Miami Marlins FanSided GM simulation nearing trade window

Throughout the month of November, all of the FanSided sites have been running a simulated offseason. It’s almost time to see the results.

For the last month, I’ve been part of a very fun experiment. All of the FanSided websites have joined forced and engaged in a simulated offseason. It’s been a pleasure making moves that I think would benefit the Miami Marlins.

On Monday, November 27th, the window to start executing trades will be open. I’ve already come to terms on a number of deals, and I’ll be writing a profile on each of them. I’ll also be detailing some trades that I didn’t make, tried to make, turned down.

The experiment has been a lot of fun, and I’m looking forward to giving you all a front row look at it.

I tried my best to adhere to what the new Miami Marlins front office is looking to do. Derek Jeter and company are looking to cut payroll, build for the future, and remain competitive in the present. There is a reason they are choosing not to move core pieces that they believe are functional.

With that in mind, I’ve been rigorously exchanging emails with my “fellow GM’s” trying to work out deals that I think are in the best interest of the team.

While making a run for Shohei Ohtani would make a splash, I figured you all would appreciate realism above fantasy. (Also, my offer was immediately rejected.)

I’m still not totally done dealing players. Earlier today, I made several low-risk offers to MLB free agents to fill out my roster. As a cost of trying to ship off some of the more onerous contracts, I had to deal some players that left gaps in the 25-man roster.

Make sure you keep your eye on Marlin Maniac! And don’t hesitate to let me know via twitter what you’d like to see happen this offseason!