MLB Chise Trade Talks

[Lanteri]

I need a leadoff hitter in my Rangers franchise.

Preferably a SS or an OF.

Suggestions?

 

[goDawgs1433]

Uhh, Willy Taveras maybe? He isn't that great but he's fast and it would be fairly realistic considering he's been pushed out of a starting spot in Cincy.

 

[Lanteri]

Juan Pierre FTMFW lol...but forreal, he hits for contact and is hella' fast.

That's actually a good call. He has a big ass contract too so the Dodgers would love nothing more than to dump his ass too.

 

[goDawgs1433]

How can I get Iwamura out of Tampa?

All I want is a 2B/SS

Martin Prado from ATL.

 

[goDawgs1433]

I'm thinking about a deal for Ryan Ludwick in my Braves 'chise. Would that be realistic? Any other ideas for a slugging outfielder?

 

[chazmaniandevil]

I'm thinking about a deal for Ryan Ludwick in my Braves 'chise. Would that be realistic? Any other ideas for a slugging outfielder?

wouldnt be realistic, how about ankiel instead?

 

[goDawgs1433]

Not realistic? Did you follow the Braves this offseason? We were close to dealing for Ludwick.

 

[chazmaniandevil]

dont see the cards giving up ludwick after an all-star year

i only see this happening if the cards get escobar +

 

[goDawgs1433]

They need 2B more than SS, but really need a 3B and RP as Cudi said.

And it's not like Ludwick's been great all along, he just had one good year. I'm not sure that they're still completely confident that he can produce at that level and stay healthy.

 

[chazmaniandevil]

They need 2B more than SS, but really need a 3B and RP as Cudi said.

And it's not like Ludwick's been great all along, he just had one good year. I'm not sure that they're still completely confident that he can produce at that level and stay healthy.

lol if you wana do the trade do it, but im telling you how its going to be realistic, btw the only way this deal was gunaa get done in a peavy deal, they wont trade him without getting escobar, he can play 2B

 

[goDawgs1433]

Fair enough. I still think it's fairly realistic based on r/l, though.

And Peavy has caught my attention more and more, though. I'm not sold on giving up Escobar yet, but I need to keep Hanson

 

[FirstTimer]

The Ludqick to Braves rumors were mostly just that and and never had real legs. The Ankiel to Braves rumor was more realistic and more viable for the Cards because Rasmus could come in and play CF.

The only reason Ludwick even came up was because of his contract status. Ankiel was WAY more realistic of a deal and the Cardinals wanted a starter for him if they traded him.

 

[goDawgs1433]

Thanks for the input, Firsttimer...always droppin that trade knowledge!

 

[goDawgs1433]

Double post, but...

What about Nate McLouth? Any chances of the Bucs trading him? They've got McCutchen coming up behind him, keep in mind. And if so, what would they most want in return?

 

[goDawgs1433]

I guess you would know...he of the random Pirate fan dad, lol.

How far away is he from being in Pittsburgh?

 

[FirstTimer]

Thanks for the input, Firsttimer...always droppin that trade knowledge!

No problem. Happy to help. In the end though it's your chise. Do what you want.

Ankiel would be a nice pick up. Good CF'er. Decent LH bat and doesn't cost a lot. The Cards wanted a starting pitcher as part of the deal.

Ludwick would be doable but the Cards would want more for him. Perhaps a starter and a B Prospect IMO. They could slide Ankiel back over to RF and put Rasmus in CF if they got rid of Ludwick but would have no way of replacing his offense which would be the biggest issue in them trading him.

Ankiel is just a guy the Cards would be more willing and able to move for a variety of reasons.

Double post, but...

What about Nate McLouth? Any chances of the Bucs trading him? They've got McCutchen coming up behind him, keep in mind. And if so, what would they most want in return?

McCutchen, as mentioned is a year away or so. Maybe two. As for what the Pirates would want. Most likely a major league ready prospect and perhaps another "A Prospect or two B's.

 

[goDawgs1433]

Javier Vazquez blows for me so if I were to trade for Ludwick, I would definitely think about including him. I really just need one big bat but those can be hard to find (realistically).

 

[FirstTimer]

Javier Vazquez blows for me so if I were to trade for Ludwick, I would definitely think about including him. I really just need one big bat but those can be hard to find (realistically).

Vazquez seems like the type of pitcher Duncan and LaRussa would pull off the scrap heap and make serviceable ie Wellemeyer, Lohse, Piniero, etc. So that would work. You'd have to throw in a prospect along with it though. A "B" guy for sure. Maybe an A guy, just depends how much you want Ludwick because the Cards won't give up Ludwick easy.

Where would you play Ludwick? Don't you have Jeff Francouer in RF?

 

[goDawgs1433]

Yeah, he would play left if I got him. But, I do like Matt Diaz, even though he doesn't hit for much power. I may leave that alone for now.

The only other real position I'm looking at adding a big bat is 1B. Thoughts?

 

[Bmore]

So check it out. I need some point of views. The Orioles need one more decent starting pitcher. Because realistically we only have 2 (if you count Koji). I was thinking of signing Ben Sheets or Chuck James could be a choice as well. What do you guys think?