Trade request but no offers

Postman · 03-22-2013, 03:03 PM

I have a veteran on my roster nearing the end of his career that isn't in the starting lineup and isn't playing much who has requested to be traded (after the deadline).

I've shopped him around, but no team expressed interest.

He is popular locally and a leader on the team.

In real life what would happen next is that the player would be released so that he could try to sign for less money with another team.

Does OOTP simulate that? In other words, is my team going to take a fan interest or morale hit if I release the guy?

Peregrine · 03-22-2013, 03:16 PM

Anytime you get rid of a guy, either by release, trade, or even free agency, if he is really liked by the fans you can definitely take a fan interest hit.

RchW · 03-22-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Postman

I have a veteran on my roster nearing the end of his career that isn't in the starting lineup and isn't playing much who has requested to be traded (after the deadline).

I've shopped him around, but no team expressed interest.

He is popular locally and a leader on the team.

In real life what would happen next is that the player would be released so that he could try to sign for less money with another team.

Does OOTP simulate that? In other words, is my team going to take a fan interest or morale hit if I release the guy?

nm i missed the point

RchW · 03-22-2013, 04:33 PM

As an alternative look for players, realistically, who may be available and try a direct trade while offering cash. You may get a bite.

OTOH if he's in the last year of his contract releasing him may be the best.

Postman · 03-22-2013, 07:06 PM

In real life, management would make it known that the player requested a trade and that one couldn't be made, and that his only chance to play regularly would be to sign with another team. If the team was doing well, which mine is, the fans and players would most likely wish him the best, and there wouldn't be a backlash.

OOTP is more than realistic enough for me anyway. I was just wondering.

I could use the roster spot. I'm going to release him.

03-22-2013, 03:03 PM	#1
Postman Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 322	Trade request but no offers I have a veteran on my roster nearing the end of his career that isn't in the starting lineup and isn't playing much who has requested to be traded (after the deadline). I've shopped him around, but no team expressed interest. He is popular locally and a leader on the team. In real life what would happen next is that the player would be released so that he could try to sign for less money with another team. Does OOTP simulate that? In other words, is my team going to take a fan interest or morale hit if I release the guy?

03-22-2013, 04:33 PM	#4
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	As an alternative look for players, realistically, who may be available and try a direct trade while offering cash. You may get a bite. OTOH if he's in the last year of his contract releasing him may be the best. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

03-22-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
Peregrine All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 635	Anytime you get rid of a guy, either by release, trade, or even free agency, if he is really liked by the fans you can definitely take a fan interest hit.

03-22-2013, 07:06 PM	#5
Postman Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 322	In real life, management would make it known that the player requested a trade and that one couldn't be made, and that his only chance to play regularly would be to sign with another team. If the team was doing well, which mine is, the fans and players would most likely wish him the best, and there wouldn't be a backlash. OOTP is more than realistic enough for me anyway. I was just wondering. I could use the roster spot. I'm going to release him.