What Would You Like To See?

It'd be interesting to see you take teams and offer up 3 transactions (free agent signings or trades) that would turn them into a better team...

A little raw speculation is fun once and awhile.

Maybe a team by team breakdown as to what they need to do in the offseason and what free agents and trades they might consider.

I would like to see a team needs, free agent list and where you think the top free agents will go and for how much. Also maybe a projected roster for each team in 2008.

How more info on top prospects. maybe projecting future trades farther in the "future". ex. possible Johan, Peavy, or other big name players who have been rumored in trades.

I'd love to see projected teams, and more specifically projected rotations. I would wanna see the the rotations projected because of teams like the Phillies, where there are a ton of options to fill three spots to fill it out.

Hey, it'd be cool to have a september callup list and have deatils pertaining to possible MLB promotions. I just saw that newly drafted (6th overall) SP Ross Dewiler was called up to the majors by the Nats.

And that Jay Bruce has been told he is not getting called up. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=572

Is Pearce (1B - Pit) really the top offensive callup so far? Sad.

Stuff like that.

Yeah, agree with Sniddly, and maybe all such situations ~ not just those for top prospects. Maybe just a team by team rundown with your thoughts on probable trade cansdates based on depth.

Like my Indians for instance brought up AsCab earlier than expected but he is possibly playing his way into the fullyime picture. Now the options seem unlimited with Barfield (2nd), Peralta (SS or maybe 3rd), Blake (3rd, OF non-tender), AsCab (SS or 2nd) or even FA. Love to hear if you heard anything, and if not then atleast your thoughts on situations like that which you see around the league.

Also maybe a rundown of all the contenders and team direction for next year. Will NY try to buy guys to fill holes at 1st, 2nd, C and the OF in an attempt to win it all or maybe take a year to play some kids and expect to just compete. Will the Yanks continue to try and go younger/cheaper? Or will the DBacks & Pads make moves to really improve themselves or just minor adjustments to stay in the pact without really adding payroll? You know, that kind of stuff...

It could have happened from the 2006 Mets perspective anyway, Benifest probably wouldn't have thought that was enough. Obviously, he could have had those three though easily, and it would be looking pretty brilliant right now.

why would we trade Dontrelle in the division and plus how would that of helped us, we get a CF that hasn't had consistent playing time in the majors, a washed up reliver/spot starter, and bannister who isn't that great. Milledge isn't that great why do you think you guys use him as a trading chip so much?

my bad..thought the first post didnt post right

"why would we trade Dontrelle in the division and plus how would that of helped us, we get a CF that hasn't had consistent playing time in the majors, a washed up reliver/spot starter, and bannister who isn't that great. Milledge isn't that great why do you think you guys use him as a trading chip so much?"

Yeah, because your last place Marlins definitely couldnt use Brian Bannisters 12 wins and 3.16 era( albeit I cant believe the success he has had and dont believe it will continue), or a former top 10 prospect in centerfield, one to patrol the huge centerfield and has shown he can compete right now at age 22, with big upside, and the Marlins dominant bullpen couldnt use Heilmans 3.25 era or his 1.13 whip or his 50/15 K/BB ratio, not to mention he is a horse. Why give up a a guy with a 5 plus era with a 1.62 whip for that. I mean, the Marlins obviously dont need any pieces at all, because they have no holes and are ready to win right now.

Thanks nrmax, couldn't have put it better.

Milledge may not be a huge impact player, but he'd be doing a far better job in CF than anyone on the Marlins. He might not be an all-star yet, but he may also be one day, plus his play in Center is far better than his play in the corners. Again, he's not Andruw or Beltran, but he's definetly above average with both good range and a good arm to go with a quick bat and lots of intensity.

Bannister has 12 wins for one of the worst teams in baseball, and an ERA WAY above average for the AL. Sure its hard to argue he'll develop into an ace, but its also hard to argue with his results.

Heilman's a wild card unless you assume he'd have remained a reliever. At the time, the Marlins probably would have considered starting him.

Still though, I mean, just based on stats, you wouldn't swap D-Train for Bannister right now? Plus get a big upside outfielder who's best position happens to be the Marlins greatest position weakness and another interesting MLB tested pitcher, while still actually DUMPING salary??? Even if the play of Milledge, Bannister, and Heilman in a Marlins uni is below average, they still would have won on the deal. They might not be in the race today, but I bet they'd be a heck of a lot closer.

And, as a Mets fan, I'm quite glad in hindsight that such a deal never happened, but I'm 100% positive Omar would have jumped on it.

See how a Column like this would be interesting Tim ;).

I think you should talk about A-ROD possiablity coming to the cubs. I think he would be a good fit, he knows Lou and has said lou's wife is like his own mother
fill us in on the possiable owner of the cubs also
A LOT MORE CUBS NEWS.
THANKS

Only if she's super rich or a stripper from my understanding...

Tim, last thing we probably need is an "ARod may..." thread ~ with NY media there will be thousands added to the millions already out there now in the coming weeks...

I would be interested in seeing that list of players in spring training you had listed who had some type of offseason improvement. (eye surgery, strength training, working with personal trainer, etc.) to see if any of them ended up having increased value.

what about analzying where you think every team will be in like 5-8 years like about their young prospects and old guys leaving and possible trades that might happen

it would be hard and take a long time but definitly be interesting to see