Arndrake Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm surprised anagramking hadn't started this one already. As the Hot Stove season is already about a month underway, several things have already occurred. As was already pointed out in a previous thread, Sabathia has become a very rich man. Now I've heard many writers say that the Yankees had no choice but I still feel these kind of actions are very bad for baseball as it forces the market value of all the free agents past what smaller teams can pay. K-Rod joins the Mets, 3 years $37 mil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 As the Mets primary issue has been their bullpen, they acquire JJ Putz from the Mariners in a huge three-team trade. The first big trade of new Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik came about because the Mets inquired about JJ but Jack was eyeing CF Franklin Guttierez in Cleveland. In addition to Guttierez, the M's also get RHP Aaron Heilman, CF Endy Chavez (who will probably play LF), and 4 minor leaguers in exchange for sending Putz, CF Jeremy Reed, and RHP Sean Green to the Mets. The M's sent IF Luis Valbuena (a minor leaguer) and the Mets sent RHP Joe Smith to Cleveland. I'm sad to see JJ leave Seattle but he was a valuable commodity on the trade market, plus there is a concern that injury is starting to creep into his career. Getting 7 players for 4 can be a pretty good deal, especially on the odds that 2 of them may have career years in Mariner uniforms. The only concern I have is that the M's primary need is offense, but that doesn't yet appear to be resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Angels try to hold onto Texiera, but the Nats are making a big offer I could see Texiera taking it as he is from the Maryland area. The only question is does he want to play close to home or does he want to play for a contender as it doesn't appear Washington or Baltimore will be ready to any time soon. I heard the Red Sox were also interested in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Padres ace and '07 Cy Young winner Jake Peavy has been on the trade block since the end of the season and it appeared he was going to the Cubs, but that deal appears to have fallen through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULTIPLIED REACTION Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Theo, sign Texiera! With Ortiz coming back off a bad wrist, and Lowell having hip surgery, we need a reliable big bat in the middle of the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 It looks like the Brewers are going to trade Mike Cameron to the Yankees for Melky Cabrera. Just what the Yankees need, an aging .250 hitter with a ton of strike outs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (MULTIPLIED REACTION @ Dec 11 2008, 05:33 PM) Theo, sign Texiera! With Ortiz coming back off a bad wrist, and Lowell having hip surgery, we need a reliable big bat in the middle of the lineup. He's known as a cancer in the clubhouse. And you just got rid of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Jamie "Methusela" Moyers is taking the pHillies to the wall for a second year on a contract. Pretty ballsy at 46 But he did win 16 games.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 QUOTE (liquidcrystalcompass @ Dec 11 2008, 06:55 PM) QUOTE (MULTIPLIED REACTION @ Dec 11 2008, 05:33 PM) Theo, sign Texiera! With Ortiz coming back off a bad wrist, and Lowell having hip surgery, we need a reliable big bat in the middle of the lineup. He's known as a cancer in the clubhouse. And you just got rid of one. Just curious, I hadn't heard that about Tex. I HATED seeing him leave the Braves, as did most of Atlanta. We need a big bat here; Chipper had an awesome season last year, but he isn't getting any younger. The Braves won't get one, though, until they finally get an owner willing to pony up the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Looks like AJ Burnett will play for either Yankees or Braves. I'm sure most of our northern friends would prefer he not be a Yankee as seeing him come back to Toronto in a Yankee uniform would be very bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Just as I was afraid of, Derek Lowe's price is going up because of how the Yankees overpaid Sabathia. I kept hearing a lot of sportswriters discuss that the faltering economy may finally settle this inflated free agent market. Then the Yankees turn around and pull a stunt that inflates it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 QUOTE (Arndrake @ Dec 12 2008, 08:16 AM) Just as I was afraid of, Derek Lowe's price is going up because of how the Yankees overpaid Sabathia. I kept hearing a lot of sportswriters discuss that the faltering economy may finally settle this inflated free agent market. Then the Yankees turn around and pull a stunt that inflates it again. So true. And we knew this was going to happen, especially for some other top talent. Because at that point, the thinking is, "Hey - thats the market price now!" Not sure how economy will affect this - seems to me that Citi and other companies will lay people off but keep their luxury boxes.... Speaking of which - did the near demise and bailout of Citi affect their lavish spending for the Mets new stadium?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaldad Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 the METS better get a starter soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Speaking of which a Mets fan (I occasionally sneak a conversation with them ) told me there will be NO partial season plans for the new stadium. Can anyone confirm that? Hate to hear that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 It looks like the Phillies sign OF Raul Ibanez to a three year $30 mil deal. As sad as I am to see Raul go, I think we M's fan had a sense that he would not be back as he wanted a long-term deal, he is 36, and his age and long-term contract wants were not compatible with the M's future plans. What is it with Philly getting so many former Mariners? Moyer, Garcia (I realize that hasn't worked out at all for you), Dobbs, and now Ibanez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 The Indians are about to sign Wood as their closer. Seems to me that is a bit of a gamble considering his history of injury. Although he has seemed better as a closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Looks like the Cubs are eyeing Bradley now. He had a pretty good season with Texas, which helps his value. The negative of course is his personality conflicts of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Apparently, A.J. Burnett is a Yankee. He's going to sign a five-year $82.5MM deal: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3765754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 QUOTE (Arndrake @ Dec 12 2008, 03:45 PM) It looks like the Phillies sign OF Raul Ibanez to a three year $30 mil deal. As sad as I am to see Raul go, I think we M's fan had a sense that he would not be back as he wanted a long-term deal, he is 36, and his age and long-term contract wants were not compatible with the M's future plans. What is it with Philly getting so many former Mariners? Moyer, Garcia (I realize that hasn't worked out at all for you), Dobbs, and now Ibanez. Hey, you guys have helped us out We really like Dobbs in these parts too, and Moyer is from this area (although his rather large family still lives out your way). The Phillies arent afraid of an older player, cause hell, well make another run this year, but as history goes, we wont likely repeat. So what the hell. Were just replacing Burrell, or trying to. The huge 3-man platoon idea doesnt seem plausible.. so bring in Ibanez... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Dec 12 2008, 05:04 PM) Apparently, A.J. Burnett is a Yankee. He's going to sign a five-year $82.5MM deal: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3765754 Yanks making moves.. watch out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Dec 12 2008, 04:04 PM) Apparently, A.J. Burnett is a Yankee. He's going to sign a five-year $82.5MM deal: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3765754 WAY too much for him............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 His career record is 87-76, with almost a freakin' 4.00 ERA.............WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 It looks like the Angels are targetting Fuentes to fill their vacant closer role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arndrake Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 The Royals sign reliever Kyle Farnsworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ Dec 12 2008, 10:50 PM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Dec 12 2008, 04:04 PM) Apparently, A.J. Burnett is a Yankee. He's going to sign a five-year $82.5MM deal: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3765754 WAY too much for him............ Name one established player on the Yankees that isn't paid way too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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