The Hot Stove League Thread

[CMH]

I'd like to take credit for originality, but it's a BrewCrewBall meme.

#40a should have been: the other Michael Bolton.

I see...someone needs to tell Gammons because he was on MLBN last night saying that

Exhibit 2,305 why I don't watch ESPN or pay attention to a darn thing their analysts say.

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[doubledeuceR6]

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After how Wilson performed in the playoffs, he'll be an upgrade.

I sure hope so. It was tough to watch CJ in the postseason.

It's also tough to see that much money thrown around on a guy who has never thrown a pitch in the majors.

[bkrich83]

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CJ may not even pitch in the post season if the Angels happen to make it. He's basically the 4th or 5th starter in that rotation.

[rsox]

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Orioles apparently turned down an offer of Jair Jurrjens, Martin Prado, and a pitching prospect for Adam Jones. Jurrjens I want, but if the Orioles trade Jones I will go insane. The only way I'd even consider that is if the pitching prospect was Mike Minor or Julio Teheran, and I highly doubt the Braves would go for that.

The Braves are now saying it was Jurrjens or Prado, not both that was offered for Jones.

The Braves have apparently shopped Jurrjens around to everyone but the asking price must be way to high. It was believed that they thought they may have had a deal with the Reds for Jurrjens but the Reds traded for Mat Latos instead. The deal also would have meant Prado being dealt to the Rockies, which could still happen as the Rockies are still looking for a Second Baseman.

Something about Jones i don't like. He is great defensively but you watch him at the plate expecting big things and he never really seems to deliver.

[bcruise]

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Multiple sources, Cubs/Reds discussing Sean Marshall for Travis Wood and other prospects.

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And it's done. No word on who the prospects are yet.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7377087/source-chicago-cubs-trading-sean-marshall-cincinnati-reds

[SPTO]

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CJ may not even pitch in the post season if the Angels happen to make it. He's basically the 4th or 5th starter in that rotation.

So basically they threw all that money just to keep him away from Texas?

Silly expenditure of money if you ask me.

[DieHardYankee26]

So basically they threw all that money just to keep him away from Texas?

Silly expenditure of money if you ask me.

They've still got him for the 30+ regular season starts. If you've got the money, may as well spend it. Too much pitching is a good problem to have.

[Travis40]

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They've still got him for the 30+ regular season starts. If you've got the money, may as well spend it. Too much pitching is a good problem to have.

But they Angels spent $75 million on a position in which they have tons of depth. Their offense is still a weakness, but they have made some great strides toward making the AL West interesting this year (shooting Mathis into the sun and getting Pujols).

[The Kid 24]

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I'm LOVING what Doug has done this winter for Brewer fans...

Ramirez
Gonzalez
Veras
KRod
Izturis
Aoki (From his comments, sounds like deal will get done)

Adding those guys to a very talented team!! WOW, can't wait for the season to start.

Now please, please don't punish Brauny for his medical condition... Having him for opening day 2012 is what we need... If we do have him, look out NL Central... Brewers are gonna REPEAT in the Central!!

[bkrich83]

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So basically they threw all that money just to keep him away from Texas?

Silly expenditure of money if you ask me.

They filled a need. They added a quality starter in the 4 spot.

A rotation of Weaver, Haren, Santana and Wilson are about as good as anyone has. Not sure if they will re-sign Pineiro for the #5 spot.

That's a pretty nice rotation.

[bkrich83]

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But they Angels spent $75 million on a position in which they have tons of depth. Their offense is still a weakness, but they have made some great strides toward making the AL West interesting this year (shooting Mathis into the sun and getting Pujols).

Pitching will always be the focus of this franchise. It plays to their style of play.

Not sure how the offense is a weakness. If Morales comes back it will be that much deeper. Although that seems unlikely.

They added Pujols to the lineup. Not sure who they could have added who would really make an impact.

[BleacherBum2310]

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And it's done. No word on who the prospects are yet.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story...incinnati-reds

Like the trade very much. It really depends on how good of a deal it was depending on the prospects IMO.

[1Rose]

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I do too. Good to get value out of him while we could and I think is contract is expiring was probably going to want to get overpaid. Good move. We need starting pitching and Wood has shown flashes of brilliance, and he's young.

Still hearing rumors that Garza is going to get traded. I hope not.

[OSUFan_88]

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Apparently the Indians are serious contenders to sign Carlos Beltran.

Please. Make this happen. It makes sense for both sides.

[SPTO]

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I notice the Jays are also one of the contenders....This makes no sense so I doubt it's true.