2018/19 Hot Stove League

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[Willie D]

DAMN... The F'n Dodgers though.

Pretty much this. If it's any consolation, it probably means their interesy in Harper has declined, keeping Harper inclined to sign on the east coast. So when the DB's rebuild is done in two years, they won't have to worry about that guy in the same division.

 

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Jon Morosi
@jonmorosi

Whit Merrifield’s four-year extension with #Royals will be worth $16.25 million with $2 million in performance bonuses, source says.
@MLB
@MLBNetwork

 

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Jon Heyman

✔ @JonHeyman



While Padres have an eye on Manny Machado, they are also considering Mike Moustakas, who may be a more realistic target. No surprise, Eric Hosmer is said to have highly recommended Moose.

 

[Ronin]

Bob Nightengale

✔ @BNightengale



The #Bluejays sign Freddy Galvis to one-year, $5 million contract as @ShiDavidi reported.

 

[Willie D]

Holy buffalo pies! Bryce Harper in Las Vegas meeting with...THE PADRES. WTF?

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/padres-meeting-with-bryce-harper.html

So the DB's can't afford Goldy...but Sandy Eggo can afford this cat?

 

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[Willie D]

Wait...the Rockheads haven't wrapped up Arenado yet? WTF are they doing? He's the best thing to hit Coors Canaveral since Mike Piazza blasting one off the faux mountains.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/02/poll-nolan-arenados-future.html

 

[overseascardfan]

They'll keep him, he's not a Bora's client so at least they don't have to deal with that. Ironically, none of COL's big contracts are on SP's. They'll be okay, they have a good farm system so they will have young, cheap talent under control until Arenado's next contract expires.

 

[Ronin]

Boxberger finds a home.

Jeffrey Flanagan‏Verified account@FlannyMLB
Per source, the Royals are closing in on a one-year deal with reliever Brad Boxberger. Story to come on

 

[Willie D]

LOL the Royals, who hired Mike Matheny, who hates pitchers. But of course so did their paid umpire Don Denkinger.

 

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Diamondbacks' Marc Rzepczynski: Joins Arizona on MiLB deal
Rotowire 2D ago
Rzepczynski agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.

Rzepczynski struggled in limited opportunities during the 2018 season, accruing a 6.97 ERA and 2.52 WHIP with 11 punchouts over 10.1 innings across stops with Cleveland and Seattle. He figures to have a shot to make the big-league roster during spring training given his past experience in the majors, though he'll have to prove that he's worthy of joining Arizona's bullpen during spring training.

 

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Diamondbacks' Ricky Nolasco: Inks MiLB deal with Arizona
Rotowire 1D ago
Nolasco agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday that includes an invitation to big-league camp.

Nolasco last pitched in the major leagues during the 2017 season, when he started 33 games for the Angels and posted a 4.92 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with a 143:58 K:BB through 181 innings. He figures to serve as organizational depth for Arizona at Triple-A but could return to the big leagues should the Diamondbacks struggle through any injury problems in their starting rotation.

 

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[AZCB34]

Quick glance: that might be a pretty dang good team! Starting pitching might be the issue.

 

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