2017-18 Hot Stove League

[Ronin]

Bob Nightengale
@BNightengale

If the #Dodgers were actually interested in taking on Giancarlo Stanton's contract, they would have traded for Justin Verlander this summer. They are not adding significant payroll.

 

[BC867]

Bob Nightengale
@BNightengale

If the #Dodgers were actually interested in taking on Giancarlo Stanton's contract, they would have traded for Justin Verlander this summer. They are not adding significant payroll.

Are you sure of that? Will the Dodgers let payroll stop them from bringing Stanton on board, especially when they were that close to a World Series championship?

 

[Dback Jon]

Are you sure of that? Will the Dodgers let payroll stop them from bringing Stanton on board, especially when they were that close to a World Series championship?

Especially with some contracts coming off the books.

 

[overseascardfan]

I hope MIA doesn’t pull a BOS the year the gave up Gonzalez and others for scrubs and cap space. MIA better be getting Buehler, Verdugo and a couple of other pieces.

 

[Ronin]

Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 56m56 minutes ago




Source: #SFGiants have remained in contact with #Pirates on Andrew McCutchen, who is among options they could pursue if they do not acquire Giancarlo Stanton from #Marlins. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

[Ronin]

Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account@Ken_Rosenthal 1m1 minute ago




One early measure of bullpen market will be whether Addison Reed and Bryan Shaw get four-year deals. Two of youngest relievers available in free agency: Reed turns 29 on Dec. 27. Shaw recently turned 30.

 

[Ronin]

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Jon Morosi
@jonmorosi

Sources: #Tigers have expressed interest in free agent starter Chris Tillman; talks remain at a preliminary stage. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

[Ronin]

Jon Morosi
@jonmorosi

Sources: #Orioles, All-Star 2B Jonathan Schoop have begun extension talks. Schoop is coming off a career offensive season and is eligible for free agency after ’19. Any deal likely would need to be north of Jean Segura’s 5-year, $70M contract. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

[Ronin]

Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman

Yusmeiro petit agrees to $10m 2 yr deal with a’s @Ken_Rosenthal 1st

 

[Ronin]

anthony fenech
@anthonyfenech

Left-handed centerfielder Anthony Gose has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers, I’m told.

 

[Ronin]

Emily Waldon‏@emilywaldon2080 13m13 minutes ago
From last night: Sources telling me #Tigers FA OF Steven Moya has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan. Physical to take place upon arrival in Japan.

 

[Ronin]

Jerry Crasnick‏Verified account@jcrasnick 21s22 seconds ago
The #Rays expect to tender Brad Miller a contract by Friday's deadline if they don't trade him before then, says a source. Miller had a core muscle injury this year and fell from 30 homers to 9. #Rays beat scribe @TBTimes_Rays said today that he thinks Miller will be tendered.

 

[Ronin]

Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 20s20 seconds ago
Sources: #Rockies pursuing various options to fill vacancy at closer. They have expressed interest in free agent Wade Davis and also spoken with #Orioles about Zach Britton via trade. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

[Ronin]

Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 7m7 minutes ago
Giancarlo Stanton trade development: Source says #Marlins likely would accept offer of Panik, Beede and Shaw for Stanton alone -- if #SFGiants committed to paying at least $250 million of the $295 million left on Stanton’s contract. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

[Dback Jon]

Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 7m7 minutes ago
Giancarlo Stanton trade development: Source says #Marlins likely would accept offer of Panik, Beede and Shaw for Stanton alone -- if #SFGiants committed to paying at least $250 million of the $295 million left on Stanton’s contract. @MLB @MLBNetwork

Wow!!

At least better than the Dodgers, I think

 

[Ronin]

Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 3m3 minutes ago
Sources: Giancarlo Stanton has not given formal word to #Marlins that he would accept trade to #SFGiants, but officials involved in talks are optimistic that he ultimately will. @MLBNetwork @MLB

 

[Ronin]

Atlanta Braves‏Verified account@Braves 9m9 minutes ago
The #Braves have acquired LHP Justin Kelly from the Angels in exchange for RHP Jim Johnson:

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[BC867]

Atlanta Braves‏Verified account@Braves 9m9 minutes ago
The #Braves have acquired LHP Justin Kelly from the Angels in exchange for RHP Jim Johnson:

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Johnson had a 5.56 ERA in 56.2 innings pitched in 61 games out of the bullpen for the Braves last season. Not including any inherited runners he let in if brought in with runners on base.

I wonder why the Halo's would want him after that kind of season. Nine blown saves out of 31 opportunities. Even if he gave up only a 2.72 combined ERA in the previous two seasons, he is 34 years old.

Well, he is six years younger than our 40 year old Rodney's and his 4.23 ERA as closer. But 5.56, I don't know.

 

[Ronin]

Jon Morosi‏Verified account@jonmorosi 9m9 minutes ago
Sources: Evan Longoria's name not seriously involved -- yet -- in ongoing #STLCards/#Rays talks centered on Alex Colome. But Cardinals could look to add bat at 3B if they fail to land Giancarlo Stanton. Stay tuned. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

[Ronin]

Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN

For Giancarlo Stanton to move from the Marlins to a California team, there would be a major state tax increase. Some agents estimate it could cost Stanton in range of $25m-$27.5m over course of his 10-year deal. Marlins/trade partner could endeavor to offset this.

 

[Ronin]

Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal

Source: Welington Castillo to #WhiteSox.

 

[Ronin]

Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal

Welington Castillo deal with #WhiteSox is for two years with club option, source tells The Athletic.

 

[Ronin]

Jeff Passan
@JeffPassan

Sources: Welington Castillo's deal with the White Sox is for $15 million guaranteed. It's a two-year deal with a club option for $8 million in the third year. @Ken_Rosenthal had the deal done first.

 

[Ronin]

Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman

justin upton received full no-trade protection on $106M, 5-year angels deal. also 500K for mvp, other awards bonuses and use of luxury suite 10 games a year.

 

[Ronin]

Robert Murray
@RobertMurrayFRS

#Rockies signing former A’s RHP Chris Jensen to minor-league deal, source tells @FanRagSports.