Hot Stove Rumors Thread

[Lanteri]

I don't think I'd classify the Marlins as "far" from contention.

 

[EmpireWF]

Jon Heyman says the Nationals are going to make a push for CJ Wilson, wanting to make a big splash.

 

[Leftwich]

Only three years ago Taylor Teagarden was part of a potentially bright catching future for the Texas Rangers.
As of Thursday, like the others, Teagarden is no longer part of the organization.
With two catchers entrenched on the major-league roster and with Teagarden out of options to the minor leagues, the Rangers dealt their former third-round draft pick to Baltimore.
The Rangers received minor-league right-hander Randy Henry and a player to be named for Teagarden, who was likely to be exposed to waivers in spring training so that the Rangers could get him to Triple A Round Rock.
Mike Napoli and Yorvit Torrealba, the Rangers' primary catchers in 2011, are under contract for 2012.
Teagarden's bat could never catch up with his solid defensive skills. The Carrollton Creekview High graduate, who played collegiately at Texas, has just a .220 career batting average in limited action since debuting in 2008 as part of the young catching mix with Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Max Ramirez.
Teagarden, who turns 28 this month, had only 19 hits in 105 at-bats the past two seasons.
Henry, an Oklahoma native who had committed to Texas Tech before injuring his elbow, pitched last season in the Carolina and South Atlantic leagues, where the Rangers field both of their Class A affiliates. Henry, 21, went a combined 4-3 with a 2.22 ERA in 29 games.
"There were a couple of clubs that expressed interest in Teagarden," Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. "Rather than getting to the end of spring training and having limited options at that point, we wanted to make the best baseball deal we could. It gives Taylor a major-league opportunity he didn't have here, and we add a very interesting young pitcher to our mix in Randy Henry. Quality scouting by our guys to identify him."
Cowboy Santas


Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/1...d-catcher-taylor-teagarden.html#ixzz1fOnEQX1T

For anyone who doesn't wanna read that, C Taylor Tegarden was traded from the Rangers to the Orioles for P Randy Henry.

I guess he'll back up Wieters?

 

[NAHSTE]

I don't think I'd classify the Marlins as "far" from contention.

I don't think it's a good idea to spend $9 million per year on a closer either way.

 

[Woy]

I don't think it's a good idea to spend $9 million per year on a closer either way.

Jason Motte is making under 500k next season. :smughard:

 

[Goober]

I don't think it's a good idea to spend $9 million per year on a closer either way.

Agreed, I'm against any large bullpen contract. It's just to easy to replace those guys. The difference between Heath Bell and whatever homegrown closer you can come up with is a lot less then 8.5 million.


The Dodgers gave Chris Capuano a 2 year/10 million deal. Good for Chris, but what a terrible deal.

 

[NAHSTE]

Jason Motte is making under 500k next season. :smughard:

Same with Craig Kimbrel and Jonny Venters.

:smughard:

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

While I agree in theory in terms of paying closers, the Marlins are in a new stadium, and trying to make statements to other players that they are in the game and ready to spend & win. I don't have an issue with them throwing money around. It's not a Jayson Werth level absurd deal or anything (which was a deal made for similar 'we are on the map now' reasons).

 

[EmpireWF]

Marlins hoping to sign Reyes before the Winter Meetings.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

For anyone who doesn't wanna read that, C Taylor Tegarden was traded from the Rangers to the Orioles for P Randy Henry.

I guess he'll back up Wieters?

We've already cut the two guys with catching experience on the 40 man roster, so that is our backup catcher for next season most likely. There was a mention on ESPN insider about Varitek, but somehow I doubt he would leave the Red Sox for a team like the Orioles.

 

[EmpireWF]

 

[Goober]

Rumor is the Marlins are bidding against themselves and have upped their offer to Jose Reyes to 6 years 111 million.

The Brewers are expected to meet with Reyes' agent tomorrow. Please don't even consider matching it Doug Melvin.

 

[NAHSTE]

Reyes will be a Marlin it looks like. Could either be really dangerous or blow up in their face.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Rumor is the Marlins are bidding against themselves and have upped their offer to Jose Reyes to 6 years 111 million.

The Brewers are expected to meet with Reyes' agent tomorrow. Please don't even consider matching it Doug Melvin.

Gob, sometimes you worry a bit too much about other rich peoples money.

I'd jack off all over myself if the Reds signed Reyes, and worry about the financials later.

Then again, in your shoes, i'd rather have Fielder back.

 

[Lanteri]

SS - Jose Reyes
2B - Omar Infante
CF - Hanley Ramirez
RF - Mike Stanton
1B - Gaby Sanchez
LF - Logan Morrison
C - John Buck
3B - Matt Dominguez

Not a bad lineup if Hanley returns to form, and Infante finds a middle ground between his season with the Braves, and his normal form.

 

[Goober]

Gob, sometimes you worry a bit too much about other rich peoples money.

I'd jack off all over myself if the Reds signed Reyes, and worry about the financials later.

Then again, in your shoes, i'd rather have Fielder back.

I worry about whether or not the Brewers have what it takes to remain competitive for long periods of time. With a contract, along with the teams other guaranteed contracts, I have serious doubt as to whether the Brewers will be able to retain their young talent in the future.

And more importantly, if the Brewers sign Reyes, there's no way they can resign Zack Greinke.

 

[EmpireWF]

Sandy Alderson is speaking to the media in an hour...unless Reyes doesn't want the Marlins money, he's gone.

Fuck...I'm most disappointed in the fact the Mets won't get a legit 1st round pick.

 

[Goober]

Sandy Alderson is speaking to the media in an hour...unless Reyes doesn't want the Marlins money, he's gone.

Fuck...I'm most disappointed in the fact the Mets won't get a legit 1st round pick.

Yeah this is honestly ridiculous. The Padres get an extra first pulled out of thin air for Heath Bell, and the Mets get a third round pick for Jose Reyes. Absurd.

 

[moneyman255]

Brewers are very interested in A-Ram and Rollins according to Olney.

He said:

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
Wrote this morning that Brewers interested in Jimmy Rollins; they like his defense, like how he could fit in different parts of lineup.

Sign Rollins and A-Ram please. Rollins, Morgan, Braun, A-Ram, Weeks, Hart, Gamel, Lucroy is legit.

 

[Goober]

Brewers are very interested in A-Ram and Rollins according to Olney.

He said:

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
Wrote this morning that Brewers interested in Jimmy Rollins; they like his defense, like how he could fit in different parts of lineup.

Sign Rollins and A-Ram please. Rollins, Morgan, Braun, A-Ram, Weeks, Hart, Gamel, Lucroy is legit.

Why settle for Rollins and A-Ram when you can sign Prince Fielder, Jose Reyes, and Michael Cuddyer!?!