[Pelican]

Just speculating, but I wonder if the AI trade algorithm has a filter for trades that look "too good to be true", or maybe saving you from yourself, in giving up all those stars. As a human GM, receiving that one-sided offer, I would be suspicious.

As to prospects, agree with those who support restraint on the part of the AI in dealing them away. You have no way of knowing how good they will be. In Philly this is known as the "Ryne Sandburg" problem. Formerly known as the "Ferguson Jenkins Problem". It seemed such a steal to get Ivan Dejesus for an over-the-hill Larry Bowa and a AAA third baseman (at that time). Not so much. HOF. Same with Fergie (also HOF). Hold onto prospects. Forget the "bird in the hand" approach.

Also, may have been mentioned, but can't the trade slider be moved to have the AI GM's favor veterans over prospects, or the reverse? I usually do that, so that I (GM of historically bad teams) can trade vets for prospects to start the long road back to respectability. It works. The AI GM will sometimes trade prospects for vets.