Hot Stove Rumors Thread

[moneyman255]

Fielder is going wherever the money is imo.

He had it made in Milwaukee. Had one of the best hitters in baseball hitting infront of him, everyone in Milwaukee loved him, he played with his good friends in Weeks, Hart, and Gallardo. They grew up together in the minor league system. His kids said they loved it in Milwaukee.

Same thing with the Pujols situation. It's pretty sad how money is more important over loyalty these days. Need more players in this game like Braun, and Weaver who take less to stay with the team.

[Guest]

Oops.
Already posted above.

Fielder in SafeCo........?

The Mariners need more pop in the lineup, seeing as how Miguel Olivo led the team in home runs last season. I still don't see Fielder going to a team that is not yet in contention, and also would hurt his production totals. It would be more likely for him to pick a team with a solid park for him, like the Orioles, over Seattle.

[dj_morton]

yep

[EmpireWF]

Mets are said to be one of 5 teams in on Buehrle.

[dj_morton]

down from a dozen to five? no idea where he will go.

i was really hopin the Braves would make a run for Rollins.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Dmitri Young has been roaming the halls of the winter meetings here. Young has slimmed down considerably. He’s a 240 pounds after last playing at 295.

“I heard you’re trying to make a come back,” I said to him.

“Take that ‘try’ part out,” he said. “I’m going to.”

Young hasn’t played since 2008. He hit .280/.394/.400 for Nationals that year. He hit .320 in 460 at-bats in 2007.

Young has not talked to the Reds yet. But he plans to. He’s only 38. He’s not a great fit because he’s limited as far as positions. He played only first base his last three years. But my guess is he can still hit.

[Warner2BruceTD]

The winter meetings are moving on in typical quiet fashion for the Reds. They did nothing but take Jeremy Horst off the roster Day 1.

But I get sense that they are confident they will be able to make a deal. I also get the sense that Jair Jurrjens is not on the top of their list. I think he may be a fallback guy. But he has injury issues and the Braves would not be interested in Yonder Alonso or Yasmani Grandal — probably the Reds two best trading chips.

My sense is James Shields is the Reds’ No. 1 target. I think Gio Gonzalez is on the list, too. Alonso would be a fit in either case.

The Reds will have to give up a lot to get a deal done. I heard Oakland GM Billy Beane talking yesterday. He said there’s a difference between shopping players and being willing to listen when teams call. Sounds like the A’s are in that mode with Gonzalez.

[Guest]

The winter meetings are moving on in typical quiet fashion for the Reds. They did nothing but take Jeremy Horst off the roster Day 1.

But I get sense that they are confident they will be able to make a deal. I also get the sense that Jair Jurrjens is not on the top of their list. I think he may be a fallback guy. But he has injury issues and the Braves would not be interested in Yonder Alonso or Yasmani Grandal — probably the Reds two best trading chips.

My sense is James Shields is the Reds’ No. 1 target. I think Gio Gonzalez is on the list, too. Alonso would be a fit in either case.

The Reds will have to give up a lot to get a deal done. I heard Oakland GM Billy Beane talking yesterday. He said there’s a difference between shopping players and being willing to listen when teams call. Sounds like the A’s are in that mode with Gonzalez.

I'll echo the last statement you made. Oakland is looking for offense and a young outfielder, the Orioles were rumored on Gonzalez and need starting pitching in the worst way. Yet from Duquette's comments, he isn't going to be trading Adam Jones (fits the criteria for what Beane wants) and basically labeled him untouchable.

I love Adam Jones, but I recognize our need for starting pitching. To get a guy who has four years left before free agency, and is a legit ace, I would do that if I am the Orioles.

[Guest]

down from a dozen to five? no idea where he will go.

i was really hopin the Braves would make a run for Rollins.

In addition to the Mets, it looks like the other teams are the Marlins, Nationals, Rangers and Twins. I am actually surprised to see the Twins in on Buerhle and already have a contract proposal submitted to his agent, because this was the year for both Mauer and Morneau's contracts to balloon.

[Swarley]

Rosenthal tweet:

Source: Loria pushing #Marlins' interest in Wilson, not ruling out signing Wilson AND Pujols. #MLB

This is getting absurd lol.

[Guest]

Rosenthal tweet:

Source: Loria pushing #Marlins' interest in Wilson, not ruling out signing Wilson AND Pujols. #MLB

This is getting absurd lol.

It makes you wonder where they would be right now if they didn't have a firesale after every championship. I am going to be watching the Marlins situations intently over the next year or so. It will be more interesting than watching my Orioles, that is for sure.

[moneyman255]

Wilson wants over 100 mil.

Wilson: 5/100
Pujols: 10/240
Bell: 3/27
Reyes: 6/106

Combined 475 million.

Payroll last year was under 40 million. Gonna be 100-110 this year.

[Guest]

Wilson wants over 100 mil.

Wilson: 5/100
Pujols: 10/240
Bell: 3/27
Reyes: 6/106

Combined 475 million.

Payroll last year was under 40 million. Gonna be 100-110 this year.

$47 million but I know what you mean.......in 2008 it was almost only $22 million. This is bad news waiting to happen if the team doesn't sustain more merchandise sales and an influx of fans to the new stadium.

[dj_morton]

Damn...quite a surge in payroll for the Fish.

I haven't heard many trade rumors from Jair Jurrgen's lately...I heard a few a month ago..nothing since.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

If the Marlins land Pujols and Wilson, that'd be ridiculous...I just don't see it.