AI keeps trying to trade me a guy

griffeyin98 · 07-01-2009, 02:59 PM

In lopsided trades, any way to tell them I don't want their 2 star guy?

Phillies_WFC_2008 · 07-01-2009, 03:18 PM

Unfortunately I have the same thing happen and I keep having to reject the trade. The AI will eventually stop offering the player.

If the player is semi-useful and affordable, I often will try to swing the trade in my favor if they keep asking enough. For example, I try to get them to take an overpaid player of mine or I try to get them to throw in a prospect. But usually I have to just keep rejecting the trade. Usually they just want to get rid of the player more than actually acquire the players they want from me.

Afino · 07-01-2009, 06:01 PM

You know, I had this happen myself. I couldn't sim more than one day over a MONTH without another trade offer.

I eventually ended up Commishing and releasing that guy as punishment for the AI being dumb. Don't worry, he was only a 25/80 overall and a 36 year old platoon player with a minimal salary.

gord · 07-01-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Afino

You know, I had this happen myself. I couldn't sim more than one day over a MONTH without another trade offer.

I eventually ended up Commishing and releasing that guy as punishment for the AI being dumb. Don't worry, he was only a 25/80 overall and a 36 year old platoon player with a minimal salary.

No need to apologize - it's your game: play it your way!

bailey · 07-02-2009, 01:07 AM

You could try putting all your players on the 'untouchable' list. That should stop all offers.

griffeyin98 · 07-02-2009, 09:03 AM

i'm not interested in stopping ALL offers, but once I reject a trade for their 1 star shortstop 7 or 8 times, you'd think I could just say "I don't want that bum"

And god forbid you have 2 good players at the same position, the AI tries to offer 1 star guys for your 4 or 5 star guys

bosunmate · 07-02-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by griffeyin98

i'm not interested in stopping ALL offers, but once I reject a trade for their 1 star shortstop 7 or 8 times, you'd think I could just say "I don't want that bum"

And god forbid you have 2 good players at the same position, the AI tries to offer 1 star guys for your 4 or 5 star guys

I agree, sometimes they just keep offering the same guy with minor changes. We need a " Don't ask again" option. Maybe Markus will add it in a future patch as i'm not sure how easy or hard it would be to code...

trapper · 07-02-2009, 10:59 AM

I lowered trading frequency a notch in my league and I think it cut down on the offers.

Nutlaw · 07-02-2009, 12:13 PM

The next time you play against that team, throw at the shortstop's head every time he comes to bat.

AZTarHeel · 07-02-2009, 01:16 PM

i've noticed the AI doing this when you have two strong players at one position, even when one of them starts somewhere else... in my case, I have two great 1B's but I play one at third since he has great defensive ratings there ... but i've gotten 9 or 10 offers for this guy because he's not the starter at 1B. Finally, I put him as untouchable because, well, he is ...

should i manually adjust the second player and make him a 3B? I worry about that making him angry and his performance tanking

MimesisBTG · 07-02-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bosunmate

I agree, sometimes they just keep offering the same guy with minor changes. We need a " Don't ask again" option. Maybe Markus will add it in a future patch as i'm not sure how easy or hard it would be to code...

Doesn't this add some realism to the game though? I'm sure that there must be some GMs out there who just won't take "no" for an answer.

Left-handed Badger · 07-03-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MimesisBTG

Doesn't this add some realism to the game though? I'm sure that there must be some GMs out there who just won't take "no" for an answer.

Yeah, but in real life if I were the other GM, I could give the patented Hank Hill "I'm gonna kick your @$$" response.

Déjà Bru · 07-03-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Afino

I eventually ended up Commishing and releasing that guy as punishment for the AI being dumb.

I like this solution! The commissioner should step in and discipline a foolish and whining GM: "Please Bru, I have to get this guy out of here! I can't just release him - my boss will have my head on a platter. Please, please, please! I'll take a bag of balls and some bats for him!"

Serious suggestion: Has anybody in this position offered just a small amount of cash or a really low draft pick just to get the guy off your back? You can then release the player to where he belongs.

daveawrit · 07-03-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

I like this solution! The commissioner should step in and discipline a foolish and whining GM: "Please Bru, I have to get this guy out of here! I can't just release him - my boss will have my head on a platter. Please, please, please! I'll take a bag of balls and some bats for him!"

Serious suggestion: Has anybody in this position offered just a small amount of cash or a really low draft pick just to get the guy off your back? You can then release the player to where he belongs.

But then wouldn't the problem be that you are now responsible for his salary? Depending on how much he is making, this could be a significant problem.

Afino · 07-03-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

I like this solution! The commissioner should step in and discipline a foolish and whining GM: "Please Bru, I have to get this guy out of here! I can't just release him - my boss will have my head on a platter. Please, please, please! I'll take a bag of balls and some bats for him!"

Got a good laugh out of me.

Déjà Bru · 07-03-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daveawrit

But then wouldn't the problem be that you are now responsible for his salary? Depending on how much he is making, this could be a significant problem.

That's true. Ok, Afino wins with the best idea!

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AZTarHeel All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	i've noticed the AI doing this when you have two strong players at one position, even when one of them starts somewhere else... in my case, I have two great 1B's but I play one at third since he has great defensive ratings there ... but i've gotten 9 or 10 offers for this guy because he's not the starter at 1B. Finally, I put him as untouchable because, well, he is ... should i manually adjust the second player and make him a 3B? I worry about that making him angry and his performance tanking __________________ AzTarHeel's dynasty works: The Arizona League 3.0: Historical players in the Grand Canyon state Tall Tales: The Andrew Zarzour Story Baseball In The Tar Heel State: A Fictional Experience Win At All Costs: The 2004 Boston Red Sox The Arizona League: Real Players. Fictional Teams

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07-01-2009, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phillies_WFC_2008 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Garden State Posts: 153 Thanks: 32 Thanked 27x in 16 posts	Unfortunately I have the same thing happen and I keep having to reject the trade. The AI will eventually stop offering the player. If the player is semi-useful and affordable, I often will try to swing the trade in my favor if they keep asking enough. For example, I try to get them to take an overpaid player of mine or I try to get them to throw in a prospect. But usually I have to just keep rejecting the trade. Usually they just want to get rid of the player more than actually acquire the players they want from me.

07-02-2009, 09:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
griffeyin98 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 298 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5x in 5 posts	i'm not interested in stopping ALL offers, but once I reject a trade for their 1 star shortstop 7 or 8 times, you'd think I could just say "I don't want that bum" And god forbid you have 2 good players at the same position, the AI tries to offer 1 star guys for your 4 or 5 star guys

07-02-2009, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
trapper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13x in 3 posts	I lowered trading frequency a notch in my league and I think it cut down on the offers.