Hot Stove Rumors Thread

[Swarley]

From a couple tweets I've come across in the last few minutes, it's looking like the Cardinals are the favorite right now for Albert.

 

[EmpireWF]

Cardinals reportedly upped their offer to the $220 million mark.

The Marlins may target Prince Fielder if they lose out on Pujols.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Looks like the Marlins have made their "final offer" for Pujols. Sourced from MLBTradeRumors.

Things heated up on the Albert Pujols front last night, and after some conflicting reports about interest (or lack thereof) from the Angels, he appears to be deciding between the Marlins and Cardinals, though the Cubs are still in the mix. Pujols reportedly has three offers for over $200MM (though one is a mystery team). Miami's proposition contains provisions that would link him to the Fish after his playing days are through, but doesn't contain a no-trade clause. Many expect a decision to come today, so let's start rounding everything up:

The Marlins say they've made their final offer to Pujols, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, though an additional meeting with agent Dan Lozano remains possible.

The Cardinals are meeting with Pujols' camp this morning, tweets MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Heyman believes the Marlins' ten-year offer is in the $200-220MM range.

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Cardinals' newest offer to Pujols is believed to approach $220MM over 10 years. The Cards didn't place a deadline on their offer, and general manager John Mozeliak said this wouldn't necessarily be the club's final offer. Strauss is unsure if all 10 years are guaranteed, or if the tenth year involves some kind of option.

 

[dj_morton]

I'm goin 70-30 that Fat Albert fatten's his wallet in St Louis....the charities and such he has in the town are gonna keep him there. The man does a lot of good work outside of baseball.

 

[Swarley]

Padres and Rockies talking Huston Street.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Padres and Rockies talking Huston Street.

That was what was being reported yesterday. Talks with the Orioles were "unfounded" about Street, as the Rockies want to pick up all of his $8 million contract for next season to maximize their prospect return.

 

[Swarley]

Red Sox and A's still talking Bailey. Contrary to reports, A's have not asked for top prospect 3B Wil Middlebrooks, as Sox would not trade him. OF Reddick seems to be the main name in the talks, and they've asked for Lars Anderson in prior talks.

Knobler reports that a Street deal between Rox and Pads is very close.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

From MLB Network, the top priority is for the Nationals to sign Mark Buerhle. He is looking for a four year deal however, and the market consensus is that he won't get more than three years plus some sort of option.

 

[Swarley]

Padres acquire Huston Street from Rockies for PTBNL.

 

[nflman2033]

Well Cards fans, if Albert turns out to be 2 or 3 years older, and has a terrible streak of seasons toward the end of his contract, you can blame the Marlins for driving up the price on you

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Well Cards fans, if Albert turns out to be 2 or 3 years older, and has a terrible streak of seasons toward the end of his contract, you can blame the Marlins for driving up the price on you

And at the same time, the Marlins will be in the middle of their third firesale.

 

[nflman2033]

And at the same time, the Marlins will be in the middle of their third firesale.

Yup, nice add.

 

[EmpireWF]

Well Cards fans, if Albert turns out to be 2 or 3 years older, and has a terrible streak of seasons toward the end of his contract, you can blame the Marlins for driving up the price on you

Cardinals originally offered 9 years, $190 mil, so what's another $30 mil and 1 year? :smug:

 

[nflman2033]

Cardinals originally offered 9 years, $190 mil, so what's another $30 mil and 1 year? :smug:

Another year and 30 million

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Reds miss out on Huston Street, who they appeared to be in on all week.

I guess the final asking price of a PLAYER TO BE NAMED LATER was too rich for our blood, eh Walt?

 

[Swarley]

Sources say Angels are getting serious in CJ Wilson sweepstakes.

 

[nflman2033]

Reds miss out on Huston Street, who they appeared to be in on all week.

I guess the final asking price of a PLAYER TO BE NAMED LATER was too rich for our blood, eh Walt?

I'm fine with CoCo for less money

 

[Chrispy]

karl ravech
Source tells me that marlins have gone to 6 years on cj Wilson..what does this say about Albert and Miami?

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I'm fine with CoCo for less money

that ship has sailed, I think

Plus CoCo is due for a steep fall. He was very lucky last year with that shit K rate.

 

[Chrispy]

Ken Rosenthal
Source: #Yankees win rights to Nakajima. Now must negotiate contract. #MLB