First Franchise Transaction?

[El_MaYiMbE]

I have been very pleased w/ the way the Yankees roster turned out to begin spring training, but with that said I still cannot believe that they didnt persue neither Damon or Matsui. I am also a little disappointed to see Brian Bruney go.

I think when I begin my Franchise I will work a realstic way to aquire some players I feel the Yankees could have added. Some transactions I will make in my Franchise before I play any Spring Training games (to mimic the off season, since there is none in your year one).

So I ask, whether or not you're happy with your teams acquisitions (or lack of) this off-seaon, what would be your first change to your team? (This can include line-up/rotation changes within your team as well).

[findinghomer]

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I have been very pleased w/ the way the Yankees roster turned out to begin spring training, but with that said I still cannot believe that they didnt persue neither Damon or Matsui. I am also a little disappointed to see Brian Bruney go

why not pursue damon, get him back?

[El_MaYiMbE]

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why not pursue damon, get him back?

Well thats what I'm going to do, but I was wondering what everyone else is doing with their teams? I am sure not everyone here is playin as the Yankees.

The reason I ask is #1 I am tired of waiting for this game so to past the time I have to talk about it...lol, and #2 seeing who people are getting rid of on their team can give me some ideas of who I can pick up for mine, you know once the names starting getting thrown out there.

[findinghomer]

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ahhhh gotchya.. personally i play with my stock team, untill i see a weakness.

[Willis135]

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Not sure who I am going to try and trade for, but I know for sure I am getting rid of Gerald Laird in my Tigers franchise.

[El_MaYiMbE]

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ahhhh gotchya.. personally i play with my stock team, untill i see a weakness.

I tend to do the same, but there are some transactions that I wouldve made had I been the Yankees GM off the bat.

But thru out the course of the season, near the trading deadline I know I will make the bulk of my deals, if any.

[chasmalgrat3]

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Just by starting a Franchise I will be doing what the Mets need to do in real life; replace the owner, gm, and manager. Also, we need a completely new medical staff.

[findinghomer]

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Just by starting a Franchise I will be doing what the Mets need to do in real life; replace the owner, gm, and manager. Also, we need a completely new medical staff.

lol... very nice

[Stroehms]

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Promote Jaime Garcia for the 5th rotation spot.

[xNobleEaglex]

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I'll generally see Spring Training results before I evaluate what moves I have to make (if any at the time). One potential move I may make is sign John Smoltz to add depth to the bullpen/starting rotation. I'd probably use him in middle/long relief and spot start him when needed. Would be nice to see him retire in a Braves uniform and go out after we win the World Series.

[antifanboy]

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Just by starting a Franchise I will be doing what the Mets need to do in real life; replace the owner, gm, and manager. Also, we need a completely new medical staff.

u might be out of luck...i think u can only do that after your 1st full season?

[Reaman]

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I have been very pleased w/ the way the Yankees roster turned out to begin spring training, but with that said I still cannot believe that they didnt persue neither Damon or Matsui. I am also a little disappointed to see Brian Bruney go.

I think when I begin my Franchise I will work a realstic way to aquire some players I feel the Yankees could have added. Some transactions I will make in my Franchise before I play any Spring Training games (to mimic the off season, since there is none in your year one).

So I ask, whether or not you're happy with your teams acquisitions (or lack of) this off-seaon, what would be your first change to your team? (This can include line-up/rotation changes within your team as well).

We are trying to get better defensively in the outfield so Damon obviously was not the right choice. As for Matsui his knees are too bad to play the outfield anymore. Even though he says he can obviously that doesn't matter either. So all he is useful for is the DH spot we have many people who could DH and we will soon need that spot when are older players can't field anymore. BUT hey do what you want. It's YOUR franchise.

[mrcub1221]

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first task. simple....cut carlos silva

[jrod1981]

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first task. simple....cut carlos silva

and possibly trade Zambrano.

[mrcub1221]

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no way would i trade zambrano for any player in the game