*Official trade thread*

[filihok]

And he would become a starter if there was a real person running the team, becuase the Braves have a 84/92 spec in their right now, who should be in AAA. I'd probably make that move for them.

Why should he be in the minors? He looks plenty ready from this very limited info you gave

[Fish Troll]

Well stats wise if I were the Yankees I would say keep that career 6.23 ERA away from our team. We're look for a replacement somewhere else. Especially if our back up SP happen to be as affective as Marquez

[flapper]

Just a quick question about trades. Is it wrong to put a player on the trading block to see what you can get in cash for him before you determine to trade him?

[BINGLEBOP]

You can do whatever you want.

Determining a player's cash value is one way to gauge (trade) interest, but it's not always accurate, because the team that might want to acquire your player the most or have the biggest need for him might not have enough (or the most) cash.

[flapper]

I understand it's a way to gauge interest. I was only asking because that's how I trade my stars to make room for rising players in the minors. For example, 1964 LA Angels dynasty. I signed a power hitting LF ovr 84 to an insane salary. The problem is I let the AI sort my roster and since he was my 2nd highest LF he was on the bench/platooning. I placed the starter on trading block for cash. The highest offer was for approximentally 4 times his yearly salary. Offer 483,000/player's salary 119,000. I then in the trade screen put in players to even out the trade. I got a pitcher to fill a bullpen need and a promising CF, I think 2 low end prospects also and some cash.

Second trade made at trade deadline. I traded Luis Aparicio ovr 88 to make room for Jim Fregosi ovr 89. I trade blocked for cash, some insane $ amount came up. I was mainly looking for a second baseman so I chose the team with the highest offer and went from there. I got an 84 ovr 2b and a pitching prospect and some small amount in cash.

Before you say I stripped the other teams involved in either trade, both players that I traded were at the beginning of their peak runs, they probably have 2-3 great years before any declines start. I did not get the players I originally wanted. One had a notrade clause and did not want to go to my team, and the other player the team wanted my closer and backup 1b, they also wanted $100,000. Normally I would not have cared but my bullpen was already suspect and going from an ok, at best, closer to a below average at best closer would have killed any chance I may have for the season. Granted I am like 10 games out in 4th place.

I know a real opinion can't be formed without the player cards of those involved, and I will post them later, probably wednesday, if anyone wants to see them to rate the trades.

[Jeffy25]

What I'm doing:

I went through 2008 in as commissioner and pretty much policed the league to happen as realistically as possible, all trades etc are accurate. Holliday is an A. I picked the team with the worst record, the Washington Nationals only won 60 games. And made myself their GM in the offseason. I made a few arbitration deals, made two trades (wish I had known this was up before hand, but I'll go with it as is for now) and signed a few free agents that met specific criteras to be allowed to be signed. I won't trade for or sign any free agents that under their personality they are not at least a B minus. As far as trades go, they have to be approved by someone on here for me to be allowed to do it. So rather then me limiting the number of deals I can make in a season I will just post them on here for everyone else to rate.

The trades I already made:
I got Jarrod Saltalmachia from Texas for a boatload of players, no cash exchanged.
I got Gio Gonzalez and Seth Smith for even more and actually gave up some starters for them, but I don't remember who. I am playing in day by day games.

My GM goals: Have a well diversified team, I want speed off the bench, I want lefty vs rightie matchups available off my benches and bullpen and I want some prospects.

I have tuned the game to offer some talented amatuer drafts. As well the promotion of minor leaguers more quickly.

The big change I made, was I went through to each team, found the highest rated player on that team and changed their contracts to be signed for ten years. and gave them full no trade clauses. This was to keep me from trading for any "franchise" players. for some teams this was a bigger benefit then others. Florida keeps hanley at a decent contract for a long time, while Atlanta will have an aging Chipper Jones on their hands. I figure it's just the nature of the beast and only my team did not get that franchise tag.

I want my team to have depth and realistic balance. If anyone else has good rules to impose on myself, I will enjoy hearing about them, so plan to hear from me on here more! thanks!

[Jeffy25]

ok trade situation:

I need more speed of my bench as well I need a swith hitting middle infielder.

I am offering Ian Desmond: He is rated a 73 SS that is 23 years old, he bats right handed his contact is 70, pwr, 65, spd, 84, arm 85, range 92, fielding 67.

the trade is with the Angels; I want P.J. Phillips, a 22 year old shortstop rated a 64. The reason I want him is that his speed is a 95 and his defense is a little better. His hitting is poor, but since he is young I feel it will improve, however, I don't believe Desmond's speed will improve. As well I want the switch hitter capability.

Do you approve?

[Jeffy25]

also, both players aren't arb ready until 2011, it's currently 2009

[Jeffy25]

and when I select balance cash, nothing comes up

[Jeffy25]

and my other trade is:

Aaron Hill (84) 2B
Clint Barnes (81) SS
and Ryan Church (84) LF

for:
Brandon Phillips (84) 2B
and the Reds first draft pick in the next draft

I would be unloading some salary with this as well.

Hill is expected 10 mil a year for four years
Barnes 4,250,000 for four years
and Church 7,000,000 a year for three years

and I would be getting Phillips who is due 6,750,000 over three years.

This fills some of the Reds needs: Their current outfield is two outfielders rated 82 and 84 and the last one is 75 (left field where Church plays). As well we would be swapping second basement, and their current shortstop is rated 78, and Barnes is obviously better.

Would you do it if you were the Reds?

[Jeffy25]

The reds have the 14th overall draft pick

[Jeffy25]

The Reds do have the 15 million a year in their budget

[justanewguy]

and my other trade is:

Aaron Hill (84) 2B
Clint Barnes (81) SS
and Ryan Church (84) LF

for:
Brandon Phillips (84) 2B
and the Reds first draft pick in the next draft

???

Did I fail to read some sort of draft pick trading house rules, or are you playing with a future version of BM which allows for the trading of draft picks?

[Jeffy25]

Haha, no, it was just an idea. My plan was to just take whoever they picked up with their 14th pick at that time, or I could look into their system and see who would be a fair match, just being creative

???

Did I fail to read some sort of draft pick trading house rules, or are you playing with a future version of BM which allows for the trading of draft picks?

[justanewguy]

Haha, no, it was just an idea. My plan was to just take whoever they picked up with their 14th pick at that time, or I could look into their system and see who would be a fair match, just being creative

Ah... okay. Makes sense.