mlb hot stove 2021 - Thorange County

[JustinCharge 2,397]

Thor from Mets to Angels, 1 year $21mm

earlier:

SP Eduardo Rodriguez from Red Sox to Tigers, 5 years $77mm
SP Andrew Heaney from Yankees to Dodgers, 1 year $8.5mm

[JustinCharge 2,397]

SP Steve Matz from Blue Jays to Cardinals, 4 years, $44mm, Mets are furious...
SP Anthony "Disco" Desclafani kept by Giants, 3 years, $36mm

[JustinCharge 2,397]

UTIL Eduardo Escobar from Brewers to Mets, 2 years, $20mm, option for third year.  Hit .253 & 28 HRs in 2021.
OF Mark Canha from Athletics to Mets, 2 years, $26.5mm, option for third year.  He SUCKED in 2021, .231 and 17 HRs.  32 years old.  Dumb Mets.
RP Kendall Graveman from Astros to White Sox, 3 years, $24mm.  White Sox lost a few bullpen guys so this fills the gap.  Astros have nothing to show for Abraham Toro, who was dealt to the Mariners for Graveman.

[JustinCharge 2,397]

OF Sterling Marte from Athletics to Mets, 4 years, $78 million.  Mets going hard after the over 30 crowd.

[JustinCharge 2,397]

Padres trade 2B Adam Frazier to Mariners for 2 prospects.  Big upgrade over 2B Dylan Moore for the Ms.  Frazier will be a free agent at the end of the year.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

37 minutes ago, JustinCharge said:

Padres trade 2B Adam Frazier to Mariners for 2 prospects.  Big upgrade over 2B Dylan Moore for the Ms.  Frazier will be a free agent at the end of the year.

Padres made out well, Frazier was useless, emptiest 300 hitter I have ever seen, decent defense, not even doubles pop and no speed

Padres got a high upside first year player who posted a .380/460/590 line in first season, and a lefty that touches 100 who had 66 k's in 30 some innings

 

[huskyhater75 242]

9 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Padres made out well, Frazier was useless, emptiest 300 hitter I have ever seen, decent defense, not even doubles pop and no speed

Padres got a high upside first year player who posted a .380/460/590 line in first season, and a lefty that touches 100 who had 66 k's in 30 some innings

 

It's HELL to be jealous, isn't it? You sound SO frustrated!

[huskyhater75 242]

Just now, huskyhater75 said:

It's HELL to be jealous, isn't it? You sound SO frustrated!

  The guy that "touches 100"? Reminds me of Kevin Costner saying "hit the mascot".

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

42 minutes ago, huskyhater75 said:

It's HELL to be jealous, isn't it? You sound SO frustrated!

why would I be jealous?

I am a Padre fan who watched him come over and suck completely

 

[Hardcore troubadour 12,625]

A Mariner fan and a Padre fan accusing each other of being jealous. Priceless. 

[huskyhater75 242]

30 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

A Mariner fan and a Padre fan accusing each other of being jealous. Priceless. 

Not really "stud". I'm (since 1967) a Red Sox fan, I just like kinda sympathizing with the Mariners because they just don't get it. You sound like a VERY bitter yankee (HAHAHAHAHAHA-LOSER) fan? DEAL WITH IT. Boston OWNS you.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

58 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

A Mariner fan and a Padre fan accusing each other of being jealous. Priceless. 

I dont think I accused anyone of anything, other than Adam Frazier sucking A55

[Mookz 1,287]

***BREAKING***

Orioles claim LHP Cionel Pérez off waivers from Reds:
A former Astro, Pérez, 25, made 25 appearances for Cincinnati in 2021, pitching to a 6.38 ERA and 18 percent walk rate. The transaction brings the Orioles’ 40-man roster to 40 players, for the time being.

[JustinCharge 2,397]

18 hours ago, Mookz said:

***BREAKING***

Orioles claim LHP Cionel Pérez off waivers from Reds:
A former Astro, Pérez, 25, made 25 appearances for Cincinnati in 2021, pitching to a 6.38 ERA and 18 percent walk rate. The transaction brings the Orioles’ 40-man roster to 40 players, for the time being.

what the HELL is that?

[JustinCharge 2,397]

SS Marcus Semien from Blue Jays to Rangers, 7 years, $175mm, age 31.
SP Kevin Gausman from Giants to Blue Jays, 5 years, $110mm, had a great year in the Giants rotation this past year.
SP Corey Kluber from Yankees to Rays, 1 year, $8mm with performance incentives that reach $13mm.

[JustinCharge 2,397]

SP Max Sherzzzzer from Dodgers to Mets, 3 years, $130mm.

[posty 2,296]

The deals keep rolling in...  Seems like everyone wants to get signed before the current CBA expires...

[Hardcore troubadour 12,625]

Players want to play in Texas. I wonder why. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

Rangers just spent 500 million!!! on 2 players

 

 

[Hardcore troubadour 12,625]

3 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Rangers just spent 500 million!!! on 2 players

 

 

And that’s about 50 million in tax savings for those players going to Texas vs NY, California, Boston, Chicago and every other over taxed blue state. Nice work libtards. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

And that’s about 50 million in tax savings for those players going to Texas vs NY, California, Boston, Chicago and every other over taxed blue state. Nice work libtards. 

then you factor in cost of living as well

I read someone say 325 in texas is like 450 in CA

[posty 2,296]

12 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Rangers just spent 500 million!!! on 2 players

 

 

True, but they didn't have much on the books to begin with that had guaranteed money in 2022, so they can spend like this...

[Hardcore troubadour 12,625]

8 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

then you factor in cost of living as well

I read someone say 325 in texas is like 450 in CA

Believe it. I didn’t even include property tax. Bad news for the Yankees and other big spenders. Look how much the Mets had to pay a 37 year old pitcher and give him an out and no trade clause.  When the numbers get this big the tax issue becomes a thing. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

Just now, posty said:

True, but they didn't have much on the books to begin with that had guaranteed money in 2022, so they can spend like this...

Rangers signed Gray as well, hes a good add

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,577]

Ray to Mariners 5-115

Gausman to Blue Jays 4-110

 

Mariners got a much better signing imo

 

[JustinCharge 2,397]

SS Corey Seager from Dodgers to Rangers, 10 years, $325mm, everyone loves freedom this offseason.

[posty 2,296]

@Mookz:

The Orioles have released right-handed pitcher Brooks Kriske, according to the MLB.com transactions tracker.

Kriskie, who turns 28 in February, was selected by the Yankees in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. He climbed his way up the ranks of the minors and eventually made his MLB debut in 2020. However, he’s been given very limited opportunities at the big league level thus far, only logging 15 innings in the past two seasons combined. He has an unsightly 14.40 ERA in that small sample, but has been much better in the minors.

At Triple-A this year, between the Yankees’ and Orioles’ systems, he threw 29 1/3 innings with an ERA of 3.68, along with a hefty strikeout rate of 37.4%, but a lofty walk rate of 12.2%. The Orioles claimed him on waivers from the Yankees in September, but he wasn’t able to hold onto his roster spot through the winter. He is still young and has an option year remaining, which could give him some appeal to other clubs as a depth signing.

The release of Kriske means Baltimore now has 39 players on their 40-man roster, allowing them to potentially use that open spot in the Rule 5 draft. The rebuilding Orioles have been quite active in recent Rule 5 drafts, making three selections in 2017, one in 2018 and then two selections in both 2019 and 2020. The draft is scheduled to take place December 9, but could be delayed by the lockout and transaction freeze that are expected to follow the expiration of the CBA on December 1.

[Mookz 1,287]

Just now, posty said:

@Mookz:

The Orioles have released right-handed pitcher Brooks Kriske, according to the MLB.com transactions tracker.

Kriskie, who turns 28 in February, was selected by the Yankees in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. He climbed his way up the ranks of the minors and eventually made his MLB debut in 2020. However, he’s been given very limited opportunities at the big league level thus far, only logging 15 innings in the past two seasons combined. He has an unsightly 14.40 ERA in that small sample, but has been much better in the minors.

At Triple-A this year, between the Yankees’ and Orioles’ systems, he threw 29 1/3 innings with an ERA of 3.68, along with a hefty strikeout rate of 37.4%, but a lofty walk rate of 12.2%. The Orioles claimed him on waivers from the Yankees in September, but he wasn’t able to hold onto his roster spot through the winter. He is still young and has an option year remaining, which could give him some appeal to other clubs as a depth signing.

The release of Kriske means Baltimore now has 39 players on their 40-man roster, allowing them to potentially use that open spot in the Rule 5 draft. The rebuilding Orioles have been quite active in recent Rule 5 drafts, making three selections in 2017, one in 2018 and then two selections in both 2019 and 2020. The draft is scheduled to take place December 9, but could be delayed by the lockout and transaction freeze that are expected to follow the expiration of the CBA on December 1.

Thanks, I was about to post that.  The Orioles hot stove rages on!  

[posty 2,296]

8 minutes ago, Mookz said:

Thanks, I was about to post that.  The Orioles hot stove rages on!  

Climbing up that ladder to be a World Series favorite...

[Mookz 1,287]

6 hours ago, posty said:

Climbing up that ladder to be a World Series favorite...

And now they've all but busted in the door.  

SIGNED: #Orioles have signed INF Rougned Odor to a one year contract.

[Utilit99 4,099]

The Detroit Tigers and free agent middle infielder Javier Báez are finalizing a six-year, $140 million deal.

[Cruzer 1,992]

My Rangers spending money, big money??? 

I don't know if it will work, especially w/out arms - but it's at least nice to see.

[posty 2,296]

1 hour ago, Cruzer said:

My Rangers spending money, big money??? 

I don't know if it will work, especially w/out arms - but it's at least nice to see.

They said they were going to spend and they are following through...

From what I have heard, they are talking to the Reds about their starters...

[JustinCharge 2,397]

Closer Raisel Iglesias resigned by Angels, 4 years, $58mm. 

[JustinCharge 2,397]

Pausing the hot stove for this tweet:

 

 

[Mookz 1,287]

Think the hot stove 'bout t'pause itself.   

[posty 2,296]

1 hour ago, Mookz said:

Think the hot stove 'bout t'pause itself.   

It was expected...

[JustinCharge 2,397]

SP Marcus Stroman from Mets to Cubs.
INF Chris Taylor resigns with Dodgers in multiyear deal.

[Mike Isles 583]

28 minutes ago, JustinCharge said:

SP Marcus Stroman from Mets to Cubs.
INF Chris Taylor resigns with Dodgers in multiyear deal.

Good riddance 

[Cruzer 1,992]

20 hours ago, posty said:

They said they were going to spend and they are following through...

Been saying this for years, this is the 1st time they've actually followed thru.