Alright, let’s talk about this Bobby Miller trade situation I went through recently. Not a real MLB trade, mind you, but in my fantasy league. It got me thinking, you know?
Mulling it Over
So, Miller’s been pretty interesting. Young arm, lots of potential, Dodgers pedigree. You see that stuff and you get excited. I had him rostered, watching his starts, seeing the ups and downs. Typical young pitcher stuff, really. Flashes of brilliance, then a couple of rough outings.
Then this guy in my league, let’s call him Steve, slides into my DMs. He’s got an offer on the table for Miller. Now, Steve, he always thinks he’s pulling a fast one. His opening offer was… well, let’s just say it wasn’t tempting. Like offering a half-eaten sandwich for a steak dinner.
My Initial Reaction
I almost just ignored it. But then I thought, okay, let’s see where this goes. I countered, asking for someone I actually needed, maybe a steady bat because my outfield was looking thin. Steve came back, still lowballing, but slightly better. We went back and forth like this for maybe two days.
The Process
Here’s kinda how my thinking went, step-by-step:
- Assess Miller’s Value: Looked at his recent performance, his underlying stats (stuff+ scores, K/BB rates, that kind of thing), and what the general fantasy “market” thought of him. Is he a hold, a buy, or a sell? For me, he felt like a hold-with-upside.
- Check My Team Needs: Where am I weak? Pitching depth was okay, but I really could use steals or maybe some batting average help. Miller wasn’t going to give me that.
- Evaluate Steve’s Roster: What does he need? He was desperate for young pitching. Okay, leverage point. What does he have that I might want? Scanned his batters and closers.
- The Negotiation Dance: Sent a counter. Got a reply. Sent another. You know how it is. Trying to figure out if he really wanted Miller or was just kicking tires.
Honestly, this whole process reminded me of trying to haggle at a flea market. You circle around, pretend you’re not that interested, hoping the other guy blinks first.
The Outcome (or lack thereof)
In the end? No deal. We just couldn’t bridge the gap. Steve wanted Miller for peanuts, convinced he was buying low on a future ace. I valued Miller’s potential higher and wanted a fair return that actually helped my team right now. We were just too far apart. He sent one last weak offer, I just replied “Nah, man. Gonna hold him.” And that was that.
It’s funny how these fantasy trades go sometimes. You spend days thinking, analyzing, messaging back and forth, and then… nothing. But hey, that’s part of the game, right? Keeps things interesting. For now, Bobby Miller stays on my squad. We’ll see how that plays out.
