Official 2015-2016 Hot Stove Thread

[gotbeer]

I hope it's us dude! I know it won't be, but I hope we bid 

 

We are the Angels.  The only international language we speak is Puerto Rican.

[Homebrewer]

and a little Italian..

[The_Outrunner]

We are the Angels.  The only international language we speak is Puerto Rican.

We did have Shigi years ago and Matsui.....That's our Asian experience right there

[GrittyVeterans]

I don't know what everyone sees in Trayce Thompson. He has a not good minor league track record and came up as a 24 year old and had 44 games of results in an extreme hitters ballpark. Big whoop...I see a league average outfielder

 

Peraza for Johnson is a wash and honestly Peraza is probably better when you factor in his speed and defense.

 

Montas is the real prize of the trade for the Dodgers, and allows them to flip De Leon/Urias for a big arm

[ispy45]

Bet Span will sign before the big four OF.

[halosfan1970]

Bet Span will sign before the big four OF.

 

Before any of the Big Four OF? Heyward already signed. Before all of the Big Four OF? Not a very adventurous bet.

[ispy45]

Whoops I was thinking Fowler,Gordon, Cespedes, Upton

[Jim]

The other big four

[Angel Dog and Beer]

The big 3-3/4.

[Docwaukee]

Interesting trade between the Dogs, CWS and Cinnci.  

 

I really think the Dogs are just stockpiling for the next three years and will hit the reset button after 2018 when all their money is off the books and kershaw opts out.  They wouldn't admit that publicly, but they are just hoarding as many resources as possible.  I don't see them moving their chips for a player is club controlled for several years.  I also don't think they will move Puig.  That team could be a bit messy next year but they still have a solid group of talent.  

 

The White Sox are one of those teams where it could all come together and they win 90 games or none of it does and they lose 90.  Their offense was putrid last year.  Garcia and LaRoche were just so awful.  Garcia is almost as bad a Matt Joyce.  So they could still use one more solid bat. Gordon would actually be a good fit for them.  Their pitching staff is very good.  

 

Time for the exodus to begin in Cinnci.  I'd have thought they could get more for Frazier, but not a bad haul.  They get some position players with some power and speed.  If they were smart, they'd be on the horn with whatever teams are willing to sign Davis and do a salary dump.  He'd actually be a nice fit in Baltimore or maybe even Houston.  I can't imagine the cost of getting BP or Bruce would be all that high at this point.  With the addition of Peraza, it's clear that a Phillips trade isn't far behind.  

[ten ocho recon scout]

We did have Shigi years ago and Matsui.....That's our Asian experience right there

and lee stevens

[ukyah]

i bet the angels aren't in on maeda or the korean stan musial.

[ABC]

1. Ken Rosenthal â€@Ken_Rosenthal  2h2 hours ago

   Per sources, Colon had better offers from other clubs, but wanted to stay with #Mets. Loves fans, teammates, organization.

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   Ken Rosenthal â€@Ken_Rosenthal  2h2 hours ago

   Sources: #Mets in agreement with Bartolo Colon on one-year, $7.25M contract, pending physical. Initial reports of deal came from DR.

[nate]

Well... With Nava on, this season is going to suck ass...

[nando714]

Well... With Nava on, this season is going to suck ass...

Im skipping spring training. Putting all my eggs in the trip to Dallas to see bama go in dry on usc in September

[TroutField]

This organization is an absolute joke, Trade Trout if you don't plan on competing. WTF Arte? I used to love him as an owner now I want him to sell the team.

[nando714]

@BNightengale The Jiji Press in Japan reporting the #Dodgers are backing out of Iwakuma deal after failed physical.

More reason to call the dodgers about OFers

Edited December 17, 2015 by nando714

[ABC]

Jerry Crasnick â€@jcrasnick  25m25 minutes ago

Scott Boras has told interested teams Denard Span will be available for workouts after New Year to show he's healthy.

 

 

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[Angel Oracle]

MLB Network is reporting that Justin Upton may land with the ChiSox.

Reaction?

They are definately better than the Halos in 2016.

[bloodbrother]

Iwakuma re-signs with the Mariners. Angels looking like the 4th place team in the AL West right now

 

Seattle Mariners ‏@Mariners

Kuma signs a contract for 2016 with vesting options for 2017 and 2018. #TheBearIsBack

 

Shannon Drayer ‏@shannondrayer

Dipoto "This is a big move for us. We feel like this really puts a finishing touch on what we think has been a very productive off-season.”

Edited December 18, 2015 by bloodbrother

[tdawg87]

But that's ok because we're looking at 2017 and 2018 and beyond.

[Troll Daddy]

Mathis get $1.5M + incentives

[nando714]

But that's ok because we're looking at 2017 and 2018 and beyond.

Canceled my spring training trip already.

I hope someone throws tomatoes at Arte while he sits behind home plate during a ST game

[Troll Daddy]

Canceled my spring training trip already.

I hope someone throws tomatoes at Arte while he sits behind home plate during a ST game

I appreciate the heads up ... maybe, I'll attend this year.

[Jim]

Interesting trade between the Dogs, CWS and Cinnci.

I really think the Dogs are just stockpiling for the next three years and will hit the reset button after 2018 when all their money is off the books and kershaw opts out. They wouldn't admit that publicly, but they are just hoarding as many resources as possible. I don't see them moving their chips for a player is club controlled for several years. I also don't think they will move Puig. That team could be a bit messy next year but they still have a solid group of talent.

The White Sox are one of those teams where it could all come together and they win 90 games or none of it does and they lose 90. Their offense was putrid last year. Garcia and LaRoche were just so awful. Garcia is almost as bad a Matt Joyce. So they could still use one more solid bat. Gordon would actually be a good fit for them. Their pitching staff is very good.

Time for the exodus to begin in Cinnci. I'd have thought they could get more for Frazier, but not a bad haul. They get some position players with some power and speed. If they were smart, they'd be on the horn with whatever teams are willing to sign Davis and do a salary dump. He'd actually be a nice fit in Baltimore or maybe even Houston. I can't imagine the cost of getting BP or Bruce would be all that high at this point. With the addition of Peraza, it's clear that a Phillips trade isn't far behind.

The White Sox are close to becoming my pick for the breakout team this year.