2017-2018 MLB Hot Stove Thread

[SPTO]

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Personally, I'd like to have Hosmer in Boston. He's young, Moreland is a free agent, and Hanley isn't getting any younger.

I think Hosmer's bat plays really well in Fenway and he's the kind of guy who can fill a leadership role.

[kenp86]

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According to Jon Morosi, SF has interest in trading for Jackie Bradley Jr.

Looks like if this goes down, Stanton or Martinez is going to Boston imo

Morosi also reports that the Twins have expressed interest in Raisel Iglesias

[kenp86]

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Free–agent Ichiro Sukuki has reached out to the Oakland A's about possibly joining the team. (San Francisco Chronicle)

[The Kid 24]

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Braves To Hire Alex Anthopoulos As General Manager

[The Kid 24]

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Red Sox to talk with Carlos Santana and Logan Morrison.

Angels also looking at Morrison and Mariners looking at Santana.

[SPTO]

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There is some small amount of hubbub in the Toronto market that Alex Anthopoulos may target Josh Donaldson either in trade this offseason (or if the Jays are shopping Donaldon at the deadline) or as a free agent next winter. It would make a lot of sense since AA brought Donaldson to Toronto and seemed to have a good relationship with him.

It's at least something worth monitoring.

[Mabster]

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Free–agent Ichiro Sukuki has reached out to the Oakland A's about possibly joining the team. (San Francisco Chronicle)

I read his agent contacted every west coast team not just the A's exclusively.

[Sportsforever]

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There is some small amount of hubbub in the Toronto market that Alex Anthopoulos may target Josh Donaldson either in trade this offseason (or if the Jays are shopping Donaldon at the deadline) or as a free agent next winter. It would make a lot of sense since AA brought Donaldson to Toronto and seemed to have a good relationship with him.

It's at least something worth monitoring.

I could see this. The Braves are not wanting to commit long term to a FA (see Moustakas) because Austin Riley continues to develop (tore up the AFL) and they don't want to block him. Donaldson is a FA after next year, so they would really be bringing him in for one year...maybe they give him an extension to bridge to Riley. I see that kind of scenario as much more likely than a big FA signing.

[The Kid 24]

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Giants interested in Billy Hamilton.

Os to listen on Britton.

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[Majingir]

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There is some small amount of hubbub in the Toronto market that Alex Anthopoulos may target Josh Donaldson either in trade this offseason (or if the Jays are shopping Donaldon at the deadline) or as a free agent next winter. It would make a lot of sense since AA brought Donaldson to Toronto and seemed to have a good relationship with him.

It's at least something worth monitoring.

If Jays deal Donaldson this off-season, it'd be the most depressing offseason a franchise could possibly have.

[SPTO]

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If Jays deal Donaldson this off-season, it'd be the most depressing offseason a franchise could possibly have.

Yeah, i'm not exactly overwhelmed with how this management regime has handled a few things and the tepid response in the wake of Doc's death doesn't inspire confidence either.

We'll see how it goes. Jeff Blair is really championing the idea of trading for Christian Yelich to the point that he would be happy with the offseason if that's the only thing they do.

[Majingir]

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I don't mind what they're doing with the farm system because that has been good so far. It's the major league roster which needs addressing. Jays for once need a complete team. Not just a team with 1 way to win on offense and hoping the pitching staff bails them out if they don't hit HRs.

Baseball is the one sport where you can rebuild while still contending because getting 1st pick vs 20th pick really doesn't make much difference. At least in other sports if your team sucks you know getting top pick increases chances of landing a star.

[TheMatrix31]

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Really hoping the Angels pass on Logan Morrison. That guy is a mondo douchebag. Screw him.

[SPTO]

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According to Rays GM Erik Neander they're listening in on offers for Chris Archer. Basically it's in the beginning stages with the Rays expecting to place a high price tag to any team willing to trade for him.

[daflyboys]

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Really hoping the Angels pass on Logan Morrison. That guy is a mondo douchebag. Screw him.

Source? Not the Angels part, the douchebag part.