============================ If anyone needs a terrific utility guy (2B-SS-3B) who lits .251 as a lefty with 414 ABs, I've got Mike Phillips for 4th round pick plus a player who plays in 1976. Dave Lauer Eagles =============================== Canton has a couple of very nice spare parts......looking for a nice draft pick and junk at bats, innings. Jay Johnstone OF excellent the next couple years, need a pretty good pick and junk at bats at OF or C. Marty Pattin P 17 GS/32 GR, good now, even better '76-'77, solid the next 4 years ============================ Cubs could still use a few SS AB's so if you have someone that is available let me know. Rick ============================= The Thunder are willing to offer a 1976 2nd RDP for a Starting pitcher with a good 1976 season.....and maybe a little future...... Let me kniw of if you have a pitcher that might fit this desrciption! : ) Take Care, Mike See ========================== OF Luis Melendez, rated at all 3 positions, hits .265 with 291 ABs - yours for a #5. Need a SS for the next 10 years? How about LARRY BOWA. A #1 pick and a guy who plays SS in 1976 can acquire him! Need a PH who covers 1B and the OF? How about Tommy McCraw for a #5? .275 with 2 homers in 51 AB. Dave Lauer =========================== Since I haven't made the progress on the trade front by trying to move some bench players with some future, what would be out there for my next year's first round pick? Always interested in whatever you have in mind. Rick Rossville Cubs ========================= The Spirit Mountain Volcanoes have the following players available: that could be had for draft picks and/or short term relievers. Ted Sizemore 5 years Full time or part time seasons at 2b. 3rd rounder or 3-4 decent seasons as short reliever or at this season of 50 + app. (vg Closer material) Charlie Spikes 2 part time seasons in the outfield... 4th rounder Mike Anderson 3 part time seasons in outfield... 4th rounder ============================= The Cubs are still looking for a reliever and have the infamous, Hector 'Heity' Cruz who is a regular 3B next season and then part-time OF the rest of his career. Thanks, Rick ============================== Will move: Denny Doyle 2B-3B-SS .298/.329/.412, even splits, 325 at bats, light hitting everyday guy in '76-'77 for some bonus pitching and bonus 2b or 3b at bats. ============================ The Cubs have to add a SS and OF'er as well as another reliever. Additional 1B AB's could also help. We are open to any and all suggestions. Thanks, Rick ================================ If someone were to overwhelm me, the Ryan Express could be available. Minimum would be 2 good starting pitchers and go from there. This is a guy who pitches well for almost 20 more years! Mike B. in KC ==================================== Thunder have available for 1976 Draft Choices Catcher Marc Hill - If you need C AB's and someone who also has some future, look no further than Hill. He has 282 Bonus AB's in 1975 and is a VG catcher. He also has some good usage at Catcher from 1976-78 (albiet low average). 1B Harmon Killebrew - The Great Hall of Famer in his Final Season. He will give you very nice power (especially against LH pitching) and a solid OBP. One of the all time greats that would be a lot of fun in his final season. Bobby Valentine 1b/3b/OF - Horrible Manager, not great as a player, but usable in 75 and has some future as well. John D'Aquisto SP/RP - Will give you 20 horrible bonus appearences this year, but he has a long career ahead with some decent seasons thrown in. Layfayette Currence RP - 16 Bonus Appearences. Ed Farmer RP - Does not pitch this year, but you wont have to protect him next year and if you dont mind waiting, is a very productive RP towards the end of the decade. Looking for 1976 Draft Choices only.... Mike ================================= Wish I could help, Greg, but that gosh darned Phase 2 draft gobbled up all my excess relief pitching. But if you need infielders, or a 3rd catcher, or outfielders - then come see Trader Dave. No pitching (just yet) but a lot of position help: 3rd-string catchers: Tim McCarver (C-1B), Tom Lundstedt and Ike Hampton 1B: Tony Oliva, Pete LaCock (1B-OF) 2B-SS: Larvell Blanks (571 bonus ABs at SS-2B, hitting .234!) SS-3B: Jack Heidemann 1B-2B-3B-SS: Dirty Kurt Bevacqua (unbelievable - made it through Phase 2) .229 with 358 available ABs!!! OF: Davey May, Luis Melendez 1976 draft choices always welcomed. Let me know your ideas - I'm such a hard-ass trader! Dave Lauer Kenosha Eagles ==================================== The Wilmont Dodgers need Relief Pitching. I know that I will be near the bottom of the league. so all I am looking for is appearances. I don't want to, but I will give up a draft pick for them. Greg ==================================== After another disastrous draft and the annual phase II pillaging, the Canton Moondogs seek a few deals... ...very much need bonus type pitching and players, picks for the future. Denny Doyle 2B-3B-SS .298/.329/.412, even splits, 325 at bats, light hitting everyday guy in '76-'77 Jay Johnstone OF .329/.397/.454, 350 at bats, similar numbers in '76 with 491 at bats then solid part time guy through 1983. Lou Pinella OF an awful 299 at bats this year, but then his best years kick in and he's a solid 127 ops from '76-'78. Gorman Thomas OF monster bat from '78-'82, I just never liked him. Marty Pattin P excellent swing man, 151 games, 45 GS, 1.179 whip over the next 4 years. Tom Kackley ================================ Looking for a draft pick for Rick Miller I am looking to contend this season and Rick has long term quality value with 231 replacement level AB’s for this season. Don’t expect me to respond until later tonight as I am headed out to work. Don – Niskayuna Nationals ===================================== Jerry DaVanon 2B-3B-SS tremendous PH/back-up infielder for 1975-76 Denny Doyle 2B-3B-SS .298/.329/.412, even splits, 325 at bats, light hitting everyday guy in '76-'77 Jay Johnstone OF .329/.397/.454, 350 at bats, similar numbers in '76 with 491 at bats then solid part time guy through 1983. Hank Webb SP/RP 17 GS, 15 GR, .236 opponents avg, 4.07 ERA I am looking for draft picks or to trade multiple players for one long term guy. Tom K. ==================================== The Lafayette Blue Sox are ALL IN for a make-over in SPB 1975. As our 1974 team would not or could not live up to expectations and as we have traded some BIG 1975 guns, we want to become younger. I need long-term players, especially pitchers, and have such spare parts and luminaries available as Andy Etchebarren (120 ABS AV/AV @ Catcher), Ken Boswell (AV @ 2B and .349 OBP), Bob Bailey (.392 OBP), Mike Cuellar (36 Starts and 3.66 ERA), AND Willie Stargell (EX power and .516 SPC). I want to rebuild and change the face of the franchise. Perhaps you want a player to put you into contention. Let's deal?! Thank you, Steve Ehresman ==================================== The Rats are looking to trade rp Randy Moffitt for a late 2nd round or early 3rd round pick. Moffitt has 9 solid years remaining as a rp, with 60 appearances in 1975. In addition the Randy Moffitt trade bait... ...the Rats are offering 1b Tony Muser for 2 or 3 decent phaseII-type players. Or we could package Muser and Moffit for a combination of draft pick/phaseII-types. Thanks, Joe =========================================== Guys---The Amboy Dukes would like to convert a package deal for a draft pick maybe? See any value here: Johhny Briggs--338 Ab's 1b and OF Hank Aaron--465 Ab's OF Fred Stanley--252 (+100bonus)--total 352 Ab's at that all hard to find middle inf--- 2b/SS/3b Morris Nettles--294 (+100bonus)--total 394 OF Ab's Piching: Al Downing----lefty---22games/6 starts 2.89 era Don Carrithers--righty--19 games/14 starts 3.30 era 57 gb% Don Hood Lefty ---29 games/19 starts 4.39 era Could a package of a few of these players get the Dukes back into the third round of the draft?? Could Don Gullett get the Dukes at least into the higher second round of the draft, or a first round pick???? Gullett could really make a contenders staff Much more solid, no?? The Dukes are not expecting an onslaught of interest here, but there may be a quiet team lurking somewhere that could see something that could work for both. Example of what we are looking for: i.e.----Don Hood, Fred Stanley, and Johnny Briggs --for a third round pick. i.e.---Don Carrithers and Don Hood-----for a third round pick i.e.---Hank Aaron, Johnny Briggs,Fred Stanley, Al Downing--for a third examples are for illustration purposes. Any offers will be considered based on draft position in round. 4th round picks not interested in, except possibly for one player only. Thanks for reading, Albert Schweitzer Principal Owner and CEO--Amboy Dukes ============================= Don't have room to protect him but he could be a useful extra outfielder for someone. Check out his stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mayda01.shtml Looking for a fourth or fifth round pick. Black Sox ============================ Canton has little in the cupboard as we continue the rebuilding effort, but here are a handful of high quality players who would strengthen your team's pennant run in 1975, or provide long term quality down the road: Jay Johnstone tremendous in '75-'76, plus several more solid years Denny Doyle solid 325 ab's, 2B-3B-SS, a 2B starter in '76-'77. Gorman Thomas big time status '78 thru '82 but you must get him through poor years of '75-'77 first. Marty Pattin a very solid swing man for the next 4 years The Moondogs seek picks and players who can help down the road a piece. ================================ Would sent him to you for 2 or 3 decent guys off of your Phase 2 list you don't want to lose for nothing. Also might consider a draft pick. Wilbur has a very nice season in 1975, bearly batting .300 with nice double and triple power and 30+ Stolen Bases. He also plays all 3 OF spots and is an AV. Step right up and get him before someone else does! Looking forward to the Double Draft! Take Care, Mike See ============================ I have two full time third basemen and would be willing to trade Doug Rader for the right price. Below are his stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/raderdo02.shtml I need help at SS but could use an OF or a decent pitcher. I don't have a lot of extra guys to protect so I'm not interested in a straight draft pick unless it's a good one but I'd entertain a player worth protecting and a draft pick ============================ Not of high value as this is his last full time season......but Gary Sutherland could be that missing puzzle piece for your '75 roster..... a similar starting pitcher or appropriate draft pick could make this happen Rich Tourists ========================== Gentelman, The Las Vegas Thunder have a couple of extra draft picks in round 3 and 4 of this years 1975 Draft. If you are looking to add some excitment to your Double Draft experience this year, and you have some players you do not want to lose for nothing in the Phase II Draft, the Thunder would be willing to send you a draft pick for 3 of you unprotected players (Or we would also be interested in players who do not play in 1975 as well). Looking to move these picks quick, so all offer responded to very quickly...... Take Care, Mike See ================= Mike Cuellar would like to spend his final good season in a place other than Fulton County Stadium, and he would like to go to a bona fide contender. Cuellar has only one good season left; therefore his price is very reasonable. A decent, but not great, OF or relief pitcher with a little future. Also, a decent but useful draft pick would work nicely. Thanks, Steve Ehresman Lafayette Blue Sox SPB 1975 ====================== The Forest Citys have an abundance of releivers. We are looking to deal Jim Todd (58g 2.26 ERA) and/or Tom Hilgendorf (53g 2.14 ERA) for a decent starting pitcher, 350 AB catcher or draft choice(s). Todd has decent years in 76 & 78 while Hilgy is done after 75. Also would consider trading my #1 or #2 draft choices for a solid SP or C. Terry ======================= Gentlemen, Every player on the Amboy Duke roster is now available from Greg Luzinski------------------------- right on down to ----------------------------Johhny Boccabelly. Draft picks, players, combos, whatever! Fire away. Doc Schweitzer ======================== With the trading frenzy still going, the Thunder are putting the recently acquired relief pitcher Clay Carroll on the trade block. Clay is still a very good reliever for the next 3 seasons, including 1975 - Up to 60 SPB Games, 2.62 era, 1.29 WHIP 1976 - Up to 32 SPB Games, 2.56 era, 1.17 WHIP 1977 - Up to 56 SPB Games, 2.75 era, 1.1y WHIP If you need a very good man in your bullpen for the next 3 seasons, Clay can be yours for your 1975 3rd RDP today!. Take Care, Mike See ========================= First – a little bit of housekeeping. To honor a current MLB franchise that seems to be trying to reverse its longtime misfortunes by building a team the right way with a great farm system coupled with strategic acquisitions, Niskayuna is going to change its nickname from the Red Storm to the Nationals. Effective immediately we will be known as the Niskayuna Nationals. On to the wheeling and dealing …. We feel we have a shot to contend this coming season and at least for the next 2-3 years. However, due to the drafting of Dave Parker and Jim Rice, we have a glut of excellent OF’ers and a little short in the middle infield. We are looking to acquire a solid middle infielder, preferably at 2B. Only looking for players with an “Av” glove or better. Willing to deal Rick Miller, Warren Cromartie or others depending on the offer. These two outfielders have excellent careers and could be key acquisitions for a rebuilding team. Cromartie is an offensive stud from 1977-1982 with a great glove. Miller is a GG quality CF with a decent bat for many years. Don – Niskayuna Nationals ============================ Almost everyone on the Chiefs can be had. Still available: Lee May, Willie Stargell, Jose Cardenal, and Mike Cuellar. VERY expensive but am willing to listen: Jorge Orta and Dale Murray. Available for much less: Andy Etchebarren, George Mitterwald, Bob Bailey, and Bruce DalCanton. We need Pitchers, Third Base, Second Base, and Outfield. We are looking to build around a young nucleus. We are NOT looking for temporary fixes, as we have had our share of those. Lafayette is ringing in a NEW ERA. With that, we also request a change of name, bringing back a traditional SPB name from the past, the Lafayette Blue Sox. Please respond only with serious offers. Thanks and Happy New Year to All, Steve Ehresman Lafayette BLUE SOX for 1975 SPB 1975 ============================ The Kenosha Eagles are offering several players, plus a very valuable commodity: The Eagles are putting the #1(1) draft pick on the block. Also available are: Tom Buskey (MR): ERA 2.57, 55 SPB games, 1.273 WHIP. A 3rd round 1975 pick is the asking price. Tony "Pedro" Oliva, 1B: .270, 455 ABs, 13 HR. A 3rd round pick for him. Ken Griffey, Sr., RF: Parental rights to his offspring, .305, 4 HR, 16 SB. At the beginning of a long and productive career. A .296 lifetime hitter with 7400+ ABs after this season. I have a crowd in RF. A #1 pick for him. Larvell Blanks, SS-2B: He's "my kind of player. A barely-bonus player in 1975 with 571 available ABs, he becomes a good-hitting, versatile player in 1976 and 1977. Asking a #2 or ???. Roy Howell, 3B: Expansion in 1977. For 1975 he gives you 383 ABs with 10 HRs at 3B, followed by 491 ABs in 1976. Again, a 3rd rounder. There ya have it. Trader Dave's 1975 Emporium is open for business. Great-Grampa Dave ================== Only looking for draft picks as my protected roster is full. Also, I am will to combine mutiple players for Draft picks as well. 1. Elias Sosa RP- Though he was the goat in the 1974 World Series Game 7, Elias has a fine carrer ahead (But Thunder fan's don't want to see him anymore). From 1975-83, Sosa throws in 454 games, including 57 next season. He is always usable, but is outstanding from 1977-79 if that is when your teams window of opportunity is. Looking for a 1975 2nd RDP in return. 2. Mike Jorgensen 1B/OF - Another player who who is around a long time (next 11 seasons). If you are in need of a 1B or OF next year, Mike can fill your need. He bats .261 with a .378 OBP with 18 HR in 1975 in 535 Plate Appearences. Looking for late 2nd RDP or Early 3rd. 3. John Wockenfuss C - Need a second half of a catching platoon for the next 10 years? Call W-O-C-K-E-N-F-U-S-S! John just barley come in at Bonus player status for the next two seasons and with get you 218 AB in '75 and 244 AB's in '76 at Catcher. From 1977 through '83, he is actually pretty darn good, always platooning, but always over 200 AB and always hiitting for power and a good OBP. 2nd RDP. 4. Wilbur Wood SP - I may be willing to deal Wilbut combined with 1 or more of the players above in return for an upgrade at SP. 5. Other Players that can be had are (this one hurts), Buzz Capra (coming off a Cy Young type season), Ron Blomberg, Rudy Meoli (Attention Rick Ryan!), Tonly Taylor, John Knox, Take Care, Mike See ======================= The Triangles are not looking to compete until 77. I have the following expendable: SS Marty Perez: 460+ at bats with a .275 average. is productive thru 77. Looking for a 3rd rounder. 1b Ron Fairly: 220+ at bats with a .301 average. Has a very good 1977 campaign. Looking for 4th rounder. SP Pat Darcy: 24 SPB GS, 6 SPB GR 3.58 ERA. Looking for 4th rounder. Will take 5th rounders for Skip Jutze and Ray Corbin. John ========================== When the trading season opens, the Lafayette Chiefs are ready to roll with lots of goodies: Bob Bailey, Ken Boswell, Mike Cuellar, George Mitterwald, Lee May, Jose Cardenal, Don Sutton, AND Willie Stargell. A complete overall is in the works. PLEASE hold off until the appropriate signal is given by Gary, and PLEASE make serious offers only. I will deal, but I will NOT give away the better players listed above. Also, just a question: What parks are available for 1975? Steve "Ready to Turn the Page" Ehresman Bargain like it's 1975!