======================================= In doing my final double check of AB’s I see that I need some 3B at bats. Anyone with a garbage third baseman available would be greatly appreciated. Steve (San Diego) =========================================== Well, they are on the Legends' roster - that makes them "Legendary." STORMIN' GORMAN THOMAS is available. He hits some 80 HRs in the next 2 years. Make an offer. http://www.baseball-reference.com/t/thomago01.shtml TITO LANDRUM. Excellent glove, 189 ABs off the bench. Draft choice or ???. http://www.baseball-reference.com/l/landrti01.shtml =============================== 5-0's could use a releif pitcher as well. Quality not as important as quality. Have extra 1B Daryl Sconiers or Karl Pagel (Terror) to deal. ================================== The Rossville Rockets have the following players available for a 1 or 2 yr relief pitcher. 1B Jim Maler.....many more AB's next year. 1B Bob Porter OF Larry Hisle...still has some pop. OF Mike Patterson....lots of triples. Always open to discussions. Rick ================================= The Corsairs have Richie Hebner: Year Ag Tm Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG *OPS+ TB SH SF IBB HBP 1981 33 DET AL 78 226 19 51 8 2 5 28 1 2 27 28 .226 .311 .345 87 78 1 2 5 2 5 1982 34 TOT 93 249 31 70 8 0 10 30 5 1 30 24 .281 .357 .434 117 108 1 1 2 0 2 DET AL 68 179 25 49 6 0 8 18 1 1 25 21 .274 .361 .441 120 79 0 1 2 0 1 PIT NL 25 70 6 21 2 0 2 12 4 0 5 3 .300 .347 .414 109 29 1 0 0 0 1 1983 35 PIT NL 78 162 23 43 4 1 5 26 8 3 17 28 .265 .332 .395 99 64 2 4 4 1 3 1984 36 CHC NL 44 81 12 27 3 0 2 8 1 0 10 15 .333 .407 .444 132 36 0 0 2 0 2 1985 37 CHC NL 83 120 10 26 2 0 3 22 0 1 7 15 .217 .266 .308 54 37 0 0 1 1 2 He is blocked by Pete Rose at first. Consequently, we would be interested in an equivalent 2B or 3B John L Moose Jaw Corsairs ================================ I had one serious offer for Cliff Johnson, but regrettably had to turn it down because the players weren't what I wanted and the other manager couldn't compensate with picks -- so Cliff is still available. I realize you have to be in the right situation to take on Cliff but I think there are teams out there that he could help. Baroda has some other guys you might want as insurance at bats in 81, and these guys would go for what they're worth: Joe Rudi Mark Corey Sam Mejias Casey Parsons Not to late to deal. Mike Serranos ============================== Thanks to the Phase II plundering of an already pathetic 2b and 3b situation (where I lost the immortal Dirty Kurt and Billy Smith), I am in need of 75-100 at bats (bonus-calculated) at each position. I will be contacting individuals about this when I get the chance to examine things more closely, but in the meanwhile, if any of you is feeling kind of heart, please contact me. As you can see from the bonus players I already have lined up, I am not willing to mortgage players with serious future value to rectify this situation; however, I am willing to pay later round draft picks for stopgaps. ==================================== I still have OF's Tito Landrum and Jerry White to trade. Landrum has 189 ABs in 1981 and plays for a few more years. His defense is fabulous (He's rated EX/39 in LF & RF, VG/39 in CF with a VG arm,) he hits .261, is a VG runner and an EX bunter. Great utility OFer to have on your bench when you need to get a bunt down, a pinch hit or a pinchrunner, and a great defensive replacement. Switch-hitter Jerry White is rated at all 3 OF positions, can steal a base can draw a walk - and has a chauffer's license, so he can drive the team bus. Did I mention he has 254 bonus ABs? The e-mail lines are now open. ------------------ Trader Dave & The Legends of East Kenosha Trader Dave and The Legends still have some "cheap insurance" to trade. Don't lose draft position because of overuse - get some cheap ABs and G's. OF's Tito Landrum and Jerry White are available. MR's Mark Littell and Dave Wehrmeister are available. ================================== Gents Baroda is looking to deal Cliff Johnson. He's got some good years ahead of him. Looking for a reasonable offer; could be players, picks, players and picks. He could help the right team, and Baroda needs so much help that he can't help the Serranos all that much. Mike ========================= Just a "note" on this RFO (request for offer:) Tommy Boggs pitched in Fulton County Stadium in 1981. He'll perform a lot better in your park. Jeff Jones, as you saw in Gary's e-mail, has been traded. Dave =========================== The Baltimore Rifles have a couple of players available. Rick Manning-CF, who has a few decent years left can be had for a relief pitcher with a few decent years left. Randy Bass-1B is strictly for at bats if you need them and can be had for a 6th round pick. Greg Henning-Rifles ============================= If someone really needs bullpen appearances, Preston Hanna and his 58 appearances are available real cheap. WARNING: He is very bad so I have no intention of using him so if someone is short, he is available for the first player offered. Make an offer if you really need the appearances. ================================= I realize that a lot of teams are looking for roster fillers to pick up and garbage to get rid of, but the San Diego Vaqueros would like to discuss trades for good players that can make a difference. We are looking for an OF stick, both LH and RH and have some solid pitchers to offer up in return Would move Steve Renko, Jerry Koosman or Milt Wilcox or if you could be convinced to move a really solid guy there are better things to be offered. Really no one off limits Let me know if you have any interest and I will gladly peruse your roster and make an offer, or please make one of your own. =================================== Guys, Well, the Zoo Crew didn't take much of a hit in Phase II (and they won't be getting many hits in 1981 either... yuck yuck). Anyway, I have some IF and OF help available. I have no needs, so 1982 draft picks are preferred. Pepe Frias, 36abs (53 adjusted), .250 ave, ss/2b Lynn Jones, 174 abs (259 adjusted), .259 ave, rf/lf, usable platoon/PH until 1986. Bobby Clark, 88 abs (130 adjusted), .250 ave, lf/cf, usable platoon/PH until 1985 Gary Alexander, 47 abs (150 adjusted), .213 ave, 1b/lf,rf Mark Budaska, 32 abs (123 adjusted), .156 ave, PH? Tommy Hutton, 29 abs (119 adjusted), .103 ave, 1b/of I can't trade all the OFs, probably just 2 or 3 of them. Make an offer(s) Joe Zoo Crew ================================= The Lightning have the immortal SPB Rookie of the Year Super Joe Charboneau available. Joe will get 292 ab's so if you need some depth in the OF, here it might be! Super Joe Charboneau. A guy who could blast a booming homer and then celebrate after the game by opening a coke bottle with his eye socket. Who's the newest guy in town? Go Joe Charboneau! Turns the ballpark upside down? Go Joe Charboneau! Who's the one to keep our hopes alive? Straight from seventh to the pennant drive. Raise your glass, let out a cheer, for Cleveland's Rookie of the Year! GO GO CHARBONEAU! He could be yours for a draft pick, or a future player, or whatever you deem worthy of an offer!!!! One thing he won't be, is expensive! ================================ Since all my garbage unprotected pitchers got taken in Phase 2 (WTF, Gary - Luis Tiant - really?), I would like to pick up some bonus (meaning cheap) relievers. I can offer picks, starting pitching, or guys with future value like Jack Perconte. All offers considered - only the worst openly mocked:-) Vin SPB-IV Stars ================================== The Canaries have the following available: Mark Bomback: 19 starts/15 relief appearances, 102ERA+ Sal Butera: 248 AB's, .240 average Looking for comparable infielders especially a 2nd baseman who can hit right-handed hitters better than Davey Lopes sub .200. A part-time 3rd baseman will be considered as well. I've got Ken Macha and Gary Weiss available if necessary just to provide AB's if they are needed to help balance a trade. Ron =============================== The Grays are looking for a good home for Chalk. He's adequate defensively at 2B/3B, gets 150+ABs, and though he hits just .229 overall, he's very good vs. LHP (.281-.361-.375). Looking for a bonus SP/RP who can throw as many games possible both ways this year. Hugh ============================== I have Rick Langford for sale. I am looking for either a draft pick or a starter with a good future.... Landford gives you 36 starts with a 2.99era. Thanks Greg Grover ================================ Trader Dave & The Legends of Sleepy East Kenosha offer the following: Tommy Boggs (37 starts, 4.10 ERA) Mark Littell (47 RG, 1 GS, 4.38 ERA) Jeff Jones (54 RG, 3.39 ERA) Looking for a draft choice and a "body" back with some starts for Boggs. Or make an offer on more than one, or get creative (Monty Hall was on my mother's side of the family.) Dave Lauer ================================== The Canaries have Mark Bomback (19 adjusted starts) and Sal Butera (248 adjusted AB’s) available after the draft. Let me know if you wind up short. Ideally looking for a 2nd baseman who can hit right handed pitching. I’d consider other options too. ============================= The newly placed Moose Jaw Corsairs have a first baseman to deal in Richie Hebner. He has some good years left, as does old Pete Rose. Petey of course would take a more generous offer, but we are willing to listen. Needs are OF, 2B, Catcher and 3B in that order. Would also consider draft choices. John L Moose Jaw ======================== Baltimore has Jerry Remy available. Looking for a comperable value player or pitcher. Jerry's got a few good seasons at 2B left with lot's of ab's. Greg Henning ============================ The Plainsmen are in a massive state of flux, and have the following available for cheap: Wayne Nordhagen: .308 average for @320 at bats…looking for a 3rd rounder for him Paul Householder: useable in 82,83 and 85. Dyar Miller: 23 GR with 3.29 ERA Looking for late picks for both. John ==================================== Steve Ehresman, manager of the Lafayette Snow Bears has asked me to forward a trade bait to the entire league. Here it is: In SPB 1981, Tito Landrum is available for a 4th round 1981 draft selection. He would be a nice addition to someone's bench at a minimal cost. I, however, will be out of town until late Saturday night of this coming week, so you will not hear back untill then. I will accept the highest 4th round offered to me. Also, Ricky Peters and Tito Landrum can be had for a small trade involving a starting pitcher of equal value, that is a guy who can step in comfortably as a 4th starter for a seson or two. Steve Ehresman Lafayette Snow Bears SPB1981 Please send any offers for Landrum and/or Peters to Steve if interested, not to me. :) ================================== As I look at my roster I see a few assets that are tradable as well as a few needs. I would be willing to trade the following while looking for a CF, 2B or 1B or future pitching talent Gary Matthews – LF Larry Herndon – LF Bill Lee – LH Swingman Jerry Kosmas – LH Swingman Steve Reno – RH starter Rick Rhode – RH starter Trading season is open in San Diego, Steve ================================= Guys, Rick Wise and Bobby Clark are still available. I made a mistake with Wise's stats. He actually has 29 pro-rated starts in 1981! Three "pitchers" with lots of starts/appearances will get Wise! Thanks, Joe ================================= Gentlemen: The Plainsmen have the following available: Wayne Nordhagen: OF….322 At Bats with a .308 average. Looking for 3rd round pick Andy Rincon: SP…..9 SPB Starts with sparkling 1.7 7 ERA. Looking for 5th rounder for Andy. If you want a package deal, looking for 1 or 2 year full time 2B. Operators are standing bye. ====================================== If you need some help at SS, I have Bobby Wine available. With the drafting of Chris Speier, his services will no longer be required. I'm looking for a 3rd rd draft pick for him. He has 415 bonus AB's and is a VG in the field, would make a fine defensive replacement. Mike B. in KC ========================= Need an all-star 3b for years to come. he is on the block. I am looking for Pitching/SS/1B and good draft picks. will listen to all offers. Greg(knights) ============================== Contenders take note - Dennis Leonard is available from Worcester. He is an absolute beast in 1981, who can make FORTY-ONE high-quality starts (as adjusted). Going every fourth day (and then some), he's your ticket to October! Looking for a low 2nd rounder, but will consider combining with our own 2nd rounder to move up into the top third of the second round. Worcester has a few other goodies for discerning buyers . . . Jerry Narron. If you have a void at catcher, Narron give you ok defense and nearly 400 ABs (including bonus). Has a couple of other serviceable years as a back-up down the line. Jim Kern. A sparkling 2.70 ERA for Kern, who can come out of the pen 39 times for you in 1981. And maybe even better in 1982, with a 2.84 ERA in 50+ games. Tim Corcoran. Not much to look at in'81, but if you can afford to be patient, he rewards 3 you in 1984, hitting .341 with a .440 OBP in 200+ ABs. Primarily a 1B, he'll handle both corner OF spots for you, too, in his big year. Looking for the best possible draft choices for these guys - can deal separately or in combination, depending on the offer. The lines are open NOW ... Hugh =================== The Rossville Rockets still have Jim Bibby available and would like to get a draft pick for him. He would be a nice starter to put a team over the top! Rick ========================= The 50's reluctantly put fan favorite Johnny Bench on the trading block. John can still hit but his arm is going at C. Looking for a decent draft pick or a better SS than Frnak Taveras. Terry =================================== Gentlemen: The new Rossville Rockets have a couple of players that are useful but could be traded. They are OF’ers Dane Iorg and Rusty Peters and starting pitcher Jim Bibby. Iorg hits .327 with 345 AB’s this year and is around till ‘86 Peters hits .256 with 308 AB’s but basically a 1 yr player Jim Bibby has a very nice season with 24 starts and an ERA of 2.50 and is essentially finished. I’d entertain offers for any or all of them. Certainly draft picks at this time of the year are good, but would consider any offer. Thanks, Rick Rossville Rockets ================================ THE EAST KENOSHA LEGENDS (FORMERLY THE KENOSHA COMETS) HAVE A PLETHORA OF PITCHING AND A SHORTAGE OF SHORTSTOPS! We will put CF Tony Scott and 3B Roy Howell on the block as well as pitchers Ed Lynch, Renie Martin, Stan Bahnsen, Mark Littell, and Hail Murray - ere, DALE Murray.. We're looking for a FT SS for the next 3 years (when Hubie Brooks takes over), draft choices and/or players (i.e., roster fillers.) Trader Dave's Shoppe is now open. ==================================== The Lightning are putting RP Gary LaValle on the trade block. Gary has 5 outstanding relief seasons ahead of him: 1981 32 SFG NL 2 6 34 3 0 0 10 4 65.7 58 33 28 3 23 45 2 1 269 4 2 3.84 3.42 89 1.234 1982 33 SFG NL 10 7 68 0 0 0 35 8 104.7 97 35 31 6 29 76 1 2 432 12 2 2.67 3.57 134 1.204 1983 34 SFG NL 7 4 56 0 0 0 38 20 87.0 73 33 25 4 19 68 0 3 349 8 1 2.59 3.56 138 1.057 AS 1984 35 SFG NL 5 4 77 0 0 0 42 12 101.0 92 34 31 5 42 71 1 2 426 14 0 2.76 3.52 127 1.327 1985 36 TOR AL 5 7 69 0 0 0 19 8 72.7 54 30 25 5 36 50 0 0 298 5 1 3.10 4.27 138 1.239 We are looking for a good draft pick.......all offers responded to quickly If you are interested we also have: 1B Dave Bergman IF Ed Romero OF Oscar Gamble RP Dave Beard On the block as well. They could be had for later rd draft picks as well..... Mike See ================================== Comets look to have some excess pitching (if there is such a thing.) I'll need to put the stats in my handy-dandy Excel spreadsheet first. ======================================= The Comets have a wealth of pitching, and will be looking to move a few guys. We will also put CF Tony Scott and 3B Roy Howell on the block as well. We're looking for a FT SS for the next 3 years (when Hubie Brooks takes over), draft choices and/or players (i.e., roster fillers.) Possible available pitchers are Ed Lynch, Renie Martin, Stan Bahnsen, Mark Littell, and Hail Murray - ere, DALE Murray. After the play-offs... Trader Dave Comets ========================================= The Zoo Crew will offer a few players for bodies. If you have any Phase II fodder, then I can help you clean up that roster! Rick Wise is available. 1981 is his last year (1 game in 1982), but he ain’t half-bad! He has 18 starts with a 3.77 era. We would like 3 “pitchers” in return. Switch-hitting catcher Tim Blackwell can be yours for just about anything! He has 158+75 Abs with a decent .331 obp Part-time OFs Bobby Clark and Max Venable have a few decent seasons left, although they are strickly 4th OF material. Make a deal… Dave Lauer, watch out... I have my eyes on you ;) Thanks, Joe ================================================ ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** Baton Rouge, LA - After last weeks stunning announcment by Lightning ownership that due to financial constraints that they intended to trade most of their top players, Atari Inc. Founder Nolan Bushnell has stepped in and purchased the franchise. "The Lightning has been one of the premier franchises in SPB for years, and as baseball followers and businessmen, it would be a shame to see this glorious franchise dismantled, said Bushnell, "That said, our group intends to purchase the Lightning and keep them in Louisiana. "We will not be trading any of our star players this offseason," Bushnell added, "and will do everything we can to finally bring a title to Baton Rouge in 1981," With the purchase, Atari also announced plans for a new game called Ron Guidry's "Louisna Lightning" Baseball," which should be released for their new Atari 2600 game system in time for Christmas. See some screen shots from the new game below. The game supposedly has some great graphics! Lightning Strikes - Now that our firesale has been cancelled, do you need some starts or C AB's? After taking almost ALL of our players off the tradeblock now, the Lightning will put up just two. Catcher Charlie Moore and Starting Picher Albert Williams are available. Both a good careers left. Moore goes through 1987 with some solid full and part time seasons and Albert Williams is a very good starting pitcher for the next three seasons. Looking for a good draft pick for each of these guys.. I would take a good 2nd RDP for both of them...... Take Care, Mike See