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Post by Zack (Mariners GM) on Jan 20, 2012 0:52:07 GMT -5
If you could undo one transaction (trade, FA signing, release, etc.) that you've done since taking over your team, what would it be? I'll start:
I definitely regret trading kevin correia and a 5th round pick for the overpaid tsuyoshi nishioka.
i was too desperate for a decent hitter and thought nishioka would put up decent numbers after recovering from his broken leg. needless to say, he did not.
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Post by Alex (Nationals GM) on Jan 20, 2012 2:23:01 GMT -5
If you could undo one transaction (trade, FA signing, release, etc.) that you've done since taking over your team, what would it be? I'll start: I definitely regret trading kevin correia and a 5th round pick for the overpaid tsuyoshi nishioka. i was too desperate for a decent hitter and thought nishioka would put up decent numbers after recovering from his broken leg. needless to say, he did not. Sorry bout that zack lol and I flipped Correia for Napoli ! Hmmm my worse transaction regret..... Probably trading Madison Bumgarner and Brandon Crawford to the Indians for Drew Pomeranz and Carlos Carrasco. Although I still really like Pomeranz his ceiling is what Bumgarner already is and Carrasco didn't work out for me. I made a lot more risky trades this off season so there might be a few next season but hopefully not |
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Post by Alex (Nationals GM) on Jan 20, 2012 2:29:03 GMT -5
O and I hate that I traded away Corey Luebke! He's gonna have a big year this season IMO
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Post by angels on Jan 20, 2012 3:02:38 GMT -5
My early trades when I didn't understand the importance of draft picks and supplemental picks
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Jared Mitchell (Minors) (.4M), Gregory Infante (Minors) (.4M), 1st round 2011 Pick for
Jeremy Moore (Minors) (.4M), Jered Weaver (2M) (6th year)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2012 4:12:51 GMT -5
I traded Ackley and Freeman and Miller to the Rays, Worley, Brody Colvin, Jared Cosart and my 3rd round pick for technically just Lincecum  ..I just joined and was just eager to make some trades and a result, I ended up being raped by Ben and Alex..LoL |
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Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Jan 20, 2012 7:50:15 GMT -5
The four players I most regretted trading away (Moore, Jennings, Ackley, Reed) have all since been reacquired, but I had to pay steep prices to do so. Definitely the single trade that I regret most was the trade in which I gave up Moore: Three team deal between the Blue Jays, Rays, and Rockies Blue Jays receive: LHP Matt Moore 0.4 million (minors) - from Rays OF Leslie Anderson 0.4 million (minors) - from Rays LHP Enny Romero 0.4 million (minors) - from Rays RHP Wilking Rodriguez 0.4 million (minors) - from Rays SP- Jason Hammel 1.5 million (5th year) - from Rockies P- Christian Friedrich 0.4 million (minors) - from Rockies Rays receive: OF-Travis Snider 0.6 million (3rd year) - from Blue Jays SP-Shaun Marcum 1.5 million (5th year) - from Blue Jays SP-Marc Rzepczynski 0.6 million (3rd year) - from Blue Jays P- Chad Bettis 0.4 million (minors) - from Rockies Rockies receive: SP James Shields 2.0 million (6th year) - from Rays RHP Alex Cobb 0.4 million (minors) - from Rays Jays and Rockies to confirm (I gave up Moore, Anderson, Romero, Rodriguez, Shields, and Cobb). At least I've since reacquired Moore though, but at a steep price. I'm happy with the returns on the four players I received, but still - this was a lot to give up for a package centered around Snider, who failed to live up to expectations. I was undervaluing prospects at the time. |
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Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Jan 20, 2012 8:18:12 GMT -5
I traded Ackley and Freeman and Miller to the Rays, Worley, Brody Colvin, Jared Cosart and my 3rd round pick for technically just Lincecum ..I just joined and was just eager to make some trades and a result, I ended up being raped by Ben and Alex..LoL I didn't think our trade was that lopsided, you received Evan Longoria in the trade, and when I enquired on him earlier this offseason you asked for a package built around Ackley and Jennings (whom I value more than Freeman) which suggests you value him significantly more than any of the players you gave up. You also received Smoak and Joyce in the deal, not a bad haul. I do love that trade for my team because it marked a fundamental change in my organizational philosophy (up until then I was focusing on major leaguers in their 2nd or 3rd years rather than prospects and first year guys) and gave me two of my current core players, but the players I gave up are great guys to build around as well, and form a major part of the backbone of your team. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2012 8:56:09 GMT -5
I traded Ackley and Freeman and Miller to the Rays, Worley, Brody Colvin, Jared Cosart and my 3rd round pick for technically just Lincecum ..I just joined and was just eager to make some trades and a result, I ended up being raped by Ben and Alex..LoL I didn't think our trade was that lopsided, you received Evan Longoria in the trade, and when I enquired on him earlier this offseason you asked for a package built around Ackley and Jennings (whom I value more than Freeman) which suggests you value him significantly more than any of the players you gave up. You also received Smoak and Joyce in the deal, not a bad haul. I do love that trade for my team because it marked a fundamental change in my organizational philosophy (up until then I was focusing on major leaguers in their 2nd or 3rd years rather than prospects and first year guys) and gave me two of my current core players, but the players I gave up are great guys to build around as well, and form a major part of the backbone of your team. I didnt say it was lopsided, i just regret it. I would rather have ackley and freeman than joyce and smoak and longoria  |
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Post by Brian (Blue Jays GM) on Jan 20, 2012 9:29:40 GMT -5
No question for me, the most regrettable deal I made was
Blue Jays Receive:
3B Casey Mcgehee (3rd year)
RP Zack Braddock (2nd year)
3B Mat Gamel (1st year)
Brewers receive:
3B Jose Bautista (6th year)
C Carlos Perez (1st year)
Blue Jays 2012 1st round pick
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Post by Tucker (Padres GM) on Jan 20, 2012 10:36:59 GMT -5
Very first trade - thanks Brian  There isn't really even an excuse, i was new, eager to trade, and didn't think about the compensation pick Blue Jays Receive: Cole Hamels (6th year) Padres Receive: David Cooper (minors) Cord Phelps (minors) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2012 11:54:33 GMT -5
i think is safe to say that everyone of us regrets some of those new-to-the-league trades.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2012 11:58:11 GMT -5
Arizona :Mark Reynolds (5th 1.5m)
in exchange for
Twins: minor leaguers: Miguel Sano (.4m), Oswaldo Arcia (.4m), Max Kepler (.4m)
probably this is the one i regret most even though it wasnt my first, it was the first involving a good player. probably i could have give a lot les and still got it done. i remember he said those 3 names and i was like ok post it didnt even negotiate lol. didnt value prospects at all
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Post by Kevin (Guardians GM) on Jan 20, 2012 15:31:29 GMT -5
The thing I regret most was when I started trading for the playoff run. I dont mind the trades as I knew I had to give to get players to help me.
The thing I regret was not doing it soon enough. With 3 weeks left, it wasnt enough time to make the playoff push. This year, I will be trying that earlier if I'm in position too.
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Post by Rob (Rockies GM) on Jan 20, 2012 16:32:14 GMT -5
Can you say "Rajai Davis for ... Ramon Morla?" (who I have since waived)
Nice 1am drunken work.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2012 13:09:15 GMT -5
hence my "no trades on weekends or hollidays law" im trying to get approved lol good one rob
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Post by ryan on Jan 21, 2012 13:38:43 GMT -5
I can honestly say I don't regret any of my deals. Even as a new owner
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Post by drewosborne on Feb 6, 2012 9:29:54 GMT -5
1/21/11 Royals trade Zack Greinke, 2011 3rd round pick, and their 2012 3rd round pick to the Brewers for RHP Jake Odorizzi, CF Lorenzo Cain, RHP Jeremy Jeffress, and OF Kentrail Davis.
This did absolutely NOTHING for me. Odorizzi is a future guy, I thought Cain would start last year but didn't and I flipped him for Denard Span, Jeffress is awful, and who is Kentrail Davis? TERRIBLE.
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Post by killinmesmalls on Feb 7, 2012 13:40:08 GMT -5
taking over my team too late....the previous owner traded all the stud pitchers teheran, vizcaino, and delgado
i just wish he didnt trade those guys for basically nothing lol
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Post by jd89brewersgm on Feb 7, 2012 14:21:51 GMT -5
Trading away Inge and being left with no 3B now for the start of the season  lol |
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Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Feb 7, 2012 18:44:03 GMT -5
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Post by Tucker (Padres GM) on Feb 7, 2012 22:10:37 GMT -5
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Post by killinmesmalls on Feb 8, 2012 9:26:50 GMT -5
yea i regret that trade AND you can add to the list of the previous manager: freeman, minor, kimbrel, venters....NEED I SAY MORE?? |
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There isn't really even an excuse, i was new, eager to trade, and didn't think about the compensation pick
lol