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

[nando714]

why haven't we done anything yet!!

Lulz

[Brent Maguire]

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. 

It's pretty remarkable that so many people want to see Howie traded. The drop off from him to Beckham or Green is huge. 

 

You're also not going to get a big return for any player that's a FA after next year. I'd rather hold on to him. 

[T.G.]

Per Ken Rosenthal... Angels likely to trade infielder...

 

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/angels-anaheim-trade-david-freese-howie-kendrick-starting-pitcher-bullpen-103114

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Hmmm interesting. I still think HK could fetch us a decent mid-level starter or valuable RP.  Not sure what Freese could get us. Maybe a speedy defensive CF'er and powerful-but-low-OBP minor-league corner OFer?

[JAHV76]

Kendrick would bring more value in a trade return than Freese.

[katrinab]

i dont like the idea of trading either Kendrick or Freese

[nando714]

Scherzer and Victor Martinez get Qualifying offers

It'll cost someone a draft pick to get these guys

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/31/tigers-make-15-3-million-qualifying-offers-to-max-scherzer-victor-martinez/

[Mark68]

Scherzer and Victor Martinez get Qualifying offers

It'll cost someone a draft pick to get these guys

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/31/tigers-make-15-3-million-qualifying-offers-to-max-scherzer-victor-martinez/

Nothing new. I believe that was the assumption all along.

[katrinab]

Dodgers declined their option on Billingsley. Think he might be worth a shot? Or is he a lost cause?

[arch stanton]

I don't think Billingsley can survive a season.

 

Speaking of former Rockies, Franklin Morales has never had a chance to pitch outside of a hitters' paradise. If he can be had cheap and be convinced to throw strikes he might have some value here. Clint Barmes could be the new Johnny Mac.

Edited November 1, 2014 by arch stanton

[tomsred]

why haven't we done anything yet!!

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

Throw in partial Goat Hill Tavern ownership for Lackey.

and rename it Oat hill

[ten ocho recon scout]

Billingsly is a name ive kind of been interested in for a bit. I agree, he may very well be done. However, he also might be a decent grab, and might be had for dirt cheap for a one year incentive deal to showcase himself.

[Erstad Grit]

Billingsly is a name ive kind of been interested in for a bit. I agree, he may very well be done. However, he also might be a decent grab, and might be had for dirt cheap for a one year incentive deal to showcase himself.

 

One would think he is a better option than Mark Mulder

[JAHV76]

What about signing Edison Volquez to a one or two year deal?

[ukyah]

What about signing Edison Volquez to a one or two year deal?

 

 

 

noooooooooooooooo. he's an absolute gas can. he had a handful of good starts to end the season and pittsburgh, in their infinite wisdom, decided to start him in a do or die game. surprisingly, they didn't advance. his career is shit.

Edited November 2, 2014 by ukyah

[Guest]

and rename it Oat hill

[Brent Maguire]

What about signing Edison Volquez to a one or two year deal?

Not a good idea IMO.

 

Strikeouts were way down last year. Posted a .263 BABIP, well below his career .298 BABIP which suggests he was very lucky. His 4.15 FIP also says he wasn't as good as his 3.04 ERA says. 

 

I think some team will give him a 2/15 type of deal and regret it.