2012-13 Hot Stove League Thread

[Ed26]

Quote: Originally Posted by ACMilan99

Where'd you see this? There's been plenty of speculation and Marcum's said some good things about us, but I haven't seen any real reports. If we sign him, the Lawrie trade was easily one of the best in Jays' history.

Here:
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...-shaun-marcum/


Base on what Buster twitted, it seems like the red sox will heavily pursue Napoli. The red sox are doing extensive background work on Napoli, before they send their offer to Napoli.

EDIT: Btw, anyone in here got to see the Hot Stove show on MLB Network?

[iRepIndiana]

Quote: Originally Posted by ACMilan99

This rotation isn't good enough to win in the AL East. 1-Morrow 2-FA/Trade (Sanchez/Garza) 3-FA/Trade (Baker/Jackson (meh)/McCarthy/etc., solid/above avg #3) 4-Romero 5-FA/Trade (Jurrjens/Feldman) We're gonna have to make a big impact. If Happ/Alvarez are still in our rotation then I'll be disappointed.

You're high as the clouds if you think you have a chance at getting Garza, McCarthy, Jurrjens, and Jackson.

[AC]

Quote: Originally Posted by MoGotti

You're high as the clouds if you think you have a chance at getting Garza, McCarthy, Jurrjens, and Jackson.

And? No, I mean 2-3 of them, preferably three. My ideal rotation would be something like...

Morrow
A. Sanchez
Baker
Romero
Low level FA (Feldman preferred)/Marcum

[SPTO]

ACMilan99 you seem to be a bit down on Happ. I thought he pitched pretty well last year in Toronto in the few starts he got. I don't think the Jays are going to get 3 quality arms for the rotation so i'm not holding my breath. I would actually like to see someone like Lohse come here. He's a bit older but he's a better bridge to some of the young arms coming up in the system.

If we get Marcum back and they make it sound like a major acquisition i'll be massively disappointed. Marcum at this point in time is just a guy (a pretty good one but still "just" a guy) you give a shot to.

[AC]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

ACMilan99 you seem to be a bit down on Happ. I thought he pitched pretty well last year in Toronto in the few starts he got. I don't think the Jays are going to get 3 quality arms for the rotation so i'm not holding my breath. I would actually like to see someone like Lohse come here. He's a bit older but he's a better bridge to some of the young arms coming up in the system. If we get Marcum back and they make it sound like a major acquisition i'll be massively disappointed. Marcum at this point in time is just a guy (a pretty good one but still "just" a guy) you give a shot to.

I'm a bit down on Happ. If we weren't competing I wouldn't mind him in the rotation but he's got an option left.

I saw him go head to head w/ Verlander in Detroit... that was a sweet game.

Lohse? Dude scares the living bejebus out of me. He's old and wants a long term deal... no thanks.

Marcum's a risk, definitely.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by ACMilan99

Lohse? Dude scares the living bejebus out of me. He's old and wants a long term deal... no thanks.

I only mentioned signing him on OUR terms, no more than a 3 year deal.

[AC]

I wouldn't go above 2 + option.

[IlliniM1ke]

Giants are rumored to be discussing a 3 year 18 mil deal with Affeldt.

I know hes a good lefty reliever but 6 mil per? Contracts are just as out of control as ever.