody who knew the Cubs better than me--I was referring to you and a few others! But I'm deep in my Cubs 'chise now (started a fresh one; the old one was pre-pitch edits), and loving it, and I think the idea of having more than one rep per team is a good one, because we don't want this to become a chore where you have to be online all the time responding to trades--we all want to actually play the game some, right? Also, clearly you know the team at a level I do not; I'm playing them as an outsider coming in and cleaning house, with no preconceived notions as to who I'll keep or not, just want to get the best team put together for 2013 and beyond... while you might be leaning more toward doing what the RL Cubs are trying to do, etc., just an example of how multiple viewpoints might be helpful. You and I could team up to respond to a trade (a la Jed & Theo), or you could respond one way and I another, give the proposer options, we can see what works best.

                Also, as sort of a free agent, if we turn out to have everybody filled but one team (like nobody wants to take on the task of Houston, or nobody wants to play a whole season in the Orange Juice Dome in Tampa), I could leave the Cubs in your able hands and start a new franchise to cover whoever is needed--I have a pretty good knowledge of everybody's ML talent, just need to get to know the farm systems, and that is happening anyway as I run other franchises and look around the league for good prospects. (Though I am loving the Cubs, and have dreams of raising a banner over Wrigley... I went to grad school in Iowa, spent some dreamy summer days in the friendly confines...)

                As for the trade I proposed, that's not me as OS Arb Panel Cubs GM, that's me in my franchise, trying to rebuild the Cubs, essentially using the advice you & a few others give in one of the "Rebuilding the Cubs" threads as a starting point. Figuring Dempster is a good place to start, as he's not performing well and Volstad is, so I want to put T Wood in the rotation, and Dempster is the one to go first. Also wracking my brain trying to find a way to get Chapman from Cin; we don't have a Reds GM on here yet, but I'm working on a post proposing a trade for him. I think the ultimate answer is gonna be one I don't like, but there really isn't anyone on my roster right now who is even worth trying out as a closer (Marmol hasn't been horrible, but I'm committed to getting rid of him). Might could use some more of your advice as I go along! I did get a great C/A 22 yr old C in the 1st rd of the 2012 draft, so that goes a long way... can get rid of Soto, and essentially put the kid in a platoon with Clevenger.

                Welcome aboard, authetic! (As for titles, I have no pride at stake here, so as far as "Pres" or "GM" or "Asst GM", that's totally up to you. Unlike the real world, here I get paid the same no matter my title!:wink

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                • derelictojama
                  Rookie
                  • May 2012
                  • 163

                  #173
                  Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                  TO: Detroit Tigers Representatives!
                  FROM: Chicago Cubs Organization!

                  RE: Proposed Dempster Trade--more information


                  Here's that information I promised, to get more specific:

                  June 8, 2012: Cubs 21-37, 17 gb Cards and fading

                  AL Central: Det 34-22, Cle 29-28 (5.5 gb), KC 29-29 (6.0 gb)
                  Det 3-7 last 10, Cle & KC 7-3 last 10, gaining on you!

                  Your DL (maybe I have injury slider too high??? hasn't been a problem for me, but it's killing the Tigers!): Porcello (4-3, 4.83, 12 gs, 5 qs, 1.59 whip)--out 1-2 mo (torn finger lig); Smyly (4-1, 2.86, 7 gs, 5 qs, 1.16)-- out 1-2 mo (frac foot); Jacob Turner (2-0, 3.28, 8 gs, 1.28 at AAA, would be in your rotation but he got hurt early)--fractured arm, out a long time, due back in 2-3 weeks.

                  Tigers expressed needs: SP, RP, CP, C
                  Your rotation right now:
                  Verlander 3-1, 3.09, 7 gs, 4 qs, 1.31, 1 cg (he must have been hurt for a while, missed 5-6 starts)
                  Fister 6-2, 3.69, 12 gs, 7 qs, 1 cg, 1.40
                  Scherzer 3-5, 4.76, 12 gs, 7 qs, 2 cg, 1.53 (he's on the trading block--the rumor mill has the Cubs as interested, but I don't figure you'd really like to trade him--I'll do Dempster straight up for Scherzer! lol)
                  Jon Garland 1-1, 4.40, 5 gs, 3 qs, 1 cg 1.40
                  Adam Wilk 1-0, 3.72, 2 gs, 2 qs, 1.29
                  No long reliever--lots of short arms in your bp, no one to do long duty

                  Looks like Smyly and Porcello got hurt pretty recently, and Verlander was out for a while. I really might have to see where I've got the injury slider--that seems crazy. But it is what it is, I guess, and the Tigers are still winning.

                  Other notes: Delmon Young has been terrible for you, .190/.238/.307, 2 hr, 17 rbi; V Mart has been added to 40 man, but he's in AA right now (I was figuring on maybe calling him up for the Tigers at some point--don't know his RL status). Looking at your lineup, 1-5 (A Jackson, Boesch, Cabrera, Fielder, Avila) have been solid, but the back end of your lineup is a wasteland, D Young, Raburn, Peralta, random DHs are doing nothing. You might benefit from Soriano, though he's having a terrible year (.205/.250/.385, 7 Hr, 25 RBI). His contract for you would be 3yr/2.4 per, so I'd be "eating" his imaginary huge salary. He may also retire after the year, it seems to be happening in some franchises. Also, Laird is your backup C, and he's pretty useless. Soto has been terrible for me, but his numbers (.179/.223/.274, 3 hr, 5 rbi (!)) are comparable to Laird's, and he'd be a good guy to spell Avila, as he is (supposedly) better against lefties.

                  The guys in your system I'm most interested in are: C James McCann (D/B, 21 yrs, starter at AA), C Robert Brantly (B/D, 22 yrs, sitting on the AA bench), and RP Bruce Rondon (D/B, 21 yrs, pitching very well at AA). I'd do a straight Dempster for one of the catchers, or Dempster + Soriano or Soto for one of the catchers + Rondon, or Dempster, Soriano, and Soto for one of the catchers, Rondon, and I could take one of your older RPs (Dotel or Benoit--the CPU seems to like the deal if I take one of those guys).

                  Other people I could part with: Maholm (though I'm leaning toward keeping him for a while), Marmol, Reed Johnson; I've got a few D/B SPs that you could choose from to sweeten the deal; RPs Casey Weathers, Marcos Mateo, & Michael Bowden (all C's) are gathering dust at AAA. I notice the Tigers have a few younger B pot OFs, I could use one of them, so they could be thrown into a larger deal.

                  Look forward to hearing back from the Motor City, let's make a deal!

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                  • bwoodring9
                    Pro
                    • May 2012
                    • 683

                    #174
                    Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                    To: Boston Red Sox GM
                    From: Pittsburgh Pirates
                    RE: Will Middlebrooks

                    We understand it is still early May, but we have a high interest in your young 3B Will MiddleBrooks. We noticed Kevin Youkilis is tearing the cover off the ball batting .337 with 4 HRs and 19 RBIs already, and has been one of your most productive hitters. That being said, we also noticed you called up Will to the majors in the 1st week of the season. He has only gotten 8 ABs so far sitting behind Youkilis who is on fire, and has not had much of an oppurtunity. We as an organization feel as if we need to be looking towards the future rather than this year, and are currently sitting at 7-19, 10 games back of the Brewers in the NL Central. We also saw that your organization is currently 22-4 and has already traded a few prospects for some veterans at this early stage of the season. That being said, we figure your team's mentality is focused more on this year rather than the future right now, and we are ver willing to work out a deal with you for Will.
                    We are willing to offer you:

                    Pirates Give:
                    RP Brian Tallet: 2-1 1.31 ERA 34 years old C Overall AAA
                    1B/LF/CF/RF Garrett Jones: .222 4 HRs 18 RBI 30 yrs old MLB C overall ( We also feel Garrett can be valuable to you as a corner OF Consider Cody Ross is ice cold batting only .250 with more K's than hits)
                    3B Josh Harrison: .230 0 HR 9 RBI 24 yrs old D overall B potential AAA

                    We are willing to part ways with Pedro Alvarez if you would prefer to have him over Harrison. We feel we can give Will the immediate playing time he deserves.

                    -Pirates Organization

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                    • authentic
                      All Star
                      • Jul 2009
                      • 5812

                      #175
                      Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                      To: All MLB Teams
                      From: THE Chicago Cubs
                      Subject: Preseason Trade Options

                      Hey guys,

                      The season is about to start and we have compiled our list of players that are/can be available. We have gone through our organization meetings and have worked hard on the list, including some prospects that we would be willing to part with.

                      So far, we have only 3 active MLB players we deem untouchable. Mr. Castro, Mr. Garza, and Jeff Samardzija are considered franchise players to us and we won't listen to any offers regarding them. We will take offers for all other players once Spring Training is complete.

                      Here is our list of players we are looking to trade:

                      -Ryan Dempster
                      -Paul Maholm
                      -Randy Wells
                      -Carlos Marmol
                      -Geovany Soto
                      -Alfonso Soriano
                      -Marlon Byrd

                      We are searching for rotation and bullpen help. SP, RP, C, and 2B are our main concern. We are willing to talk about salaries at a later date when a trade is a definite possibility.

                      We look forward to hearing what your thoughts are, and how you guys are approaching the season.

                      Best of luck,
                      THE Chicago Cubs
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                      • Bard
                        YouTube: NHBard
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 7803

                        #176
                        Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                        Originally posted by bwoodring9
                        To: Boston Red Sox GM
                        From: Pittsburgh Pirates
                        RE: Will Middlebrooks

                        We understand it is still early May, but we have a high interest in your young 3B Will MiddleBrooks. We noticed Kevin Youkilis is tearing the cover off the ball batting .337 with 4 HRs and 19 RBIs already, and has been one of your most productive hitters. That being said, we also noticed you called up Will to the majors in the 1st week of the season. He has only gotten 8 ABs so far sitting behind Youkilis who is on fire, and has not had much of an oppurtunity. We as an organization feel as if we need to be looking towards the future rather than this year, and are currently sitting at 7-19, 10 games back of the Brewers in the NL Central. We also saw that your organization is currently 22-4 and has already traded a few prospects for some veterans at this early stage of the season. That being said, we figure your team's mentality is focused more on this year rather than the future right now, and we are ver willing to work out a deal with you for Will.
                        We are willing to offer you:

                        Pirates Give:
                        RP Brian Tallet: 2-1 1.31 ERA 34 years old C Overall AAA
                        1B/LF/CF/RF Garrett Jones: .222 4 HRs 18 RBI 30 yrs old MLB C overall ( We also feel Garrett can be valuable to you as a corner OF Consider Cody Ross is ice cold batting only .250 with more K's than hits)
                        3B Josh Harrison: .230 0 HR 9 RBI 24 yrs old D overall B potential AAA

                        We are willing to part ways with Pedro Alvarez if you would prefer to have him over Harrison. We feel we can give Will the immediate playing time he deserves.

                        -Pirates Organization
                        To: Pirates GM
                        From: Red Sox GM
                        RE: Will Middlebrooks


                        Being just twenty-four games into the season and not entirely sure how we are going to approach free agency with Youk and Ortiz we are going to decline this trade offer for now. We feel it is still to early to be making a deal like this one that would deal off a future middle of the order bat for an aging reliever, a decent 4th outfielder that can DH and play some first base, and a same age third base prospect. If you have any other offers for any of our younger players or a better one to get you Will Middlebrooks please don't be afraid to ask, but for now it is a no to this trade.

                        -Red Sox GM
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                        • msuboy11
                          Banned
                          • Jun 2011
                          • 1078

                          #177
                          Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                          As either the Cubs or Astros, what could I trade to acquire Profar and Olt? I am a rangers fan so I love both of them, but the rangers don't need them, ESP not in the game, and I wanted to rebuild a team. Thanks for your help!

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                          • authentic
                            All Star
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 5812

                            #178
                            Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                            Originally posted by msuboy11
                            As either the Cubs or Astros, what could I trade to acquire Profar and Olt? I am a rangers fan so I love both of them, but the rangers don't need them, ESP not in the game, and I wanted to rebuild a team. Thanks for your help!
                            Probably would have to trade Starlin and Garza. Not a necessary trade in my opinion, considering Lake is going to be good and Vitters should develop nicely.
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                            • Bard
                              YouTube: NHBard
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 7803

                              #179
                              Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                              Originally posted by msuboy11
                              As either the Cubs or Astros, what could I trade to acquire Profar and Olt? I am a rangers fan so I love both of them, but the rangers don't need them, ESP not in the game, and I wanted to rebuild a team. Thanks for your help!
                              This isn't really the thread to ask these kind of questions. Go up a bit and there are some examples you can post but these kind of questions belong in this thread.

                              http://www.operationsports.com/forum...hread-295.html
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                              • NYYankees42
                                Rookie
                                • Feb 2010
                                • 439

                                #180
                                Re: OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012

                                Originally posted by msuboy11
                                As either the Cubs or Astros, what could I trade to acquire Profar and Olt? I am a rangers fan so I love both of them, but the rangers don't need them, ESP not in the game, and I wanted to rebuild a team. Thanks for your help!
                                Remember that in this thread the Rangers GM has to tell you what he would accept for Profar and Olt. Authentic can give an opinion but that's really not the point of the thread.

                                EDIT: Nvm Bard got to it first.
                                BIG BLUE ALL IN!!!

                                OS Arbitration Panel Project 2012 - GM of the New York Yankees

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