When it comes to trading, I generally try to go out of my way to make sure the other guy is satisfied. That way, you make a trading partner for the future.
A small issue has arisen. I was emailing back and forth with another owner, and I sent the following: (player names changed to protect the innocent...I have player X; he has players Y and Z; I also have player Q, who is irrelevant to the conversation.)
I think what I am going to do is shop X around. Over the last seven years, he's averaged 85 runs, 26 home runs, and 81 RBIs. The Yankees have picked up his option for 2012, so he's locked into a starting position. He's 31, a good age for a power hitter, and his league salary is only $6. What's not to like?
Ron Shandler currently predicts the saves in St. Louis to be divided among Y, Z and Q. I already have Q, so I am thinking it might be a good idea to pick up Y and Z from you if possible. Then, if an announcement is made before opening day as to who is going to get the closer spot, I would have all three of the top candidates.
Any interest in X? I know you picked up Mayberry, but I would be very worried about Nix and Dominic Brown if I were you.
Let me know if you want to dance.
I got an email back from the other fellow saying that he was happy to accept my offer of X for Y and Z.
My question to the board is: Did my email constitute an offer which could be accepted without anything further, or was it an invitation to talk trade?
I have pretty much decided that I'm going to let the deal go through, since the other owner is an extremely nice guy, and I do not want to do anything to hurt his feelings or spoil a good trade relationship. But, for my information in connection with future situations that might arise, I need to know whether most people would consider this an offer.
Thanks.
A small issue has arisen. I was emailing back and forth with another owner, and I sent the following: (player names changed to protect the innocent...I have player X; he has players Y and Z; I also have player Q, who is irrelevant to the conversation.)
I think what I am going to do is shop X around. Over the last seven years, he's averaged 85 runs, 26 home runs, and 81 RBIs. The Yankees have picked up his option for 2012, so he's locked into a starting position. He's 31, a good age for a power hitter, and his league salary is only $6. What's not to like?
Ron Shandler currently predicts the saves in St. Louis to be divided among Y, Z and Q. I already have Q, so I am thinking it might be a good idea to pick up Y and Z from you if possible. Then, if an announcement is made before opening day as to who is going to get the closer spot, I would have all three of the top candidates.
Any interest in X? I know you picked up Mayberry, but I would be very worried about Nix and Dominic Brown if I were you.
Let me know if you want to dance.
I got an email back from the other fellow saying that he was happy to accept my offer of X for Y and Z.
My question to the board is: Did my email constitute an offer which could be accepted without anything further, or was it an invitation to talk trade?
I have pretty much decided that I'm going to let the deal go through, since the other owner is an extremely nice guy, and I do not want to do anything to hurt his feelings or spoil a good trade relationship. But, for my information in connection with future situations that might arise, I need to know whether most people would consider this an offer.
Thanks.
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