Hot Stove Season ... here we go!!!

[nando714]

Carl Crawford or bust.

Lol fixed

[wopphil]

I am excited to see what Dipoto will do. One thing he has repeatedly demonstrated is that he doesn't sit by idly, and I think he probably has some ideas to improve the team that none of us can possibly anticipate.

[Blarg]

Except Panda is 4 years younger than Gaetti was when he became an Angel. There's world of difference between 28 and 32.

He also weighs twice as much Gaetti but as we've seen fat guys like Fielder don't have any health issues when they cross over age 30.

[Blarg]

Hot stove is like watching a crate of monkeys on Crack released into a pit of starving wolves.

[The God of Runs]

Trade Trout for the entire Giants squad in the 2015 offseason

[yk9001]

Lets overpay some more guys for their accomplishments made on other teams!

 

Arte staying away from Panda is like Perez trying to lay off that MadBum high fastball.  I don't think he can do it.

[wopphil]

Sandoval's OPS+ has declined three straight seasons, and he has a weight problem. Stay far away.

[WallyWorld]

honestly, looking at the rosters of the World Series teams this year . . . makes it hard for me to get too caught up in the minutiae of our roster. Both those teams had major holes and did not look dominant or even "complete" on paper. You put together the talent you can, and then the players either show up and play well when it counts, or they don't. I don't think the Angels are in a position to make any major moves this offseason, so who they get to fill out the BP or the back end of the rotation, or what mediocre player is playing 3B or LF next season . . . I'm not sure it really matters all that much.

[stormngt]

1. Trade Kendrick for a good SP prospect and relieve 10 million from the payroll crunch.

2. Trade Beckham for anything if you can, or release him.

3. Sign a starting pitcher for 12 million a year.

4. Sign a speedy backup infielder like Bonifacio for 3 million a year.

5. Sign a good lefty reliever for 3 million a year. 

6. Temporarily remove Josh Hamilton's voice box so he doesn't say anything else stupid. 

 

Sounds like an easy stress-free winter to me. 

who is our second baseman?

[Mark68]

who is our second baseman?

Hamilton's voice box.

[T.G.]

Marlins pick up Jeff Mathis' $1.5 million option.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/30/marlins-will-pick-up-jeff-mathis-option-for-2015/

 

Pow... And we're off....

[Redondo]

who is our second baseman?

 

Who is on first

 

What is on second

 

http://www.psu.edu/dept/inart10_110/inart10/whos.html

[Blarg]

Marlins pick up Jeff Mathis' $1.5 million option.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/30/marlins-will-pick-up-jeff-mathis-option-for-2015/

Pow... And we're off....

The Marlins are committed to run suppression on defense as well as offense.

[wopphil]

I'd be happy if we could pull down Chase Headley. Guy is a good player. Also would anyone be interested in bringing Ervin back ? I would. I think we probably stay away from the big name guys.

Headley is probably underrated. He would be a great signing. Worst case scenario he gives you average offense and great defense. Best case, he gives you good offense and defense. Either way, he is probably better than Freese. I'd be okay with giving him 3-4 years at 10-12mil per (i.e., a deal between 3/30 and 4/48).

[Guest]

Headley is probably underrated. He would be a great signing. Worst case scenario he gives you average offense and great defense. Best case, he gives you good offense and defense. Either way, he is probably better than Freese. I'd be okay with giving him 3-4 years at 10-12mil per (i.e., a deal between 3/30 and 4/48).

Yankees need him though. They're not going to trust ARod as their primary third baseman. 

[tomsred]

Hot stove is like watching a crate of monkeys on Crack released into a pit of starving wolves.

 

Edited October 30, 2014 by tomsred

[Taylor]

Jack Clark as our Hitting Coach would be epic.

 

 

Why is Mike Scioscia wearing a Cards uni?

[nando714]

Why is Mike Scioscia wearing a Cards uni?

Laughed

[wopphil]

Yankees need him though. They're not going to trust ARod as their primary third baseman.

Don't they have Prado? I would guess you are right and they will be in the mix for Headley, but I can't help but think he could possibly end up being one of the off-season's biggest bargains.

[nando714]

Mike Adams declined by Philly

Would be cheaper than Grilli (I think) but Adams only pitched 44 innings in 2 years

Incentive deal imo

[SoWhat]

Mike Adams declined by Philly

Would be cheaper than Grilli (I think) but Adams only pitched 44 innings in 2 years

Incentive deal imo

Pestano is a cheaper and better option than Adams

[laagamer]

Grab us a SP & maybe a 3B, we'll be square.

[ELEVEN]

Hot stove is like watching a crate of monkeys on Crack released into a pit of starving wolves.

So, which monkeys do you like?

[Bruce Nye]

Which 2nd baseman in MLB hit .293 (.347 OBP) was 11th in the AL for BA; knocked in 75 RBIs; and was 7th in total hits in the AL and a 4.4 oWAR?

 

He had his best year ever last year and is 31 years old - prime time and was a terrific double play combo with his buddy the SS. 

[DoubleOffTheWall]

Headley would be a terrible signing. So would signing panda. I say bring back freese. I would never invest heavily in thar position.

Trading howie would also be a poor move.

We need a starter but i wouldnt touch the big names. Go with mccarthy and liriano.

A speedy LF and sitting hamilton would be good.