Problem trading

KingCostly · 04-18-2015, 04:11 AM

Hi guys, this is my first OOTP on PC and I'm really enjoying it, it's a fantastic game.

The one thing I'm finding difficult is trading. After one year in Japan I was hired as the GM of the Cincinnati Reds who are coming off a 100 loss season and are in rebuild mode.

I instantly went to move some of the veterans and senior players in positions we have depth such as Jay Bruce and closer Aroldis Chapman. Why would a poor team need an elite closer?

I thought I'd be able to trade them away without much trouble. Sure they're earning a decent amount but Chapman is one of the premier relievers in the league and nobody wanted him.

It also seems very difficult to trade like for like. I wanted to bring in Brock Holt from the Red Sox. He's no more than a back-up for them and what did they want in return? Billy Hamilton! I would offer players equal or better star rating than Holt and they wouldn't budge. It's made rebuilding pretty darn difficult.

Is there something I'm doing wrong (most probably!)? I have everything on default so I don't think the trading is set to super high difficulty or anything. I appreciate any help.

bly08 · 04-18-2015, 04:28 AM

Try offering Cueto, Red Sox have no need for an elite closer as they already have one.

KingCostly · 04-18-2015, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bly08

Try offering Cueto, Red Sox have no need for an elite closer as they already have one.

Thanks for the reply. I believe Cueto walked in free agency but I will take a look when I'm next on the game. I didn't just try and trade for Holt, I approached a number of different teams but that was just an example I remembered.

Is there a way of checking which teams are looking for help at which positions?

Avindian · 04-18-2015, 06:46 PM

You can use the team strength settings (at the bottom of the trade window) to get a sense of what people are looking for. I should warn you in advance that trading expensive players is quite tricky, unless of course you throw in some cash on your end.

04-18-2015, 04:11 AM	#1
KingCostly Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: England Posts: 9	Problem trading Hi guys, this is my first OOTP on PC and I'm really enjoying it, it's a fantastic game. The one thing I'm finding difficult is trading. After one year in Japan I was hired as the GM of the Cincinnati Reds who are coming off a 100 loss season and are in rebuild mode. I instantly went to move some of the veterans and senior players in positions we have depth such as Jay Bruce and closer Aroldis Chapman. Why would a poor team need an elite closer? I thought I'd be able to trade them away without much trouble. Sure they're earning a decent amount but Chapman is one of the premier relievers in the league and nobody wanted him. It also seems very difficult to trade like for like. I wanted to bring in Brock Holt from the Red Sox. He's no more than a back-up for them and what did they want in return? Billy Hamilton! I would offer players equal or better star rating than Holt and they wouldn't budge. It's made rebuilding pretty darn difficult. Is there something I'm doing wrong (most probably!)? I have everything on default so I don't think the trading is set to super high difficulty or anything. I appreciate any help.

04-18-2015, 04:28 AM	#2
bly08 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 105	Try offering Cueto, Red Sox have no need for an elite closer as they already have one.

04-18-2015, 06:46 PM	#4
Avindian Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 274	You can use the team strength settings (at the bottom of the trade window) to get a sense of what people are looking for. I should warn you in advance that trading expensive players is quite tricky, unless of course you throw in some cash on your end.