Who was YOUR Ohtani / Stanton?

ForeverRoyalKC · 12-09-2017, 07:45 PM

Who was your free agent or trade coup in your major league franchise? Who was that huge name you acquired that you actually whoo hoo'ed and actually felt like a real GM and that you accomplished something massive like you conquered your league?

Cod · 12-09-2017, 08:10 PM

Mine's a little backwards, but I managed to unload Victor Martinez's contract from Detroit and not be on the hook for any of the money. Was nice to free up $37 million over 2 years. I was thumping my chest after that one.

Hemi425HP · 12-09-2017, 08:35 PM

Playing as the Indians, in August 2017, I got Giancarlo Stanton for Carlos Santana and Francisco Mejia. Santana hadn't been producing for me, but giving up Mejia was hard. Stanton wasn't awesome for the remainder of '17 but won the AL MVP in 2018 and played a big part in getting to the World Series. Lost it in 7 games though.

Cod · 12-09-2017, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemi425HP

Playing as the Indians, in August 2017, I got Giancarlo Stanton for Carlos Santana and Francisco Mejia. Santana hadn't been producing for me, but giving up Mejia was hard. Stanton wasn't awesome for the remainder of '17 but won the AL MVP in 2018 and played a big part in getting to the World Series. Lost it in 7 games though.

You seriously parted with Mejia?!? That was a bold move Cotton.

The Game · 12-10-2017, 12:14 AM

For me it's Barry Black. He has a ton of Power when he when in the CBF. Most of my players are edited so i know what they will do. Black is not one of my edited players and without him we are not in 1st place.Having a player of his caliber locked up for so long will help Delgado after this season (my last with DEL)

Hemi425HP · 12-10-2017, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cod

You seriously parted with Mejia?!? That was a bold move Cotton.

Yeah, I have certainly rolled the dice by giving up such a nice prospect for Stanton and his HUGE contract. I really want to win the World Series and think the window on this pitching staff will only last until 2020. Didn't quite work out in 2018 even though Stanton had an MVP season. We'll see what 2019 brings. I have put that on hold as I'm playing another season of my fictional before getting back to it. I play out every game in both leagues so it takes me a while.

r0nster · 12-10-2017, 05:57 PM

my success is largely based on international free agents have had 2 great hitters (3000 hits) and a couple decent pitchers. Although now the international FAs getting real weak these days as I am at the end of 2058 now instead of 2061 (overall total of 10 seasons GRR) .... lost 3 seasons due to issues and didn't backup each season. Did make a trade for a player who became my #2 hitting spot and he broke pete rose hit record he was traded twice before I signed him for 10 years then more afterwards took a chance in keeping him till 38 then did 3 year deal with options for the last 2.

ohms_law · 12-10-2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemi425HP

Playing as the Indians, in August 2017, I got Giancarlo Stanton for Carlos Santana and Francisco Mejia. Santana hadn't been producing for me, but giving up Mejia was hard. Stanton wasn't awesome for the remainder of '17 but won the AL MVP in 2018 and played a big part in getting to the World Series. Lost it in 7 games though.

The Marlins are fairly eager to dump Stanton in OOTP. I think his contract (especially the length) outweighs his value to the AI.

Cryomaniac · 12-12-2017, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohms_law

The Marlins are fairly eager to dump Stanton in OOTP. I think his contract (especially the length) outweighs his value to the AI.

Seems like the real life Marlins felt the same as the AI...

Hrycaj · 12-12-2017, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cod

Mine's a little backwards, but I managed to unload Victor Martinez's contract from Detroit and not be on the hook for any of the money. Was nice to free up $37 million over 2 years. I was thumping my chest after that one.

Ha! I did the same thing. I somehow got the Dodgers to take VMart in a package deal for like nobody the 2017 offseason. Then they immediately released him. THANKS LA! Would never happen in real life I realize, but I wanted to try the Challenge Mode feature. Apparently those settings allow for such things to happen.

Wingedlion14 · 12-12-2017, 08:55 PM

Unloading the Ellsbury contract and getting actual prospects in return. That allowed me to sign an international established free agent the following offseason, who's been worth a consistent 5-6 war for me and was a key member of 3 titles in 5 years. Ellsbury, meanwhile got paid $68 million to platoon with Juan Lagueres.

frangipard · 12-14-2017, 04:23 PM

1) Acquiring Mike Trout
2) Getting someone to take Mike Trout when he was 35 and injuries had destroyed him and he was making $30 million.

12-09-2017, 07:45 PM	#1
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,212	Who was YOUR Ohtani / Stanton? Who was your free agent or trade coup in your major league franchise? Who was that huge name you acquired that you actually whoo hoo'ed and actually felt like a real GM and that you accomplished something massive like you conquered your league?

12-09-2017, 08:35 PM	#3
Hemi425HP Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 202	Playing as the Indians, in August 2017, I got Giancarlo Stanton for Carlos Santana and Francisco Mejia. Santana hadn't been producing for me, but giving up Mejia was hard. Stanton wasn't awesome for the remainder of '17 but won the AL MVP in 2018 and played a big part in getting to the World Series. Lost it in 7 games though. __________________

12-10-2017, 12:14 AM	#5
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	For me it's Barry Black. He has a ton of Power when he when in the CBF. Most of my players are edited so i know what they will do. Black is not one of my edited players and without him we are not in 1st place.Having a player of his caliber locked up for so long will help Delgado after this season (my last with DEL) Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

12-09-2017, 08:10 PM	#2
Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,128	Mine's a little backwards, but I managed to unload Victor Martinez's contract from Detroit and not be on the hook for any of the money. Was nice to free up $37 million over 2 years. I was thumping my chest after that one.

12-10-2017, 05:57 PM	#7
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,053	my success is largely based on international free agents have had 2 great hitters (3000 hits) and a couple decent pitchers. Although now the international FAs getting real weak these days as I am at the end of 2058 now instead of 2061 (overall total of 10 seasons GRR) .... lost 3 seasons due to issues and didn't backup each season. Did make a trade for a player who became my #2 hitting spot and he broke pete rose hit record he was traded twice before I signed him for 10 years then more afterwards took a chance in keeping him till 38 then did 3 year deal with options for the last 2.

12-12-2017, 08:55 PM	#11
Wingedlion14 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 170	Unloading the Ellsbury contract and getting actual prospects in return. That allowed me to sign an international established free agent the following offseason, who's been worth a consistent 5-6 war for me and was a key member of 3 titles in 5 years. Ellsbury, meanwhile got paid $68 million to platoon with Juan Lagueres.

12-14-2017, 04:23 PM	#12
frangipard OOTP Roster Team Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 750	1) Acquiring Mike Trout 2) Getting someone to take Mike Trout when he was 35 and injuries had destroyed him and he was making $30 million.