Trade Proposal Details

The Hamate's Tale ↔ Guys I Have Coached

40% Confidence

The Hamate's Tale Gives

Corbin Burnes

$31.0
SP | ARI | Age: 31
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 227.2 pts
2024: 694.1 pts

Spencer Steer

$14.0
1B | CIN | Age: 28
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 372.6 pts
2024: 499.3 pts
Proj: 8.1 pts

The Hamate's Tale Receives (from Guys I Have Coached)

Hunter Greene

$24.0
SP | CIN | Age: 26
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 452.2 pts
2024: 566.1 pts
Proj: 17.6 pts

Wyatt Langford

$20.0
LF | TEX | Age: 24
Contract: 0 years remaining
2025: 408.7 pts
2024: 453.7 pts
Proj: 8.4 pts

Why This Trade Works

Why This Helps The Hamate's Tale

Trades injured Burnes ($31) and slumping Steer ($14, .143 AVG) for Hunter Greene ($24, elite young SP with 17.6 projection) and Wyatt Langford ($20, 408.7 FPTS, .500 AVG hot start). Saves $1 but massively upgrades active roster. Greene replaces Burnes as an ace, Langford upgrades the OF.

Why Guys I Have Coached Would Accept

Gets Corbin Burnes, a proven Cy Young-caliber arm to stash for return. Steer provides 1B/LF flexibility they need. They're investing in Burnes' long-term value. At $495 they're still under cap. Burnes' track record (694.1 FPTS in 2024) makes the injury gamble worthwhile.

Salary Impact & Risks

Salary Impact

The Hamate's Tale keeper salary before: $446
The Hamate's Tale keeper salary after: $445
Net change: $-1

Risk Factors

Burnes elbow injury timeline uncertain
Greene had 36.0 ERA in limited 2025 sample
Langford could cool off
Partner goes to $495 - very tight

Positional Impact

The Hamate's Tale gains: SP, LF
The Hamate's Tale loses: SP, 1B

Alternative Proposals

If the main proposal is rejected, consider these alternatives:

Alternative #1 32% confidence
The Hamate's Tale gives: Corbin Burnes, Spencer Steer
The Hamate's Tale receives: Hunter Greene, Matt Wallner
Alternative #2 32% confidence
The Hamate's Tale gives: Corbin Burnes
The Hamate's Tale receives: Hunter Greene