Trade Proposal Details
Deville Dandies ↔ John Rocker All-Stars
Deville Dandies Gives
Austin Riley
Nolan McLean
Deville Dandies Receives
Ronald Acuna Jr.
Zac Veen
Why This Trade Works
Why This Helps Deville Dandies
Acquires Ronald Acuna Jr. ($39), who despite a down 2025 (420.2 FPTS) is only 28 and was a 1140 FPTS monster in 2023. His ceiling is league-winning. Also gets Zac Veen ($2), a cheap 24-year-old OF prospect with solid stats (.286 AVG, 2 HR, 1.126 OPS). Riley at $26 is good but Acuna's upside is significantly higher.
Why John Rocker All-Stars Would Accept
Gets Austin Riley ($26), a proven 3B who saves $13 vs Acuna and had 655.5 FPTS in 2023. Riley fills their 3B need (they have Jung at $13 but Riley is better). Also gets Nolan McLean ($3), a cheap SP with 214.6 FPTS and 17.84 projection. The $7 salary savings helps their extremely tight $492 cap situation.
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Alternative Proposals
If the main proposal is rejected, consider these alternatives: