Hot Stove Rumors Thread

[Obst]

The Phillies are making a "strong push" to re-sign Ryan Madson, according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. Talks are "advancing, but not complete," a source told ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. Agent Scott Boras told Crasnick that the sides are still exchanging proposals.

 

[EmpireWF]

John Heyman says the Mets are likely to tender a contract to arbitration eligible CF Angel Pagan (he'd likely earn over $4 million). Coming off a terrible year, it's assumed they would rather take a chance on him than one of the bums available in free agency.

He also mentioned the Mets are looking at more 1-year fliers (like they did last year with Chris Young and Chris Capuano) while Capuano is looking for a 2-year deal.

I'm trying to read into the Victorino being shopped news...

With Rollins a FA, the tweet says they are moving money to make a big move...now the only move is it signals trying to get Jose Reyes...

but I don't know why they would put a ton of money into going after Reyes then creating a hole in CF...Both play a premium position up the middle of the diamond and Victorino plays a similar type game that Reyes, although not the player Reyes is...I just don't see who else they could free up money for...they won't be pursuing a 1B, and I don't think they would be going after a CJ Wilson or something like that.

Philly is looking to spend money on a closer whether Madson or Papelbon.

 

[Obst]

The Marlins, who already obtained manager Ozzie Guillen from the White Sox this offseason, are now pursuing the most dependable starter the skipper had in Chicago, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The Marlins will meet with free agent left-hander Mark Buehrle tomorrow.

 

[EmpireWF]

Brewers are in now on Reyes.

 

[FedEx227]

Brewers are in now on Reyes.

That'd be :fap:tastic

 

[Goober]

Brewers are in now on Reyes.

Signing Reyes certainly would be exciting, but I just don't see how its possible. I don't think the team can afford Reyes or Fielder. Of course if Mark Attanasio is willing to commit to a 100 million payroll for the next five years, that changes everything.

I want the team to look into trading expensive players like Randy Wolf and Corey Hart where they can get similar production internally for a lot less money.

 

[moneyman255]

The Brewers offered Fielder 6/110 or something along those lines and Fielder turned it down. Reyes will not get more than 110 imo, I think he'll get a deal somewhere around 5/100. Depending on if teams get into a bidding war with him.

The Brewers have a new TV deal that is going to be in-effect starting next year. That's additional revenue, plus Wolf's contract is up after next season as well.

I can easily see them signing him.

 

[Goober]

Resigning zack greinke should be the Brewers number one goal. If signing Reyes prevents them from signing Greinke then I'll pass.

I don't want the 2013 rotation to be:
Yovani gallardo
"Doug Melvin free agent special"
Chris Narveson
Michael Fiers
Willy Peralta

 

[Chrispy]

The Marlins have been linked to pretty much every FA......

 

[NAHSTE]

Resigning zack greinke should be the Brewers number one goal. If signing Reyes prevents them from signing Greinke then I'll pass.

I don't want the 2013 rotation to be:
Yovani gallardo
"Doug Melvin free agent special"
Chris Narveson
Michael Fiers
Willy Peralta

Greinke will take Tim Hudson's place in the rotation for 2013.

:smug:

 

[Goober]

Greinke will take Tim Hudson's place in the rotation for 2013.

:smug:

You've got it mixed up. The Braves are going to trade Jason Heyward for Corey Hart!

 

[Mogriffjr]

The Brewers offered Fielder 6/110 or something along those lines and Fielder turned it down. Reyes will not get more than 110 imo, I think he'll get a deal somewhere around 5/100. Depending on if teams get into a bidding war with him.

The Brewers have a new TV deal that is going to be in-effect starting next year. That's additional revenue, plus Wolf's contract is up after next season as well.

I can easily see them signing him.

if he gets a deal 5/100, he's staying in NY lol

 

[EmpireWF]

I don't see the Mets giving him a 5/100 deal.

 

[Chrispy]

UDPATE: Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown tweets that Madson and the Phillies are nearing agreement on a 4-year deal that could be worth $11 million per season.

If the deal gets done, and it appears it will, the Red Sox would be left with Papelbon at the top of their wish list at closer.

 

[NAHSTE]

4/44 for Madson?

:jonesy:

 

[FedEx227]

Papelbon just did a jig.

 

[EmpireWF]

Marlins may offer Reyes a short-term deal, something like 3 years, $80+ million

 

[Obst]

4/44 for Madson?

:jonesy:

Deal isn't official, they are still talking to both Madson and Papelbon

 

[Obst]

Marlins may offer Reyes a short-term deal, something like 3 years, $80+ million

I just asked this question MLB Trade Rumors Live Chat




[Comment From Sean:]
I hear Marlins are going to throw a ton of cash at Reyes but for a short term, something like 3 years/$80MM. Any truth to this?

Tim Dierkes:
The rumor was three years at $20MM+ per, and it came from one anonymous Mets employee. So that's shaky stuff. I could see the Marlins making a 3/60 offer, sure, but I think they'd present four and five-year options too.

 

[NAHSTE]

Hanley at 3B, Reyes at SS is enough to make me shit my pants and jizz at the same time.