Sunday, January 1, 2017

Shackamaxon's Trade List

I'm at the point of this season where I want to make some promotions in my minor leagues, and I have players I'd like to trade to make those moves possible. There isn't a real star in here, but some of these players can play useful roles on a team (like a 5th infielder, or a platoon starter):

  • 3B Tzu-Hsia Wang - still only 22 years old, he's a former top prospect that hasn't found a role on my team. I'm currently using him as a DH against LHP, but he can probably start in AAA for a few more seasons until he blossoms into a major league regular.
  • OF Jeremy McCullough - veteran making under a million dollars this year (and arbitration eligible). He's absolutely mashing the ball this season (305 ISO!) and can play either corner outfield position. He's good enough to be a starter, or an excellent 4th outfielder or DH.
  • AAA IF Tokuma Kanno - currently starting at AAA at shortstop at age 25. Has done nothing but hit well and play all over the infield since I picked him up. Can probably be a utility IF right now, if you need a cheap 5th infielder.
  • AA OF Jason Graham - a 24-year-old former first round pick from the infamous class of 2025 just hasn't clicked for me, and probably needs a change of scenery to finish developing. 
  • A OF Carlos Maldonaldo - 20-years-old and beloved by the OSA (but not my scout). After a dreadful 2028, he's mediocre so far this year, but there's a lot of time ahead of him to develop into a major league regular.
Some pitchers I wouldn't mind trading:
  • AAA SP/RP Esteban Valenzuela - I've tried him as a starter, closer, swingman, and setup reliever. He just hasn't clicked in my system, but I think he can provide value to someone else's team. Currently closing at AAA, this 25-year-old has major league experience.
  • AAA SP/RP Todd Davis - possibly a failed starter, as he has pitched very well as a setup reliever in AAA for me this year. He's also 25 and can develop into a starter or swingman.
  • AAA RP Bernardo Franco - one-time top prospect has been reborn as a LOOGY this year -- I'm sure your team could use one.
  • AA SP/RP Subaru Ono - only 22-years-old, and pitching great at AA this year. I don't think he's a prospect, but he's excelled both in the bullpen and in my rotation. I just want to make room for a prospect to get promoted. 
  • AA RP Angel Hernandez - 20-year-old setup reliever at AA. Can be a future closer or late-innings lefty (he's probably too good to be a LOOGY). 
If one of those guys interests you, let me know and we can work out a deal. For the most part, I'm not asking for too much for them, but perhaps we can package two or three together for something that will improve my team's chances, both this season and in the future.

(Starting Tuesday, the 3rd, I'll be rather incommunicado for a while. I'll try to respond to any offers or trade discussions when I can.)

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