The Hot Stove League Thread

[BatsareBugs]

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Someone needs to fix the MLB trade logic, the Padres are flipping prospects all over the place like there is no tomorrow. A top prospect for a relief pitcher? That never happens in MLB The Show. Fix it Selig.

On a serious note, the Padres deserve to be ridiculed on this one, Rizzo didn't need to be traded and Yonder Alonso isn't exactly a sure thing. At least they could've waited and gotten something better or see if Yonder Alonso was the real deal, but should I expect Byrnes to start trading off prospects like he did in Arizona?

There's definitely a plan in the Cubs FO, and it's not one I'm accustomed to seeing. Doesn't mean I'm not able to give rebuilding a chance, though - I just wonder how patient the fanbase will be with a team that, right now, doesn't look like it has a hope of contending this year.

I think Anthony Rizzo will fix his problem of not being able to catch up to a major league fastball, but he should thrive in Chicago. His scouting report and numbers are eerily similar to Adrian Gonzalez's early minor league/career report. He just needs his chance (and shouldn't be depended on hitting cleaning up early on, *ahem Bud Black).

[Sheamazin]

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Mets sign Ronny Cedeno

[1Rose]

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Great pickup by Theo.

I like Rizzo. As Rag was saying, his early minor league numbers are very similar to Adrian Gonzalez. Plus Andrew Cashner was never going to be more than he was playing in Chicago. He's a dead fly ball pitcher, he'll thrive in Petco. I think it was good trade for both teams.

We now possibly have our 1B of the future.

[Marino]

Great pickup by Theo.

I like Rizzo. As Rag was saying, his early minor league numbers are very similar to Adrian Gonzalez. Plus Andrew Cashner was never going to be more than he was playing in Chicago. He's a dead fly ball pitcher, he'll thrive in Petco. I think it was good trade for both teams.

We now possibly have our 1B of the future.

The numbers may be similar but I don't think he is a similar hitter. Adrian could spray the ball all around, Rizzo seems to be more of a pull hitter with power straight away as well.

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[jvalverde88]

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Mets sign Ronny Cedeno

Ah the joys of being a Mets fan, Mets should've gone in rebuilding mode the first time the Mets choked.

[Bondgirl0072]

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Cubs' Castro part of sexual assault investigation

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7431695/chicago-cubs-starlin-castro-part-sexual-assault-investigation

[1Rose]

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Why are you just posting links of the stories that are 2 days old?

[CMH]

Why are you just posting links of the stories that are 2 days old?

That's what bondgirl does.


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[BunnyHardaway]

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TIFWIW...a guy who claims to be close to Adam Jones posted this on the Orioles Hangout forum:

Yeah, JJ and I have talked a few times and he's told me that Prince actually called him to ask him about Baltimore, and what he thought of it. You know, he and JJ were tight in Milwaukee. JJ told me that Prince said the Orioles have remained in contact all winter long, and that the Orioles told him they are looking to improve the offense in any way they can. He said they like his bat in Camden Yards. I mean, who doesn't like Prince Fielder's bat in their stadium, unless its an opposing team (laughing).

I then asked Adam what he thought:

Man, you know, Prince is special. The market isn't too big for him either, but regardless, he is a great dude, with Hall of Fame potential. From what he told me the Orioles are serious in their talks, but he doesn't know what will happen with the others (Mariners, Texas, Washington). He told me that when he visited, that he loved it, particularity the harbor. So we will see what happens. I can tell you this, all the guys here (team) are excited for next year, and all of the rumors that we are hearing feuls the excitement. Mr. Duquette is doing a great job, and he knows how to win-he's built a winning team in the AL East in Boston. That's all we want, is a chance to win. We hear all the rumors, people have to remember, we are still people. From what I'm hearing, things are getting, or going to get interesting.

Then I asked about a trade with Atlanta:

You had to didn't you? (Laughing) Look man, I'm preparing for a 162 game season, in Baltimore, or on the Moon, I don't care where I play, I just want to play and have a chance to win. I hate watching the playoffs from my house, and not from CF. It's the worst feeling ever. That's what I'll say about that one.

[bkrich83]

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TIFWIW...a guy who claims to be close to Adam Jones posted this on the Orioles Hangout forum:

Those quotes are quite dubious at best.

[BunnyHardaway]

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Those quotes are quite dubious at best.

Hence the "TIFWIW".

I'll just stop posting stuff in here.

[Perfect Zero]

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Hence the "TIFWIW".

I'll just stop posting stuff in here.

Don't let one bad apple spoil your stay here. It's an interesting read especially in an offseason full of surprises.

[Bondgirl0072]

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Source: Jorge Posada to retire

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7436191/new-york-yankees-catcher-jorge-posada-planning-retire-source-says

[bkrich83]

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Don't let one bad apple spoil your stay here. It's an interesting read especially in an offseason full of surprises.

Read those quotes. Does that really sound like a baseball player nevermind a real person? Even a little bit? Use your head.

Those quotes sound like a made up conversation right out of one of the dynasty reports people create for their MLB The Show franchises.

If JLinn wants to take what I said personal and take his ball and go home, that's on him. You post something like that in a public forum, it's open for comment.

[CMH]

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Hence the "TIFWIW".

I'll just stop posting stuff in here.

Dude, info is info.

BK isn't bashing you for posting it. He simply pointed out that the info doesn't seem reliable.

Who cares that you posted TIFWIW. Someone is still gonna point out that it doesn't seem accurate.

Stop being dramatic and just post about baseball.