2018 Hot Stove League

[Pancake Bear]

2 hours ago, UndertheHalo said:

I agree that they’ve done a good job signing some of their guys but I’m pretty confident a guy like Lindor will reach FA and I doubt that the Tribe will retain him . 

As far as Trout I absolutely agree completely.  Trout is immensely valuable to the Angels.  They need to do whatever it takes to lock him up.  He’s our Stan Musial.  He can’t be allowed to walk. 

That’d be a first. 

[Troll Daddy]

Trout would be foolish to turn down a 12/500M deal. The Angels imo would be foolish to offer it. 

[Broad Street]

Mariners are shopping Cano.... Apparently the Yankees are interested. I'd be amazed if they could move that contract, if they do it will probably just be a salary dump. Dipoto gonna Dipote

[Stradling]

Hey, if Cano can be traded for zero and it gets you off the hook for a majority of the money owed, that is a win.

[totdprods]

13 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Hey, if Cano can be traded for zero and it gets you off the hook for a majority of the money owed, that is a win.

He'd do well in either Texas park and based off their roster needs. Philly too. And for the most part, they have the money and/or prospects to make something work.

[Hubs]

On 11/24/2018 at 8:29 AM, eligrba said:

I just assumed it was Ohtani's desire to have an opportunity to make his own way without being connected to already established Japanese stars.  I do not see this signing as a problem.  I think that Ohtani might influence whether or not the Angels are interested based on Ohtani's knowledge for Kikuchi's pitching performances.  For me, Ohtani does not present himself as a prima dona thereby eliminating the "only Japanese star" demand.

I think this was solely directed at two teams, the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees, whom have had the most Japanese players direct from Japan. The Dodgers weren't in, because he was likely top be a DH. He didn't want to be compared to Ichiro or Matsui with the bat.

Kikuchi would just add to the popularity, and I think there's a decent chance he signs with the Angels for a reasonable contract.

 

 

[Angel Oracle]

Back on the Trout extension, I would offer 10 years/$400 million (starting it in 2021 since he's getting $34 million/season as of now) with a player opt out after 3 years, and be done with it.    Win win, because he's guaranteed 12 full seasons here (2012-2023) through age 31/32 season. 

[Stradling]

Braves sign Brian McCann.

[T.G.]

Yet another catcher is among the first to sign...

[Stradling]

Cron to the Twins?

[T.G.]

5 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Cron to the Twins?

the next Joe Mauer

[T.G.]

11 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Braves sign Brian McCann.

[T.G.]

18 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Cron to the Twins?

 

[Barrett]

Damn Donaldson is close to a 1 year deal with Atlanta. 

Edit

1 year 23 mil is a lot of money. 

[T.G.]

 

 

[Barrett]

Man I love hot stove season.

[Inside Pitch]

21 minutes ago, True Grich said:

 

 

It must be our turn to claim this guy again.... Would be funny if they did.

[TroutField]

1 hour ago, Inside Pitch said:

It must be our turn to claim this guy again.... Would be funny if they did.

If the A’s claimed him he would be a Cy Young contender, being as every other team can’t touch him. 

[Inside Pitch]

4 minutes ago, TroutField said:

If the A’s claimed him he would be a Cy Young contender, being as every other team can’t touch him. 

I meant Torreyes, he ping-ponged back and forth between Yankees and Angels a couple years back.

[totdprods]

Just now, Inside Pitch said:

I meant Torreyes, he ping-ponged back and forth between Yankees and Angels a couple years back.

I think that’s when our infield depth consisted of Cliff Pennington...and that was about it.

[TroutField]

7 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

I meant Torreyes, he ping-ponged back and forth between Yankees and Angels a couple years back.

Sorry I just meant how Bridwell was pretty good against most teams but every start against the A’s he would get destroyed. Didn’t he give up like 7 runs in the 1st to the A’s last year? 

[Chuck]

 

 

[Vlad27Trout27]

23 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

 

 

High chance we try to resign him to a minor league deal, Unless the shoulder is pretty messed up. 

[GrittyVeterans]

It just absolutely sucks that we are paying Albert 24 million for 3 more years and Donaldson just got 1 year 23 million

[Vegas Halo Fan]

With Donaldson signing with Atlanta and C. J. Cron being claimed by Minnesota, The prospects for adding to the everyday lineup seem to be dwindling.