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Steve’s Card Computer’s renditions of 2015 Zimmerman and Jackson
My Twin City Thunderchickens sent out a media release through the Illowa APBA League press wire:
In an effort to shore up their depleted outfield, the Twin City Thunderchickens unloaded firstbaseman Ryan Zimmerman to the Green Rock Bombers for Austin Jackson.
"This wasn’t anything personal towards Zim," emphasized manager Thomas Nelshoppen. "He served our team well. We just needed to look at our personnel demands. With just four outfielders on our roster, our hands were tied".
Unless the Thunderchickens see an outfielder they like in the draft, Jackson will probably see a fair amount of playing time in 2016.
This wasn’t a blockbuster deal by any stretch but still important for my Thunderchickens who had four firstbasemen on their 30-man roster. That extra outfield help will come in handy.
No better time than the present to trot out my oldie-but-goodie that I wrote five years ago, 10 tip for trading in an APBA League. Still relevant after all these years.
In light of this Zimmerman trade, I’ll add one more…
11. Look at what helps your team not necessarily what the players’ cards are worth
Of course, you want to get full value for the players you trade. However, your ultimate goal is to help your team not get hung up on the fact that one side doesn’t equal the the other. If that means, trading a position player who would not get any playing time for a player who will have infinitely more value because he will actually take the field for you, so be it.
Focus on the end goal.
Hi Tom,
Without knowing your first base situation for next year, and while I have played your team I admittedly don’t know the roster, I’m surprised you didn’t ask for a low level pitcher as well.
Then again, I also don’t know your draft position, and number of picks. Not to mention, your math skills far exceed my own, so you would probably be better at estimating number placement for cards for your other picks.
Regarding trading before seeing the cards, sometimes it may be a good idea. You may be able to talk a manager out of a player they might not ordinarily trade, as once they see a card that may exceed expectations drive up the trade value.
I’m not talking about trying to rip another manager off, but sometimes emotion does get in the way of a move.
“sometimes emotion does get in the way of a move.”
Boy, you said a mouthful. :)
Long story short, I’m way overloaded at 1B and desperately need OF (I had more 1B on my roster than I did OF!)
That and Zimmerman is not a spring chicken and Jackson has those qualities that go beyond power numbers. He’s fast, plays decent defense, doesn’t hit into DPs.
Hi Tom,
Since you are stacked at first then you probably will be ok. Jackson is one of those guys who has a lot of potential, but never quite moves into star category.
He certainly will help on the bases and playing in the field. Will be interesting to see if he stays on for another year in Chicago or not. I suspect if he and/or Fowler stay on then Denorfia’s days as a Cub are over.