Transaction Contest, Part II

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Anyone up for bringing back the Transaction contest from last year? I'd be willing to run it again, maybe Hoops can help administrate again as well if there is interest. For those unfamiliar with the game, here are the links to last year's competition.

 

Preliminary interest (Regular)

 

First Round (Regular)

 

We were unable to finish last year, but I think it would be a lot of fun to try again this year. Anyone interested?

Edited June 21, 2005 by Transmogrified Tiger

[Evers2Tinker2Chance]

I couldnt open the links to the old contests, but id still be interested

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I couldnt open the links to the old contests, but id still be interested

 

Sorry, just remove the word Premium from the url, I'll add regular links.

[Roast]

OML, no lie, I just was about to ask if anyone was interested in this. Wow. Yea, Count me in. It'd be fun.

[CubbieSouthpaw]

I'm in again.

[sweetpeteman]

once again (if you read the second part again), I was the one who was closest to getting the Beltran trade right.

[Roast]

So, before this drops too far down, is anyone else interested?

[ManCrushOnNomar]

This sounds like fun.

 

Count me in.

[brinoch]

I'd be interested.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Sure, I'll take a run at it this year.

[Jazz]

definately in.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Bump. Post in this thread or PM me if you're interested in participating, have questions, etc. After this weekend I'll set up the groups and start coming up with the scenarios. Edited June 19, 2005 by Transmogrified Tiger

[jtownie]

I'll throw my hand in this.

[Jazz]

1 more is enough

[Transmogrified Tiger]

1 more is enough

 

We can take as many as we can get. We can always divide the groups differently and/or come up with more scenarios than last year.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Last reminder before the groupings are made. If you're interested, say so.

[Mizzou]

I'll give it a try.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Alright, I'm not sure if Sweetpeteman is in or not, but I'll include him and he can go with it if he wants. Here are the groups

 

Brinoch

CPattFan27

jtownie

 

CubbieSouthpaw

Evers2Tinkers2Chance

sweetpeteman

ROASTTHED---GOAT

 

 

Vance

Mizzou

ManCrushOnNomar

 

We'll run it the same as last year, a winner will be chosen from each group, and a wildcard from the 6 remaining entries to create the 4 person final group. I'll try and get the scenarios up and running ASAP.

Edited June 22, 2005 by Transmogrified Tiger

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Brinoch, CPattFan27, and jtownie, here is your scenario:

 

The Diamondbacks have had quite a turnaround this year, and find themselves in the hunt for the wildcard and the West division title. They have had some horrendous bullpen work, being among the worst in the league. Your job is simply to make them better for the stretch run. While the bullpen might be their most pronounced weakness, they also might benefit from a bat at a key position, or another arm in the rotation. Make no more than 3 trades, but(obviously) no less than 1. Remember that your deal(s) will be judged on the likelihood of it happening as well as how fair it is for both sides. Please give an explanation of why both sides would make your trade. In the interests of fairness, please do not post your idea in this thread. PM them to me, and when I get all of them, I will post all of them here. The deadline will be Saturday at midnight to turn in your submission. Good luck and have fun!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

ROASTTHED---GOAT, CubbieSouthpaw, Evers2Tinkers2Chance, and sweetpeteman, here is your scenario:

 

Once again, the Mariners find themselves at the bottom of the AL West. With no hope of making the playoffs this year, they are likely going to try and improve themselves for next year by trading some of their spare parts and bigger contracts. Boone, Guardado, Ibanez, and Winn all have been named at some point in trade rumors. Your job is to improve them for next year. Use as many deals as you like, but remember that your deal(s) will be judged on the likelihood of it happening as well as how fair it is for both sides. Since this type of trade(s) may involve prospects, please be as specific as possible, with specific players being the goal. Please give an explanation of why both sides would make your trade. In the interests of fairness, please do not post your idea in this thread. PM them to me, and when I get all of them, I will post all of them here. The deadline will be Saturday at midnight to turn in your submission. Good luck and have fun!

Edited June 22, 2005 by Transmogrified Tiger

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Vance, Mizzou, and ManCrushOnNomar, here is your scenario:

 

Thanks to some timely pitching and great offense, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves doing the unthinkable, leading the AL East. Your job is to make a move or series of moves that keeps them there, whether you think a bat, a bullpen arm, or starter gets them there. Much like the first scenario, the maximum of moves will be 3 trades, with an obvious minimum of 1. Remember that your deal(s) will be judged on the likelihood of it happening as well as how fair it is for both sides. Please give an explanation of why both sides would make your trade. In the interests of fairness, please do not post your idea in this thread. PM them to me, and when I get all of them, I will post all of them here. The deadline will be Saturday at midnight to turn in your submission. Good luck and have fun!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

A note to all contestants: Money and contracts play a big part in any deal. The best place for reference right now is http://www.mlbcontracts.blogspot.com. If you have further questions or problems, feel free to PM me and I'll try and help you out.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Bump to make sure contestants see this. Lot of traffic in Transactions today.

[Roast]

Thanks for leaving me out....

 

:cry:

[brinoch]

Thanks for leaving me out....

 

:cry:

 

I'll sit out to let Roast take a chance in the challenge. It was fun last year, but it's not that big of a deal.