Welcome to the annual MLB Hot Stove thread

[Numb1075]

 

[speedracer]

This just in -- Tigers sign Jeremy Bonderman to a sensible contract extension.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

fiscal responsibility? say it ain't so

 

[Numb1075]

He should have held out for Gil Meche money

 

[Numb1075]

reports are indicating that Marcus Giles is close to signing w/ his brother in San Diego.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i can't really blame anyone for wanting to play in a city where the temperature is pretty much between 70 and 85 all year long

 

[Numb1075]

I totally understand his reasons for wanting to go to SD.

I'm just because I don't think Jose Valentin can produce like he did last year.....and I haven't seen much of a bat from Anderson Hernandez.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

go fuck yourself, san diego

 

[Numb1075]

Let's punch it right in the baby maker

 

[Hewson]

I love lamp.

 

[TheBrush]

I think the Mets need to focus on the starting rotation. Whether its Zito, Haren, Peavy (not probable), Buherle, Vasquez, Suppan. Its clear they need another arm.

I agree Numb that Valentin is unlikely to produce like last year, but with the 1-7 that we have (Reyes, Loduca, Beltran, Delgado, Wright, Alou, Green) is the 8th hole that crucial? I mean sure I would love Giles, that would be sick, but I dont think we will ever be like the yankess and have all-stars at every position. I have heard some talks about a trade for Cantu as well? this would be interesting (although his D is terrible).

hmmmmmm, the Hot Stove is still a smoking!!!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

the 8 hole is very important in the national league... a guy like valentin strikes out alot... not what you want out of the 8 hole. ya want a guy who can get on base so that the pitcher doesn't lead off many innings.

and it's obvious they need to strengthen the starting rotation... omar's done a shitty job holding on to the bullpen this offseason, so the mets need starters that can eat innings. they need to bring in zito.

last off-season was an A+ for omar... this one so far has been a C- at best.

 

[Numb1075]

Jorge can't hit ! Cantu.

boom tish

try the veal

 

[MrPryck2U]

Today, it was released that the average MLB player's salary is 2.7 million dollars.

 

[randhail]

Police arrest Willis on suspicion of drunken driving

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2705991

 

[Numb1075]

he got out of his Bentley and took a piss in the street

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Today, it was released that the average MLB player's salary is 2.7 million dollars.

the top salaries skew the numbers

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Police arrest Willis on suspicion of drunken driving

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2705991

for shame... i think florida should trade him immediately

he got out of his Bentley and took a piss in the street

my only question is... did he use the leg kick when he took a leak?

 

[Numb1075]

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

any chance of seein' ya at flannery's tonight numbster?

 

[Numb1075]

Probably not. My friend moved to North Carolina and he is back up here visiting for a few days....So about a dozen of us are reaking havoc in Westchester.

But, I can always run the idea past them, we're a pretty spontaenous crowd.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

you know you wanna

 

[Numb1075]

of course.

will they play Mercy?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

 

[Numb1075]

have fun tonight, wang chung tonight

 

[MrPryck2U]

Hey, Dontrelle Willis had fun LAST night! He got busted for DUI. Everything would've been fine, but he decided to relieve himself in the middle of the street and the cops couldn't help but notice. Can you smell an apology press conference?

 

[WildHoneyAlways]

The White Sock traded Brandon McCarthy!!

NooooooOOOOOOOoo!!

Kenny seems to be stock piling a bunch of "prospect" pitchers.

 

[phillyfan26]

Kenny seems to be stock piling a bunch of "prospect" pitchers.

Note to White Sox management: Gavin Floyd sucks. You got robbed by the Phillies. If you have a re-do clause in the deal, utilize it.

 

[WildHoneyAlways]

Everyone knows Gavin Floyd sucks. I'm not saying I didn't curse out sweaty Freddie many-a-time this past season but what the Sock got in return for him is garbage.

Kenny just might have lost his damn mind.

 

[No spoken words]

Red Sox win a WS, 2 years later they finish 3rd and are out of the playoffs for the first time in years. White Sox win the WS and one year later miss the playoffs and finish 3rd.

Nothing irks me more (or pleases me, if it's Boston) than GMs who meddle with a winning formula. What? Keep Pedro or Lowe or Millar or Cabrera or Mueller or Damon or Arroyo? Nah, I'll pass. We're rebuilding! What? Why did I trade Hanley Ramirez and Anibel Sanchez then? Um.

As for trading McCarthy for prospects, wow, shocked me. I can see trading Garcia if you get a good young arm or two in return (which they didn't, but, time will tell), but, if you're looking for young arms, why trade a young arm??? I know I'm just some fan who probably doesn't know shit, but, sometimes I see these moves and think the GMs are too smart, or think they are too smart, for their own good.