Trade Block

mmarra82 · 07-23-2018, 05:03 PM

As I enter the month of July, playing quickstart MLB, many players available through the trade block, however, my question:

Why are some players on the block who are solid veterans, playing for a team with a "win now" approach.

For example, Arizona is in first place, they are in "win now" mode, yet starting first basebman, Paul Goldschmidt, is available. Goldschmidt has a slash line of .294/.396/.529 and is not a FA till after 2019

Also available from Arizona is starting pitcher, Patrick Corbin. Corbin is scheduled to be a FA after the season. Corbin is 8-2 with a 3.21 ERA and an ERA+ of 134.

Seem right that these two examples would be available?

Orcin · 07-23-2018, 05:37 PM

You are right. This is an issue.

MizzouRah · 07-23-2018, 05:40 PM

It needs looked at for sure and Orcin has sent them some examples.

jimmysthebestcop · 07-24-2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mmarra82

As I enter the month of July, playing quickstart MLB, many players available through the trade block, however, my question:

Why are some players on the block who are solid veterans, playing for a team with a "win now" approach.

For example, Arizona is in first place, they are in "win now" mode, yet starting first basebman, Paul Goldschmidt, is available. Goldschmidt has a slash line of .294/.396/.529 and is not a FA till after 2019

Also available from Arizona is starting pitcher, Patrick Corbin. Corbin is scheduled to be a FA after the season. Corbin is 8-2 with a 3.21 ERA and an ERA+ of 134.

Seem right that these two examples would be available?

Yeah its a problem even when you shop a player they offer a person that shouldn't be traded like their star RP

r0nster · 07-24-2018, 08:23 AM

just out of curiosity how is that team look financially ?? perhaps its a salary dump as we know teams do that

BIG17EASY · 07-24-2018, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nster

just out of curiosity how is that team look financially ?? perhaps its a salary dump as we know teams do that

Teams shouldn't salary dump when they're in first place.

mmarra82 · 07-24-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

Teams shouldn't salary dump when they're in first place.

Arizona who is looking to move Goldschmidt and Corbin are nearly a million over budget.

mmarra82 · 07-24-2018, 12:50 PM

To add though, San Francisco who is just two games out of the wildcard is looking to move McCutchen, who is .292/.383/.468. He is their scheduled to be a FA after the season. San Fran is approximately 4.4 million under budget.

Can't quite comprehend some of the movements, but it is just a game.

Doc32 · 07-24-2018, 12:50 PM

In my 1994 Dynasty I am running, the Orioles signed FA Ron Gant. The very next day they put him on the block.

Scratched my head on that one.

BIG17EASY · 07-24-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mmarra82

Arizona who is looking to move Goldschmidt and Corbin are nearly a million over budget.

That doesn't change the fact that it's not realistic for a first place team to put two star players on the trading block. I understand the reason that the OOTP engine is doing it, but that doesn't make it an accurate reflection of the game of baseball.

BIG17EASY · 07-24-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc32

In my 1994 Dynasty I am running, the Orioles signed FA Ron Gant. The very next day they put him on the block.

Scratched my head on that one.

Yeah, I saw this in the game I imported into 19 (started in 15). The pitcher I let go to free agency signed with the Dodgers in January and was on the trading block at the start of spring training.

It's nice that the trading block was addressed in this version, but it has swung too far in the opposite direction from what it used to be. It needs to find the middle ground somewhere.

NoOne · 07-24-2018, 04:08 PM

fwiw, it's not just about this year's budget. if they are up against the wall in any of the next few years due to current obligations, it will likely trigger a willingness to dump salary.

i don't think a playoff-bound team should do that, let alone a 1st place team. i won't say it never happens, because i'd bet oakland has, lol.

texasmame · 07-25-2018, 10:26 AM

I've noticed this as well. Seems like the AI just puts impending free agents on the block regardless of the team's status.

Brad K · 07-25-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc32

In my 1994 Dynasty I am running, the Orioles signed FA Ron Gant. The very next day they put him on the block.

Scratched my head on that one.

My current game in 2000 a team signed FA Bobby Bonilla for $550,000 and a few days later put him on waivers. He got claimed. Clearly worth the money.

MizzouRah · 07-25-2018, 06:54 PM

Supposed to be fixed in the next patch.

Brad K · 07-25-2018, 10:10 PM

I don't think I implied this but I certainly did mean to leave the impression Bonilla was a bargain at $550,000. He was worth that in the game probably about what he was worth real life that year.

Clavette · 07-27-2018, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

I don't think I implied this but I certainly did mean to leave the impression Bonilla was a bargain at $550,000. He was worth that in the game probably about what he was worth real life that year.

Hell, the mets are still paying him that

BusterKing · 08-01-2018, 02:28 AM

A quick hotfix patch needs to be released for this serious problem. I'm wondering why they are not on the ball with this.

Clavette · 08-01-2018, 03:58 PM

I dont know if i agree that a hotfic HAS to happen. Im sure the next patch will address it in some way.

Been a while since a patch so im sure something is coming soon

07-23-2018, 05:03 PM	#1
mmarra82 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 310	Trade Block As I enter the month of July, playing quickstart MLB, many players available through the trade block, however, my question: Why are some players on the block who are solid veterans, playing for a team with a "win now" approach. For example, Arizona is in first place, they are in "win now" mode, yet starting first basebman, Paul Goldschmidt, is available. Goldschmidt has a slash line of .294/.396/.529 and is not a FA till after 2019 Also available from Arizona is starting pitcher, Patrick Corbin. Corbin is scheduled to be a FA after the season. Corbin is 8-2 with a 3.21 ERA and an ERA+ of 134. Seem right that these two examples would be available?

07-25-2018, 10:26 AM	#13
texasmame All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Planet Texas Posts: 1,720	I've noticed this as well. Seems like the AI just puts impending free agents on the block regardless of the team's status. __________________ Managing and rebuilding the 98-loss TOKYO THUNDER. 62-19 at the ALL-STAR BREAK. 11 game lead in the NL West.

07-25-2018, 10:10 PM	#16
Brad K Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,693 Infractions: 0/2 (4)	I don't think I implied this but I certainly did mean to leave the impression Bonilla was a bargain at $550,000. He was worth that in the game probably about what he was worth real life that year. Last edited by Brad K; 07-25-2018 at 10:12 PM.

07-23-2018, 05:37 PM	#2
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,884	You are right. This is an issue.

07-23-2018, 05:40 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	It needs looked at for sure and Orcin has sent them some examples.

07-24-2018, 08:23 AM	#5
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	just out of curiosity how is that team look financially ?? perhaps its a salary dump as we know teams do that

07-24-2018, 12:50 PM	#8
mmarra82 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 310	To add though, San Francisco who is just two games out of the wildcard is looking to move McCutchen, who is .292/.383/.468. He is their scheduled to be a FA after the season. San Fran is approximately 4.4 million under budget. Can't quite comprehend some of the movements, but it is just a game.

07-24-2018, 12:50 PM	#9
Doc32 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 26	In my 1994 Dynasty I am running, the Orioles signed FA Ron Gant. The very next day they put him on the block. Scratched my head on that one.

07-24-2018, 04:08 PM	#12
NoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,273 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	fwiw, it's not just about this year's budget. if they are up against the wall in any of the next few years due to current obligations, it will likely trigger a willingness to dump salary. i don't think a playoff-bound team should do that, let alone a 1st place team. i won't say it never happens, because i'd bet oakland has, lol.

07-25-2018, 06:54 PM	#15
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	Supposed to be fixed in the next patch.

08-01-2018, 02:28 AM	#18
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,436	A quick hotfix patch needs to be released for this serious problem. I'm wondering why they are not on the ball with this.

08-01-2018, 03:58 PM	#19
Clavette Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Connecticut Posts: 371	I dont know if i agree that a hotfic HAS to happen. Im sure the next patch will address it in some way. Been a while since a patch so im sure something is coming soon