overpaid veterans

Walsh06 · 04-18-2012, 10:28 AM

Just wondering has anyone got tips for getting over this in trades. I seem to get it a lot when i want to move on one of my guys whos getting a good contract for what hes worth but still no one wants him at all. Is there any tip to trying to sway them in your favour??

Bmorebirds_24 · 04-18-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Walsh06

Just wondering has anyone got tips for getting over this in trades. I seem to get it a lot when i want to move on one of my guys whos getting a good contract for what hes worth but still no one wants him at all. Is there any tip to trying to sway them in your favour??

I add a prospect in the deal. I just recently wanted to unload Markakis and added Matusz in the deal. He's no longer a prospect but he's a young pitcher with potential and I got back Beachy from the Braves.

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Gators · 04-18-2012, 10:55 AM

Yeah, if you add the right prospect or player they want they'll take your overpriced vet. Just takes time and the right bait.

magicspeedo · 04-18-2012, 11:33 AM

If you have the cap space another idea is to look for one of their overpaid vets who has only 1 year left on his contract. Even in the off season before free agency you can trade for a guy who has 1 year left on his contract and they will just be released at no cost to you come free agency in a few weeks.

Disco Dog 13 · 04-18-2012, 12:49 PM

I managed to get shot of Bill Hall after months of trying !!
$6M a season ?!?!?

The other team listed him (very surprisingly) once I selected "make this work now"

04-18-2012, 10:28 AM	#1
Walsh06 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 545	overpaid veterans Just wondering has anyone got tips for getting over this in trades. I seem to get it a lot when i want to move on one of my guys whos getting a good contract for what hes worth but still no one wants him at all. Is there any tip to trying to sway them in your favour??

04-18-2012, 10:55 AM	#3
Gators Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 12	Yeah, if you add the right prospect or player they want they'll take your overpriced vet. Just takes time and the right bait.

04-18-2012, 11:33 AM	#4
magicspeedo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 240	If you have the cap space another idea is to look for one of their overpaid vets who has only 1 year left on his contract. Even in the off season before free agency you can trade for a guy who has 1 year left on his contract and they will just be released at no cost to you come free agency in a few weeks.

04-18-2012, 12:49 PM	#5
Disco Dog 13 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Essex, England Posts: 258	I managed to get shot of Bill Hall after months of trying !! $6M a season ?!?!? The other team listed him (very surprisingly) once I selected "make this work now"