2014 NATIONALS Trade Block

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

WASHINGTON NATIONALS TRADE BLOCK AND PLAYER AVAILABILITY

TAKING OFFERS ON:
Desmond Jennings

NEEDS:
Starting Pitching. Prospects.


Just so everyone knows how I value my players, their availability will be posted below. Just because a player is in a certain area though, it doesn't mean they are necessarily cheaper than someone in another tier.

Tier 1: Available in the right deal - willing to listen:

MI: Brad Miller
RP: Jim Henderson
RP: Seth Maness

C: Carson Kelly
CI: Ronald Guzman
P: Johnny Hellweg
P: Asher Wojciechowski
P: Teddy Stankiewicz

Tier 2: Guys I like and don't really want to move, but in theory less expensive than the guys in Tier 3 while more expensive than the guys in Tier 1:

MI/CI: Wilmer Flores
OF: Desmond Jennings
SP: Wei-Yin Chen
SP: Brandon Beachy
RP: Alex Torres
RP: Casey Fien

CI: Brandon Drury
OF: Tyler Austin
OF: Brett Phillips
P: Kyle Smith
P: Manny Banuelos
P: Anthony Ranaudo

Tier 3: Guys I REALLY like, but not "untouchable" - bring an excellent offer:

C: Wilson Ramos
CI: Matt Carpenter
CI: Brett Lawrie
OF: J.D. Martinez
OF: Lorenzo Cain
SP: Drew Pomeranz
RP: Will Smith
RP: Neil Ramirez
RP: Kelvin Herrera
CL: Luke Gregerson

C: Kevin Plawecki
MI: Tim Anderson
OF: Manuel Margot
OF: Stephen Piscotty
P: Lance McCullers
P: Justin Nicolino
P: Pierce Johnson

Tier 4: Untouchable, or close to it:

MI: Dustin Pedroia
MI: Mookie Betts
MI: Jurickson Profar
OF: Jose Bautista
SP: Felix Hernandez
SP: Garrett Richards
CL: Kenley Jansen
RP: Ken Giles

I would like to improve, get younger, and cut cap (who doesn't). Main goals is to acquire young starting pitching.

If you have inquiries, please ask what players I like from your team and send offers. Anything that says "what do you want for Pedroia?" or "what will it take for Hernandez?" won't receive responses. You will have to blow me away with an offer for the studs.

I can be reached via PM as always.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Updated post-RFA. A lot of talented players available - King Felix, Ian Desmond, John Lackey, Jhoulys Chacin. Flexible on return! Want best VALUE regardless of position, with an obvious preference toward protection.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Continuing to shop the following players that present a lesser risk than testing the free agent market:

MI: Hanley Ramirez
MI: Ian Desmond
SP: Felix Hernandez
SP: John Lackey
SP: Jhoulys Chacin
SP: Wei-Yin Chen
SP: Jacob Turner

Flexible for returns, but prospects/young players preferred. Obviously the value of the expected returns for these players is different per player, but for the studs, prepare to propose a strong offer.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Given that basically all of free agency is over, here's an updated block. I still have some quality players available for those who missed out on certain positions in free agency. Check it out.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Updated.

Again, the focus is on finding value for Ian Desmond. Really shouldn't have to sell what a consensus top 50 guy can do at a premium position for $6.5M.

My main priority is to find young starting pitching, either currently in the MLB or in the minors who can help me soon. I am strapped for cash so I cannot accept offers that add payroll.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

With my team somewhat stagnant and not performing the way I want it to, I'm looking to shake things up.

Offensively, I want to upgrade at CI. I still have a surplus at MI, and I'm willing to discuss anyone. Similarly with starting pitching, anyone is available outside of Felix Hernandez, John Lackey, and Drew Pomeranz. I like my bullpen, so most of those guys will definitely be staying put.

I have limited cap space available, but if you wish to work something out, come with an offer, and we'll see if we can strike a deal.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Updated

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

If you want Grady Sizemore, you can have him for free.

Other guys I'm currently shopping for catcher, bench, and starting pitching help:

Jacob Turner
Seth Maness
Wilmer Flores
Mike Olt
Brad Miller

Message me with interest. I don't have much cap space, so don't bother coming to me with overpaid veterans.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Updated.

I want to make a BIG splash.

Willing to move around some desirable pieces including Pedroia, Ramirez, Lackey, Uehara, and others to make it work. Want to gain better long term flexibility, but most importantly need to add impact to my lineup.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

Entering offers on Hanley Ramirez, who will be moved with my restricted tag. Don't need MLB guys in return, but rather, looking for top prospects.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

All tiers updated.

If interested in any players, recognize that I'm looking primarily for cost-controlled players and prospects at this point in the offseason.

Currently shopping Hanley Ramirez, with a restricted tag attached. Not going to be cheap, please bring a competitive offer.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

With Hanley Ramirez dealt, the next piece I'm potentially looking to move is Desmond Jennings. Projected to earn $3.2MM this year in arbitration. Also willing to listen to offers on Brandon Beachy, though I still like him.

Otherwise, if you have interest in any particular players, including some of my lesser level prospects, let me know. Willing to move some for some fresh faces (guys I could move include Ronald Guzman, Carson Kelly, Johnny Hellweg, Teddy Stankiewicz, Asher Wojciechowski, etc.)

Ultimately, looking for starting pitching and prospects. MLB roster is otherwise pretty set.

[Nationals GM (Preston - Old)]

With the success my other OF bats have had thus far, I'm willing to consider offers for Jose Bautista.

Price remains very high for a consensus top ten pick in any other fantasy league. Looking for high quality, impact youth, including at least one current MLB bat. Looking for the best value.

PM me with offers.