2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

[G3no_11]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Any thoughts anyone?

I'd say that's fine, especially if Alvarez can help them make a push for the playoffs.

[AC]

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AC, didn't I say "one of"? I remember you liking this thread so much from day one that you very respectfully took it over on NFG's behalf.

Did you? I have no clue lol. Reading comprehension is for losers!

Lol, it's funny, I'm huge on the show realism and fairness stuff, but when it comes to real life trades I'm terrible haha. btw your trade is fine if it's after July 15

[Kauffman King]

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idk if this has been asked before but I have a franchise going with the Tigers in early July and Phil Coke, Bruce Rondon, and Joaquin Benoit have all struggled with their chances at closer. Right now I have Drew Smyly in there, he's doing OK but he isn't the highest rated guy and I think he's eventually going to struggle. Plus I use him as my 6th starter if there's an injury so I'd rather keep him in relief where I can easily transfer him to the rotation.

Right now I'm looking at Jonathan Papelbon, Steve Cishek, and Huston Street. Do you think there's anyway I could get Papelbon without giving up Castellanos? I'm thinking about these trades, let me know which one I should pull the trigger on.

Avisail Garcia/Casey Crosby/Bruce Rondon/Andy Dirks for Jonathan Papelbon/Michael Stutes

Casey Crosby/Al Alberquerque/Danry Vazquez for Steve Cishek

Avisail Garcia/Casey Crosby for Huston Street

Papelbon, Cishek, and Street are all having typical solid seasons. Rondon had an ERA over 5 before I sent him down but is doing well at triple a and has potential. Al Alberquerque has a 3.87 ERA but I tried him at closer and he blew 2 out of 2 saves and walks a lot of guys. Crosby, Vazquez, and Garcia have all spent the whole year so far in the minors but they are doing solid with B potentials. Dirks is hitting ok, .274 with 7 hr but I don't see him in my long term plans and I'm ready to call up Castellanos.

[spyoutofthecold]

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idk if this has been asked before but I have a franchise going with the Tigers in early July and Phil Coke, Bruce Rondon, and Joaquin Benoit have all struggled with their chances at closer. Right now I have Drew Smyly in there, he's doing OK but he isn't the highest rated guy and I think he's eventually going to struggle. Plus I use him as my 6th starter if there's an injury so I'd rather keep him in relief where I can easily transfer him to the rotation.

Right now I'm looking at Jonathan Papelbon, Steve Cishek, and Huston Street. Do you think there's anyway I could get Papelbon without giving up Castellanos? I'm thinking about these trades, let me know which one I should pull the trigger on.

Avisail Garcia/Casey Crosby/Bruce Rondon/Andy Dirks for Jonathan Papelbon/Michael Stutes

Casey Crosby/Al Alberquerque/Danry Vazquez for Steve Cishek

Avisail Garcia/Casey Crosby for Huston Street

Papelbon, Cishek, and Street are all having typical solid seasons. Rondon had an ERA over 5 before I sent him down but is doing well at triple a and has potential. Al Alberquerque has a 3.87 ERA but I tried him at closer and he blew 2 out of 2 saves and walks a lot of guys. Crosby, Vazquez, and Garcia have all spent the whole year so far in the minors but they are doing solid with B potentials. Dirks is hitting ok, .274 with 7 hr but I don't see him in my long term plans and I'm ready to call up Castellanos.

Proven and highly rated closer go for a premium, to be realistic you need to give up one A prospect or a couple Bs.

[G3no_11]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Another guy you could look at is Rafael Betancourt. If the Rockies fall way out of contention you could trade for him and move Rex Brothers to their closer role.

How are all of those teams doing in the standings? I don't think anyone is going to be trading their closer if they have a shot at the playoffs.
(So Cishek should be available for sure)

[sink4ever]

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Thanks again to everyone who helped me with the Cubs trades yesterday. Today I'm going to take a look at a possible trade for the Astros, and then that should be it for major moves in my 2013 season.

Players I'm looking to trade (Stats of June 16th):
Bud Norris - 4-7, 4.60 ERA, 92 IP, 91 H, 66 K, 32 BB, 3.315 DIPS
Jose Veras - 14/15 SV, 1.76 ERA, 15 IP, 9 H, 6 BB, 17 K
Brandon Barnes (B Pot) - .262/.333/.458 in 107 AB's
Brett Wallace - .258/.308/.403, 8 HR
Kyle Weiland (B Pot, AAA) - 3-0, 2.31 ERA, 74 IP, 63 H, 58 K, 18 BB
1B/3B Bobby Borchering (Pot increased to B, AAA) - .300/.357/.558, 13 HR

I'd really like to get Aaron Hicks from the Twins. He's having a good year (.290/.365/.525) but is out for at least a month with a broken shin. Do you think I have the pieces? In the spreadsheet Hicks and Norris are worth the same, but Hicks is having the better year for sure.

Glen Perkins is really sucking for the Twins (6.23 ERA) so I was thinking of starting with a package of Norris (becomes 2nd best SP on the staff), Veras, and Weiland (Twins need pitching prospects). Do you think it would be fair (not necessarily realistic) to get Hicks for a combination of the guys above?

[Totte]

Thanks again to everyone who helped me with the Cubs trades yesterday. Today I'm going to take a look at a possible trade for the Astros, and then that should be it for major moves in my 2013 season.

Players I'm looking to trade (Stats of June 16th):
Bud Norris - 4-7, 4.60 ERA, 92 IP, 91 H, 66 K, 32 BB, 3.315 DIPS
Jose Veras - 14/15 SV, 1.76 ERA, 15 IP, 9 H, 6 BB, 17 K
Brandon Barnes (B Pot) - .262/.333/.458 in 107 AB's
Brett Wallace - .258/.308/.403, 8 HR
Kyle Weiland (B Pot, AAA) - 3-0, 2.31 ERA, 74 IP, 63 H, 58 K, 18 BB
1B/3B Bobby Borchering (Pot increased to B, AAA) - .300/.357/.558, 13 HR

I'd really like to get Aaron Hicks from the Twins. He's having a good year (.290/.365/.525) but is out for at least a month with a broken shin. Do you think I have the pieces? In the spreadsheet Hicks and Norris are worth the same, but Hicks is having the better year for sure.

Glen Perkins is really sucking for the Twins (6.23 ERA) so I was thinking of starting with a package of Norris (becomes 2nd best SP on the staff), Veras, and Weiland (Twins need pitching prospects). Do you think it would be fair (not necessarily realistic) to get Hicks for a combination of the guys above?

Vera's doesn't really carry any real trade value even though he's been pitching well for you. Norris is the gem of the deal for the Twins of course but I'm almost sure they'd insist on Cosart over Weiland. Barnes would have to be included in the deal as some sort of stopgap while Buxton matures. Perkins is highly valued in Minnesota and I'm sure they'd ride it out IRL but this is a videogame so go for it

What are each teams record as of June 16th?

I'm thinking Norris, Cosart and Veras for Hicks, Perkins and a lower ranked prospect off their 40 man roster

[sink4ever]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Vera's doesn't really carry any real trade value even though he's been pitching well for you. Norris is the gem of the deal for the Twins of course but I'm almost sure they'd insist on Cosart over Weiland. Barnes would have to be included in the deal as some sort of stopgap while Buxton matures. Perkins is highly valued in Minnesota and I'm sure they'd ride it out IRL but this is a videogame so go for it

What are each teams record as of June 16th?

I'm thinking Norris, Cosart and Veras for Hicks, Perkins and a lower ranked prospect off their 40 man roster

Thanks Totte. I don't really want Perkins back, unless you think the Twins would want to get rid of him. The Astros are completely out of it and the Twins are at least several games under .500. I like Cosart, obviously, but I think I'd give him up in this scenario. The Twins are desperate for 2B/SS, and I wouldn't be opposed to bringing in a third team. Maybe see if I can get a low B MIF for a combo of Weiland + Wallace/Borchering.

So maybe Norris + Veras + Cosart + low-B MIF for Hicks and a couple minor league relievers.

[AC]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Not the most realistic, if that matters.

[sink4ever]

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Not the most realistic, if that matters.

Not really, much more interested in fairness than realism.

[AC]

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Then it's fine.

[sink4ever]

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Then it's fine.

Thanks!

Edit: Realized I left out Barnes in latest proposal, I'd include him as well.

[Coper3000]

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Is anyone familiar with the Dodgers prospect system?

I'm in the 2014 offseason (after a lot of playing and a little simming), and David Price ended up costing me a whopping 16 million on his last year. Price pitched incredible last year, so I'm not completely ruling out an extension (nor a mid-season trade), but this really puts a hamper on my rotation as I want to start two of the three in Colome, Odorizzi, or Archer.

However, I am shifting my attention to dealing Hellickson (decent season, 4.50 ERA or so. I'm away from The Show ATM for all stats), and I am seeing the Dodgers as a potential fit. I'd like an OF and bullpen arm close to MLB-ready if possible.

Does this seem fair:
- OF: Alex Castellanos

+

One of these
- P: Rob Rasmussen
- P: Aaron Miller
- P: Steve Ames
- P: Josh Wall

?

After some deliberation, I also ended up not trading for Craig Gentry, but instead went with a one year deal for Chris Young to man LF after Oakland decided not to pick up his option.

Any help is always appreciated as always, and I want to gauge if I am overvaluing Hellickson or not.

[AC]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

Hellickson to the Dodgers for Paco Rodriguez and Tim Federowicz is fine.

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[golddawg125]

Re: 2013 The Show Official Trade Discussion Thread

So I have a tough choice in my franchise. I'm the Padres and we were 5 games under .500after April. So I sent gyroko to the minors cuz he was doing horrible. And traded for uggla. Did the trade suggested in here. Uggla has been great and has helped us get to a 38-25 record right now. The problem is since I sent gyroko down he has gotten 2 stock rising emails and his potential is more am A. I would like to call him up but then I would have a cluster. I could leave him in the minors for the rest of the year or trade headley since gyroko can play third.

If I trade headley was thinking of a trade like this

Padres recieve: Stanton
Marlins receive: headley, maybin, hedges (A potential catcher), either one of my A potential SP, my B potential closer In the minors