general trading philosophy/frequence Topic

ardthomp
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but, to answer your question begonias - I took a lot of lumps early on in trading and I had to learn the hard way.

you have to know what kind of team you are trying to build and stay with that plan. part of that is going after players that fit that plan.
1/27/2010 8:38 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted By domiisgod on 1/27/2010
Quote: Originally Posted By pstrnutbag44 on 1/26/2010

Quote: Originally Posted By MikeT23 on 1/26/2010

I trade to fill a need. I usually "lose" the deal because I'm just intent on getting what I need at the moment. It doesn't bother me if I get less value.

I reject almost every offer sent my way because the sender doesn't do any homework. 9 times out of 10, people propose trades that are good for them but offer no value to you. It's a bit of a pet peeve of mine. DO SOME FRIGGIN' WORK!!!

I couldn't agree more.





This wouldn't happen if more people kept their trade needs listed on the trade needs page...that way we could know who needs what...and not just during spring training too, throughout the season keep it up to date....
Sometimes owners don't really have any needs. It really doesn't take much effort to look at the roster of the other owner and identify some need positions. Some owners are simply looking to dump off players/acquire your studs though, regardless of what you have listed in your needs.
1/27/2010 9:32 PM
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1/28/2010 1:21 AM
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Maybe keeping track of the trade block would work. I will post excess at a position on the block, and if there are no needs listed, figure that other teams are doing the same.
1/28/2010 4:16 AM
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