THE Official 2019-2020 Hot Stove Thread

[jsnpritchett]

 

[TBailey]

I’m not sure if this has been discussed but has anyone realized that Cole’s wife will probably play a huge part in the decision to come to LA? 
 

If you’ve seen her Instagram, it is nothing short of love for Newport Beach. All I’m saying in the short amount of time that I’ve been married, I’ve already learned a happy wife is a happy life. 
 

Just my two cents. 

[Angelsfan1984]

12 minutes ago, TBailey said:

I’m not sure if this has been discussed but has anyone realized that Cole’s wife will probably play a huge part in the decision to come to LA? 
 

If you’ve seen her Instagram, it is nothing short of love for Newport Beach. All I’m saying in the short amount of time that I’ve been married, I’ve already learned a happy wife is a happy life. 
 

Just my two cents. 

He went to high school 10 minutes from Angel Stadium. If he wants to be in Anaheim, he will be. The money will likely be the same at the top 3-4 highest bidders. Its just a matter of where he wants to be for the next 6-8 years.

[eligrba]

36 minutes ago, floplag said:

Per ESPNs blockbuster for each team column our big splash will be Wheeler and Ryu with Cole going to the Nets and the big blockbuster Cubs trade involving the Astros and Reds instead of us.
That will not give me the warm and fuzzies.

Heres the link if anyone wants to puke...
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28211999/one-blockbuster-move-all-30-mlb-teams

 

The Nets need help...glad to see them finally addressing it.

[Broad Street]

12 hours ago, Brandon said:

But you have Billy Sims and Rib Crib. There were two more BBQ joints I liked in desolate meth ridden areas, but these two around Moore/ OKC were great. Norman had a good one as did Tulsa and Stillwater when I was next to the campus, but different parts of the map.

I’ll take Vans Pig Stand over those any day of the week! Rib Crib has really just gone way down in quality. 

[floplag]

9 minutes ago, eligrba said:

The Nets need help...glad to see them finally addressing it.

It never ceases to amaze what people nit pick on around here but thank you it has been fixed. 

[beatlesrule]

1 hour ago, TBailey said:

I’m not sure if this has been discussed but has anyone realized that Cole’s wife will probably play a huge part in the decision to come to LA? 
 

If you’ve seen her Instagram, it is nothing short of love for Newport Beach. All I’m saying in the short amount of time that I’ve been married, I’ve already learned a happy wife is a happy life. 
 

Just my two cents. 

Most women prefer a lot of money over all else though. She might love Newport Beach but she would love an extra 20 million more to live elsewhere. 

[eligrba]

3 hours ago, floplag said:

It never ceases to amaze what people nit pick on around here but thank you it has been fixed. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

2 hours ago, beatlesrule said:

Most women prefer a lot of money over all else though. She might love Newport Beach but she would love an extra 20 million more to live elsewhere. 

From all reports though, the Angels won’t be outbid money wise, right? So if I’d chooses elsewhere...I don’t think it will come down to the extra $20 million. 

[T.G.]

Market for MadBum heating up... White Sox and Twins are targeting him as Plan B.

[mmc]

 

[floplag]

To early to over react much, but Cole alone isnt enough, we all know that.  If they skimp on the on field product after dropping 325M for the stadium and land, i for one will not be a happy camper. 

[mmc]

 

[Tank]

6 hours ago, Angels_Make_Me_Drink said:

Sounds more like the Yanks doing their due diligence and believing he’s going to a west coast team. No cash numbers involved? Is that normal for such a big free agent? 

 

5 hours ago, eligrba said:

@Tank ???  Is this your experience?

there are many factors involved in selling your team to a FA. it's not only about money. could involve things like school districts for kids, closeness to family, how competitive the team is/will be, whether or not there's an INO nearby, etc.

if you were offered 6/180 from the mariners, 5/150 from the marlins, or 5/165 from the giants, who would you pick and why?

so yes, this has been my experience.

[mulwin444]

11 minutes ago, mymerlincat said:

 

About what I figured...once the AAV is figured out then they can start turning their attention to other needs.

[Pancake Bear]

[Billy_Ball]

Post again. Post it into existence.

 

[floplag]

"Whatever it takes" is concerning... alas probably also necessary.

[UndertheHalo]

3 minutes ago, Billy_Ball said:

Post again. Post it into existence.

 

Assisting with this post. Post.  POST.

[VariousCrap]

1 minute ago, floplag said:

"Whatever it takes" is concerning... alas probably also necessary.

 

For a pitcher like Cole, it is not concerning

 

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[AngelsLakersFan]

Cole at 8 years $350m and Harvey resigned as the second arm for 1 year $1m.

[Angelsfan1984]

1 minute ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Cole at 8 years $350m and Harvey resigned as the second arm for 1 year $1m.

Seems like an overpay...for Harvey. I'm thinking 1 year he owes the Angels 14M.

[floplag]

8 minutes ago, VariousCrap said:

 

For a pitcher like Cole, it is not concerning

 

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its concerning for anybody, if it prevents us from doing other things.
Cole alone cannot be our off season.

[CanadianHalo]

On 11/27/2019 at 10:44 AM, CanadianHalo said:

I can see it now... Marshttson for Bundy. 

Called it!

[Second Base]

That's ultimately why I am concerned as well. Next season, assuming there's some regression to the mean in regards to health, the Angels are likely a 78 win team (around that). 

Gerrit Cole alone, likely makes them at 84 win team, which is great, but it won't make the Angels even a contender. More just a middling team.  

Quite literally, this team needs Cole AND Strasburg just to get back to 90 wins. Obviously, there probably isn't enough money for that. But getting someone like Ryu and Cole, as well as a starting catcher like Castro puts the Angels in that 90 win range. 

But if Cole costs more than 35 million a year, it's going to be incredibly difficult to pull that off. They'll need to seriously backload some contracts.

Edited December 4, 2019 by Second Base