Surprise is up to 4 deals now and may be almost done. However, we have some new guys in the league, so I feel obligated to post this update so they can trade with me too!
Updated Zombie Wish List:
Cash! - I'll put this first as not only is it a huge need, salary will be a key consideration in any trade, even more so after adding 2 more B contracts.
LH Relief - Even after adding Will Smith, another quality LH would be nice.
OF - Upgrade over decent and cheap Carlos Gonzalez or a good bench option to help
DH - Upgrade over decent and cheap Asdrubal Cabrera or a good bench option
Catcher - Upgrade over decent (and cheap) Chirinos/Smith combo
IF - A good LH bench bat would be helpful to mix in at 3B and 2B
I would love to add a legitimate big bat for OF or DH, with preference given to LH who can punish RHP.
What's available:
R. Chirinos/C. Gonzalez/A. Cabrera in an upgrade scenario
Nelson Cruz (SEA-DH/RF) - Certified big bat crushed 37 more HR, but I just can't afford him.
Brandon Guyer (CLE-OF) - Useful and cheap as platoon as LHP
Alcides Escobar (KC-IF/OF) - Should still be good with the glove!
Brent Suter (MIL-LHP) - Pretty good for 18 GS, but had TJ surgery
Andrew Miller (CLE-LHP) - Expected to hit C auction after frustrating season, but you could try to change my mind.
Jacob Barnes (MIL-RHP) - Decent and cheap RH reliever, but not up to my high standards
Andrew Chafin (ARZ-LHP) - The LH version of Barnes
Nate Jones (CHW-RHP) - Injury limited him to 30 IP, but he had a 3 ERA and saved some games
Luis Garcia (PHI-RHP) - Alternates good and bad years, so you know what comes next!
Picks - #1 is gone, but we still have the rest
Prospects - I get emotionally attached, but have been known to trade or even sell them given sufficient temptation, such as that coveted big bat.
Okay, that should give you enough to work with for now. Bring on those fabulous offers!
