================= Mike Cuellar would like to spend his final good season in a place other than Fulton County Stadium, and he would like to go to a bona fide contender. Cuellar has only one good season left; therefore his price is very reasonable. A decent, but not great, OF or relief pitcher with a little future. Also, a decent but useful draft pick would work nicely. Thanks, Steve Ehresman Lafayette Blue Sox SPB 1975 ====================== The Forest Citys have an abundance of releivers. We are looking to deal Jim Todd (58g 2.26 ERA) and/or Tom Hilgendorf (53g 2.14 ERA) for a decent starting pitcher, 350 AB catcher or draft choice(s). Todd has decent years in 76 & 78 while Hilgy is done after 75. Also would consider trading my #1 or #2 draft choices for a solid SP or C. Terry ======================= Gentlemen, Every player on the Amboy Duke roster is now available from Greg Luzinski------------------------- right on down to ----------------------------Johhny Boccabelly. Draft picks, players, combos, whatever! Fire away. Doc Schweitzer ======================== With the trading frenzy still going, the Thunder are putting the recently acquired relief pitcher Clay Carroll on the trade block. Clay is still a very good reliever for the next 3 seasons, including 1975 - Up to 60 SPB Games, 2.62 era, 1.29 WHIP 1976 - Up to 32 SPB Games, 2.56 era, 1.17 WHIP 1977 - Up to 56 SPB Games, 2.75 era, 1.1y WHIP If you need a very good man in your bullpen for the next 3 seasons, Clay can be yours for your 1975 3rd RDP today!. Take Care, Mike See ========================= First – a little bit of housekeeping. To honor a current MLB franchise that seems to be trying to reverse its longtime misfortunes by building a team the right way with a great farm system coupled with strategic acquisitions, Niskayuna is going to change its nickname from the Red Storm to the Nationals. Effective immediately we will be known as the Niskayuna Nationals. On to the wheeling and dealing …. We feel we have a shot to contend this coming season and at least for the next 2-3 years. However, due to the drafting of Dave Parker and Jim Rice, we have a glut of excellent OF’ers and a little short in the middle infield. We are looking to acquire a solid middle infielder, preferably at 2B. Only looking for players with an “Av” glove or better. Willing to deal Rick Miller, Warren Cromartie or others depending on the offer. These two outfielders have excellent careers and could be key acquisitions for a rebuilding team. Cromartie is an offensive stud from 1977-1982 with a great glove. Miller is a GG quality CF with a decent bat for many years. Don – Niskayuna Nationals ============================ Almost everyone on the Chiefs can be had. Still available: Lee May, Willie Stargell, Jose Cardenal, and Mike Cuellar. VERY expensive but am willing to listen: Jorge Orta and Dale Murray. Available for much less: Andy Etchebarren, George Mitterwald, Bob Bailey, and Bruce DalCanton. We need Pitchers, Third Base, Second Base, and Outfield. We are looking to build around a young nucleus. We are NOT looking for temporary fixes, as we have had our share of those. Lafayette is ringing in a NEW ERA. With that, we also request a change of name, bringing back a traditional SPB name from the past, the Lafayette Blue Sox. Please respond only with serious offers. Thanks and Happy New Year to All, Steve Ehresman Lafayette BLUE SOX for 1975 SPB 1975 ============================ The Kenosha Eagles are offering several players, plus a very valuable commodity: The Eagles are putting the #1(1) draft pick on the block. Also available are: Tom Buskey (MR): ERA 2.57, 55 SPB games, 1.273 WHIP. A 3rd round 1975 pick is the asking price. Tony "Pedro" Oliva, 1B: .270, 455 ABs, 13 HR. A 3rd round pick for him. Ken Griffey, Sr., RF: Parental rights to his offspring, .305, 4 HR, 16 SB. At the beginning of a long and productive career. A .296 lifetime hitter with 7400+ ABs after this season. I have a crowd in RF. A #1 pick for him. Larvell Blanks, SS-2B: He's "my kind of player. A barely-bonus player in 1975 with 571 available ABs, he becomes a good-hitting, versatile player in 1976 and 1977. Asking a #2 or ???. Roy Howell, 3B: Expansion in 1977. For 1975 he gives you 383 ABs with 10 HRs at 3B, followed by 491 ABs in 1976. Again, a 3rd rounder. There ya have it. Trader Dave's 1975 Emporium is open for business. Great-Grampa Dave ================== Only looking for draft picks as my protected roster is full. Also, I am will to combine mutiple players for Draft picks as well. 1. Elias Sosa RP- Though he was the goat in the 1974 World Series Game 7, Elias has a fine carrer ahead (But Thunder fan's don't want to see him anymore). From 1975-83, Sosa throws in 454 games, including 57 next season. He is always usable, but is outstanding from 1977-79 if that is when your teams window of opportunity is. Looking for a 1975 2nd RDP in return. 2. Mike Jorgensen 1B/OF - Another player who who is around a long time (next 11 seasons). If you are in need of a 1B or OF next year, Mike can fill your need. He bats .261 with a .378 OBP with 18 HR in 1975 in 535 Plate Appearences. Looking for late 2nd RDP or Early 3rd. 3. John Wockenfuss C - Need a second half of a catching platoon for the next 10 years? Call W-O-C-K-E-N-F-U-S-S! John just barley come in at Bonus player status for the next two seasons and with get you 218 AB in '75 and 244 AB's in '76 at Catcher. From 1977 through '83, he is actually pretty darn good, always platooning, but always over 200 AB and always hiitting for power and a good OBP. 2nd RDP. 4. Wilbur Wood SP - I may be willing to deal Wilbut combined with 1 or more of the players above in return for an upgrade at SP. 5. Other Players that can be had are (this one hurts), Buzz Capra (coming off a Cy Young type season), Ron Blomberg, Rudy Meoli (Attention Rick Ryan!), Tonly Taylor, John Knox, Take Care, Mike See ======================= The Triangles are not looking to compete until 77. I have the following expendable: SS Marty Perez: 460+ at bats with a .275 average. is productive thru 77. Looking for a 3rd rounder. 1b Ron Fairly: 220+ at bats with a .301 average. Has a very good 1977 campaign. Looking for 4th rounder. SP Pat Darcy: 24 SPB GS, 6 SPB GR 3.58 ERA. Looking for 4th rounder. Will take 5th rounders for Skip Jutze and Ray Corbin. John ========================== When the trading season opens, the Lafayette Chiefs are ready to roll with lots of goodies: Bob Bailey, Ken Boswell, Mike Cuellar, George Mitterwald, Lee May, Jose Cardenal, Don Sutton, AND Willie Stargell. A complete overall is in the works. PLEASE hold off until the appropriate signal is given by Gary, and PLEASE make serious offers only. I will deal, but I will NOT give away the better players listed above. Also, just a question: What parks are available for 1975? Steve "Ready to Turn the Page" Ehresman Bargain like it's 1975!