Hot Stove Rumors Thread

[bcransom]

Well Reyes loved his visit to Miami, I think they've got a good shot at signing him. No chance with Pujols though.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Marlins said to have made "substantial" offers to Pujols and Reyes.

You've got to be shitting me.

They are just trying to make a statement right now, they don't expect to land either guy. They are just being very public about being willing to spend money so future free agents take them seriously.

I could see them possibly landing Reyes, but there's no chance Albert goes to from a banner franchise like the Cardinals to a a dysfunctional organization like Miami.

I'll say this, with Wacky Ozzie, Looney Logan, and Nutjob Hanley down there, if they bring in Reyes and Pujols, the Marlins are instantly the most interesting team in baseball.

I hope they sign both of them.

 

[StealthShot]

Jose Reyes has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins, according to Dino Costa of SiriusXM.

 

[EmpireWF]

Jose Reyes has agreed to terms with the Miami Marlins, according to Dino Costa of SiriusXM.

That's a false report from Douchebag Dino.

 

[Mogriffjr]

I find it hard to believe Reyes would agree with the 1st team and not testing the market.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

MILWAUKEE -- Third baseman Aramis Ramirez' tenure with the Chicago Cubs is officially done, according to his agent, Paul Kinzer.

Kinzer, who is attending this week's general managers meetings, said he will meet with other clubs this week about Ramirez's future, but that he does not plan to speak to the Cubs.

"That ship has sailed," Kinzer said. "We have a lot of interest in Aramis from different teams. But the Cubs will not be one of them."

Kinzer, who also represents free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, said he is seeking a three- or four-year contract for Ramirez, a 33-year-old Dominican native. Ramirez hit .305 with 26 home runs and a team-high 93 RBIs for the Cubs in 2011.

According to a major league source, Kinzer had a meeting with Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin on Monday afternoon. If Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder leaves as expected through the free-agent process, the club will be looking to replace his production. Fielder hit .299 and slugged 38 homers and 120 RBIs for the Brewers in 2011.

Fielder's agent Scott Boras, who is also in Milwaukee, said Monday that he will schedule meetings with Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer to get a feel for where the Cubs stand under their new management.

"Prince has hit well at Wrigley Field and he's done well in that division," said Boras, who also represents Cubs free agent Carlos Pena. "(The Cubs and I) haven't talked yet, but we will."

Boras also rPena, who hit .225 with 28 homers and 80 RBIs for the Cubs last season.

On Monday, Kinzer reiterated his annoyance with comments Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly made on the "Waddle and Silvy" show in early October, including that Ramirez was not a clutch hitter.

"They don't give out Silver Slugger awards to Punch-and-Judy hitters," Kinzer said about Ramirez, who won the NL award in 2011. "Everybody with the Cubs has always been tremendous for the whole time that Aramis was there. It was a great relationship. You can ask his managers why they don't feel that way (that Brenly felt). You can ask (former Cubs GM) Jim Hendry why he doesn't feel that way. Why he had a personal attack on Aramis, I don't understand that. For a broadcaster to come out and say that, I thought it was very low-class."

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7235842/aramis-ramirez-back-chicago-cubs

I definitely think a move to either first base or DH is in order for Ramirez. I actually think that he ends up with the Orioles, because it doesn't seem likely that the Orioles sign Pujols or Fielder. Some moves still need to be made, and I think Ramirez as a DH for the Orioles would be a solid move if we can also add some pitching.

 

[Irish]

Told you guys there is no chance Matt Kemp leaves LA, no matter how broke or how desperate they are for prospects.

 

[EmpireWF]

Ken Rosenthal says the Marlins offered Reyes a 6-year, $90 million deal.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Buster Olney on Reyes and the Marlins

"There is an expectation they will work something out with Reyes for something in the range of five years, $18-20M a year. They are seen as the team that's going to be most aggressive and he certainly fits the style that Ozzie Guillen loves to play. He loves to have a team that runs the bases aggressively, puts pressure on opposing defenses. Reyes would be a centerpiece for that with Hanley Ramirez moving to another position."

 

[NAHSTE]

Damn. Marlins going all in on Reyes.

Strong move. I like it, but it will either set them back 10 years like the Tejada deal did to Baltimore, or it could possibly elevate them to a fringe contender. If Reyes and Josh Johnson can stay healthy and Hanley can stop being a grumpy louse, it might end up being a solid club.

My manlove for Reyes and Mike Stanton is well documented. Might have to pull an MVPete and go dual-squads next season.

:shifty:

 

[EmpireWF]

The Marlins got all bitchy few years back when Reyes would dance around and celebrate with teammates. No doubt under Guillen, he'd be dancing up and down that new stadium.

I was resigned to losing Reyes but dreaded him going to a contender. I hope SOMEONE else out there comes into play.

Would be surprising if they're the only legit team in on him.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

CJ Wilson wants to get paid foreal..

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that C.J. Wilson is looking for a six-year, $120 million contract.
It doesn't seem likely that he'll find it, but that's not a bad place for his agent to start. Wilson has drawn interest from enough teams that he should be able to land a contract of five years or more, but asking for $20 million annually is probably a reach. The Marlins, Red Sox, Yankees and Angels are said to have serious interest, and the Rangers will also attempt to re-sign the lefty.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

CJ Wilson will be the bust of this seasons free agent crop.

 

[FedEx227]

If he wants a contract like that he'll have no choice but to bust. Ridiculous.

 

[EmpireWF]

god bless the guy for asking but...

:jonesy:

 

[ThomasTomasz]

There is always the chance that the bidding reaches that point, but I think that most teams are going to try and sign Wilson to a four or five year contract. He is 31, and signing a six year deal would be stupid for any club.

 

[FedEx227]

Don't worry about age though with Wilson. He has almost half the innings a normal 31-year old starting pitcher does. Guys break down as they age no doubt, but he still has a relatively fresh arm.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

The Cleveland Indians and outfielder Grady Sizemore are on the verge of agreeing on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN.com's Buster Olney.

The Indians declined a $9 million option and allowed Sizemore to become a free agent less than three weeks ago.

Sizemore, 29, has generated interest from at least eight teams and appeared ready to let the market play out over the coming weeks. But the Indians moved to the front of the line Friday.


Sizemore
"The Indians came at us with an aggressive offer,'' agent Joe Urbon told ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. "Grady has always maintained that he would be interested in returning to Cleveland.''

Sizemore, who began his career with Montreal in 2000, came to Cleveland with Cliff Lee and Brandon Phillips in 2004 as part of a six-player trade that sent Bartolo Colon to the Expos. He emerged as a star at age 22 and made three straight All-Star teams from 2006 through 2008, but in recent years he's had trouble staying on the field because of injuries.

Sizemore hit .224 with 10 homers in 71 games this year, and the Indians recently declined his 2012 option and paid him a $500,000 buyout.

Since becoming a free agent, Sizemore has generated interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees -- teams that viewed him as an intriguing bounce-back candidate on a one-year deal. Those clubs either called Urbon to express interest in Sizemore or asked to check out his medical records as a prelude to contract talks.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7252922/cleveland-indians-grady-sizemore-verge-deal

Not a surprise here, though I thought the Reds might push hard for Sizemore. Indians have the best idea about his medical records following microfracture surgery and probably gave him the best offer he received.

 

[Chrispy]

Rangers Sign Joe Nathan

The defending American League champions agreed with Joe Nathan on a two-year deal that includes a team option for 2014. Dave Pepe of Pro Agents, Inc. negotiated a $14.5MM guarantee for the four-time All-Star, including the buyout.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/rangers-to-sign-joe-nathan-.html

Feliz headed to the Rotation

 

[Goober]

Rangers Sign Joe Nathan

The defending American League champions agreed with Joe Nathan on a two-year deal that includes a team option for 2014. Dave Pepe of Pro Agents, Inc. negotiated a $14.5MM guarantee for the four-time All-Star, including the buyout.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/11/rangers-to-sign-joe-nathan-.html

Feliz headed to the Rotation

Obst said this makes the Papelbon deal look like a steal. LOL. They're both terrible.