Hot Stove Rumors Thread

[Chrispy]

Id rather have them go after Cespedes then Darvish

 

[ThomasTomasz]

According to mlbtr the O's discussed Jurrjens and Prado. This is like the Expectations vs Reality scene in 500 Days of Summer. I'm expecting Adam Jones but we'll probably get stuck with something crappier.

I am pretty excited- I'll have to look for it when I get home, seeing as how the Sun has yet to report it.

I'm sure we won't get both. The club seems reluctant to trade Adam Jones. You guys are also good on the corners, so I doubt that Mark Reynolds would be involved. I could definitely see Nolan Reimold coming your way, as well as Robert Andino. Andino would be your short stop for a year, and then move back into a utility role. If both players are in play, I have to think something else goes to the Braves, but I don't know what that would be. Unless the team is definitely trading Jones.

 

[Leftwich]

I am pretty excited- I'll have to look for it when I get home, seeing as how the Sun has yet to report it.

I'm sure we won't get both. The club seems reluctant to trade Adam Jones. You guys are also good on the corners, so I doubt that Mark Reynolds would be involved. I could definitely see Nolan Reimold coming your way, as well as Robert Andino. Andino would be your short stop for a year, and then move back into a utility role. If both players are in play, I have to think something else goes to the Braves, but I don't know what that would be. Unless the team is definitely trading Jones.

I think Jones is a no go on any trade. But I did hear that Matusz could be a name. Matusz would be money in the NL but i'd be upset if we traded him.

As for Andino, I hope we hold onto him. I don't know if B-Rob has it in him anymore, not physically but mentally. Andino could be a stop gap for a year until we can go out and get someone cause we have jack shit in the minors at second.

 

[Rudi]

John Fay reported the Reds are currently looking at THE RIOT and Joe Saunders.

 

[Obst]

Noland Reimold or Felix Pie... pick your poison.

Signed a minor league deal with the Indians a few days ago.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

John Fay reported the Reds are currently looking at THE RIOT and Joe Saunders.

I'll pass on Saunders. He's no better than what we have. Theriot fits like a glove, i'll take him.

 

[Rudi]

I'll pass on Saunders. He's no better than what we have. Theriot fits like a glove, i'll take him.

Theriot is one of the players Ive always hated because hes played for the Cubs and Cardinals, but I would welcome him in Cincy.

 

[Woy]

Theriot fits like a glove, i'll take him.

He doesn't have a glove though. :shifty:

Everyone's taking our scrappy white guys!

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Theriot is one of the players Ive always hated because hes played for the Cubs and Cardinals, but I would welcome him in Cincy.

Perfect insurance policy for Cozart, and the kind of versatile utility guy Dusty loves.

He doesn't have a glove though. :shifty:

LOL

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I think Jones is a no go on any trade. But I did hear that Matusz could be a name. Matusz would be money in the NL but i'd be upset if we traded him.

As for Andino, I hope we hold onto him. I don't know if B-Rob has it in him anymore, not physically but mentally. Andino could be a stop gap for a year until we can go out and get someone cause we have jack shit in the minors at second.

The Braves want to get rid of starters though, because they have such a backlog in the organization. Jurrjens is a piece not because they have to trade him, but because he is expendable because of organizational depth. I don't think Matusz is a piece they would be looking into.

Prado makes sense because he has experience playing second. It isn't his best position, but they can put him there. That way, if Roberts is still out, you have a guy who can hit around the top of the order and play second in Prado, have Reynolds at third and Davis at first (or vice versa.) In a perfect world, I think the Orioles would want to have Luke Scott back in left field, have Prado at third and Davis as a rotating DH.

Honestly, I would really love to have Jurrjens at the top of the rotation. That would be such a huge move for this team, moreso than adding Prado or anyone else not named Prince Fielder. Still weird that the Sun has no mention of it, but then again, they stand behind the team and don't seem to criticize.

 

[nflman2033]

He doesn't have a glove though. :shifty:

Everyone's taking our scrappy white guys!

Cincinnati's favorite type or player, Rose, Freel, Rosales, etc

 

[Slateman]

Blue Jays seem to be the frontrunner for Darvish

 

[NAHSTE]

The Braves want to get rid of starters though, because they have such a backlog in the organization. Jurrjens is a piece not because they have to trade him, but because he is expendable because of organizational depth. I don't think Matusz is a piece they would be looking into.

Prado makes sense because he has experience playing second. It isn't his best position, but they can put him there. That way, if Roberts is still out, you have a guy who can hit around the top of the order and play second in Prado, have Reynolds at third and Davis at first (or vice versa.) In a perfect world, I think the Orioles would want to have Luke Scott back in left field, have Prado at third and Davis as a rotating DH.

Honestly, I would really love to have Jurrjens at the top of the rotation. That would be such a huge move for this team, moreso than adding Prado or anyone else not named Prince Fielder. Still weird that the Sun has no mention of it, but then again, they stand behind the team and don't seem to criticize.

I think Prado being a plus defender at 3B is what the O's are thinking. They need to improve their infield defense, and they need to have Reynolds strictly DHing. Prado could be a Melvin Mora type for the O's, very versatile, can handle himself offensively and is a great defensive third basemen.

Matusz is not an option though, not sure why Leftwich included him. We're looking for positional players, either prospects or ML ready guys, preferably ones with power who can play the OF.

Seeing as Adam Jones is only under contract for two more years, I really, really, really, hope that is who Frank Wren is targeting, but I don't think Jurjjens and Prado alone is enough. If we could throw in a couple of prospects to sweeten the pot, you never know.

Wishful thinking on my part, of course.

 

[EmpireWF]

Mets signed LHP Chuck James Bitch.

Blue Jays seem to be the frontrunner for Darvish

Rumor is they bid over $40 mil for the right to negotiate.

 

[NAHSTE]

Wait, really? Chuck James is still alive?

:jonesy:

:lol:

:jonesy:

:lol:

 

[EmpireWF]

Hey now, when you're losing $70 mil a year, the Chuck James' of the world look like prime rib.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I think Prado being a plus defender at 3B is what the O's are thinking. They need to improve their infield defense, and they need to have Reynolds strictly DHing. Prado could be a Melvin Mora type for the O's, very versatile, can handle himself offensively and is a great defensive third basemen.

Matusz is not an option though, not sure why Leftwich included him. We're looking for positional players, either prospects or ML ready guys, preferably ones with power who can play the OF.

Seeing as Adam Jones is only under contract for two more years, I really, really, really, hope that is who Frank Wren is targeting, but I don't think Jurjjens and Prado alone is enough. If we could throw in a couple of prospects to sweeten the pot, you never know.

Wishful thinking on my part, of course.

I don't think it is Jones. And no one asked this question at the Wada press conference either. Depending on where we could find a serviceable center fielder, I would have no issue moving Jones for the two of them. Problem is, Duquette isn't going to make that deal and as each day goes forward, I am less and less confident in a landmark deal happening for the Orioles.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on Walt Jocketty.

Billy Beane's asking price for Gio Gonzalez?

Yonder Alonso, either Devin Mesoraco or Yasmani Grandal, AND another lesser prospect.

OK, eat a dick buddy. Well give you Ricardo Rincon.

 

[NAHSTE]

I don't think it is Jones. And no one asked this question at the Wada press conference either. Depending on where we could find a serviceable center fielder, I would have no issue moving Jones for the two of them. Problem is, Duquette isn't going to make that deal and as each day goes forward, I am less and less confident in a landmark deal happening for the Orioles.

I don't really want Jones now that I've thought about it. His career walk rate and OBP are less than desirable, and he's only under team control for as long as Jurrjens is, and only one year longer than Michael Bourn is, so it's not even a guarantee he would be in our longterm plans.

 

[Rudi]

Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on Walt Jocketty.

Billy Beane's asking price for Gio Gonzalez?

Yonder Alonso, either Devin Mesoraco or Yasmani Grandal, AND another lesser prospect.

OK, eat a dick buddy. Well give you Ricardo Rincon.

I have no problem with Walt telling these teams to fuck off. The Rockies tried to rob us when we asked about Ubaldo during the season. Fuck overpaying for people.