2015 MLB Hot Stove thread

[Mabster]

The A's have re-aquired Jed Lowrie from the stros. Why? Idk. Thought we had enough infielders already. I hope they're not giving up on Semien already.

Maybe sell high in Valencia?

Lawrie and Lowrie on the same infield though? Good luck broadcasters.

[Speedy]

Speaking of Semien...

Do they believe Ron Washington has cured his ills? Guy only "seven" errors in the 2nd half compared to 28 in the first.

[Mabster]

It's hard to argue with those before Wash after Wash numbers Speedy.

I could see a visible change in him over the season. He slowed down and stopped rushing throws. At the beginning of the season a lot of times he would receive the ball and throw it immediately max effort even if the base runner wasn't even halfway down the line. At the end of the season you could tell he was getting his feet right underneath with his momentum going towards 1st before he would throw in a controlled effort. Almost painfully slow sometimes to the point I thought he wasn't going to beat the runner.

[SPTO]

Regarding the Red Sox:

Apparently Dave Dombrowski isn't learning from the mistakes of the Yankees if he's willing to blow all that money on either Price or Grienke. Sure, it may work out for the first 3 years but the back end is going to be brutal.


Oakland:

I bet they trade off some of that infield depth for youthful pitching or hell, maybe they try and get an impactful bat of some kind.

[areobee401]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

Regarding the Red Sox: Apparently Dave Dombrowski isn't learning from the mistakes of the Yankees if he's willing to blow all that money on either Price or Grienke. Sure, it may work out for the first 3 years but the back end is going to be brutal.

Dave Dombrowski was hired for that very reason, throw loads of cash at free agents. Philosophy has changed within the organization on paying for pitching.

[The Kid 24]

Dave Magadan named as D'Backs hitting coach... I see he's been the hitting coach for Rangers, Padres and Red Sox... Anyone have feedback on him as a hitting coach?

[The Kid 24]

Alex Avila signs with the White Sox on a 1 year, $2.5 mil deal

Cubs acquire Rex Brothers

Indians acquire Kirby Yates

A's release A.J. Griffin

O's acquire L.J. Hoes

Pirates acquire Allen Webster

[PhilliesFan13]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Kid 24

Alex Avila signs with the White Sox on a 1 year, $2.5 mil deal Cubs acquire Rex Brothers Indians acquire Kirby Yates A's release A.J. Griffin O's acquire L.J. Hoes Pirates acquire Allen Webster

I could see the Phillies making a run at A.J. Griffin.

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