Official 2015-2016 Hot Stove Thread

[nando714]

Would New York do Wilson for Headley straight up?

What about if the angels eat like 8-10m trade for prospects starting with 2b rob refsnyder? (Idk if he's still a prospect?) But with Castro there he's now blocked

Refsnyder went to laguna hills hs fwiw

Edited December 10, 2015 by nando714

[Turd Ferguson]

Oh great.  More bitching about a player the Angels didn't sign.

 

I don't have a particular affinity for any of these guys. My concern is that the pool of candidates is dwindling. I thought a LH hitting 2b would be perfect, and they went flying off the board yesterday.

[Troll Daddy]

There is no way Davis is worth 8/200. I'm not wrong here, right? That just seems unbelievable to me.

Just give him a three year opt out clause ... all is good.

[Stradling]

Would you all be ok with Span or Fowler type in LF if they were to sign Ian Desmond for 2nd?

[totdprods]

Would you all be ok with Span or Fowler type in LF if they were to sign Ian Desmond for 2nd?

Not crazy about Desmond...if you added Desmond, a Span/Fowler type, and maybe a pen arm or Freese I think I'd be on board.

[totdprods]

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi

Jason Heyward talks progressing, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me. #Cubs, #STLCards, others among finalists to sign him. @FOXSports

 

This is usually around the stage where the Angels start showing up. First they're just sort of lumped in with the 'others' or 'mystery team' and then their name is attached, then someone downplays, and then they're frontrunners or finalists right before the deal is booked.

 

I think if the Angels are seriously in on Heyward, we'll be hearing very soon.

Edited December 10, 2015 by totdprods

[nando714]

I just don't know if the angels want to go pujols sized contract 10yrs-225?

Maybe there's an opt out after yr 4? Who knows

[bloodbrother]

This is usually around the stage where the Angels start showing up. First they're just sort of lumped in with the 'others' or 'mystery team' and then their name is attached, then someone downplays, and then they're frontrunners or finalists right before the deal is booked.

 

I think if the Angels are seriously in on Heyward, we'll be hearing very soon.

 

Or maybe they aren't in on Heyward at all

 

 

Andrew Baggarly ‏@extrabaggs

Not sure if Heyward deal is done, but Giants expected him to choose a club today. And it won't be them. Cubs or Cardinals, likely.

[Turd Ferguson]

This is usually around the stage where the Angels start showing up. First they're just sort of lumped in with the 'others' or 'mystery team' and then their name is attached, then someone downplays, and then they're frontrunners or finalists right before the deal is booked.

 

I think if the Angels are seriously in on Heyward, we'll be hearing very soon.

 

Do we have any reason to believe that they are, or ever were, in on him (other than him making way too much sense for us)? All the smoke has been around those tier 2 LF (Upton, Cespedes).

Edited December 10, 2015 by Turd Ferguson

[totdprods]

The lack of any mention of the Angels still parallels Guerrero, Pujols, Hunter, and Hamilton. 

I'm not holding my breath but it wouldn't surprise me either with the way the Angels have been very mum on the subject, as well as taking care of all the low-cost needs and downplaying their willingness to spend. 

 

But, if we don't hear something soon I'm thinking it's unlikely.

[bloodbrother]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez

Billy Eppler said he's "still having conversations" with representatives for the top free-agent outfielders.

[Turd Ferguson]

Looks like O's might have pulled their offer to Davis. 

[totdprods]

Could also be they're waiting for Heyward to drop so they can quickly move on another target.

[nando714]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez

Billy Eppler said he's "still having conversations" with representatives for the top free-agent outfielders.

Lol

[Jay]

I just don't know if the angels want to go pujols sized contract 10yrs-225?

Maybe there's an opt out after yr 4? Who knows

 

Angels don't need a RF, especially a RF who is asking for 10/225

[Turd Ferguson]

Could also be they're waiting for Heyward to drop so they can quickly move on another target.

 

I think this is exactly what Alden's tweet that BB posted means. We are out on Heyward but would expect us to move quickly on Upton/Cespedes once Heyward sets the market. I still would prefer Gordon.

[nate]

Actually, the Angels do need a corner OF.  RF or LF doesn't matter.

[zenmaster]

I will cry if we sign Davis. He is the #1 person that I see having a significant drop off very soon. It's way too similar to the Pujols and Hamilton crap. I get the same feeling from Cespedes too.

Edited December 10, 2015 by zenmaster

[tdawg87]

Angels don't need a RF, especially a RF who is asking for 10/225

*yawn*

[Turd Ferguson]

I will cry if we sign Davis. He is the #1 person that I see having a significant drop off very soon. It's way too similar to the Pujols and Hamilton crap. I get the same feeling from Cespedes too.

 

I would much rather have Alvarez than Davis.

[totdprods]

How quickly did the Hamilton deal come to be? I pulled up the article on MLB Trade Rumors, where they credited the reporters at the bottom. Joe McDonnell was first to report the Angels were in on Hamilton at 9:30am. Rosenthal broke the news of the agreement a little after 11am.

 

There is a lot of precedent of them doing this very quickly and quietly.

Edited December 10, 2015 by totdprods

[beatlesrule]

Angels don't need a RF, especially a RF who is asking for 10/225

Yeah,those damn good 26 year olds don't belong on the Angels.

[nando714]

@JonHeymanCBS Angels in on big OF market. Cespedes, Upton, Gordon, heyward. Despite heavy RHH lineup, Gm eppler says doesn't have to be lhh

[Jay]

2-week self ban if the Angels sign Heyward!

[nando714]

Orioles pull offer from Chris Davis