2015 MLB Hot Stove thread

[ShowTyme15]

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Reports are now coming out saying Jose Fernandez and the Marlins hate each other. He is probably going to be traded at the Winter Meetings in 2 weeks. I'd be surprised if he's with the Marlins by the start of Spring Training.

[rdnk]

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I don't know why the Yankees would deal Gardner, but if they're shopping him, I hope the Tigers are in on him. He'd be a good fit in left and leading off.

[ShowTyme15]

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I don't know why the Yankees would deal Gardner, but if they're shopping him, I hope the Tigers are in on him. He'd be a good fit in left and leading off.

They are dealing him because they acquired Aaron Hicks from the Twins last week. They like Hicks and want him to play everyday. They can't get rid of Beltran or Ellsbury and Gardner will get them a decent return.

[Mabster]

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Reports are now coming out saying Jose Fernandez and the Marlins hate each other. He is probably going to be traded at the Winter Meetings in 2 weeks. I'd be surprised if he's with the Marlins by the start of Spring Training.

In a*separate report, team sources told Slater that Fernandez has a tendency to be “selfish” at times and “talks to management like they are children.”

“There were times this season where, not all, but some players and coaches hoped Jose would go out on the mound and get shelled,” a player source reportedly told Slater. “We thought it would get him to be more humble.”

Andy Van Slyke put his son in the hot seat with this little tidbit on the radio.


"This is just between you and I. When the best player -- the highest paid player on the*Dodgers *-- goes to the GM and ... is asked what are [the needs of the Los Angeles Dodgers], this particular highest-paid player said, 'The first thing you need to do is get rid of Puig.' That's all you need to know."

[ShowTyme15]

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Andy Van Slyke put his son in the hot seat with this little tidbit on the radio.


"This is just between you and I. When the best player -- the highest paid player on the*Dodgers *-- goes to the GM and ... is asked what are [the needs of the Los Angeles Dodgers], this particular highest-paid player said, 'The first thing you need to do is get rid of Puig.' That's all you need to know."

Yeah I saw that yesterday. I honestly doubt Kershaw said that. Zack Greinke on the other hand wouldn't surprise me. Management isn't really fond of Puig. Like I said when the season ended I would be shocked if Yasiel is with the Dodgers by opening day. I think he gets dealt at the Winter Meetings.

EDIT: Also the Marlins are taking offers for Marcell Ozuna, because Jeffrey Loria "Can't stand the guy."

[SPTO]

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Wow...That stuff about Hernandez is pretty damning. Last night the guys on MLB-N were joking about how he said jokingly to management "when are you going to trade me?" Now it looks like there's actually some fire along with the smoke. You'd think a guy who's having a history of injuries would be a little more humble but....I guess not.

Andy Van Slyke put his son in the hot seat with this little tidbit on the radio.


"This is just between you and I. When the best player -- the highest paid player on the*Dodgers *-- goes to the GM and ... is asked what are [the needs of the Los Angeles Dodgers], this particular highest-paid player said, 'The first thing you need to do is get rid of Puig.' That's all you need to know."

Gee Andy....Saying that on the radio isn't really "just between you and I". I'm sure the LA media at the very least are making a big deal over this.

[JODYE]

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But it isn't like Puig being a cancer in the locker room was really a greatly kept secret.

[ShowTyme15]

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Yankees are now telling teams they want pitching in return for Brett Gardner.

Chase Whitley was claimed off waivers by the Rays today as well.

Mariners DFA former 1st rounder Danny Hultzen

[fugazi]

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At this point, I'm pretty sure I'm going to be disappointed in the offseason.


I want Heyward in CF. I don't care about his "disappointing" power numbers. His defense in center will go a long way to covering up for the less-than-stellar corner OFers. If he wasn't so tall and big, no one would expect those power numbers and would laud him for his consistent hitting. Perfect 6 hole guy in the NL.

I want a reliable bullpen.

I really don't want the Cubs to throw all the money at Price they'd have to in order to sign him. The entire ship could be sunk by his and Lester's contracts.

I could be ok with parting ways with Soler, Baez, or nearly any of our top 10 prospects (or even Castro) for pitching

[WaitTilNextYear]

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can Gardner even play CF? isn't he more of a corner guy now. I'd rather keep Castro.

Well they certainly aren't trading for him to play a corner spot (if this rumor has any legs to it at all).

[fugazi]

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Note: saw this in a forum....

3 way discussed on MLB network

Yanks get Castro

Cubs get Carrasco

Indians get Gardner/prospects


This would be better. Truth be told, I want to hold onto Castro. I think the team is set up for him to succeed now, lots of support for him. I don't the late resurgence was a flash in the pan. He doesn't get hurt often.

Soler, on the other hand, despite his potential has big question marks...among them being durability and whether his age is accurate.

[19]

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Reports are now coming out saying Jose Fernandez and the Marlins hate each other. He is probably going to be traded at the Winter Meetings in 2 weeks. I'd be surprised if he's with the Marlins by the start of Spring Training.

That escalated... rapidly.

[jvalverde88]

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Yankees and Cubs are discussing a trade involving Starlin Castro and Brett Gardner.

And the Cubs won't take Niese for Castro? SMDH

[19]

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Wow...That stuff about Hernandez is pretty damning. Last night the guys on MLB-N were joking about how he said jokingly to management "when are you going to trade me?" Now it looks like there's actually some fire along with the smoke. You'd think a guy who's having a history of injuries would be a little more humble but....I guess not.




Gee Andy....Saying that on the radio isn't really "just between you and I". I'm sure the LA media at the very least are making a big deal over this.

Andy went scorched earth on Robinson Cano as well.

[The Kid 24]

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Cards interested in Chris Davis.