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I'm not sure that's clear (for fantasy). Correa's year 20 season was VERY similar to Seager's year 21/22. Let's see if Seager takes a short term step back next year like Correa did or not first.

Lol, regarding the wall of text I think the only way EE comes back is if he's still unsigned as ST is rolling around, and we go to ownership and ask for a payroll boost to bring him back for one year (in which we're contending and want to build off the attendance and viewership numbers). I just don't see it happening any other way, unless maybe if we trade one of Happ / Estrada / Liriano to free up some payroll. I have no idea about JB, but I suspect his ego will probably get in the way of him returning unless we overpay. He seems to think we owe him something for taking a risk on him.

He'd better not injure Donaldson or he'll probably have a mob after him. He may be able to fight off a couple dozen, but we'll sacrifice the Reddit guys in wave 1.

I've received some big offers for Correa in BORED (that I gave serious thought to), but I'm not sure how you can really trade a guy who basically put up 135 and 122 wRC+ seasons as a 20 and 21 year old shortstop. He's just scratching the surface of what he can do imo. I wouldn't have even considered pulling the trigger on this one, but that's just me. I guess if Puig gets his head out of his ass and starts realizing his potential, you could do alright.

Josh Bell, possibly David Freese.

Harsh, it's reeling people in better than that.

Powell is having an incredible game too.

It's actually kind of an interesting thought. Turner could probably replace a good amount of the production (although certainly not all) if he was to be signed. You'd need at least 2 ultra high end MLB ready prospects or young players at positions of need, plus some others to even consider it I think. Urias + Pederson as the principles would certainly get my attention for example, if we're talking Dodgers. Not sure how many teams have the need, desire, and the prospect capital though. Edited: Grant beat me to it lol.

Well, the health was a cancer issue wasn't it, and he waited until the offseason to deal with it or something? That'll take a toll physically and mentally. When he returned last year, he was very good.

He seems to be almost back to the player he used to be, minus a little speed. He's probably vastly under-rated at this point.

I don't think the Price trade is necessarily a big win, although it may have been why we made the playoffs. Norris looked pretty good when he returned last year, including increased velocity. The Tulo trade was awesome.

Part of our problem is also 2018 when we're talking about high priced guys. I kind of look at the following (keeping in mind what our needs will be in 2018 too): Regarding Edwin: Tellez will probably be ready to take over 1B in 2018, so with Morales also in the fold Edwin's resources could likely be allocated elsewhere more effectively (doesn't mean I wouldn't love to have him though). We really can't afford to give up Stroman in a trade (and imo would be stupid to anyway), especially given Estrada and Liriano's contracts expiring after the season. Our in-house options probably won't be ready until 2019, and replacing those innings is gonna be expensive as it is. Signing Ross or Nova for 2 or 3 years and trading Estrada could help a bit. Bautista fills an obvious need, and Guerrero is probably at least 3 years away anyway. Spending some in the OF makes sense. As for trade or FA targets: RF - Trade for Granderson, or sign Baustista or Moss LF - Trade for Dyson / Kendrick / Ethier or sign Moss or Coghlan C - Trade for Rupp, or sign Navarro LH RP - None, use in-house options. RH RP - Trade for Joe jimenez or sign Greg Holland / Tolleson / Chacin. I think my ideal choices (given financial constraints and trade costs) would be to sign Moss, trade for Dyson and Rupp, and sign all 3 relievers I listed. Moss is likely 10M, Dyson is 4?, Rupp is league min, Tolleson is probably 1M to 2M, Chacin maybe 4M?, Holland 8M? Chacin would also have the ability to go into the rotation if we had an injury.

He seems to be about the same defensively in both fields.

I don't really think anyone is against bringing Bautista back. He wasn't necessarily the first choice, but he's still a very, very good one. I have a feeling HE doesn't want to come back though unless we overpay. He's stated in the past that he feels the team owes him for the budget friendly deal he signed before, and should compensate him for it. He seems stubborn enough to stick to that, even if it costs him.

He's an average defender in the outfield (below average at 1B). As I mentioned in another thread, I think another good trade target could also be Howie Kendrick. Not really high end at anything, but contributes solidly at everything. Very versatile too, although he's better in the outfield than infield.

For some reason they seem pretty determined not to rely on anyone the other side of Hill on that list this year. Actually, if we were to trade a SP, some of those would make nice targets too.

He likely approaches 2 WAR at about 10M. Pretty decent value, and gives us additional power. Coghlan probably offers by far the best value (he bounced back in the second half last year). Probably an above average hitter and defender in the OF. Coghlan is basically Seth Smith, except probably cheaper, more versatile, and a free agent. Revere is still somewhat interesting.

Moss (among free agents).

It's certainly not ideal, ideal would have been signing Fowler. However, I kinda feel like there's more decent SP options than there are available higher end outfielders. Guys like Chacin (I actually think he'd make a fantastic reliever, but he's possibly a viable back end starter and probably wouldn't be too expensive). Latos (good bounce back candidate). Nova (what the hell are the Pirates doing to players anyway? Give their pitching coach whatever he f***ing wants to come here). Tyson Ross, maybe Peavy.

Happ for Puig maybe? Dodgers are looking for another SP and seem willing to trade Puig. Both players have 2 years remaining.

How does Pearce over Colabello only add 0.5 WAR? Are you projecting Pearce to be 0 WAR next year, because Colabello was -0.5.

BBDL uses a row under the organization name for trade blocks to be hyperlinked. Not everyone uses them, but it's simple and effective.

Also Moss. Moss and Coghlan are probably clear or likely upgrades, Saunders may depend on his health. Revere could be mildly interesting.

Hamilton would likely be expensive, but Dyson only has one year left and KC is crazy. Cost for Dyson could be a B grade prospect, or there could be a lot of competition that pushes it high.

So here's a quick list of OF capable trade targets who could MAYBE be reasonably available and worth looking at. Curtis Granderson (15M, plus hitter, probably average defensively, probably cost a good prospect or more in trade. Projected at 1.4 WAR, but I'd take the over on that.) Howie Kendrick (10M, great versatility, above average outfielder defensively. Projected at 1.4 WAR, but likely higher as a full time outfielder. Potentially excellent trade target.) Andrew McCutchen (14M, best remaining known available bat by far. Price probably too high to acquire him. Projected at 3.4 WAR). Billy Hamilton (ARB, incredible defense and SB, walk rate is increasing. Price likely to be high. Projected at 1.5 WAR, but that's probably just about his worst case floor. Can anyone say 2 man outfield?) Andre Ethier (17.5M. Unclear how available he is, but rumors seem to suggest Dodgers could look to trade him or Puig. They'd have to eat some money. Hits for average, some pop, average defensively. Basically Reddick, but a few years older. Yasiel Puig (8.214M. Unclear how available he is, rumors are there though. Huge potential, projected at 3 WAR, potential makeup issues, probably costly to trade for). Charlie Blackmon (ARB. Probably a league average player, although has some upside beyond that. Hits lefties and righties well. Trade cost high). Carlos Gonzalez (20M, good power, significant home/road splits. May only be average away from Coors. Rockies would have to eat money) Melky Cabrera (15M, horrible defense, decent bat, very low k rate. Projected at 1 WAR. When he's good, he's probably worth the salary. When he's bad, ouch. Jarrod Dyson (ARB, great defense, great speed. Gets on base enough to use his wheels, low strikeouts. Excellent trade target.) Seth Smith (7M, well above average bat if you keep him away from lefties. Defense last year might be smaller sample size or a bigger problem) Other probably not so good options: Jay Bruce (Decent but not great bat, defense probably gives back all the value, did not perform well after leaving Cincy.) Ryan Rua (Rangers will probably keep him as 1B and Choo insurance this year. May or may not suck anyway). Tommy Pham (Likely roughly average offensively and defensively, Cards may not have room to carry him). Jordan Patterson (Rockies may look to trade Cargo or Blackmon and keep Patterson, but picking up Desmond makes him potentially expendable. Always managed to hit a bit, improved walk rate last year) Feel free to add other guys.