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PowerofRed25 · 05-15-2012, 04:04 AM

The simple answer is, trade who you can and go young. The prospects are there, for the most part, to become a solid ball club a few years down the line. First problem is obviously Soriano, do what you can to get rid of him. Then I'd be looking to trade Marmol and Byrd (if he's still there on your roster). Leave Jackson down, roll with Campana/Johnson and when Rizzo is ready, move DeJesus to center and LaHair to RF.

As much as I like Garza in real life and know he'll probably be extended, I would trade him for an A potential prospect (or more if you can get it) in the game. By the time you're a contender, you'll have wasted the prime of Garza's career. Trade Dempster as well. Bring the youth up in increments, Rizzo first. Jackson maybe not at all in 2012.

In terms of what you should target in trades: 1) Starting pitching prospects. I'd try to flip Garza for a couple solid prospects, look to Arizona or Seattle. Could add Marmol to the deal maybe. 2) 2nd Base. Probably best addressed through free agency. Howie Kendrick's will be a FA after this year I believe, he'd be a good target (and can play corner OF). 3) Bullpen. Get a true closer. An electric, Chapman-like arm. Not sure where you can find one, but try there.

You could also look at a more long term option at 3B and move Vitters to the OF. David Wright should be a FA at the end of 2012 although the real life Mets are looking to extend him.

You'll have some hard work ahead. I've thought about doing the same thing, not playing any of the games but just making the moves.

05-15-2012, 04:04 AM	#8
PowerofRed25 MVP OVR: 13 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: Rebuilding the Cubs The simple answer is, trade who you can and go young. The prospects are there, for the most part, to become a solid ball club a few years down the line. First problem is obviously Soriano, do what you can to get rid of him. Then I'd be looking to trade Marmol and Byrd (if he's still there on your roster). Leave Jackson down, roll with Campana/Johnson and when Rizzo is ready, move DeJesus to center and LaHair to RF. As much as I like Garza in real life and know he'll probably be extended, I would trade him for an A potential prospect (or more if you can get it) in the game. By the time you're a contender, you'll have wasted the prime of Garza's career. Trade Dempster as well. Bring the youth up in increments, Rizzo first. Jackson maybe not at all in 2012. In terms of what you should target in trades: 1) Starting pitching prospects. I'd try to flip Garza for a couple solid prospects, look to Arizona or Seattle. Could add Marmol to the deal maybe. 2) 2nd Base. Probably best addressed through free agency. Howie Kendrick's will be a FA after this year I believe, he'd be a good target (and can play corner OF). 3) Bullpen. Get a true closer. An electric, Chapman-like arm. Not sure where you can find one, but try there. You could also look at a more long term option at 3B and move Vitters to the OF. David Wright should be a FA at the end of 2012 although the real life Mets are looking to extend him. You'll have some hard work ahead. I've thought about doing the same thing, not playing any of the games but just making the moves.