Official 2022-23 Offseason Hot Stove Thread

[Second Base]

2 hours ago, ukyah said:

It was a long time ago, but if that kid can throw strikes, I think he'd make a very good reliever. 

[ThisismineScios]

4 hours ago, Trendon said:

Well, if the Angels signed him, I’d trust that they would’ve done their homework on that.

They have Nevin and Thames who were with Sánchez in NY, and they also have two former teammates of his in Urshela and Drury.

This is what makes me think they might sign him. Could cancel out the ego stuff. 

I honestly wouldn't mind a good PH batting option for late game stuff. Can only take so much of Stassi's 0-4 nights. 

[BTH]

5 minutes ago, ThisismineScios said:

This is what makes me think they might sign him. Could cancel out the ego stuff. 

I honestly wouldn't mind a good PH batting option for late game stuff. Can only take so much of Stassi's 0-4 nights. 

He also has a good arm, which should be of more importance with the new rules.

I wouldn’t mind it. The only question I’d have, and it’d be a good problem to have, is what would they do if O’Hoppe proves he’s ready during spring training or in the first couple months? They’d be stuck with Sánchez and Stassi and most likely be unable to make room for him.

Edited January 15, 2023 by Trendon

[ThisismineScios]

4 minutes ago, Trendon said:

He also has a good arm, which should be of more importance with the new rules.

I wouldn’t mind it. The only question I’d have, and it’d be a good problem to have, is what would they do if O’Hoppe proves he’s ready during spring training or in the first couple months? They’d be stuck with Sánchez and Stassi and most likely be unable to make room for him.

I think it's hard to hand a job to O'Hoppe based on 10 ABs in 2022 and a good Spring. They made that mistake with Adell and Marsh. They are much better served letting O'Hoppe catch in AAA for 30 games with Daniel, Bush, Silseth, Bachman (maybe), Crow, et al. If he is absolutely setting the world on fire, you gauge interest in Stassi. 

[Angel Oracle]

Wondering what the holdup is with Chafin and Moore signing with someone 

Pitchers and catchers report in just over 4 weeks.

[mmc]

 

[BTH]

“Michael Wacha, who went 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 23 starts last season, is easily the best pitcher still available on the free-agent market. He’s seeking a deal that would pay him about $15 million a season.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/01/15/scott-boras-carlos-correa-mlb-free-agency-mets/11054597002/
 

Good luck with that.

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Trendon said:

“Michael Wacha, who went 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 23 starts last season, is easily the best pitcher still available on the free-agent market. He’s seeking a deal that would pay him about $15 million a season.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/01/15/scott-boras-carlos-correa-mlb-free-agency-mets/11054597002/
 

Good luck with that.

 

[tdawg87]

50 minutes ago, Trendon said:

“Michael Wacha, who went 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 23 starts last season, is easily the best pitcher still available on the free-agent market. He’s seeking a deal that would pay him about $15 million a season.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/01/15/scott-boras-carlos-correa-mlb-free-agency-mets/11054597002/
 

Good luck with that.

[Angelsjunky]

MARLBORO JESUS.

That's all.

[Angel Oracle]

Chafin or Moore then, and continue to increase the rotation depth in the high minors.

[Taylor]

36 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

MARLBORO JESUS.

That's all.

I would have preferred Camel Martinez.

[Angelsfan1984]

10 minutes ago, Taylor said:

I would have preferred Camel Martinez.

Marlboro Manuel?

[Docwaukee]

2 hours ago, Trendon said:

“Michael Wacha, who went 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 23 starts last season, is easily the best pitcher still available on the free-agent market. He’s seeking a deal that would pay him about $15 million a season.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/01/15/scott-boras-carlos-correa-mlb-free-agency-mets/11054597002/
 

Good luck with that.

this is a good thing.  It's so unreasonable that when Feb rolls around he'll take a 1yr 6mil deal 

[BTH]

20 minutes ago, Docwaukee said:

this is a good thing.  It's so unreasonable that when Feb rolls around he'll take a 1yr 6mil deal 

Unless he’s so delusional that he’ll just hold out for a deal he isn’t gonna get.

[Redondo]

• Padres give 16-year-old catching prospect $5.6M

[ten ocho recon scout]

19 hours ago, Redondo said:

• Padres give 16-year-old catching prospect $5.6M

That's insane that a 16 year old gets that. And I'm not trashing it. It could work out to ve a genius investment for them. Just crazy to see someone spend that much on a kid, and for a kid to overnight make more money than 99 percent of the world, based on potential.

[Second Base]

1 hour ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

That's insane that a 16 year old gets that. And I'm not trashing it. It could work out to ve a genius investment for them. Just crazy to see someone spend that much on a kid, and for a kid to overnight make more money than 99 percent of the world, based on potential.

Conceptually it's crazy to think about. I mean, Jo Adell already had secured a full ride scholarship to play baseball at Louisville when he was in the 8th grade. Most of these Latin American kids start training full time at different complexes by the time they're 11 or 12 and have million dollar handshake agreements by 14. 

When you go that young, you aren't even discovering ball players anymore. You're taking little leaguers and indoctrinating them into a baseball life. On the other hand it's better than the alternative out there, which is abject poverty and limited educational or career mobility.

[DMVol]

26 minutes ago, Second Base said:

….When you go that young, you aren't even discovering ball players anymore. You're taking little leaguers and indoctrinating them into a baseball life. On the other hand it's better than the alternative out there, which is abject poverty and limited educational or career mobility.

A draft, at maybe 18, would help…but that got caught up in CBA talks….

[Second Base]

4 minutes ago, DMVol said:

A draft, at maybe 18, would help…but that got caught up in CBA talks….

Yeah I do sometimes wonder if an international draft will ever become a reality. They've talked about it for years. 

[mmc]

 

[BTH]

7 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

That’s a bit of a surprise. I figured he’d get an MLB deal.

That probably takes the Red Sox out of the Gary Sánchez market?

[Inside Pitch]

2 hours ago, mmc said:

 

THIS seems like a missed opportunity.

[Docwaukee]

21 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

THIS seems like a missed opportunity.

I bet they promised him more PA.  

[Stradling]

14 minutes ago, Docwaukee said:

I bet they promised him more PA.  

Or the Red Sox are about to make a trade that involves an mlb catcher.  I have heard that the Padres want a catcher.