2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

[Totte]

I'm at the end of June in my first year with the Yankees (47-31, 1st in AL East). Ichiro got hurt (248 AB .266 AVG 3 HR 15 RBI) and his replacement Brennan Boesch has played very well during the month Ichiro has been out (101 AB .267 AVG 3 HR 10 RBI, average was in the mid .100's before Ichiro got hurt). Ichiro has just been cleared from the DL and I am looking to move him for pretty much anyone. His overall is now 81 and is 39 years old. Any ideas on what I should do? Should I trade him for a D potential player or just place him on the bench?

Well from the bench he could serve as a pinch hitter/pinch runner and provide good defense with a strong arm. Valuable asset but do you have room on the bench (and salary space) to have him there? If not, trade him. I'm thinking someone like the Giants would like him as an upgrade over Gregor Blanco. Opt for some mid level prospects in return (much like the M's received when he was dealt to the Yankees)

[royals19]

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Ugh, WAR is an accumulative statistic (only 114.2 IP) and LOB% is a luck based statistic to a large extent (and certainly not a skill-based statistic to the same extent) so I don't know why you're quoting it.

Prorated to a 200 IP season, Arrieta would've posted 2.8 wins above replacement, good for t-37th (Tommy Milone) in the entire league, and muuuuuuch better than anything Hochevar would've posted in 15 more innings.



Hochevar, in 185.1 IP, 5.73/4.63/4.32 ERA/FIP/xFIP, with 2:36 K/BB ratio.

Hoch is plain terrible and Arrieta was great last year, this really isn't a debate lol.

However, Arrieta has absolutely 0 control as evidenced by his 8 walk game and subsequent optioning to AAA for that very reason. At least Hochevar can pitch well out of the bullpen.

To be completely honest, I'm not even sure why I'm defending Hochevar lol.

[Totte]

Which of these options makes most sense?

PHI for RP Jeremy Horst or RP Justin De Fratus

MIA for RP Mike Dunn

ATL for RP Anthony Varvaro (worth a High D according to spreadsheet) or OF Jose Constanza

CHC for RP Casey Coleman or INF Luis Valbuena

BAL for RP Daniel Schlereth

NYY (actually traded here IRL) for OF Thomas Neal or OF Chris Dickerson

I like the Phillies or Braves deal best...given how the Braves have Francisco/Johnson at 3B working out pretty well, that leaves you with the Phillies. Either Horst or De Fratus is fine, go for the arm you like best

[LifeOfAHooper27792]

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That could work, but the Rangers already have many options that could fill in at the closer position. I'd almost be more inclined to give them a mid-C outfielder in some cases.

I would like an OF, but can't decide on one. Any suggestions?

[Totte]

I'm thinking of playing as either the rangers or the braves. If I play as the rangers I'm looking at trying to acquire Chris Sale and Paul Konerko. I'm not looking for realistic but just fair. I haven't really looked into the braves though. I know profar and if I have to add ogando or harrision I will to. Just to make it fair. I know the soxs wouldn't move those two but I'm just looking at fair and not realistic

Hmm well I guess you could break it down to Sale and Konerko for Harrison, Perez, Alfaro, Olt and Moreland. Somewhat fair but like you said, not realistic. I don't think the Rangers would part with Profar for a player like Sale. It'd have to be a bigger fish, Stanton/J.Upton etc

[Totte]

I would like an OF, but can't decide on one. Any suggestions?

Speedy with good fielding skills?
All bat, nothing else?
5-tool talent?

What are you willing to give up?

[LifeOfAHooper27792]

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Speedy with good fielding skills?
All bat, nothing else?
5-tool talent?

What are you willing to give up?

Speedy with good fielding skills for sure (potentially). Pierzynski must be involved in the deal. Moreland is available, and any pitchers other than Darvish and Feliz are available as well. Just looking for somebody to add to my farm system in the OF.

[Totte]

Speedy with good fielding skills for sure. Pierzynski must be involved in the deal. Moreland is available, and any pitchers other than Darvish and Feliz are available as well. Just looking for somebody to add to my farm system in the OF.

Pierzynski to the Nationals for Kurt Suzuki and Roger Bernadina?

Pierzynski to the Yankees for Betances/Banuelos and Melky Mesa?

[AC]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

However, Arrieta has absolutely 0 control as evidenced by his 8 walk game and subsequent optioning to AAA for that very reason. At least Hochevar can pitch well out of the bullpen.

To be completely honest, I'm not even sure why I'm defending Hochevar lol.

Remains to be seen. Point is, Arrieta > Hoch, control or not.

[LifeOfAHooper27792]

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Pierzynski to the Nationals for Kurt Suzuki and Roger Bernadina?

Pierzynski to the Yankees for Betances/Banuelos and Melky Mesa?

Suzuki?? Consider it DONE!!

[Totte]

Suzuki?? Consider it DONE!!

Well yeah he's not really worth anything these days. Plus they've got Ramos there

[bartone33]

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Well from the bench he could serve as a pinch hitter/pinch runner and provide good defense with a strong arm. Valuable asset but do you have room on the bench (and salary space) to have him there? If not, trade him. I'm thinking someone like the Giants would like him as an upgrade over Gregor Blanco. Opt for some mid level prospects in return (much like the M's received when he was dealt to the Yankees)

Ok, thanks.

[KnickNation17]

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Playing an older edition of MLB The Show and I was wondering what would be the value of a 24 year old lefty reliever. He is an A overall with A Stamina and A potential. He is currently on the Astros but has only appeared in 22 games with a week before the trade deadline. He hasn't been injured or anything they just don't use him. 3 B's maybe?

Thanks

[stlducks]

3 B's or a older A and a B if the team is needing pitcher help.

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[DaBull_33]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

I like the Phillies or Braves deal best...given how the Braves have Francisco/Johnson at 3B working out pretty well, that leaves you with the Phillies. Either Horst or De Fratus is fine, go for the arm you like best

Thanks for the input!